I love the awesome art & challenges at the Gingersnap Creations blog. Since March has five Wednesdays, today's challenge is a Blue Moon Challenge to create something using one of the many tutorials available on their blog. I can't believe I never noticed they have an entire collection of tutorials … so many possibilities. I chose the fabulous Sponge & Shimmerz technique.
I sponged white cardstock with blue and green inks (and a touch of purple in the sky) and then painted with Butter Cream Shimmerz to blend. I stamped the Windmill from Artistic Outpost's Lovely Day in India ink and clear embossed. I added a little twist to the technique by brushing a little Magenta Shimmerz over the flowers after stamping.
I also tried a sketch from a new blog I found on Allison's Daily Sketch post ~ Sketch Girl. I used Memory Box paper on the background with scraps of DP. Here's another view of the card that captures more of the wonderful shimmer from this technique … so easy and fun.
Fabulous card Steff…. there is certainly lots of shimmer on it.
WOW what a wonderful card…. I love the windmill…. thanks for playing along with Sketch Girl Challenge
Very creative card! It’s lovely! Thanks for playing with us at Sketch Girl!
You did a stunning card here, Steff! What a gorgeous interpretation of the Sponge and Shimmerz technique. I haven’t tried that one yet, and now I’m inpired to do so! Thanks so much for playing with us at Gingersnap Creations!
now *THAT* is cool…and clever…and with my new-found techniquiness, i am VERY TEMPTED to give this a go! (not that i think i will come up with anything ♥THIS♥…whaddathey say on the package, “your results may vary”! yeah. that’ll be me!) 🙂
this card is awesome, I love the colours
The shimmer is amazing! And thanks for telling us about the sketch blog–one can never have too much sketch inspiration!
Wow, these colors are amazing! Simply gorgeous!
Great card. Looks fab. Thanks for joining us on Gingersnaps.
What a way to sponge! That looks great. Thanks for playing along with Sketch Girl!!!
Stunning card! Love the embossing on the stamp! Thanks for joining us at Sketch Girl!
So beautiful! Love the image and the colors are wonderful!
SG Hugs
Amber
Beautiful card, Steph and I love all the sparkle.