Do you stick to just one style of art when creating, do your stamps talk to you? I generally start by picking out my stamps, then work on a background or choose my pattern papers. The background for this card was inspired by this weeks Simon Says Stamp and Show - Spritz, Spray or Stencil Challenge.
I started out by spritzing my watercolor panel with water, then randomly misted with Dylusions Spray and blotted the excess. I used the ghosting technique and one of Dyan's stencils to add some interest to the background. The sweet kids are from the Artistic Outpost Think and Wonder plate, stamped in Black Archival on White, cut out and sponged with Ranger Gathered Twigs Distress Ink. I added some more stenciling with White Paint and Ranger Distress Ink, once dry, I stamped the flowers and butterflies from Artistic Outpost Flower Market plate. The butterflies were stamped a second time on scraps and popped up for added dimensions. The sentiment is left over from last weeks She Art project.
Outstanding background! Love the whole design with these images! Just gorgeous!
Turned out just beautiful, love your background!
Just so lovely - love that inky dotty, flowery background and the ferns! The black ink and these bright colors make a great combination...Thanks so much for joining in with Simon Says Stamp & Show. Sarah.
This is gorgeous,Lisa! The background rocks!
Fabulous card, gorgeous colors on that background!
Beautiful use of the stamps! I love the colors...everything is fabulous!
Gorgeous background and perfect with the vintage kids from Think and Wonder. Beautiful!