It's been quite a while since I've played along with the One-Layer Simplicity Challenge...but this week I found a little time to play along. The challenge for this month is called "Round and round": make a one layer card that has two circles on it. No more no less. Other shapes, words etc allowed.
Here's my take on the challenge:
I punched a 1.5 inch circle and using the negative of the punch, I inked up the small circle with Tumbled Glass DI. Then I masked off the large circle with a 3 inch circle and covered the smaller circle with the previous punched circle. I inked all the background with several shades of yellow and orange DI. The flower is from Uniko Studios - Gerber collection. I added color to the flower with Copics, then added a touch of clear Wink of Stella for a little sparkle. I also added some gray Copics around the large circle, the small circle and around the flower to give a little dimension. The sentiment is from Paper Smooches and was heat embossed in white embossing powder. I wasn't really sure I liked the card when I first finished it...but I think its growing on me now! :-)
I also wanted to share a couple of cards I made after taking the online card class - Maskerade:
These two cards were made using a technique shown by Laura Bassen. I loved the cards she made and couldn't wait to give it a try! I used distress inks for my cards. The sentiment was stamped on the Wishing card and cut out on the Sending card. All sentiments are from SSS.
I know it's been a while since I posted...can't believe how much time has passed! I keep telling myself that I'll post more frequently, but somehow I just don't get things posted like I mean too! Please forgive me!!
I've also been doing a little Zentangle Inspired Art lately. This is one that I had framed to hang in my house (something I rarely do!) The seahorse is a template from Ben Kwok of Ornation Creation.
I tangled on water color paper then added color with some watercolor pencils. I love how this turned out and the lady who framed it did a fabulous job!
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by for a visit! Hope you'll come back soon! Your comments are greatly appreciated! Until next time...
