What did I see the other day? A tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers on how to make a card with Northern Lights using sponges. Well, if it involves sponging I'm all over that! I had to get my sponges out and give it a try, but first I checked out a bunch of pics of the northern lights. There is such a variety of color and shapes, and they are so beautiful to look at! I've seen them in person a few times and the last time it was actually a bit red. What an amazing sight! That's why I added the verse on each card. I did do my sponging a bit differently than the tutorial, but after looking at the pics I knew exactly how I wanted to attempt to make my cards. :)
I was going to throw this piece away because the first time I stamped the trees on they weren't dark enough. :( Then I thought I'd highlight them with a white gel pen, but it ended up looking terrible. That's when I remembered I had the stamp-a-ma-jig (I know, Red Hot Stampers, not the thing-a-ma-jig! lol). Whew, I managed to save a piece and make a card. The trees are a lot whiter in this pic than in person though. I just can't get the white to not reflect so much when I'm taking the picture.
This is actually the first piece of card stock that I sponged. I liked it so much I just kept going! :)
The theme for this card from this week's Paper Players theme challenge #170...Wildlife. I couldn't make a card without at least one animal. :)
Like usual I had to take a pic of the group. :)
Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara
First Card
Stamp Sets: Lovely as a Tree
Card Stock: Basic Black, Pool Party & Naturals White
Classic Stampin' Pads: Night of Navy, Pacific Point,
Pool Party, Coastal Cabana & Pistachio Pudding
StazOn: Black
StazOn: Black
Embossing Folder: Argyle
Punches: Modern Label & Word Window
Candy Dots: Neutrals (Black)
Smooch Spritz: Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges
Second Card
Stamp Sets: Evergreen
Card Stock: Basic Black, Pool Party & Naturals White
Classic Stampin' Pads: Night of Navy, Pacific Point,
Pool Party, Coastal Cabana & Pistachio Pudding
StazOn: Black
StazOn: Black
Embossing Folder: Argyle
Punches: Modern Label & Word Window
Candy Dots: Neutrals (Black)
Smooch Spritz: Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges
Third Card
Stamp Sets: Walk in the Wild
Card Stock: Basic Black, Pool Party & Naturals White
Classic Stampin' Pads: Night of Navy, Pacific Point,
Pool Party, Coastal Cabana & Pistachio Pudding
StazOn: Black
StazOn: Black
Embossing Folder: Stripes
Punches: Modern Label & Word Window
Candy Dots: Neutrals (Black)
Smooch Spritz: Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges
