Wednesday 22 April 2015

Friendships

It's time for our monthly blog hop with Artistic Outpost.
Today I am showcasing the fabulous Think and Wonder stamp set, placing the children against an inky background.
I began by applying Drawing Gum to the background and allowing to dry. Once completely dry I applied Salty Ocean and Mowed Lawn Distress Inks to a non-stick craft sheet, spritzed with water and mopped up the beads of ink.
I also included a touch of stencilling to the background using Salty Ocean Ink to give a further layer of interest.
A pop of red paint has been added here and there along with the sentiment 'Friendship' from the Skating Emporium Stamp Set.

My fellow team members have also created wonderful pieces of art to inspire you further along the blog hop.


Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x 

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18 comments:

  1. Amanda22 April 2015 at 08:35

    Love this, great background
    Love
    Amanda x

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  2. Inkypinkycraft22 April 2015 at 11:57

    love this stamp and a gorgeous background for it ! hugs x

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  3. Sheila22 April 2015 at 12:34

    Drawing gum..have not heard of that and will have to check it out. Great background and thanks for explaining how you created it!

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  4. Gerrie Johnnic22 April 2015 at 13:23

    FABulous background! Perfect setting for this beautiful stamp.

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  5. massofhair22 April 2015 at 13:33

    What a fantastic idea for a background and it looks amazing Tracy, loving the stamps and the colours very much :-) xxx

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  6. Samra22 April 2015 at 13:46

    Your creativity is mindblowing Tracy! I always look forward to your posts :) Thank you for the inspiration! Have a wonderful day.

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  7. Ellie Knol22 April 2015 at 14:29

    Wonderful creation Tracy, LOVE your background too!

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  8. Terry22 April 2015 at 15:37

    Tracy, that background in blues and green with the pops of red is fabulous for those adorable kids! Now I have to find out what drawing gum is!

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  9. Redanne22 April 2015 at 16:13

    I love this stamp set and really should use it more - the background you created is fabulous and really makes the children take centre stage - a wonderful creation Tracy! Hugs, Anne xx

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  10. Karin22 April 2015 at 18:32

    Looks fabulous Tracy

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  11. Lisa Somerville22 April 2015 at 20:30

    Fabulous, Tracy! One of my favorite AO image, love the colors and background technique!

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  12. Kate Yetter23 April 2015 at 02:16

    Love your card, Tracy. This stamp set is on my wish list. The background is so colorful and bright. Love it!
    Kate

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  13. Pamellia23 April 2015 at 13:52

    Wow, this is fabulous Tracy!! I love that amazing background, so vibrant and swirly!! The splashes of red really add spark to your card! Love it! hugs :)

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  14. Anita Houston The Artful Maven23 April 2015 at 14:40

    I LOVE the background!!! Gorgeous artsy feel and love the stamp too!

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  15. Christine Kiehl23 April 2015 at 18:53

    What a cool idea! Love the background color and alphabet!

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  16. Words and Pictures26 April 2015 at 13:21

    Definitely one of my all-time favourite stamps, and the layered background is fabulous.
    Alison xx

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  17. pearshapedcrafting26 April 2015 at 23:56

    Love the background you have created for this pair! The touches of red are perfect! Chrisx

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  18. Unknown27 April 2015 at 16:12

    Ah, that drawing gum--Love the effect it left you with in the background, Tracy!! And those pops of red--Fabulous!! A wonderful card for the AO Blog Hop!! Sorry I missed it this time around! XOXO-Shari

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