I haven't used my powdered inks for a LONG time, but have been inspired by a few friends that have used theirs' recently. I started by creating a sky background using Lindy's Magicals. These little pots of powder are so amazing with the colours bursting when sprayed with a little water. Most of the ones I have include a Mica powder that adds shimmer as well ... so pretty! You can see the shimmer in the close-up photo below.
I was inspired by a card by Rowena ... thank you for the inspiration!! I used a new-to-me die (Little Town Border - Lawn Fawn) to die-cut the houses on the hill. I watercoloured them with distress re-inkers to get very vibrant colours (Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet, Mowed Lawn, Salvaged Patina, Picked Raspberry). I also watercoloured a scrap piece of mixed media paper with Mustard Seed and cut it into small pieces to add behind each house, popped up to create depth. I splattered white "snow" and stamped a sentiment (Merry Messages - Lawn Fawn) to finish the card.
Close-up ...
Sending the card to the following challenges:
1) NBUS Challenge #66 - first time using the border die!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Merry Messages (Lawn Fawn
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Re-inkers: Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet, Mowed Lawn, Salvaged Patina, Picked Raspberry (Tim Holtz); Black ink (Versafine Clair)
Accessories: Magicals: Hydrangea Blue, Tea Pot Purple (Lindy's), Little Town Border die (Lawn Fawn), water mister, diluted white acrylic paint
This is so bright and pretty Loll with the different brightly coloured houses following the curve of the slope and love the sentiment doing likewise and the Lindy's Magicals with all the sparkle make a brilliant background. x
ReplyDeleteI've seen some of these cards recently as well, and I think I need to invest in a few of these powders. Your sky is stunning, and the card is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the sky you've created for those adorable little houses! Sweet card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteOh Loll...this card totally makes me smile! I love all the colored houses and then that beautiful and sparkly blue Magical sky...and topping it all off in a CAS card! LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteyour row of rainbow houses are so cute, and yes I should also pull out my Lindys powdered inks :)
ReplyDeleteLove that inky sky Loll and those houses are so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours Loll, love the shimmery sky and cute little houses. Such a fun card, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteI love your colorful little snowy village, Loll! The houses are so vibrant and that sky is lovely! Sweet card! Sue N
ReplyDeleteWell, this is just the cutest thing! Oh, my goodness, how I love those little houses on a hill with the sentiment tucked underneath. My Lindy's Magicals are sitting in a drawer. I really need to give them another try!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow of houses and stunning sky!
ReplyDeleteThis is Happy Town, Lolly! Can I move into one?! The rolling sediment is fun and I love the colors of your powdered wintry sky! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS and for playing along with my inky IDEAS! Hugs, Dolly
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