It's go time again over at Just Add Ink, Kim Badelt has given us some lovely summer inspiration to create with this week and it was the perfect time to ink up my lovely "Beautiful You" set from Stampin Up!
I have combined the image with water colouring and the reflection technique. It has been ages since l played with this technique and forgot how much fun and how simple it is to do.
To get the reflection, l stamped most of the image on some acetate/window sheet using Staz-On Black and quickly flipped it over and pressed the image firmly to transfer...So easy!
Once the Staz-On was dry, l used an aqua painter & Tempting Turquoise ink pad to watercolour. This was all done on Whisper White card stock, so if you give it a go be mindful of the amount of water added.
Once it was all dry, it received a very liberal coat of Wink of Stella clear on the bottom section to give the appearance of water.
For lots more inspiration, pop over to the challenge blog and check out the fab DT creations!
Thanks for stopping by!
All supplies used are Stampin Up!
Fabulous card Nikki ... love the layout...just waiting for my set to come
ReplyDeleteHugs Sy x
Wow! So clever to get the reflection! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. It reminds me of my past at the beach. I have never tried a reflection card but I will now.
ReplyDeleteLove your card Nikki, I have been playing with my 'Beautiful You' stamp set today and will have to case your gorgeous project. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous, Nikki! Your reflection worked perfectly and adding WoS to the water is such a clever idea.
ReplyDeleteWow, Nikki, this is stunning! The reflection and the sparkly water around it looks amazing! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just the perfect card for the inspiration picture. So well executed - the details are beautiful! Kelly x
ReplyDeleteSigh - this is just lovely Nikki! Love your balance of blue and black - its fresh and elegant and perfect for that evocative image (and its very clever reflection)! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh she's gorgeous! I love this stamp and totally love what you've done with it!
ReplyDeleteWhat dsp is that you used down the side? Love it - really sets off the colors.
ReplyDeleteHey Lizzy, Thank you! It's actually a retired DSP called Back to Black, it was such a great pack...I'm kinda hoarding what's left..:0)
DeleteThanks for solving the mystery!
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