This month's challenge is hosted by Jenny (My Paper Epiphany). She wants us to watercolour a Night Sky.
We are so happy to have Tina (treebug) as our Guest Designer this month. Welcome Tina!
I started with a piece of white mixed media paper. I sprayed with water and dropped in three colours of Lindy's magical powders (just a little of each). Once they had spread a bit, I dried my panel with my heat tool and then smooshed over top with Black Soot distress ink. Dried the panel again and added just a touch of the magical powders and water to bring back a little of the colour.
I die-cut a panel of black card stock with the lake loon scene and mounted my sky panel at the back. I used Hickory Smoke DOX ink to stamp the sentiment. It's subtle, but does match the sky quite well. :)
Close-up ...
I hope you'll join us for our final challenge here at the CAS Watercolour Challenge blog. Hope to see you in the gallery!
Stamps: Noveau Flowers - sentiment (Clearly Besotted)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Magicals (Lindy's); Black Soot Distress ink (Tim Holtz); Hickory Smoke DOX ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:water mister, Lake Loon die (Gina Marie Designs)
Challenges:
CAS Watercolour May Challenge - Night Sky
Oh wow! What a fabulous effect adding the black ink to the background. Who but you would think to do that and this is so perfect for your die cut. It reminds me of a peaceful evening looking at the lake. Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteWow...Gorgeous watercolored with Magicals and Distress ink sky for your die cut loon image. I can even see some of the shiny Magical stars. You are so clever, my friend. TFS Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful night sky you created with your various inks and magicals Loll - a great mix of colors. Love the duck and lake grasses silhouetted in the moonlight!
ReplyDeleteso atmospheric Loll, and I love the black against the Lindy's Magcials :)
ReplyDeleteWow Loll, this is stunning - loving your night sky with the touches of colour. Using the black over it is perfect and so dramatic!
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Blessings
Maxine
What a wonderful night scene, Loll! Love the sky and how you've matched the stamped sentiment to match so perfectly! I may have to CASE this for a Father's Day card!
ReplyDeleteIt's probably not a bad idea to combine some challenges to make it easier for you. This night sky challenge is going to generate some lovely and inspiring cards, I'm sure. This looks amazing with the die and all the black!
ReplyDeleteHow ethereal and so atmospheric Loll, and I love the silhouette duck and reeds within the aperture, and the sky with that glittery look is fabulous also the contrast is great against the black card. x
ReplyDeletewow this is so cool Loll, have to agree with Pat - it is really atmospheric - love the sky colours and the shine from the Magicals...perfect for the quiet little duck scene.... hugs and stay safe Robyn... ps a big thank you so much for having me on the CAS teams, I've thoroughly enjoyed it all, learnt sooo much... thanks for the friendships, inspiration and encouragement 💐
ReplyDeleteYou have created a really beautiful night scene, Loll! I love the effects of Lindy's magical powders with bits of black soot distress ink scattered about...it's so striking! You have showcased this lovely duck and grasses on the lake die cut perfectly, my friend...your card is stunning! xx
ReplyDeleteThe dark card stock adds to the drama of your striking card Loll. Great night sky and the silhouette die cut looks fabulous x.
ReplyDeleteLoll I LOVE all this black white space!! Gorgeous colors, and the silhouettes... You've made me miss my last home, and our darling, much-loved, wood ducks!
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Dramatic and so atmospheric, Loll ... the shimmer is fantastic ... such a striking scene! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, beautiful and dramatic, Loll. The Lindy Magicals shimmer is so gorgeous. Fab birthday card.
ReplyDeleteYour night sky is absolutely INCREDIBLE Loll and I'm so glad you included the close up photo...I can only imagine how fabulous it looks in real life with all the shimmer!! And your die cut loon lake was the perfect addition...FABULOUS card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteFabulous night sky you created with Magicals and Distress Ink, Loll! I can see the beautiful sparkle in the close-up. Black Soot added wonderful texture to the sky. (It would take me courage to do it, though.)
ReplyDeleteThe black silhouette and "white" space looks awesome, highlighting the night sky!
Hideko xx
I love the drama and mystical feel of your card! I was interested to read how you achieved this look - great technique!
ReplyDeleteThose spots of purple really bring the dark sky to life, Loll. You have the best die cuts to show off backgrounds.
ReplyDeletebeautifully done night sky, lovely card.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Your magicals are truly magic! Love this die too - it all looks so perfectly serene
ReplyDeleteYour night sky is so striking in contrast to the lake's surface. The gloss of Lindy's mist looks amazing. A wonderful card
ReplyDeleteAmazing sky, Loll! Such a great idea to smoosh the Black Soot on top of the magicals - I must give that a try. It works perfectly with the loon die cut.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful scene Loll with a magical feel.
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