Sketch Frenzy Friday #060812

When I saw the sketch at SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY this week, I knew exactly what I wanted to do.  I saw this neat technique on Tim Holtz's blog and had to give it a try - sort of.  On his blog, Tim used Distress reinkers and Perfect pearls.  I used SU reinkers and shimmer paint.

First I took Kraft card stock and stamped the butterflies using white paint - not ink, paint.  Then I made shimmer mists using the reinkers and Shimmer.  I sprayed them all over the card and heat dried them, moving them around until I had the desired effect. (The dots on the card are all shimmer in real life.)  Next I stamped the largest image from Just Believe on the left hand side using Stazon.  Mount it on Regal Rose card stock and the main image is complete.  The trim is a gold braid that I took off an old costume.  The card base is Kraft.  To make the tag, I used a little round die cut.  Sponged the edges, stamped part of the main image (using Regal Rose) and then stamped "Thank You" in Stazon. I then used a mini-clothespin to attach it.
I absolutely LOVE this card and the background technique. And I know exactly who I am giving it to.
I hope you find the time to visit SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY so you can see the samples from the team over there.
Have a great day!