Friday, July 24, 2015

Charmed Birthday




I decided to play along with Jenn Shurkus' 10th Anniversary Blogiversary challenge.  You need to pick one of her projects and use it as inspiration.

This is the card that I chose.  I really like the splatter and the mix of textures.

For my card I pulled out the adorable Charmed set from Mama Elephant designed by my friend Elena.

I wanted to do a really soft version of Jenn's card.

I started by splattering several colors of Distress Ink on a watercolor paper panel.  Then I added a bit of translucent embossing paste over a Tim Holtz layering stencil and added a very light dusting of Prisma glitter while it was still wet.

Meanwhile, I stamped the Charmed images on watercolor paper with Versafine Smokey Gray in second generation.  Those were painted with Kuretake watercolors and then die cut.

Once the base panel was dry (I did that earlier in the day), I adhered the stamped images with foam tape.




I think this one is destined to be Ellie's birthday card this year.  It's cute and pretty and sparkly and right up her alley.

I'm also linking up with Simon Says Stamp Challenge since this week's challenge is Sparkle and Shine.

Supplies Used
Paper/Cardstock:  Canson - Watercolor paper; MFT - Grout Gray
Stamps:  Mama Elephant - Charmed
Ink:  Versafine - Smokey Gray; Ranger - Worn Lipstick, Scattered Straw, Mowed Lawn, and Antique Photo Distress Ink
Other:  Mama Elephant - Charmed Dies; Dreamweaver - Translucent Embossing Paste; Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Layered Stencil Lace; CTMH - Prisma Glitter; Kuretake - Gansai Watercolors; Scotch - Foam Adhesive; Tombow - Mono Adhesive

23 comments:

  1. Loveeeeeeee this! LOVING the owl and the little hearts!!!!!!!!

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  2. Absolutely fantastic!! So softlooking and sweet, and I love all the dimension and shine! :D

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  3. Gorgeous - I love the soft colours you used!

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  4. This is gorgeous!! I love the soft colors, the sparkle, the little hearts. There are so many details. It is a feast for the eyes!!

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  5. This is such a lovely light and airy card, delightful!

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  6. This is BEAUTIFUL, Miriam!
    Happy Friday! :)

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  7. So charming...love all the soft sweet colors, so beautiful.

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  8. I'm loving the sparkle added over the top of the paste--suttle, and awesome! I'm sure Ellie will love this one ;)

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  9. So soft and sweet and sparkly! Perfect b-day card.

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  10. Goodness - so soft and so very beautiful!!!

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  11. so sweet and beautiful!
    I love it miriam. You can do it all!!

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  12. She will love it! I do love the splatter too :)

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  13. Gorgeous card Miriam!! Such a sweet design! Love the soft colors!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  14. Super sweet! I love the muted tones!

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  15. this is beautiful! i am always jealous of artists that can achieve the soft colors - mine always turn out so bright and bold- but i love the softness of this :) so happy to have you celebrating with me!! thank you!!

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  16. This is gorgeous! I love the soft colors and how you offset the banner!

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  17. This is so soft and pretty! I love it!

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  18. LOVE the soft and gorgeous card! The sparkly elements are so beautiful, too!

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  19. Sweet & beautiful, Miriam--LOVE this card!

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  20. Oh, she'll totally love this! Adina would, too! So soft and girly and deliciously sweet! Great job, Miriam!

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