Wednesday 16 July 2008

Grunge background hanging for Carol

Last week I was feeling really creative, but unable to complete a project. So I settled myself down to make some backgrounds. They are fun to do & always useful to have laying around the craft table. Once created I cut them up into sections & the section below I turned into a hanging for my forum friend, Carol. She loves the grunge look & it gave me chance to get messy. I used distress inks & lots of stamps, overstamping in areas & wiping the ink straight off for a soft blurred look. I took this picture without the flash so you could see the design.

This second photo was taken with the flash so that you can see the shimmer I gave it by spraying perfect pearls mixed with water in a mini spray bottle. All stamps, Crafty Individuals & See D's. Flower Prima Artful Mosaic from my Studio Calico kit.

7 comments:

joanne wardle said...

the layering is great. and I love the patterned flower

Carol Q said...

...... and absolutely gorgeous it is too!

Rika said...

Such a beautiful card, great stamping!

Anne's Cards said...

Beautiful,like youre style!!

Jacqueline said...

You made a lovely background - makes for a super hanging!

Audrey said...

oooooooooohhhhh love it. J'adore the colours ;-) and the soft feel. Its great!

Chris said...

Ooooh this is gorgeous. Love the shimmer