Another post scheduled on the ipad. I may have to go out and buy another machine as I'm getting desperate now.
You may see a few of the samples I've made for the Pick of the Day next Tuesday on a little video on either C & C or Ideal World as a preview. Let me know if you spot them. I'm a bit nervous about letting them out of my sight. I just hope I get them back for the shows!
Today's card was based on one I spotted that Sam had made. I'm not really happy with it. It's a bit flat. Sam's is much better. I thought I'd share it anyway - please be kind!
This card is all about the background. On some white card I spritzed some Dark Spice from the Winter Garden Misting Ink set. I then took the nozzle out of the Black Night Mister and splatted them over the background. I randomly stamped some of the images from the Urban Beats, Urban Life and Silhouette Skateboard stamp sets using various distress inks. I also stamped 'jake 14' from Sam's Vintage Alphabet and Mini Alpha Stamp Sets in Jet Black Archival (I don't know anyone called Jake by the way). I then popped the piece through the Grand Calibur with the Creative Expressions Brick Embossing Folder. I tore around the edges and inked with Pumice Stone Distress Ink using Cut N Dry Foam. I sanded it to reveal the white core of the card.
I stamped the aerosal can from the Urban Life Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I added a couple of Idea-ology Sprocket Gears and a Faux Screw brad. I added the wall to some craft card and drew some lines around it with a black fineliner. I wrapped some black baker's twine around the card and added a button.
I also added some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.
Julia.
Julia,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a frustrating time with the computer, however you still manage to post your delightful work and efficiently fill orders, thanks for,the very quick delivery of my little Amazon order, you are amazing. This card would be fu for any teen, nice job.
Hi Julia, I really like this card, and think it is another brilliant example of what you do so well.Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia. I think this card is really good perfect for a young male
ReplyDeleteSorry that your puter is not back, hope you get sorted soon
Sue xx
Hi Julia. I think this card is great and be over the moon if I'd made it.
ReplyDeleteVal in Spain xxxx
Hiya Julia. Absolutely love this card. So much to look at. Brilliant. X
ReplyDeleteLovely card Julia, i see what you mean about it looking flat but i personally think that that is just the style of this card and it suits it well. xx hazel
ReplyDeletelovely card.Laura O
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia, another great card great for teenagers love background again. Nancyd xx
ReplyDeleteHi Julia,
ReplyDeleteAs I said yesterday these stamps are not my cup of tea but you have done a great job with them.
Have a good day.
Lydia
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Hi Julia, I think this card looks very effective - you are being too hard on yourself. Regards Jackie D
ReplyDeleteA great teen card not particularly my style but those younger would love! Hope the computer is mended soon it can be so frustrating! Can you give us a heads uo is it a good pick of the day? Will we be tempted?
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, fawns and brow really work lovely card
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Morning Julia, I love this card, I think you find it flat as you make so many cards with mounted items on them and big flowers and bows. But this card is perfect for a teenager, and we do need to make more flat cards for posting!! I don't think it misses anything as there is alot to look at on the background which adds interest. Emma
ReplyDeleteNo need to worry Julia this is yet another cool card for a teenager. Great design and colouring. Thanks for the details on the shows next week. Have a great Friday, love Christine H xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Julia, I love this card, the background is stunning and sooo effective, don't be too hard on yourself.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the details for the shows next week.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Hi julia I think you are being very hard on yourself!! This card Is very cool!! And I loved it when they showed it as a sample on c+c,so I'm glad you've done it.I agree with cornish Emma that you think its flat cos there's no flowers or bows!! But I think its great and will definitely be doing a version of it. Love lesley xx
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lesley, you are being too hard on yourself and the card is very cool indeed! xx
ReplyDeleteI like this Julia as it stands on it's won but would have been a great background for one of the skateboard silhouettes. Can't wait to see you on tuesday and I hope everything doesn't get sold out on the 1st show.
ReplyDeleteSee you tomorrow on the blog.