Shadow Grunge Elements.

Hi there fellow Bloggers, Friends & Visitors,

Hope you are all well and for those who may not be feeling on top of the world, for whatever reason - here's a big hug from me, hope things change for you soon.

Thank you for visiting and commenting on my last blog, I really appreciate it.   Tonight I would like to share a card with you  which was made in July this year.   I have used one of Imagination Craft's great Steampunk stencils - 'Grunge Elements,'  Mixed Media Spray Inks and Starlight Paints.

     
Using the border stamp, stamp around all four edges of a 7" x 7" white base card, using a black ink pad.   (this stamp was part of a set which was given free with a craft magazine, sorry cannot remember which magazine).

    
Matt some black shiny card onto the base card .  Cut out a slightly smaller square of white card and colour with the Sunshine, Red and Light blue Mixed Media Spray inks.   Add some water droplets and blot with some tissue or kitchen paper.   This takes some of the colour away.

When dry, lay the stencil onto the coloured card and, using a piece of cut 'n' dry foam, rub the black ink through the design on the stencil.   Remove the stencil and wash it, as you will be using the stencil again.  

    
Next, lay the stencil back in the correct position but this time, slightly off-set it.   This gives a shadow effect.

       

Using the large stencil brush, stipple the  Rich gold, Green, Red, Bright orange and  Mediterranean sky Starlight Paints through the stencil design.    Remove the stencil and wash it as soon as you can, as this paint dries really quickly.   Matt this onto the base card.

   
Stamp 'Hello' in black ink in the centre of the 'broken circle.

   
Die-cut, 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large roses from white card, using the Sizzix dies.   Glue these down the right-hand side of the card, using Imagination's Magi-bond glue.

                      
Well, that's my card finished,  thanks again for visiting my blog, I do hope you have enjoyed your visit.   Catch you all again in a few days.   Enjoy the rest of your week.

                                                             Love and rainbows,

                                                              Hugs   Jennifer xx.