Here's how I did it ... I folded a baby wipe several times until I ended up with a small rectangle with the fold on the short side (about 2 " wide). Re-inkers were placed one drop in a line, on a palette, with all the colours of the rainbow. The drops should be just about touching and in this order (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple). I dipped the folded edge of the baby wipe into the reinkers and then swiped across my paper, making sure red was at the top. It took several tries for me to work out how to get the best image. I found using mixed media paper worked the best. I did keep a few of my rejects and used one for the rainbow bike on this card! :)
I've had this wonderful sentiment for a while, so this was the perfect opportunity to use it. It's stamped in black ink and clear heat embossed so it stands out well against the colours. It makes a lovely encouragement card.
Here's a close-up ...
Stamps: After the Rain (Impression Obsession)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Distress Re-inkers: Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers (Tim Holtz); Violet Liquid Concentrate Watercolour (Blick Art Materials); Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools: Baby Wipe, Pipette for Violet Watercolour, clear embossing powder, heat tool
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up May Challenge - Baby Wipe
24 comments:
Cool looking rainbow Loll!!! TFS
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Not only did you create the perfectly blended rainbow but I'm equally in awe at that perfect free hand arc! This is brilliant, Loll. I'd have never thought to even do anything like that. Thanks for sharing your process in detail too.
Beautiful rainbow - great job making it freehand! Love the sentiment!
Thanks so much for sharing your technique with us, Loll...your rainbow looks amazing! I love how the colors of the rainbow blend so beautifully, and your sentiment is absolutely perfect! Such a pretty card! Barb xx
LOVE your rainbow, Loll, and that sentiment is one of my faves. Thanks for the great how-to description.
What a fun new and creative way to make a rainbow, Lolly! I just love how your mind works! And I love and must have that sediment!! Hugs, Dolly
I'm going to have to try this one, it looks like fun:)
What a great way to make a rainbow Loll - the sentiment 'fits' it perfectly
Blessings
Maxine
Great swiping with your baby wipe to get the perfect rainbow Loll. Although I don't have reinkers I now have some AIs so I will have to have a try with those. :)
wow...you had such great results with the baby wipe! Love your happy card.
xx Karen
So VERY Beautiful and a Super encouragement card.
Faith
A lovely rainbow and all at once! So clever, Loll. I love the font of the sentiment and a it is a lovely thought.
Your rainbow looks amazing, clever use of a baby wipe. Love the sentiment too xx
So creative and unique Loll with a fun technique. The wonderful sentiment really does stand out against that beautiful rainbow of colours x.
Wow, love how those colours seamlessly blend into each other ...all with the same width. The bold sentiment make a statement without steeling from that beautiful rainbow. Truly a CAS Beauty! xx
You really nailed that rainbow here Loll. Looks awesome with that big bold perfect sentiment. I bet it was a bit tricky getting it as amazing as this is. Funny that I have always made my rainbow with the 7 colours.
Absolutely gorgeous rainbow with THE perfect sentiment to go along with it! Wow!
You had awesome control of that baby wipe, my friend! You have such perfect lines in your rainbow!
Perfect arc and blend of the colors of your rainbow, Loll! (And you made a great use of the rejects for the pretty bicycle.) I love how you boldly stamped the big sentiment over the rainbow. Clear heat-embossing definitely helped to make the sentiment stand out.
Hideko
p.s. Looking forward to the new 2019 Retreat tab on your website!
Even better in person! Love that sentiment and the bright rainbow!
I love the font and design of that sentiment, Loll. So perfect with your baby wipe rainbow.
Loll, if only I had a few reinkers! HA! all of mine are grey - surprised? You do have me pondering how I might adapt, however... thanks! This is such a cool rainbow!
=]
p.s. tell Bonnie she's a stinker for rubbing it in! lol xo
It sure worked, Loll. I’ve tried this before and failed miserably. You know I love rainbows... fabulous happy card. xx
A great technique for creating a rainbow. I love all these colorful streaks. The sentiment looks great against the background of the rainbow.
Hugs,
BożenA
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