I had a ball making this card tonight! I wanted kind of a shabby vintage look to the project, so I chose this great "aged" gingham paper from the "Margo" packet of 12x12 paper from K&Company. I used my new Wildflower Silhouette set along with the butterfly trio punch from Martha Stewart's line at Michael's.
I chose to use the Texas Bluebonnet (which is a Lupine) image from the wildflower set. I inked the stamp with water base markers (I used Marvy Brush Markers, but you could use any brand of water base marker), spritzed the inked stamp a couple times with a fine spray bottle, and stamped the image on Whisper White paper from Stampin' Up!. Then I spritzed the stamp again (without applying any more ink!) and stamped the image a second time. You can see there was plenty of ink on the stamp for a nice second impression.
Once I had the flower images stamped, I masked off the edges of the layer with post-it notes and lightly sponged in some color to create the warm background.
I used two different colors of Glimmer Mist from Tattered Angels to create the spattered areas on the paper. I wanted the uneven spritzed look, so I applied a bit more of the mist in some areas than in others. I also chose to use a darker color mist, to allow the individual glimmer spots to show. I like the effect! The two colors of Glimmer Mist I used were Autumn Leaves and Iridescent Gold. You can click on the photos to see them larger, and see the shimmer!
Now, tomorrow's Friday, and I tell you... I can't WAIT for the weekend. My project list needs to be whittled down a bit!
Happy Friday!
All the design work are really gr8888..
Posted by: Pankaj | December 04, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I love this card, Anna! The technique is such a fun one, and your results are gorgeous! I think bluebonnets/lupines are some of the most beautiful flowers. Love the vibrant colors of flowers and butterflies.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 22, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Beautiful card, Anna!! Your talent never ceases to amaze me!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | February 21, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Gorgeous card! I love the way the bright colors of the flowers contrast with the more muted distressed DP. The punched butterflies are a nice touch.
Good luck on your to-do list. Mine is longer than I'd like, but I'm going to be sure to include some stamping time.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | February 20, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Linda Palmer | February 20, 2009 at 06:17 PM
Very vintage indeed! The colors of the flowers really pop!
Peace and Luv,
Jeannie
Posted by: Jeannie | February 20, 2009 at 04:16 PM
How pretty! I love the shabby vintage look.
Posted by: Jessica Canham | February 20, 2009 at 03:31 PM
Lovely card. You're tuggin' at my Texas heartstrings with this one!
Posted by: Susan | February 20, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Love the bright colors.
Posted by: inkypaws | February 20, 2009 at 02:03 PM
very pretty love the backgd paper and the rich colors
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | February 20, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Stunning! I've never tried masking...
Posted by: Nicole | February 20, 2009 at 12:57 PM
lovely!
Posted by: Linda C. | February 20, 2009 at 12:48 PM
So rich, vibrant and pretty. Love the shimmer.
Posted by: Ida | February 20, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Beth M | February 20, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Hello Anna, I love flowers and I love the string.
love
Zoe
xxxx
Posted by: Zoe | February 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM
I love the warmth of the card. The colors just pop off the card. Great job!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | February 20, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Love this! The shabby vintage look is awesome! I love the spritzing technique...I need to revisit that one! Great card!
Posted by: Danielle | February 20, 2009 at 11:39 AM
love the bluebonnets. Us Texans are proud of that little flower. :)
Posted by: jules p | February 20, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Brilliant Card Anna!
Thank you for sharing!
Hugs & Smiles
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy | February 20, 2009 at 10:06 AM
This is just a beauty of a card!
Posted by: Crissy | February 20, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Wow! This is gorgeous! Oh, to be an artist like you Anna! ;0)
Posted by: Michelle Adams | February 20, 2009 at 07:58 AM
am loving the watercoloring! bluebonnets are always beautiful.
Posted by: veronica | February 20, 2009 at 06:58 AM
this card is amazing looking! as a Texan, it sure speaks to me!!
Posted by: Donna B | February 20, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Holy smokes!!! This is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Dotty | February 20, 2009 at 06:39 AM
I love the jewel colors you used for your image and the shabby frame sets it off perfectly. I also like your cool button treatment:)
Posted by: Cindy H. | February 20, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Oh man, you know I am loving this! The shabby plus the shimmer, plus your beautiful stamps, does it get any better? I grew up in Texas, and I remember the bluebonnets, and Indian Paintbrush.
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | February 20, 2009 at 06:22 AM
What a beautiful card, Anna! I don't know if I ever would've thought to use a post-it note like that. I'm going to try that!
Posted by: Tricia | February 20, 2009 at 05:44 AM
How LOVELY! Ahhh Bluebonnets...I miss them...are they already out in Texas? Wonderful, wonderful card, Anna!
Posted by: Lisa Foster | February 20, 2009 at 04:56 AM
Oh Anna - this has GOT to be the "purdiest" Texas Blue Bonnet I've "evah" seen, Darlin'. I adore your shabby effect but it's the spritzed ink on the stamp that steals my heart.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | February 20, 2009 at 04:15 AM
Gorgeous Anna!! Your work is amazing!
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Janine | February 20, 2009 at 04:09 AM
Anna, Anna, Anna, this is gorgeous! Love that technique (although it's been a while since I've used it!) and your results are stunning!
Posted by: Val | February 19, 2009 at 10:11 PM