For my card I made a stencil by diecutting the circles in different shapes out of acetate, wish I had used cardstock as plastic is hard to diecut with those thin dies. What didn't cut I fixed with scissors ;-)
I stamped the sentiment from Viva decor ( qoutes) with Versafine ink. These are silicon stamps and they took a few passes before they stamped right (only used two of the set so far), got it in just now ;-)
I used the heat gun to heat set the Versafine ink, just in case...
I then sponged Distress inks through the homemade stencil (tumbled glass and salty ocean) trying to shade them a little to give them dimension.
Then I used a white Sharpie to add the higlights and make them looks like soapy bubbles, I thought that would fit the sentiment.
Few silver backed enamel dots (i think from Hero Arts, but I'm not sure).
I tried the stencil first with hexagons as I used dots as well last week for the polkadot challenge, somehow those shapes looked weird ;-) Also too big I think, not leaving enough white space in my opinion...ah well always good for another card lol
For more information on the Less is More Challenge, see this
Update April 22nd:
I love how you've graduated the colour in your circles making them look way more like bubbles
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Wat een gave kaart Maaike. Groetjes en fijn weekend, Ankie
ReplyDeleteYour card is very dreamy, love the subtle tranquil colours,
ReplyDeleteSarita x
Fabulous card Maaike. I really love it!
ReplyDeleteLine the dreaminess of this card Maaike! You've created the perfect soapy bubble to go with your sentiment. Lou x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Maaike! The stencil you made is perfect (had thought of doing that myself, but wasn't brave enough!) and your delicate sponging is immaculate. I want to reach out and pop those bubbles ;-)
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you at Less is More again.
Sharon xx
I love this card! Your idea with the stencil was so clever, and the shading and white highlights look so 3D and really fantastic. Gorgeous - well done!
ReplyDeleteJust stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteDo drop in and play Paru's Card Making Challenges ..'Anything Goes' April Challenge.
http://paruscardmakingchallenges.blogspot.in/2016/04/april-challenge.html
Fantastic!
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This is super CAS Maaike!
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Chrissie
"Less is More"
Maaike your custom made stencil is perfect for our theme and the white highlights you added really work well!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking part
Anne
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Superb pastel blue ! Loving your card !
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful soft inking, Maaike! I love the stencil that you created - it works perfectly. Great to see you at Less is More :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the well-deserved SHOWCASE at LIM, Maaike!! Hugs, Darnell
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