Hi there! Any fun weekend plans? Yesterday after school, we took my step teenage children to see the hilarious movie "Arthur" starring Russel Brand. I definitely recommend seeing it if you are looking for a good belly laugh :)
On another note, it's Saturday so the means it is time again for another
Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge:
Here's my interpretation:
This CAS sketch was the perfect opportunity to challenge myself to stamp my own "patterned paper". I made two cards with the only difference being I used different types of ink to stamp the overall text image. The text image on card #1, the one on the left or shown below, was stamped using a water soluable ink. You can see how the
Tattered Angels Dew Drop Glimmer Mist caused the ink to slightly run. I actually like this look myself.
On Card #2, the one on the right or shown below, was stamped using a dye based ink. did not cause this type of ink to run. I am still happy with it, but I love the more distressed look on card #1. Which do you like better?
I used the following Copic markers to color the rose images:
In case you were wondering how I stamped the patterned paper, I put together a tutorial to share.
Step 1: Stamp rose bud images from
Roses In Bloom, color with Copic markers:
Step 2: Stamp text image from
Text-It:
Step 3: Add a bit of overall shimmer to patterned paper using
Tattered Angels Dew Drop Glimmer Mist, use heat gun to dry.
I don't know if you can see the overall shimmery effect, but it sure does look beautiful IRL and on my computer screen :)
That is all I have to share today, so I hope you have enjoyed what I made and maybe feel inspired to play along! Please be sure to stop by the
Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge site for some amazing inspiration from the Mischief Makers and several other Waltzingmouse DT members :) I'll be back tomorrow with an all new
CR84FN challenge. Be Sweet :)
Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Waltzingmouse Roses In Bloom,
Spring Baskets,
Text-It
Die Templates & Machine:
Spellbinders Shapeabilities® Nested Pennants,
Grand Calibur
Other:
Tattered Angels Dew Drop Glimmer Mist
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50 Sweet Comments So Far:
Oh Wow!!! Mona these are just beautiful. I really like the paper you made - such a good idea. As for my favourite - I think I like the card #2 - the slightly distressed look is very pretty!
Beautiful cards as always Mona, love how youmade you own back ground, I like the second card the most..got to try that my self .Thanks for sharing
Oh my goodness ... I'm drooling ... these are beautiful ... I love the colour and of course your text over stamping ... your roses are stunning ... I couldn't pick between them ... love them both ... Great sketch too ... have a lovely weekend Mona
wonderful!
This is gorgeous, Mona! Love the background that you created yourself there, the flowers are so pretty and purple is my fave colors, so I love this!
Hugs, Wendy
Great!
So gorgeous! I love your stamped backgound and the colors are just lovely!
Gorgeous, Mona! Simple and sweet! I would buy your custom PP in a heartbeat!!
Wow, Mona, your PP is amazing! You should start designing your own line of paper! These cards are so beautiful! Love the colors!
Beautiful card and thanks for the tutorial, I wouldn't of guessed all those great details.
So very pretty, Mona. Both of them are wonderful. I love the collage look. I tried it before and when I used the Gimmer Mist it did run also. I love the pretty purple color. The closed roses are so feminine. Love it girl! ;)
Hugs~
sigh...you've inspired me...thank you for the great tut...your cards are simply stunning.
Beautiful background paper and cards! And thanks for the movie recommendation. I wanted to see that movie anyway. Good to know it is as funny as the ads make it look like.
First I have to take Rebecca to Beastly though. I promised to take her and her friend.
Have a great weekend!
Hugs and smiles
Love your tutorial, it is awesome! This little card is so elegant.
Amazing Mona! Love the layers of stamping, the coloring and of course the Glimmer Mist!
How beautiful Mona! I think I prefer card #2, I like the crisp look but they are both absolutely wonderful, I love the vibrant purple hues.
Beautiful cards, Mona! I love your stamped papers!
Gorgeous cards, Mona! Love the patterned background you created.. better than any you can buy! Especially love the distressed one!
Fabulous cards, Mona! Your custom paper is so incredible! I would buy a whole pack of it! Thanks for showing how you created it!
Also, I saw Authur too and loved Russell Brand in it! Very funny movie and touching too!
I think they both are spectacular and wouldn't have noticed until you pointed it out.
I like the 1st with a little bleeding- love the distressed look.
Thanks for the inspiration
I totally love your pretty roses Mona! This is a sweet card design - I think I prefer the first one where the ink is a little more 'distressy' too. Soft and aged looking. Hugs, Ruth S
So beautiful, Mona! Both cards are fabulous but I think the first is my fav due to the distressed look! A little more vintagey! You are such a talented lady!
Mona, these cards are so beautiful! That patterned paper you created is divine! Love the roses and the purple colors! Also you bow is gorgeous!!!!
I like # 1 the distressed one too but they are both lovely cards, thanks for sharing technique.
Gorgeous lavendar. Love the stick pin that you used too. :)
Another outstanding design Mona!!! I love this paper you made; really amazing! Of the two card, my favorite would have to be the first because of the more vintage look of the ink! Both are wonderful though!
So beautiful and creative!!! Love your custome made paper!!!! You really could sell this...
Lovely as always! I can't WAIT to see Arthur. Russell Brand is my new British crush but don't tell the other British man in my life!
Mona, these are EXQUISITE!!! Seriously, these took my breath away when I opened this post! You never cease to AMAZE me!
What a lovely set of cards! Gorgeous color mix and beautiful custom made paper! Your stamping is so perfect! Great job!
GORGEOUS Mona! I love your patterned paper! Thanks for the little tut, how fun!
Mona, BOTH of these cards ARE truly GLORIOUS! LOVE both texts but especially LOVE the effect you created with the glimmer mist. So PRETTY when I enlarged the pic!
OMG, Mona this is so freakin' beautiful!!!! Someone needs to hire you to start a new paper line! This is breathtakingly beautiful! I especially love your first one with the pretty vintage ink! Those roses are just gorgeous and so perfectly stamped! I wish I could "borrow" your incredible talent just for one hour! I'd be the happiest girl on the east coast!!
WOW!! I am alway blown away when I stop by.. These are amazing..
I think they both are wonderful.. Thanks for sharing with how you made them.. Hope you have a happy day.. Hugs, Linda
Such gorgeous cards, Mona! I love your handmade designer paper! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hope you are having a fun weekend... Yes, I loved Arthur too; really funny movie!
Your card is amazing as usual! Phenomenal custom paper, Mona! Really beautiful design and stamped so well. I love the touch of Glimmer Mist too!
So so gorgeous!!!
Wow, Mona these cards are breathtaking! That lavender rose just pops off the page and looks even brighter with the green leaf and the beautiful lavender ribbon! I really love them both!
Stunning -- LOVE this card and your BG!!!
Wow, what gorgeous handmade paper! I love these lavender roses and text! Thanks for showing how you created this beauty!
Mona, both of these cards are fabulous but I think the 1st one is my fav due to the distressed look! Your custom paper is amazing!
Stunning, Mona! Your background paper is so creative! Those stamps are gorgeous! Mind blowing job once again!!!
This is just magnificent Mona!!! Love your design and images...The lavender rose is just perfectly done...what handi-work on that one...TFS!!!
I think they look the same. Must be my laptop doesn't show the colors and details. Both cards are beautiful and love how you created the background. Wonderful pattern paper (by you!)
Really amazing, Mona! Your handmade custom paper is so incredible! I love both cards; the colours are so stunning and I love your ribbon and bow! I see a subtle difference in the stamped text but I thing both are gorgeous! TFS!
Absolutely stunning papers Mona! They look store-bought! I love that rose stamp and you chose such gorgeous colors! Thanks so much for the tutorial! My fav is #1!!!
First of all I like/love all your cards but card #1 is definitely my faovrite. I love that distressed look:)
Days are busy around here and I do my stinkin'best to catch up. I'm a bit late although with my comment....forgive me..!
I LOVE your patterned paper!!! How fabulous!!! I do like the first one as well - the distressed look really adds a lot I think (although your second card is a beauty as well!!! GORGEOUS!!! I love the Mona take on CAS!!! And the purple is to die for!!!
So funny, I just saw Arthur last night! Hilarious movie!!! I love Russell Brand!!!
Your card is so beautiful, Mona! Your custom stamped paper is so incredible! I would love to buy some!!! Thanks for the mini tutorial on how you made it!
I love your background paper!!!!!
Thank you so much for leaving a sweet comment!