There are some links on the challenge blog showing a couple of techniques, so if you're unsure of how to mix a baby wipe with a stencil, pop over and have a look!
The idea for this card has been swimming round (no pun intended!) in my head for a little while. But several attempts to make it look like I imagined it (using a Bokeh technique) were unsuccessful - this month's challenge though gave me an opportunity to have a re-think as to how to achieve what I wanted.
The Oyster stamp was a mag freebie. Heat embossed with Platinum EP and coloured with Cosmic Shimmer powders. The pearl was done using Nuvo Crystal with a teeny bit of Pearl Cosmic Shimmer scattered over it then when dry added a layer of Glossy Accents. I was rather pleased with the way it turned out as it stands proud of the shell and kinda 'glows' - even dear husband said it looked like a pearl!!
Blended Salty Ocean, Fossilized Amber and Mustard Seed DO onto watercolour card and stamped some 'sandhills' and a starfish.
My 'wavy bubbles' stencil I have had for a while and never used but I kept fingers crossed it would work and turn out like the idea in my head!
I used the baby wipe and very carefully removed the colour by GENTLY rubbing across the stencil, it worked better in some places than others but having messed up a couple of pieces by pressing too hard when trying out this technique I learnt my lesson - only LIGHT pressure is needed!!
The sentiment also from the same freebie set simply heat embossed in white onto black card.
I hope you will try out this simple technique and share your makes in our gallery. We have a great Guest Designer too this month - Sarah and the rest of the CAS DT would love to hear what you think of their cards too!
Thanks for looking - hope I have inspired you to have a go! Happy Crafting. x
Sharing over at
Crafty Cardmakers - Pearls
Country View - Under the Sea
20 comments:
This is a great card and you've achieved a good effect using the stencil with baby wipes.
Fabulous underwater scene, Viv! Your oyster is gorgeous...Platinum EP and shimmer powders were such a great choice for the shell, and I love your shiny, sparkly pearl...WOW! I also love how you created movement with your stenciled bubbles! Such a striking card!
Super background and lovely the embossed oyster shell.
Kath x
Oh, what a fun underwater design Viv! your stenciled bubbles look so realistic as if they were coming from the clam (or oyster)! love the colors and your sandline stamping! xx
Beautiful card. Love the pearl and the colors. [Bunny]
beautiful beach scene...great results.
x Karen
This looks fab .... I love your little underwater scene xx
WOW! This is so cool, Viv! I love your pearly oyster ... and the pearl really does look real! Gorgeous blended colours for the background. The bubbles look perfect for this underwater scene! xx
gorgeous scene Viv, I love your little bubbles coming from the clam shell.
Beautiful.
Viv your stenciled bubbles worked out beautifully, I love your underwater scene and that glorious 'pearl' - a fabulous card, hugs Robyn
Gorgeous underwater scene Viv, I know what you mean about pressing lightly with the baby wipe too! Got quite a few discards in my craft room lol! Love the shine and dimension in the pearl too, Cathy x
Super duper card. I love the oyster and its pearl. Hugs Mrs A.
I love your underwater oyster scene, Viv. Your stenciled and baby wipe color lifted bubbles turned out perfectly! Such a cool pearl, sand and starfish additions too. TFS Hugs...Nancy
A great card Viv. I have that stamp myself but I've yet to ink it up....story of my life! lol x
This looks great, Viv! I’ve never used baby wipes for this purpose, at least not intentionally. What a cool stamp set too!
Super card and I adore the sentiment! Thanks for joining my challenge at Countryview challenges and good luck! Hugs rachel xx
This is amazing, Viv! Love this shiny oyster and that gorgeous pearl! The bubbles are amazing and show so well with the amazing sponged background!
This is lovely Viv, the pearl looks fabulous, and what a great background! I can't see this quote without remembering the guy in Minder saying 'the world is your lobster my son' but now I'm showing my age. Thanks so much for joining in with our challenge at Country View Crafts, and have a fun week, Sue xx
Such a special card, love the technique and the pearl and the oyster are beautiful x.
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