This bg piece I had worked on days ago, I even put it on a card base but was not impressed. Thought some splatters would do the trick but only muddied the water. I did figure out a way to add chunky enamel embossing powder: Use stencil brush dipped in 1:1 water to glue. The glue dries clear but stays wet long enough to spread powder and light heat. Others had suggested straight water which dried too quickly and resist spray which was too messy. After adding the stripes piece then the circle pp I was finally willing to add sentiment strip and single gold dot. I keep a small bottle with a tip of the 1:1 glue on my work area because this is what I use quite often to decoupage tissue paper or even to add layer of gloss to projects.
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Another gorgeous background, Bonnie. The layering of the dots and stripes for the bottome portion of the card brings such interest to the entire card. Beautiful.
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Thanks Gayle. I really don’t like it when I am not happy and no ideas in my head where to to. Thanks heaven for a challenge to spice things up.
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The embossed portion really pops with the dots. Lovely!
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Thanks LisaK, not sure what I did not like about the bg piece as a whole but with only a part showing it is much better.
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This background piece is gorgeous! The stripes and dots piece is a great contrast to the richness of it. Great tip on the formula for adding things. Thanks for sharing that. Beautiful creation.
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Thanks Golda, so glad you can use the info shared.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks Lisa, sometimes layers do the trick
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WOW! How beautiful and perfect message! Well done my friend … always inspired by your designs! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Thanks Darlene, keep something laying around long enough one can figure out what to add
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Beautiful! Love those colours and all that texture!! …always an interesting read too Michelle
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Thanks Michelle, the bg was too overwhelming on its own but covering some made me like it.
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