Hi
I'm getting all romantic this month for my project of the day because next month Valentine's Day is before my next scheduled post... and I've created a couple of cards - variations on a theme.
I love this technique - masking, spraying, stamping and a touch of stickles! Nice and simple and no two are the same. I think it adds interest to have the big ink splodges - adds character and impact - you've gotta love a bit of 'grafitti'!
I used the 'I heart you' set of stamps - full of lovely, different styles of hearts - and the 'sentimental style' which has loads of greetings.
How I made the card:
Punch (or cut) out a heart shape to create a mask and stick loosely the card blank - I use post-it notes for this, blue-tac works well too.
Spray - I used Glimmer mists. Gently dry with heat tool.
Remove mask.
Stamp sentiment (I used Archival black)
Stamp heart motif - cover part of 'masked' heart
Doodle lines to hilight the heart
Doodle around the edge of the card, and stamp a few smaller hearts to finish off.
Here's a variation:
showing the glimmer mists on the card flat and tilted to catch the light - lush!
If you don't fancy using a heart motif how about using a star instead for a congratulations card....
I hope you've enjoyed this project of the day,
Take care and see you next mont!
Masking, spraying and stamping, the thought of it just gives me a warm glow. Thanks for the inspiration.
** Kate **
Posted by: KateT | January 18, 2011 at 07:44 AM
Beautiful cards. Great stamp set. Thanks for the inspirationa dn have a wonderful day. Angela
Posted by: Angela | January 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Love this card, fab idea! Pat x
Posted by: Pat | January 18, 2011 at 11:54 AM
What a fab card, very inspiring. I'm going to enjoy an afternoon of stamping in lovey-dovey colours ready for Valentine's Day. Thanks for the inspiration xx
Posted by: Lynne Reed | January 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Hi I have popped over from Kirsty's blog to have a look round and I'ved loved my visit. Great ideas to try - nothing too complicated. I just love the elegant simplicity of these heart cards. They are so inspiring and the colours are just fab. Thanks for sharing and you can be sure I will be coming back.
Stampersue
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Posted by: stampersue | January 18, 2011 at 01:15 PM
this card is fantastic: simple and clean but very very beatiful!!!
Posted by: Lisanna | January 18, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Valentines is just around the corner and we need to start making those pretty cards for the ones we LOVE!
thanks for the reminder!
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Posted by: Katey | January 18, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Love these cards - they are refreshing and classy! I think they would be appreciated by men as well as women x
Posted by: Crafty Helen | January 18, 2011 at 09:33 PM
It's so good to see a card that will be good for a guy. Love the techniques used here and can't wait to have a go! Thanks for sharing x
Posted by: Sally Hodder | January 18, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Never visited your blog before but came over from the lovely Kirsty Wiseman. You are now added to my favourites - loving your style of work and writing!
Posted by: Ali Hallam | January 19, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Oh soooo pretty, I've had those stamps for an age and not done anything quite so lovely with them!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sarah Packer | January 20, 2011 at 06:04 PM