Today I have a fun project using nail polish to create a marble effect.
Using an old shallow container {I used an old plastic take out container}filled with about an inch of water, I drizzled each color of nail polish onto the water's surface. Using the end of a thin paint brush, I swirled the polish colors together until it looked cool.
Working rather quickly, I placed a piece of water color paper face down onto the swirls and then removed it. The nail polish adheres quickly to the paper. I set it aside to dry and then you are left with the most gorgeous paper to work with!
Work in a well ventilated area because the odor from the polish is quite strong.
I created an envelope wrap for this week's Make It Monday
and used a sketch from CAS(E) this sketch!
I LOVE this second piece with the blue and orange combination.
I can't wait to use it on my next project!
Thanks for stopping by!
If you try this technique, let me know.
I'd love to check it out!
Cardstock: PTI White, Black
Stamps: WP9 Strictly Sentiments 4, Epic Dad
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Dies: WP9 Epic Dad, PTI Half and Half
Other: Nail Polish, PTI White Envelope, HS Black Color Shine, TH Watercolor Paper
Very COOL technique, Kara! LOVE your card and the envelope wrap! Awesome!
ReplyDeletewell, this looks like so much fun - kind of like a long time ago when i marbled paper using shaving cream.
ReplyDeleteKara holy smokes this is fantastic--what a fun technique!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing technique! I love the cards you've made, Kara. I'm tempted to try this out myself... now to raid my girls' nail polish... ;-)
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be trying out this technique...thanks so much for the info! And your card and matching envelope are awesome...I love finding inspiration for male cards! :0)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That is amazing. I would have never thought to use nail polish on my cards. I must give this a try. You did an awesome job on both the card and the envelope wrap!
ReplyDeleteAmazing Kara, this is so creative!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome technique. Your card looks so cool.
ReplyDeleteFabulous and creative.
ReplyDeleteSUPER cool, SUPER creative, SUPER DUPER awesome!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKara this is an wonderful technique. I love the results. Gotta give this a try!
ReplyDeleteI think I will be raiding my daughter's nail polish collection after seeing the cool results you have ended up with here!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me? Love, Love, LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteKara...just gorgeous and soooo clever and fun. Can't wait to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is fabulous, Kara! Super take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING! Love the wrap and card!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors!
So pretty and I love your cool marbeling.
ReplyDeleteI was so engrossed in your marbling technique that I didn't notice the sketch! Great card, Kara, and a fun technique!
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