Wonder and Think

Today I am showcasing the fabulous Think and Wonder stamp set from Artistic Outpost.

I created a Gesso resist background using a stencil and then applied Mowed Lawn and Evergreen Bough Distress Inks over the Gesso.

The focal image has been stamped with Black Archival Ink, cut out and coloured with pencil crayons. I have also added further layers of stencilling using Evergreen Bough Distress Ink.

I love the pop of red, brings everything to life! The sentiment has also been edged with red and stamped onto the same Gesso resist background.

I have added a few random strips of Tissue Tape and added delicate splatters of paint.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

Loved

This week I am showcasing the Think and Wonder stamp set from Artistic Outpost available from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I had the circular ink blending tools on my desk from a previous project and thought this was a perfect time to use them on my card.

A simple process of using the circular ink blending tool to stamp various colours onto the background and then adding white circles using a white pigment ink pad and a sponge dauber. I highlighted the focal image with a black circle of paint which I applied with a lid from one of my products.

I also added delicate splatters of paint along with scratchy black paint lines using an old credit card.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy xx

Go Together

Time for my weekly Thursday post for Artistic Outpost and this week I am showcasing the Think and Wonder stamp set.

I began by brayering the background of a piece of white card with Hey Pesto and Autumn Fire Fresco Finish Paints, using a light touch with the brayer so that some of the white card is still visible.

I stamped the focal image with Black Archival Ink and then added a circle of paint to spotlight the girls.

I added a further layer of interest applying Fern Green Archival Ink over a Layering Stencil to echo the lettering in the focal image.

The "Go Together" sentiment is from the Chalkboard Wisdom stamp set. I also added delicate splatters of paint for further interest.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

Artistic Outpost Product Focus

Morning all, time for our monthly PRODUCT FOCUS with Artistic Outpost.

This month we are focusing on imagery from the VERSES/GREETINGS category. I created a background using a Spin Art machine, a children's toy (a technique inspired by the fabulous Hermine who used this children's toy a few weeks back), a simple and inexpensive piece of kit that makes fabulous backgrounds.

I stamped the two children from the Think and Wonder stamp set and added touches of colour with Distress Markers.

I combined the focal image with the fabulous sentiment from the Chalkboard Wisdom stamp set, perfect when combined with the focal image.

I also added the focal image to the inside of the card along with a few delicate paint splatters.

My fellow team members also have some artwork to inspire you further:-

Tracy (me)

Shari

Terry

Gerrie

 

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

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.

Terry

Tracy (me)
Gerrie

Kate
Lisa

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x 

Do More Of What Makes You Happy!

I have used the fabulous THINK AND WONDER plate against a mixed media background this week for my DT piece for Artistic Outpost.

I have gone for a more vibrant colour palette this week using Dylusions Ink Sprays and added layers of stamping to the background along with a few stencilled areas.

I stamped my focal image with Black Archival Ink and added black tape across the bottom to ground my image. I also added a few delicate paint splats with Black Soot Distress Paint.

I love how all of the layers are visible in my design, I love adding layers to my backgrounds.

The sentiment has been stamped onto white card with Black Archival Ink using the TYPOGRAPHY plate. I did not add any colour to the sentiment as I thought it made a lovely contrast to the background . I also used a charcoal pencil to draw around the sentiment and added black circles using a lid and Black Soot Distress Paint.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x