The Card Chain is a monthly event and this card has reached its recipient already (hello to Gail in Norway!). I worked closely with the given sketch suggestion and color palette option yellow-pink-kraft and with the word 'pet'.
These were my supplies. I decided to use my favorite, but very neglected crackling texture paste. (Last time must have been over two years ago!) I love its texture, but it is somewhat problematic on greeting cards, especially on one-layered card like this, because it tends to crumble at the edges. The cracks are divine, though.
I started by masking off four narrow panels directly on the card front, as per the given sketch. I then stenciled the crackle paste turning the stencil very once in a while for a more dynamic appearance. When it has dried up completely I used watercolor to make it yellow.
I cut a circle in pink and placed the stamped and colored dog over it. I stamped the sentiment in the free spaces between the stenciled bits. Lastly I added a black twig that I had on hand.
Entering this in the following challenges:
The Neglected Stuff: August
Stencil Fun: August AG stencil/ make it CAS style (optional) I am playing with AG.
Critter Crazy: #113 August AG w/a critter
The sign-up for Card Chain for August is open still today - won't you join us?
Looks great - especially that fab dog, what a character!!
ReplyDeleteOMG ... fabulous & fun!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Neglected Stuff & Stencil Fun challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Oh how fabulous is this? Very! I like your elements, texture and the hot pink. So glad you shared your doggy with us at Critter Crazy, CarolG
ReplyDeleteFabulous background, Alice and that dog is just adorable - love his expression!!
ReplyDeleteGreat mixed media card for CCC Alice, I’m sure Gail loved it! Love the expression on the dog’s face.
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