One of my favorite things to do is take an interesting print and re-create it using my stamps and ink....
I was inspired by
this print (and the quote):
to create this card (and give some love to an older PTI set that hasn't seen ink for quite a while in the process...):
I started out by printing the Helen Keller quote on a sheet of white cardstock. Then, I stamped the 2 hot-air balloons (masking the first one so it looks like it's in the foreground). The second balloon was also masked, and I stamped the entire mat with yellow chevrons and a grey sunburst pattern. (The grey "sunburst" is actually an image from the Wplus9 "super star" set, which I stamped 2x to make the full circle).
The hot air balloons were colored in with copics, and I glazed the larger balloon with a layer of glossy accents. I wanted it to stand out from the other one, but didn't want to add bulk to the card with foam squares... sometimes, a little dimension goes a long way, no?
Thanks for peeking!
Oh, this is so fabulous, Elena! I love how you recreated this image!
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE this!!!! It looks like something you'd find in a beautiful stationary boutique.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blog hop win!!! I am so excited for you!!
I was busy as a bee working on Josie's party stuff yesterday - I kept trying to think of what you might add or do, since I think you ROCK at this stuff!! hahaha...
girl, you crazy :) I'm sure you're doing just fine with Josie's party preparations! I can't wait to see pics - and I can't wait to show you Thomas' monster stuff - I know you'll be the one to fully appreciate everything!
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ReplyDeleteGosh, this is SUPER! Fantastic masking and I love the glossy accent!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!
This is wonderful. I always get inspired by all the masking that you do. And, what will you buy for yourself with your blog hop win?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card Elena! I love all the artistic details you put into this. The glossy accents on the large balloon is so amazing. Congrats on your blog hop win!
ReplyDeleteLove this! You did a fabulous job recreating your card!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!! so cool...wonderful inspiration too!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great quote. The balloons are fabulous...your card is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteElena this is STUNNING! Love that you were inspired by something and created from it! :>
ReplyDeleteElena, this is AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteI love that grey starburst and those balloons are just fabulous. Love the glass effects to them. :)
Gorgeous card!!
What a sweet, sweet card!!! I'm loving that starburst behind the balloons and the oh-so-trendy combo of chevrons paired with the ultra-trendy combo of yellow and grey!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
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I ♥ this. Like, more than usual. :)
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