I sponged the background using Salty Ocean and Wilted Violet. I added sponged circles using the same colours of ink and more from white pigment ink. I believe the combination of coloured colours and white circles adds more depth ... I've added this to the Gof7 Bokeh post.
I paired it with a retired die-cut from Memory Box that I love and will never stop using. :) The sentiment is also a retired, stamped in more Wilted Violet ink.
Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenge:
Edited to add: sending this card to Die-Cut Divas June Challenge - Favourite Die-cut Shapes. Thanks for the heads up Linda! :)
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A dog's life ...
Jessie daydreaming of being on vacation at the beach. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Handy Christmas Sentiments (AmyR - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress inks: Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz); White Gouache paint
Accessories: Sponges, Circle stencil (AliExpress), Sloping Hillside die (Memory Box - retired)
I love the blue and purple together Loll, and a great idea to add depth with the ink blended background and more circles using the colours as well as the white, and the MB Sloping Hillside die is so pretty cut in white, and the purple sentiment finishes it beautifully. x
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of starting with the base colours for your bokeh circles and then finally adding white circles! Must try that. Gorgeous combination of colours and a fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteOh, Loll! You've totally changed my mind about blue today! This is so gorgeous!
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What a gorgeous bokeh sky for your favorite snow scene, Loll - love it!! Would you consider sharing at Die Cut Divas? We're doing fave die cuts so this definitely qualifies!!
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Awww, Jessie! She really does look like she's daydreaming about the beach on her beach towel! Great photo, Lolly, and great Bokeh design! I love the way you added the circles in the same colors as the blending and it definitely adds depth. And I agree about that die-cut; I love mine, too! Have a great weekend! Love, Dolly
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo and bokeh effect! One of my favorite dies too!
ReplyDeleteLovely peaceful card, pretty colours, love that die, and a beautiful Jessie 😍xx
ReplyDeleteBlues and purples really make beautiful winter cards, and yours with the added bokeh is absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll!! So perfect surrounded by all that white and the perfect die cut...lovely, lovely card my friend! And Jessie sure looks like a beach babe...sooooooo CUTE!!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE how those bokeh dots stand out, Lolly! What a great technique! This die is one of my favorites too. My daydreams are with Jessie's. The beach would be wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love the bokeh, the colors are perfect! I really must try this technique-thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, Loll! The bokeh BG in blue and violet is perfect for the winter scene! The gentle sloped hill and trees are wonderful! Sue N
ReplyDeleteI think you are right about adding depth on the bokeh effect. I love it. It looks brilliant behind those little trees xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful card with Die Cut Divas, Loll - great to see you in our gallery!!
ReplyDeleteI know it's a winter scene but your circles look like floating bubbles to me, Loll. I'm mesmerized by them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card. I love how you've used the bokeh effect to create your snowy sky.
ReplyDeleteJessie looks like she's enjoying the sunshine. It's done mothing but rain here for the last three days so I'm jealous!! xx
Funny you mention that about the die because my first thought when I saw this was how I always swoon when you use this die. It's perfection for a background like this and the beautiful stamped sentiment. All that lovely white space. I like the idea of both colored and white dots for the bokeh effect. Of course, you know as soon as I saw Jessie my heart swooned again. She looks so content there, dreaming prettily on her beach towel!
ReplyDeleteI love your cool colors as well as the dreamy sky you created with bokeh. This is super, Loll. It's neat and so eye appealing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and I agree the colored dots and white dots together add wonderful depth! Gorgeous, and yes that die cut is a favorite of mine too
ReplyDeleteThere are those stamps and dies that we will keep forever and I can see why this is a favorite. You really created a gorgeous background too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas this month.
I still plan to make the card using the bokeh technique. Unfortunately, that's where intentions end. I love this card, you managed to create an extremely romantic winter image. Beautiful colors and a wonderful die.
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