Monday, October 3, 2011

Soft look with dry chalks


I feel like I have gotten a bit stuck in the same technique of coloring with promarkers and using patterned papers for my cards. So today I made a quite simple card, but with a new twist. I used a versamark inkpad to stamp up Elaine Cox's Katie from plate 85 and rubbed it in different colored chalks to give the subtle look. I chose stronger papers in the same shades which I think enhances the softness of the image. It doesn't always have to be advanced with lots of papers and layers. Sometimes all you need is a new technique to get great and different results.

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12 comments:

  1. uksharonOctober 3, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    She look's beautiful Katarina. Too hot to use markers over the weekend - finding they dry as soon as you put them to paper so blending is impossible without streaks!
    I love the idea of using chalks and think she would look gorgeous with embossing and cosmic shimmer powders.
    Best wishes, Sharon

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  2. DawnOctober 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    You did a great job with this! i know that i can get stuck too... and I love that you tried a new technique! the pinks and greens are awesome!

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  3. ConnieOctober 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Beautiful Katarina! Those bright papers bring out the subtle chalks on your image perfectly.
    Yes it seems a person can get "stuck" in a certain mode doesn't it. Lovely images can get lost in all the stuff some cards have placed on them it seems.
    Connie

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  4. Gina KOctober 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    What a cool idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartOctober 3, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Very nice Katarina. She looks like a woman veiled by a sheer garment. sensual and hiding. Lovely.

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  6. KarinaOctober 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Such a lovely idea, Katarina. Looks so tender and soft. And I feel very inspired now to try out another technique.
    Hugs, Karina

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  7. Alexandra LundgrenOctober 3, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    VERY pretty and what a GREAT idea. This gives it an entirely different, but still beautiful look.

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  8. MickiOctober 3, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Girl.... you never cease to amaze me with your techniques.... love this. I would have never thought that the bold type of paper and then the soft colored image would work together, but it's just stunning. Love it.

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  9. jenniferOctober 3, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    very nice, I like the softness of the image

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  10. ReneeOctober 4, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I love how subtle the image is on this card. Your ideas are always so fabulous.

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  11. sweetpeastampsOctober 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Katarina, very pretty. Love the gold on this and the pretty embellishments. You did an excellent job!

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  12. AngelaOctober 5, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Love the softness of these Katarina, so gorgeous. I love the gold butterfly too.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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