Hello! I tried something new today in the studio. I used the Bokeh technique in making this card. That is giving a visual look of out of focus areas as in a photograph. I have seen many cards and tutorials with this technique and thought I should give it a try. I was inspired to so by the January challenge at CAS Mix It Up Card challenge which is the Bokeh Technique + Stamping + our choice. I started with a blank panel of white cardstock and sponged it with 3 DOI Peacock Feathers, Broken China, and Faded Jeans. Using a template that I made with circle dies and a piece of thin acrylic, I sponged on various circles with Hero Arts White ink. This is one of those techniques when you are not sure when to stop or add more. I stopped when my instinct told I had enough ink and circles. With my background completed, I trimmed it to the size needed and layered on card base and cardstock layer of Turquoise and Lavender. But first I double stamped a GKD sentiment from You Have My Heart set with Versamark and heat embossed with WOW Silver EP. I edged the Bokeh layer with a Metallic Silver Pilot Marker before attaching to the card. Finished with some silver sequins.
I am very pleased with my first try with Bokeh and hope to do another card using water coloring and Bokeh. Checkout more information about Bokeh at
CAS Mix It Up Card Challenge.
Challenges to enter:
Simon Wednesday Challenge: Simon says Something New. I used the Bokeh Technique which is new to me.
Monthly Mix Challenge GK Designs: January Challenge is “My Sentiments Exactly!” Use only a sentiment stamp - no images or patterned papers. This link goes to Gina K. Designs which you may not be able to go to unless you are a member?
CAS Mix It Up Challenge: January Bokeh + Stamping + Your Choice. I used Bokeh, stamping, heat embossing, sponging, stenciling, sequins.
Have a great day! I love reading your comments.
Theresa
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