I wanted to enter Linda's CC3 challenge as well because there are only 3 more challenges and I am determined to enter all of the remaining ones. This time around, we’re using Tim’s Layering Stencils for a cool and easy Paint Resist project. Check out Tim’s tutorial on page 47 of A Compendium of Curiosities, Vol.3 for the technique instructions because I won't give away the details for this technique. :)
There is also a rather large prize from Inspiration Emporium up for grabs. They are offering a FIFTY DOLLAR SHOPPING SPREE for one lucky CC3C entrant! Yes please!
I started with a plain yellowish piece of cardstock and did the Paint Resist technique to create my background. Lovin the twisted citron color!
I think it turned out awesome sauce! I then started adding my embellies and cheesecloth. The coral and light blue- green chippe reminds me of sea coral so I added it to my underwater ocean type theme.
I stamped a script stamp on the background to add interest then layered my cheesecloth, flowers and chippie. We all need time to create this summer so this was the perfect sentiment for my card.
I do hope you have an awesome summer and make plenty of time to create in between pool fun and picnics! Hugz! Carpe Diem! ~Niki
I would love to share this card with these amazing challenges:
LOVING the colors you used!!! They are perfect for summer! Great card! Thanks for joining in!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anita. Those colors jumped onto my craft mat so I had to use 'em. Lol
DeleteSuch pretty colors Nikki and I love the layering and the softness of the colors. Beautiful card...awesome sauce(in your own words)! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Thanks bunches Rupa, not my usual style but I am trying to use bright colors and do some more feminine projects. :) Hugz
DeleteFabulous summery colours, Niki and great use of Tim's technique! I love that script stamp on the background, your dyed cheese cloth and those awesome roses! What a perfect quote for such an amazing card! BRAVO, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs :)
Branka xxx
Thanks Branka hun! It was a fun technique to try. I think my DP needs some help though as the picket fence didn't turn out as white as I thought it would. Hugz to you muffin!
DeleteGorgeous card Niki! Love the swirl stencil you used and such beautiful choice of fun colors! What a wonderful make this is cupcake!!! Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteSamra-cakes, that is so very sweet of you to say. It was fun and so outside my norm. I need to channel you next time. Hugz to you muffin!
DeleteWow Niki this is so cool and thank you for my shout out, I feel so honoured that I inspired you to create something so stunning! Those colours are dreamy, like lazing by a pool in a hot country with the sea lapping the shore nearby! Such a great card my friend!! Still got to get Branka's out in the post, over a month late with hers too, yup I'm terrible with getting my ass to the Post Office!! Big hugs, Georgie xx
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Georgie! It ranks right up there with the dentist in my opinion!
DeleteYou are very welcome Gee. Your card was the inspo so I had to tell about it being so amazeballs. :) I was going for "lazing by a pool in a hot country with the sea lapping the shore nearby" exactly! Hugz to you muffin!
DeleteSara doll, you and Gee are too funny but I agree. Not a fun place to have to wait in line.
Haha, I left out the mojito!!
DeleteThe post office with a toddler is less fun, especially as ours is tiny and everything is within reach of tiny yet destructive toddler hands ;) x
And Sara, yep, I keep putting the dentist off too, that is well down past the PO for me!! lol xx
Love me some mojitos!
DeleteWow Doc, isn't this just a big dose of summery goodness! oh my! Your background is just gorgeous, I really love your colour choices and adding that big flourish in a contrasting colour is pure genius, it just pops off the page!! I do hope the weather cools off a bit for you, I could send you some of my rainy day weather if you like. haha! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh yes please Bubbles, send some rain my way but not too much. Hehe! I have had that coral EP for a bit but this was the first time using it. The stuff works well for coverage. Hugz to you muffin!
DeleteOh wow very good composition in my favorite colors. I love your card!
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Sabine
Thanks Sabine. I can see why those color are among your favorites. :) Greetings to you as well dearie.
DeleteHow beautiful! Love all the layering and the beautiful stenciling. Thanks for sharing with us at CC3C, NIki!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Marjie! So happy to join in with CC3C as I love learning new techniques. Thank you.
DeleteFabulous cool colors! I hear you on the heat, been about 105 here and humid yuck! But this cool project of yours certainly takes my mind off it. And hey....how did you know I just finished my Caramel Machiatto!
ReplyDeleteLove it to bits, thanks for sharing!
hugs,
~kim
Thanks Kim! So glad you had your coffee fix with our favorite Machiatto. Hehe! It is only 109 today, lol. Hopefully we still get to set off some fireworks tonight and celebrate our independence! Whoot whoot! Hugz!
DeleteWhat an awesome summer time card this is! Love the colors and your background technique is perfect! Nicely layered and embellished. Thanks for joining us in the CC3 Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThe colors do make this card feel so "cool", know what I mean? Thanks Annette and I am more than happy to join in.
DeleteNiki...this card is gorgeous! You are right...the colors are perfect for a summertime card! I love your combination. Your layering stencil technique looks fabulous! I love the splash of the pink-ish flourish mixed with all of those luscious green and blue hues. Love the little roses, too! Thanks for sharing with us at CC3C. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteThe coral EP was just a stoke of luck as I was thinking of using black at first, but I promised myself to use more "happy" colors. Hehe! Thanks you Candy!
DeleteFabulous! Love the colours it makes me think of blue lagoons and white sand! Its beautfiul - the whole card "pops"!! Cxxx
ReplyDeleteOhhh yeah! I loved to go to the "Lagoons" when I lived in Washington. The water there was so perfectly unblemished and lush. Thank you!
DeleteNiki! Wow, girl...you have really outdone yourself here! that heat must really be heating up your creative genius! I know it must have been hard to cover that fabulous background--and I mean F A B U L O U S !!!! But you did, and you did it with such amazing grace and beauty! Love that cheesecloth and a perfect splash of coral! Pinned and loved as one of my favorite Niki creations! Thank you, dear, for the message today; I tried e-mailing you directly, but it didn't send. You made my day! Big hugs, Punkin!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you bunches Sara doll! You are so very sweet! I wonder why my email didn't work for you? Did you get it from the ABC DT blog? I don't think I have a way to contact me on this blog. You just made my day dearie! Hugz to you muffin!
DeleteLove this bright and cheerful card with all that summer happiness. Your background is fabulous and that pop of coral shines. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Cec
Shine on, shine on! Thanks Cec! It was a fun and colorful project to try :) Hugz to you muffin!
DeleteHi Niki! Thank you so much for entering our June challenge. Your card is really pretty, and I agree with you - the background is awesome sauce! Such yummmmy colours!
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Haha! Awesome sauce of you to swing by Bibi. Thank you dearie! Hugz
DeleteNiki, this is fabulous, truly. I love your dimensional layered elements and your colors are really beautiful. That pop of coral is brilliant and makes the whole piece pop! Gorgeous, thanks for sharing this on CC3C!
ReplyDeleteWho knew coral was this amazing? I sure never thought I would use coral in any art piece but that is the best part about art, it takes you on an interesting journey so be prepared for the ride. Thank you Cheryl! Hugz!
DeleteScrumptious - love the pop of coral against those lovely blue-greens.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Thank you Allison! Gee inspired me to use more colors in my art that I wouldn't normally use. :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful summer creation! Love those colours together. Thank you so much for playing along with us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny! Color, color, color is my new motto (hopefully I keep sticking my neck out there with color). :)
DeleteIt's beautiful! I like this summer colours!
ReplyDeletethank you for playing at BGC!
Thank you Aneta!
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