Hello...
I've spent a lovely afternoon with an amazing friend who celebrated her birthday today...
She happens to be a fine artist herself and I know she loves to see paint take on it's own shape so I decided to create a birthday card with a sort of Galaxy feel in her favourite colours
To create the effect I "smooshed" with Distress stains, Distress Paints and a Versamark ink pad - dried it and then flicked gold, white and pewter paints over
It was only fitting that I added a big star and who better to hold on to it than a little elephant. I coloured him and covered him in glossy accents but it's a little hard to see that.
I hope your day is a good as mine has been ...
Till next time
~ Ros ~
Oooooo... love your background! I think I was away too long... what is smooshing? However it's done, it certainly gives great results!!! Wonderful card, Ros!
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That is super pretty, I had to admit that I love love love that purple, soft background!
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing effect:)
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Your card is wonderful! I love the background and the cool star that the adorable elephant is holding! I love that stamp set. I have it and have colored some elephants, but they have yet to make it onto a card! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteRos, this is so beautifull!
ReplyDeleteRos, this is so beautifull! )
ReplyDeleteSo much fun on this card, Ros, you are becoming an expert on this technique! I am wishing warm weather for you! Happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteYour smooshed background looks absolutely amazing! I love unpredictability of smooshing and yours turned out beautiful. Big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWell I bet she is going to love this cute card. That background looks wonderful.
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What an artistic, beautiful creation for your friend! I know she was thrilled to get this, Ros!
ReplyDeleteSupercool card, love love that amazing background and the little elephant is absolutely darling!
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These wonderful backgrounds are fast becoming your trademark Ros. They are beautiful. This card is so cute, the elephant is adorable and I love the silver star.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and creative card...I always love your "splattering", it is always so perfect....cute, cute idea to have the little guy holding the star...I imagine she loved it, I would of!! Glad you had a good day, I am still hibernating in my creative room waiting for Spring to arrive, somehow it seems to have missed the date....I am sure in July I will be complaining about the "heat"..part of live I guess...lol!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE you're absolutely gorgeous background! Fab card, Ros!
ReplyDeleteOh so sweet Ros, was a surprise as I scrolled down to find little elephant holding the star.
ReplyDeletevery cool background, another super cute card!
ReplyDeleteWow Ros, you are the queen of smooshing...mine never turn out so gorgeous!! Love your galaxy theme, the metallic star is a great addition! Stunning! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so very precious Ros! Your water colours, embossed sentiment, the little elephant and silver string...in love with this card! I am sure your friend will treasure!
ReplyDeleteThis is ART; and a fab way to use this technique. I love the subtle colors and the splashes of paint you added. Your elephant is a cutie. It;s a true gem!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful! No need for any more words :-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous background! Love the adorable elephant and the touches of silver...perfect!:-)
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, CUTE! Love the purples and silver combo, and that little elephant... SO SWEET!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with the smooshing technique. I love the pretty star you added for ellie to hold and of course the splatters. hee hee
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