Here it is the month of August, and it is time for another two-week challenge at
Seize the Birthday!
This time there is a topping and it is Water.
If you're not a toppings kinda person, well.....you can just
stick with our usual "Anything Goes"Birthday!
stick with our usual "Anything Goes"Birthday!
Here is my first example for you. Yes, I made two cards.
I put some glossy effects on some of the drops.
I thought that I would show you the first card that I did. I was experimenting with alcohol inks and papers. This card has two layers Yupo on the bottom and over the top acetate, both done with alcohol inks.
I added the Whale from Clearly Besotted Whale Done and the sentiment from MFT Magical Dragon. Can you see the waves, I stamped them with MFT Otterly Love You stamp.
Trina Pham is our new Surprise Party Guest for the next few months.
Check her blog out and see what she has in her closet.
Be sure to see what the rest of the design team has for you at Seize the Birthday!
Thanks for stopping in! Enjoy and I will be looking for your creative entries.
WOW! That background on your 1st card looks amazing! Your flower is beautiful and look how you created that fantastic ruby throated hummingbird...oh so clever, my dear! Your 2nd card is just as wonderful, it's quite magical...and happy! Great use of inks!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are fabulous. Love the layering technique.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards using the water theme. I love that hummingbird the way you colored it too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous backgrounds - those drops are fun too
ReplyDeleteBeautiful backgrounds on both cards. Love the pretty flower and hummingbird on the first card. Glad you were experimenting with the alcohol inks. They are fun to play with.
ReplyDeletePretty backgrounds for the flower and whale cards. Two greart cards for this challenge, and the rain drops are perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou are rockin' those alcohol inks. Well done, aren't they fun? You have used two stamp sets that I own and have neglected for awhile. i LOVE Ryn's stamps and have forgotten about them. Those raindrops are perfect with the hummingbird and flower. I love the whole look. I kinda like the scalloped panel too, need to look into that die. Really great cards, my dear!!!
ReplyDeleteThe backgrounds on both cards are beautiful! I've never used Yupo paper or alcohol inks. Oh my gosh, I can't buy anymore stuff. lol Love the beautiful hummingbird and your cute little whale. Both cards are very sweet!
ReplyDeleteBoth the cards look absolutely awesome, Barbara! The colors look great on the first and I loved the look of layers on the second! Wonderful inspirations!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what is up....this is my fifth attempt at leaving a comment. Love your alcohol background and that great hummingbird! The water droplets are really well done too. Then that cute little whale comes along and steals the show. Both of these are wonderful Barb!
ReplyDeletenice card, congrats
ReplyDeletethe background is absolutely stunning
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Your backgrounds are gorgeous, Barbara! Wish I could have been a fly on the wall and watch you create them!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of those inks...they are so fun to use and it seems more people are using them again (me included..lol)...both cards are totally FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you too for the lovely card you sent Greg and I, it was beautiful and so thoughtful...so THANK YOU!!
Two beautiful water cards. Love the raindrops on the first one. x
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