When Bonnie asked me to be guest designer for March, I readily accepted - and then when she told me the theme I really had second thoughts. Acrylics! Yikes! I gave all of mine away years ago. A challenge is a challenge though and I went down to Michaels (with a coupon) to see what I could find. I discovered a perfect set with thirty-two little pots of various acrylic colors and only $6 using the coupon. Then the problem was to decide how to use them. I watched all the videos - tried several and since I'm not a very abstract person nothing really worked for me. Here is one of my attempts:
Not pretty, eh? So took out an outline flower stamp set and started overlaying it to see if I could rescue something. Ended up stamping in black ink and clear embossing. Then I fussy cut the flower and added black marker all around the edges for definition.
The background leaves were all stamped and embossed also. Added a few enamel dots and done. This is one of those cards that is going to have to wait for an occasion for a sentiment. Besides the acrylics I used stamping, embossing and fussy cutting on my card.
The CAS Mix-up Challenge is open until March 24th so dig out those acrylics and have a go.
Thanks for visiting today and love to read your kind comments.
Gorgeous color combo & gorgeous card, Betty! The panel was perfect for the flower & I adore the combination of open & solid leaves! You made for a wonderful GD & you've inspired me to come up with something for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous and elegant CAS card, Betty! You chose the perfect spot of your acrylic paint piece for the flower. It's such a beautiful blend of pink and lilac.
ReplyDeleteThe black here and there is a great accent and gives definition and finished look.
Thank you so much for being our wonderful Guest Designer this month!
Hideko xx
Congrats on the GD! Your card is fabulous, you got the most out of that acrylic panel for sure and its gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card - just love the background for your flower! Nice save! Congrats on the GD spot too!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Betty...your acrylic background turned out beautifully as your flower background. Loved your black leaves and CAS design. Congratulations on being the CAS Mix Up Guest Designer. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteWell done Betty on going outside your comfort zone and making a really awesome card. Great idea to use the acrylic background to stamp your flower on.
ReplyDeleteBravo, love this beautiful flower with the acrylics. The nuances give a velour texture. The card, with the black stamping, really set off this gorgeous bloom. Magic! Thanks for being our special guest at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteWell it turned out beautifully ... Love this! Thanks so much for guesting at CAS Mix Up!!
ReplyDeleteYour flower is gorgeous, Betty! Isn't it amazing when you think things didn't turn out like you want, only to find, if you take a small section, you have this amazing image??!! Great work! Love it paired with the black accents. Thanks so much for being our Guest Designer this month at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Betty .... I love the flower.
ReplyDeleteI never throw anything away, it's amazing how that not so nice background piece can turn into something so pretty with a bit of clever stamping or die cutting.
Thank you for being our GD this month xx
Congratulations on guest designing, Betty! I have to agree with you about not getting terrific smears, so thank you for showing how incredible beautiful it can be when you die cut it! Using it for this bloom and this design was inspired!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Guest DT spot, Betty! Your background worked out perfectly for this bloom...so elegant and I love how the colors blend! I also really love how the black leaves pop on this card! Great job inspiring us to join in the challenge...Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou sure did rescue your acrylic paint sample and wow what a stunner of a card, so pretty and perfectly CAS and contemporary. Congratulations on guesting x.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being out Guest Designer this month Betty lovely to have you join us. Your flower is lovely combined with the embossed leaves.
ReplyDeleteSuperb information and paint by numbers dogs is a great hobby for kids to enjoy and learn with ease. Keep up the good work
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