So last week, I tried combining two new techniques on one card, and everything was going just fine until a couple of unfortunate incidents ended up in the entire card being ruined!! It's okay, I've managed to stop the tears!! So being the tenacious girl I am (sometimes!), I decided to try again today.
The two techniques were from Kristina Werner and Donna Mikasa.
Kristina has been using the "smooshing" technique a lot lately - you can see an example here. And recently Donna posted a card using "water stenciling" and as soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to give it a try.
And here's the result:
Can you see the water stenciling in the background?! It's subtle, but I love the little bit of extra it adds!
Not only did I combine two techniques, I also combined two challenges. In fact, two of my favourite challenges: Lisa Arana's Wanna Sketch and PS Sparks, which is an anything goes this week.
For the sketch, I was inspired by the arc that the flowers created. Play along if you can - I just love Lisa's sketches and I'm pretty sure you will too ;)
Thanks for the visit!!
Shannon
What a CUTE, FUN, ADORABLE card with the bee and ink smooshing technique. SO LOVE this!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool technique. I love how it turned out. Great card!
ReplyDeletetoo cute..
ReplyDeleteCute is right! Yes, the water stenciling looks great - awesome background Shannon! Love the colors and love the bit of glitz on the wings of Mr...or Mrs Bee! Nice shading in your letters too!
ReplyDeleteOkay that background is AWESOME! I'm so glad you're tenacious and tried again, because it was worth it!! I just love this!! Going to have to give it a try! That little bee is just adorable and the layered sentiment fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out, and pairing me with Kristina Werner in the same sentence?? I LOVE how your water stamping turned out--you are never going to get the same result twice and that's the exciting part! It's the perfect background for that adorable bee! You can also link up to Virgina's View (http://virginialusblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/virginias-view-challenge-1.html). Have a crafty week!
ReplyDeleteOooooooo... look how coooooool! I love that background! Everything just came together so nicely! You rock my socks girl, thanks for playing along with wanna sketch!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Shannon! I love the background and the way you grouped the bee and sentiments!
ReplyDeleteHow fun is this?! The techniques, the colors, the stamps....awesome.
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ReplyDeleteEeeee....how amazing is this 'smooshing and stenciling' paired technique work of art! Your merging of the unique styles of Kristina and Donna has resulted in a card that is incredibly inventive, beautifully eye-catching and all around fun!! Pink and orange is such a happy combination; perfect canvas for that flirty little bee and dazzling sentiment! I'm thrilled you persevered in this two-stepper technique, so we could see - in spectacular detail - what you had "hinted about" in your previous post! Well worth the wait! LOVE this times a kazillion!! (I've been trying to respond several times daily...blogger being naughty. Again! Hope this sticks!!). Hugs~c
ReplyDeleteI love the background of your card! Its beautiful and paired it up with the bumble bee and sentiment, its a very cheerful card :) Thanks for joining us over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge blog!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are so cute! I received the cards for Emma and Addison. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAmy T sent me to check you out!
Just love that little bug. You are right about the background. It pos the rest of the card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, colorful card!! Love the background!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card...Great job with the techniques!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab card Shannon!
ReplyDeleteThe combination of the amazing background and the cutie pie is genius!!
TFS~
EEEE love the colors and the SWEETNESS!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a knock-your-socks-off bright and happy amazing card, Chuchee!! I'm sorry that your first card made you cry, but I'm proud of you and Percy Verance for sticking to it!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGREAT use of the techniques!!! All those bold colors behind that polka dot bee ... absolutely charming!! And you are so right...that subtle pattern really makes it special.
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