Today's cards are a little unique. I go from loving them to not being so sure about them. A week or so ago I posted a card that had (what I thought) a great sky scene. Since I liked it so much I wanted to give it a try with the new In Colors that finally came out yesterday...yea! I decided to use the direct to paper technique again, but the newer sponge pads just are not the same as the old cloth ones! I sure found that out pretty quickly, but wanted to go ahead and give them a try anyway. I love how each time I did it they turned out so differently! Not sure which one I like the best since the ink "smears" and trees are all a little different. One thing I did find out is the more you use the pad the less the ink smears and they dry out pretty quickly. I don't mean the pad itself is dry, just that it gives it more of the look as if you're using the cloth pad once you've smeared it around for a bit. Does that make any sense at all? lol Anyway, I made these for this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch challenge, but didn't put the shape on it like it shows in the challenge. I decided I was going to wait to do that until I know what the card is going to be used for. :)
Make sure you check out what all the other designers made using this sketch HERE and play along if you get a chance since it's another great sketch!
Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara
Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree
Card Stock: Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss,
Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon & Very Vanilla
Classic Stampin' Pads: Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss,
Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey & Lost Lagoon
Embossing Folders: Argyle & Pretty Print
Sponges
These are amazing! What an effect. And it makes me think you must have a lot of practice doing this.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maria. Glad you like them. :) I've definitely done the direct to paper technique before, but always with the older cloth type ink pad from Stampin' Up!, not with brand-spanking new ink pads that were spongy. They were a challenge and I wasn't sure if they would work or not, but I'm glad I gave it a try...and that they worked out. :)
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OK...New favorites... lol! They are quite different from your first one (that I dearly love) but this effect is quite striking! I think they are amazing!
ReplyDeleteMargaret, you're just amazing. You always have something great to say about each of my cards. You really have the gift of writing and encouragement. Thank you so much. :)
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I've been a reader of your blog for some time now but I don't think I've ever commented... but these cards just took my breath away! So bold and striking; just beautiful! You really showcased the new colors in a gorgeous way. I wasn't too impressed with the new colors before, but this makes me think again... :) Nice work!
ReplyDeleteHi , Naomi. So glad you read and follow my blog. :) I've appreciated the feedback I've received on these cards too because like I said in my blog, I wasn't too sure about them. I thought it was a great way to show off the new In Colors though. Glad I gave it a try. :)
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