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Thursday, 7 August 2014

More Stretching

Hello again bloggers!

So I'm on day 2 of Stretch Your Stamps II and this time I learnt an ombre technique from Laura Sterckx.  Take a look at her blog - she's 16 and has so much talent!  


 






I used dye inks for this one but I suspect it would look better with Distress Inks.  I ended up cutting a panel and using it for this week's Freshly Made Sketch from Jen M.  I embossed the sentiment using pewter emboss powder from SU,  then layered it on a piece of vellum for a softer look.  I partially embossed the bottom layer of card stock instead of using patterned paper - I think the ombre effect is so pretty, I didn't want anything to detract from it.

So that's my 'homework' for today...I can't remember ever enjoying homework!

Thanks for popping by,

Claire x

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5 comments:

  1. Mona Pendleton8 August 2014 at 12:50

    Gorgeous card Claire! Your background is stunning! Such a pretty color palette!

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  2. Julia Aston8 August 2014 at 20:56

    what wonderful ombre coloring on this Claire!

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  3. Kim S10 August 2014 at 05:20

    A lovely technique - I love how it leads the eye to the sentiment and beautiful butterfly. Thank you for playing along at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  4. Karren11 August 2014 at 14:09

    I love your ombre panel - it really draws the eye. Gorgeous card! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  5. Rita W12 August 2014 at 11:57

    So soft and so pretty! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week.

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