One of my cyber-friends, Deborah, pinned this the other day. I'm always fascinated by bright colours on dark backgrounds and I try to think of ways to achieve that look. These two cards are the results of this method:
Start with a 4x2 piece of white. Colour with copics (I started in the middle and went to each end - coloured yellow then green (then went over the edge of the green with yellow, to blend). Cut a 4x4 piece of black cardstock (second one was 4x3 7/8, to allow for the cut line in the centre). Glue coloured panel to white cardbase and then position black pieces (oh yes, I embossed the sentiment in silver before I put the black on the card).
For the first one, I really was trying to get the 'fuzziness' of the line in the original by using a grass border punch. Not sure I achieved that, but it's kind of cool in its own way. I think the second one (cut with my Creative Memories curvy cutter) is my favourite.
Jaw on the floor!!!
ReplyDeleteJaw in China!!!
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Ditto to the ladies above. These are genius!!! Possible the most awesome use of the grass die that I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteamazing!!!!! M x
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE how you have made this! Thanks for some awesome inspiration:) Hugs x x
ReplyDeleteGood gracious Ardyth - it's you that rocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great look. Thanks for your explanation of how you created this awesome graphic look.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these "rock!" You never fail to amaze me with your creative talent, girl!!!
ReplyDeleteTalk about optical illusion! On the first one, I thought you pumched out the color and glued it on until you mentioned the grass punch. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards. These are really cool. :) Ann Y.
ReplyDeleteMy 18 yr. old cousin is recovering from brain damage & rainbows have always been significant to her. So, I'm always looking for new ideas for rainbow cards for her! I LOVE your cards & can't wait to try this myself!! Great job...TFS!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so inspired, Ardyth!! You never cease to amaze me! I like them both. The first one makes me think of a soundwave, so it brings to mind rock 'n roll radio. The second one makes me think of a roller coaster ride on the boardwalk. No, YOU rock!
ReplyDeleteBOTH are FANTASTIC Ardyth - super-inspired use of the grass punch - LOVE them!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. The first card reminds me of being in an underground tunnel with all the stalagmites and stalactites :)
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Wow!!! Totally awesome! You have captured this image perfectly. I love, love the first card!
ReplyDelete...so just when I thought I needed the spectrum ink pad, you show us what you did with Copics! Great cutting/measuring - fits perfectly!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly clever to use the grass die like that.... The perfect sound wave and love the rainbow colours too :0)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
love these cards...they look awesome....
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