Aug 17
Hello! I have to start by apologizing for the late post. It’s been a classic “one of those”… Considering that I’m already running overtime writing this, how about I get straight to the merit! I hope you like my sketch, it’s based around what’s made to be an ombre / gradient background and I’d really love to see your takes on this! Remember that it’s not only inks / cardstock & dies that can help you achieve that effect, if you love paper like I do then you probably have an ombre sheet of paper tucked somewhere too 
That would be my next choice!
(of course, feel free to do whatever else you wish with that panel… it’s only a suggestion)
Today I have a super talented and the sweetest friend helping me with a sample - Stacey from Stacey’s Stamping Stage! Pop in her blog to see what she cooked up!
Here’s what I did… an ultimate one layer! YAY! I masked the rectangle and sponged it with distress inks, flicked some water over it and stamped the branch (Memory Box) and sentiment (Technique Tuesday). I also added a couple of tiny pearls to the branches.
I was inspired by some additional challenges. I took a pretty literal inspiration in Therese’s card in the Muse Challenge #30. Then I stumbled upon the latest CAS-ual Fridays challenge with the perfectly fitting colours. Funny stuff, I did want to do the inked background from the beginning, without looking for additional inspiration, but these two just made working on this card extra awesome
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If you would like to play along:
- You’re kindly asked to save the sketch image onto your computer first, and if you make a card based on it, please link back to this post.
- Share the link to your creation via the Inlinkz widget below, so that I can come and check it out!
- Share the link to your creation via the Inlinkz widget below, so that I can come and check it out!
Perks:
- A new sketch is posted every other Saturday night (8pm Australian EST, 6am American EST, and the link widget is open for two weeks. However, you’re welcome to play any time! Just leave a link in the comments section and I’ll pop in to see it.
- I’ll be inviting one person who uses my sketch, to join me for the next one! I’ll be also highlighting the entries that caught my eye, on my Facebook page.
- Every now and then, I will also invite an inky friend to join me as well, for an extra dose of inspiration.
Chupa, I simply love, love your distressing! This is fabulous! Thanks for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
another fabulous sketch! I can’t wait to play and your card is gorgeous!!! love your colors and the masked rectangle. ♥
Love your card and that amazing sketch. Hoping to have time to play along with you this week.
Wowza! That gradient effect that you created is AMAZING! Thanks so much for having me play along today, Chupa!
This is so beautiful! I love your approach and the tiny pearls. Beautiful.
This is rich and beautiful Chupa! Thanks for playing along with this week’s Muse!
Wow…what great cards! I love the ombre effect but that birds on a line card just blows me away!
What a gorgeous card!! Wow!
Lovely Sketch + YOU = beautiful card
I love your gorgeous card xx
I really love this card!
Gorgeous Chupa!!
Love the sentiment and branch image extending off the corners - stunning card!
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Thank u so much for this sketch…. I came across this when I was clueless of where to start from….. https://hanmacaartstudios.blogspot.in/2013/08/rakhi-card-in-jiffy.html
Ash…
beautiful card
I have this sentiment stamp 
thanks for inspiration ♥
Your bold orange high sky makes the sentiment really pop. Also having the foliage enter the card from outside the background is a great idea!
Love your vibrant colours and the offset silhouette.
Sensational card dramatic and lovely.
Beautiful card Chupa! I love how you’ve stamped your image going out past the inked panel.