Ok today I've a card for the
CAS Mix Up January challenge - Bokeh technique ... this is a fun and effect sponging technique for a cool background. To achieve this I sponged Distress Ink in Weathered Wood and Hickory Smoke over card stock, and then using different size die cut circles sponged white pigment ink randomly over this, varying the intensity. Then stamped my pine branch a couple of times in the corner with dark green ink and added some white gel pen 'snow'. I sponged two shades of red DI onto my die cut cardinal and masking areas to give dimension. I stamped his face in black and fussy cut it, coloured the beak. Next I used a stitched die cut window to frame the background, attached my cardinal with foam tape and also my stamped sentiment.
Techniques used - Bokeh, stamping, die cuts, fussy cut. sponging
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Beautiful soft bokeh background for your Stunning red fussy cut cardinal, Robyn. Wonderful white stitched frame and angled sentiment too. TFS and joining us Robyn at CAS Mix Up my friend. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteRobyn absolutely gorgeous background. The soft gray bokeh are perfect to frame that wonderful cardinal.
ReplyDeleteThis is STUNNING! Great work with the bokeh technique. I love the colours you've used ... so pretty and would go with any design. The pop of red from the cardinal looks beautiful over top of your pine branch corner. The 'snow' really adds depth as well. Great framing with the sweet stiched frame. xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! A wonderful bokeh background, beautiful bird and branch, and great framing!
ReplyDeleteWow your card is fabulous. Love the Bokeh technique and the background soft colour looks wonderful. Amazing how you did that eye catching red cardinal. Wonderful pines too with the hint of snow. Stunning card and thank you for joining in the CAS Mix Up Challenge with this beauty x.
ReplyDeleteRobyn, this is stunning!! What a soft and wintry sky you created with the Bokeh technique! And your coloring of the red cardinal is amazing - it looks totally dimensional! I just love the care, time, and creativity you poured into this beauty. Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up! Looking forward to seeing your creation at CAS Stencil tomorrow!
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I LOVE these colors for the background, Robyn! It's such a perfect contrast with the bright red cardinal and the snowy branches! The frame is a perfect finish and I like how you've put the sentiment at an angle! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning... What a beautiful BG for that gorgeous cardinal!
ReplyDeleteThis is just BEAUTIFUL Robyn!! I love the subtle colors too and especially love how you stamped the pine branches directly over your Bokeh background...sooooo pretty! And of course that Cardinal in all his red glory is just fabulous! Lovely, lovely card Robyn!! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful subtle Bokeh Robyn. Your red Cardinal really pops with the soft toned BG.
ReplyDeleteTFS at CAS Mix Up! xx
Outstanding card! So very beautiful and awesome Bokeh effect ❤️
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