You should have arrived here via Aga Baraniak's blog, but if not there is a complete list of participating blogs at the bottom of this post so you won't miss a thing!
Hop
along and leave comments on each of the participants' blogs because there are some
fabulous prizes being given away to two lucky commenters: a $50 shopping spree at My Sweet Petunia or a $50 shopping spree at Visible Image.
You have until Monday,
April 30th 11:59PM CST to leave comments and the winners will be
announced on Tuesday, May 1st on both the My Sweet Petunia and Visible
image blogs.
I used DARE TO SWIM today for my first card.
I made my background using the Wrinkle Free Distress technique and Distress Inks. When it was dry, I used my Original MISTI,
and lined up my stamp where I wanted on the watercolor panel. I did this for the sentiment as well, closing
the lid, and slightly readjusting, according to the grid lines.
I added some diamond glitter paper for a sparkly background, as well as some aqua metallic thread. I love how it turned out!
My second is a rather free form design using
I made my background using acrylic paints, stencils, and my Gel Press. I decided to cut it off-square, and gave the black and pink back panels some interest by scoring at random intervals. My MISTI was perfect to restamp my images on top of the paint to get a solid image over the texture.
Thank you for stopping by!
Here is the complete list of the talented designers hopping today.
Your next stop is: Eileen Godwin!
Jellyfish is so lovely.. beautiful colours :)
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xx Erika
A lovely underwater scene!
ReplyDeleteFantastic backgrounds Judy! Very striking.
ReplyDeleteYou've used beautiful colour combinations on your cards and they make the stamps pop. gorgeous work xx
ReplyDeleteGreat vibrant colours! They go so well with these stamps... TFS!
ReplyDeleteLovely bright creations x
ReplyDeleteWhenever you can add sparkle - always add sparkle! Simply beautiful designs!
ReplyDeleteLovely designs x loving the bright colours x
ReplyDeleteJ'aime les deux.. la 1ère pour le fond des océans qu'il faudrait préserver et la seconde parce qu'elle est pleine de peps et qu'il faut voir la vie en couleurs ! ♥
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome cards and colors!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat designs. Fabulous colour!!
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Fabulous projects. Beautiful colours x
ReplyDeleteFabulous colourful projects, hugs P xxxx
ReplyDeleteTwo very different cards...both fabulous. Love your colour choices.
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing about the "Gel Press," so I am assuming it is NEW????? CAN'T WAIT to look for it! Your cards came out WONDERFULLY! I LOVE the backgrounds you've created & the images are STUNNING! ;) SUPER JOB! ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combo blend, great jellyfish stamp
ReplyDeletelovely backgrounds for these wonderful stamps, Judy!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards!
ReplyDeletetwo fantastic projects :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Wonderful sentiments too! I absolutely love the different color choice combinations for each card!
ReplyDeleteI just love these cards Judy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the fine detail the thread gives.
ReplyDeletecool cards
ReplyDeleteThese look great Judy, I need to get out my Gel plate...can't live without my Misti.
ReplyDelete:) Karen
Beautiful cards. Love the Jellyfish card, the color combination and the sentiment. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Love the added sparkle& that divine jellyfish!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards! Gorgeous backgrounds and color combinations. Great texture and dimension.
ReplyDeleteI'm just starting out with a gel plate and loving discovering what you can do. Really love the eye card and vibrant background - must have a go at that!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie
These are fantastic! Love the second one especially - such fun, vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards Judy. Love the backgrounds. So colorful! Great images.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Love the pretty colors you used together.
ReplyDeleteLove these! What a great idea to apply that thread at a very interesting angle and love the bright pop on the second. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful ! I love your work with the colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, love your backgrounds, perfect for these images, Cathy x
ReplyDeletePretty backgrounds! Love your color combos and the jellyfish and eye images!
ReplyDeleteLovely- great colors!
ReplyDeleteHIya Judy thank you for sharing your fab projects, love the colors, the background and thank you so much for the inspiration Hugs Terry xxx
ReplyDeleteThese two are gorgeous ! In color and in stamp choice. Xx
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards ..... great colour combinations xx
ReplyDeleteThe background make the stamps really pop. Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
Creative hugs,
Lins ;)
Gorgeous cards
ReplyDeletehugs Annemarie
Really love your dare to swim card! Great reminder also ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the sparkly thread, 2 fabulous cards xx
ReplyDeleteМои любимые дизайны штампов в красивом исполнении! Очаровательные открытки!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful backgrounds for these fun stamps! Love your cards!
ReplyDeletelove over your Gelli plate creations. Love the colours you have used.
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Ayoti xx
gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and gorgeous backgrounds!
ReplyDeletelove these colorful cards - very creative:)
ReplyDeleteLove the jellyfish.
ReplyDeleteStunning pink and yellow card background...super trendy!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards...great colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning pair of cards !!
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Great colors on the backgrounds--love the jellyfish.
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