Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Peaceful Wishes

Hello! Here is another card I shared at the release party last week. I used Many Wishes, the free with three set from Gina K Designs.

Here is how I made the card...

I started by sponging some So Saffron ink in the middle of my cardstock.

Sponged some Apricot Appeal around the sides and top of the So Saffron.

Sponged some Regal Rose as shown.

Then some Almost Amethyst.

Sponged with Lavender Lace all the way out to the edges.

Added some Perfect Plum to the outer edges.

I used post-it notes and tore the edges to create a mask for the land along the horizon line, then sponged with Going Grey and Basic Black. I also used a 1/2 circle punched from a post-it note as a mask to create the sun, then sponged a bit of So Saffron around it.

Next, I stamped the dandelion heads, followed by the stems, and the little seeds floating away in the breeze. I added some leaves from Tropical Flowers and layer with Basic black on a Lavender Lace cardbase. The sentiment is also from Many Wishes.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a day filled with smiles and stamping!

24 comments:

Cathy said...

Theresa, this is absolutely beautiful. I am not so patiently waiting for my GinaK order :)

Anonymous said...

This is an absolutely, stunning card! Thank you for sharing the how-to-do :)
Jamey

Nancy Jensen said...

This card is drop-dead gorgeous! Thank you so much for the tutorial. I'm in awe.

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

What fab card! Amazing background and beautiful image.

Tricia T said...

Wow. This is so serene and peaceful. Fabulous work!!!

craftimamma said...

This card is breathtaking Theresa. The whole thing is stunning.!

Lesley Xx

Mary said...

Beautiful work, I love to use sponging. I love the colors.

6 wacky women said...

Gorgeous card, Theresa.
Your background is amazing!! Love the dandelions, beautiful.

Karen x

Sharri said...

Theresa, this card is stunning! I love the colors and our background scene is gorgeous!
I am so excited that Michelle Z will be staying with me. I am hoping some of her talent will rub off on me!

slbt17 said...

very pretty! Thanks for sharing how you put it together!
Sandra

Marimer said...

Fantástico este tutorial y el resultado precioso.
Me encanta seguirte. Saludos.

Carolyn King said...

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! beautifully!

Elena said...

Your sponging technique is the most beautiful I have ever seen in my life, Theresa! I love the amazing background you created!Thank you so much for sharing tutorial!

AKiteFlier said...

It was gorgeoso then and it still is - I am going to try this step by step just like you shared and see how it turns out - it is TO DIE FOR beautiful - now why didn't I think of adding in the tropical flower stems with the dandies? Perfect accents. Rock on T!

Donna said...

Absolutely beautiful, Theresa! I so enjoy seeing your posts. I am always amazed at what I learn from your blog. Thanks for sharing!

kc_froglady said...

Just gorgeous! Thanks for posting the info on how you created it! I love the idea of using torn notes to make the land line across it. Excellent idea!

Payne Holler Cards said...

LOVE this card! going to follow your instructions and see if I can come close...really like your work and have added your blog to mine. LOL
Linda

Michelle said...

So pretty and peaceful. Beautiful work!

Linda said...

WOW I agree with everyone. This is outstanding. I wish I had all those colors so I could try it tomorrow. Did you use plain card stock or glossy? Thanks so much for all these directions. They are great!

Amanda Corbet said...

This is outstanding and stunning. Your instructions seem so easy to follow. I do have all of the colors and just might have to try it out this weekend. Thanks for the awesome tutorial. I will be sure to browse through your other tutorials!

Anonymous said...

Theresa, Your step by step instructions are just wonderful. Thank you very much for such great inspiration. I will have to go and see if I can produce something even a fraction as good as yours.
Annette

Thomas Sheridan said...

That's a really impressive wash you got with the inks.

patricia p said...

What a beautiful card and you make it look so easy! Thank you!

NygaardSkødt said...

What a lovely card. I tried the same technique resently, an I'm sure it was not the only time.