{4.4.2013} no. 22
CTS is a challenge blog to inspire you to create a clean and simple card based on a fun sketch.
Here is my inspiration for this week’s challenge and brand new sketch.
I love this inkwell stamp. Isn’t fun? I decided to turn the tag in the sketch into a label instead. I stamped the inkwell onto the label itself and then the feather top on a scrap piece. I trimmed out that feather and popped it up with some foam adhesive. Just to give it a little something fun.
I’ve had this Smooch Spritz stuff for ages. Never really knew what to do with it. I’m so not savvy with the whole spritz crazy. I can’t seem to make it look pretty. So, I did it my way. I sprayed a little onto some paper to make a puddle, then used the end of my paint brush (the handle end) to create some ink drops. I went a little crazy and wish I could take it back. Well, I can’t so I have to go with it. Lol. Note to self – practice beforehand on some scraps.
Make sure you hop over to the CTS blog for challenge rules and a blog full of inspiration.
The design team girls are so talented and have the most fabulous cards to share.
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Toni Storie
Your drops are just fine! I like this sketch and look forward to playing with it this week!
Christine Dring
Ok, now I have Frank Sinatra singing ‘I did it my way’ in my head! LOL! Your card is fantastic and you did great with the drops!
Ruby M
Very nice card.
Julia Aston
Love the polka dot paper and that wonderful feather pen inkwell! the ink dots look super!
Sharon Underwood
Love that CAS, case’d card! Polka dots are perfect!
lostinpaper
Controlled spattering…. now there’s a thought. I have a ‘spatter’ stamp set, that’s the ONLY way I can control it lol. Your card is totally WOW Lisa!
Lindsey
I think the dots are great and not overdone at all! Lovely card.
Chrissy L
I love how you used the spritz your own way! I’m critical of my misting and never feel like I get it right. This looks perfect and that’s a great idea for those of us that like more control of our spritzes.
Kim S
I love your choice of elegant and muted colors with that old-fashioned image!
Dorothy C.
I think you did a great job with your dots. Another fun way is to use an old toothbrush. Wet one end of the brush with a little color then use your finger to brush against the brush (hope this makes sense). You’ll get more of a mist than drops. I like the little ink well stamp.
Jessi
I too go a little overboard with the spritz & then regret it…but in my case I normally blot out the entire card. I think you’ve got just the right amount! I’ve found that taking the pump out of the bottle & flicking the tube part (hah, highly technical speak there) gives me the kind of splatter that I want. Also pretty dyed skin