Monday, May 7, 2012

Playing with Distress Inks.....

 I wanted to take a try at distress ink sponging and embossing an image.  I really like how it turned out that is for sure. First step was to take my Stamping Bella image "Flower Garden" and emboss the images on watercolour paper. Then I  sponged the flowers in Fired Brick and Spun Sugar. The petals and the edges were sponged with Forest Moss and Peeled Paint. Oh I just loved how it turned out.
I stamped the "beautiful" sentiment with Stazon ink on vellum and then placed a little bit of glue to the sides of the vellum so it would stay in place in front of the image! I am going to be doing this again but putting a " mother" sentiment for Mother's Day.  This is for another class at Stamping Bella so I am hoping the ladies really enjoy this one!  Enjoy your day!
I would like to thank Paula for always inspiring me with all her works of art!

15 comments:

Kerri said...

Very nice..I think they will enjoy the class...

Danni said...

These are just so beautiful! Wish I could come to your class!!

Julie said...

Gorgeous! A beautiful image and I love the colours! Juliex

Danielle said...

This is so different for you Christine but I absolutely LOVE it!!! The technique is fabulous and your class will be a huge hit!
Hugs, Danielle

Joanne said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! LOVE the flower garden image, it's lovely! I'm going to have to check that one out! Super colors you used, it came out perfect. Super job with the distress inks! Hope summer is making its way to you! Hugs, J:)

Lisa Jane said...

ooh this is soo pretty . Love the colours
Lisa x

Denise Marzec said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS, Christine! Love the sponging and the white embossing....so dramatic looking. :)

Kat said...

Gorgeous cards Christine. Love the effect you've created. Your ladies will love the class!

Kat xx

Karen Wilson said...

Hey Christine. This is really pretty!! I am sure it'll be a class hit!

Grenouille Greetings said...

Beautiful inking, Christine. Beautiful card! Hugs, Lesley

Nannieflash said...

Beautiful card Christine, I do love how youve created it, and the image is just gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxxx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Beautiful is exactly right. Love it.

Liza said...

Gorgeous work Christine, I love how you have done the sentiment on vellum and your DI work.

Liza x

sue w. said...

This is fabulous Christine, so elegant.
Hugs Sue W.

Dawn B. said...

This is so pretty Christine. I love the colors you chose for this one. Your cards are so pretty and the vellum is the perfect addition. Great job.