Thursday, July 13, 2017

{Spotlight Project} Cornelia Colors a Colored Card Base



Hi, Cornelia here today, jumping on the colored card base bandwagon. Less is More and AAA Card Challenges teamed up and want us to make a one layer card using a colored card base. And since I had no idea what to do for this spotlight post I figured I do just that. I like making one layer cards anyhow.


My stamp supplies:

InBloom1-RadiantRosespreview-Noteworthy2-SheryRussDesigns
Radiant Roses,  Noteworthy 2


Lets get started:


I inked up the stamp with Versamark and heat embossed it in clear. In retrospect that was a mistake and you will see why in a moment.


Started to color in the stamp with Inktense pencils and a water brush. I just colored in a small strip along the outline and them moved the color with the water brush.


Almost all colored. And I did not like it one little bit. Looks just flat and boring. Should have used a colored embossing powder... But I did not want to start over again. It's too late for that and I have to go to work tomorrow.....


White Sharpie to the rescue - just moved the Sharpie along the raised outlines and voila - all of a sudden it pops! Finished the card with some splatters and the sentiment.



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13 comments:

  1. FikretaThursday, July 13, 2017 at 12:07:00 PM PDT

    gorgeous card!
    so pretty soft colors!

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  2. Shirley NThursday, July 13, 2017 at 12:30:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful card! I love your tip about the sharpie, looks great on the sentiment too! TFS!

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  3. Craft-E-PlaceThursday, July 13, 2017 at 1:29:00 PM PDT

    Simply stunning!
    Elaine

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  4. ChristineThursday, July 13, 2017 at 1:32:00 PM PDT

    This is one for my 'excellent tips' folder. Thank you so much for sharing

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  5. ChristineThursday, July 13, 2017 at 1:33:00 PM PDT

    This is one for my 'excellent tips' folder. Thank you so much for sharing

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  6. Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety)Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 3:34:00 PM PDT

    Very pretty :) thanks for the tip.

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  7. Glennis FThursday, July 13, 2017 at 6:21:00 PM PDT

    beautiful, the white makes it pop!

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  8. kiwimeskreationsThursday, July 13, 2017 at 10:12:00 PM PDT

    The white sharpie was the perfect way to finish this dramatic card Cornelia
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  9. CraftyfieldThursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:31:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful card, the colours are fresh and the design clean!

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  10. Mac MableFriday, July 14, 2017 at 1:25:00 AM PDT

    Yes the white really does make it pop and thanks for the tip about not embossing in clear x

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  11. SD poojaFriday, July 14, 2017 at 6:24:00 AM PDT

    The white outline makes it really pop :) Its beautiful card :)

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  12. ionabunnyFriday, July 14, 2017 at 8:47:00 AM PDT

    Good save with the white sharpie. Fun card. Using the coloured base adds an interesting challenge. Hugz

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  13. Dee EarnshawSaturday, July 15, 2017 at 7:56:00 AM PDT

    Love how the white outline really makes the image pop. Thanks for the ideas:)

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