July 25, 2014

A Halloween Card? What?

I know it seems weird to see a Halloween card in July but it's really not that far off and I've been seeing them pop up in blog land lately.  So I was inspired to make this card for the current Little Tangles challenge.



Take a look....


So, the challenge was to use stencils which I did with my background,  I use a The Crafters Workshop/Balzer Designs stencil called mini echoes.  I stenciled a pale blue pigment based ink on black paper. I like the effect.  My main image panel was made using the large dotted circle stamp from the Party Dots set by N & T.  I stamped it on watercolour paper with broken china distress ink and then sprayed it with water letting it run and spread.  Looks like a moon now doesn't it?  I used a brush to move some more ink around for the sky and added some black watercolour pencil as well.  I hand drew the bats with a black glitter gel pen.  I love how this turned out.  It's funny how you can look at a stamp for a while and suddenly see something you never would have guessed before.  :-)

Well, I hope this finds you all well and having the most lovely of days!  Thanks for stopping by!

7 comments:

  1. Okay, my friend, one clever scene followed by another! Imagination - and talent and creativity - galore with you! What a fabulous sky/moon you've created and hand-drawn bats? Seriously awesome! In awe...completely in awe...
    Hugs~c

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  2. Halloween not far off? You're kidding!! But I think this is an absolutely beautiful card at any time of the year ( although I do admit it may be difficult to give a batty card to someone at other times). The mottled effect on the moon is breathtaking.

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  3. Very cool card! Love the stenciling! Thanks for playing along with the Little Tangles Challenge!

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  4. Yeah cool. What a great way to use the bubble circle stamp. Thanks for playing along at the Little Tangles card challenge and hope to see you again.

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