So we had to pick a new trick. Well... if I am anything - I am an overachiever - so I chose to try TWO NEW to me techniques. OK... two really SMALL techniques.
The second technique was the crackle. I have NEVER been able to get this right. So I took the mermaid from the Mermaid Treasure set and colored her upper half. Once I cut her out I glued her to the frame and I applied crackle accents.
So I ended up happier with the crackle (Surprise surprise) than the "antiquing"... Maybe I should have stuck with a single technique. ;-)
Hop on over to Sparkly Mary's blog and see what she has cooked up for you. If you get lost along the way, then you can check back here, as I have the entire list below.
Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com
Laura: http://craftylittlewoman.blogspot.com/
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/
Sparkly Mary: http://sparkly-train.blogspot.com
Meredith: www.papercanteen.com
Cheryl: http://inktrap.blogspot.com
Paula: http://heyheypaula-heyheypaula.blogspot.com/
Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com
Stempelientje: http://stempelientje.blogspot.com/
Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com
Have a great crafty day, and I hope this hop has inspired you to try something a little new.
Challenges I am entering with this Card:
http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/2012/01/sunday-sketch-stamp-90-donnas-sketch.html
The Crazy Challenge # 103 - Vintage
Stamp with Fun Challenge #144 Cute Vintage - She is IMO one of the cutest Bombshell Stamps there is
Creative Card Crew #2 - Seeing Red
Looking good!! The crackling word out great!
ReplyDeleteThat's REALLY cute Alaine- I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteAlaine this is AHHHHHHHMAZINGGGGGGGGGG!!! Such gorgeous texture and layers!!! I love LOVE the vintage cameo vibe this lends!
ReplyDeleteJUST STUNNING!!
Crafty Hugs!
Meredith
GORGEOUS - I love your crackle... amazing :-D xxx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the crackle!:)
ReplyDeleteAlaine...one word...stunning! Applying the crackle directly to your bombshell is genius! Love the effect! AND...I think that antiques frame looks awesome, too ;D Hugz, Cheryl
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool twist on a cameo! Great idea taking that little nestie and using it for the frame.
ReplyDeleteTorrey
It's super fantastic. I love the crackle over the mermaid. I also love the antiqued frame. I actually use my fingers to rub gold rub (and other stuff like that). I think the heat of your finger helps the rub go on more smoothly.
ReplyDeleteBut no matter what, your project is fantabulous!
Don't be so hard on yourself! I think that BOTH techniques look amazing! Love the color you used for the antiquing. And the crackle is a great touch. I need to try that myself. Thank you so much for inspiring my project for this hop. I loved the technique of coloring on black cardstock, and i look forward to doing it again!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Fabulous job on both tecniques!! Great job entering it into those challenges, too!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an over achiever - two techniques instead of one and both of them together just rock. Love the frame and image. Great card.
ReplyDeleteI like how you used just part of the stamp as a focal accent. I've never thought of something like that before.
ReplyDeleteFab card! l Iove your new techniques. Thanks for joining us at Sunday Sketch & Stamp! x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I like both your new techniques, wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful Card !!I love the sweet Stamp.Thank you for joining Stamp with Fun this week.
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tina46
Adorable. :-) Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Card Crew.
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