Can I just say I love this card?? I found a video here on an easy way to achieve the Bokeh look on our cards and this is what I made after watching it. In the video, she used watercolor paints to wash the background, but I do not have any. I saw another card using dye inks for the background, but I tried that. but it was too light for the dots to show. I tried my Brusho Crystal Colours and this is the beautiful result. Watch the video for great tips on how to achieve this look. But, basically, you wet a piece of watercolor paper, and then apply your colors (I used purple and violet Brusho crystals, then spritzed them again.) After dry, apply white pigment ink through a stencil with different sizes of circles. You can easily create your own stencil with acetate and circle dies or punches. The smaller the dot, the brighter you want your inked circle to be. The key is a very wet inked white pigment pad. Let that dry and decorate as desired. I actually heat embossed the greeting (from Tim Holtz) before doing the bokeh dots and background. I completed the card with an ornament I made with an Elizabeth Craft Designs sticker, very fine glitter and copics.
I am entering this card in the DOTS challenge at Addicted to CAS, and the Clearly Christmas challenge at Curtain Call.
Fabulous bacground and love the colours you have used, a stinning XMas card. Thanks for joining us at ATCAS x
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! I've been perusing your blog and your work is beautiful! Your bokeh effect on this card is spectacular and the ornament is stunning. I am delighted to be your newest follower and look forward to seeing your future creations! :o) Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Karen
Gorgeous card Karen, love the background effect you created, it looks amazing, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautifully Karen! Hazel x
ReplyDeleteThat background is amazing Karen! Thanks for the link to the video ... will be watching it soon! Love the brushos -- such beautiful and vibrant colours. And your ornament is gorgeous with all the glitter. Thanks for joining us at ATCAS.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really well, Karen! Definitely putting this on my crafty playtime list for a future inky session. =) I love the purple - such a nontraditional Christmas color, but gorgeous! ~Christy
ReplyDeleteI am loving this card too Karen! Such a fun and festive card. You amazed me with these brusho's and this look. Love, love it! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteGorgeous background and what a beautiful ornament you added to it too! Love this.
ReplyDeleteje comprends que tu l'aimes elle est superbe, biz
ReplyDeleteYour bokeh background is gorgeous and I love the colors. So glad you joined us at ATCAS this week
ReplyDeleteJayde