Hello there..
Mid morning is really my most productive time of day. I'm not really a morning person or a night owl, but between 10 and 2pm is when I have the most energy and feel the most creative. Normally I am at work during those hours so I really appreciate summer vacation for that reason.
Today I have a background that I created to resemble Sashiko Stitching. It's a beautiful Japanese art form born out of necessity to repair textiles and clothing. I love using textile techniques on my cards. A few years ago I used Shibori as my inspiration. Everything can be used as inspiration for paper crafting and card making!
I started by creating about 10 circle masks. Then, using the circle stamp from WP9 Greetings and Salutations, I stamped my scallops. I used a white gel pen to add my 'stitching'.
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
What about you? When are your most creative/productive hours? Are you able to craft at those times?
Cardstock: PTI Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, WP9 Black, Recollections White
Stamps: WP9 Dockside, Greetings and Salutations
Ink: PTI Enchanted Evening, Memento Black
Dies: WP9 Dockside, Greetings and Salutations, PTI Double Ended Banner
Other: PTI White Cotton Thread, White Gel Pen
That is really cool! Gorgeous technique and I love the negative die cut for the ship!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous. Such a lot of work, but really worth it. You can work wonders with masking and a gel pen. You must have the patience of a saint.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this card is brilliant, love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card. You continually keep coming up with these awesome techniques!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Kara, this is fantastic! Thanks so much for joining us at ColourQ!
ReplyDeleteI simply love this.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your technique and your card is just brilliant...Thank you so much for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteLove this, what a wonderful card x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card, Kara, lots of work as well, love all the layers! So glad to see you at the colourQ this week! thanks for playing with us again! Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Kara and such a great technique!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is amazing, Kara! Fabulous take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteThis is just the sweetest card...love your fabulous little boat! Thanks for joining us at ColourQ!
ReplyDeleteAnd another perfect example of your beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at CTS!
Love this card! You create the most amazing designs! Wish I had your eye for creative designs.
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