Let's see if I can stick to any sort of schedule .I'm not making any promises, but I'm going to try posting a card that I have found on another blog, in a magazine, or on Pinterest and mimicking it on Monday.
Mimic Monday!
Today I am mimicking the lovely Shari Carroll of Hero Arts and her Soft Shadowed Backgrounds card.
Here is her card:
Here is mine:
Here's her how-to:
- Start by clear embossing the Silhouette Grass image onto white cardstock.
- Use a make-up sponge or Ranger Ink applicator to apply Old Paper Distress Ink. Use a circular motion and apply the ink in random areas.
- Add in some Weathered Wood Distress ink, overlap onto the Old Paper ink.
- Try adding in another light tone such as Scattered Straw. Again, using circular motions to apply the ink.
- Once the desired effect is achieved, ink up the Friend Definition with Pumice Stone Distress Ink. Use a moist baby wipe to remove ink from the center of the image. Stamp onto the panel.
- Trim the panel and adhere it to a white notecard.
- Cut a slit in the spine of the card with a craft blade and thread with ribbon, tie in a bow.
- Add butterflies and pearls to finish.
- Wait for an occasion to arrive and stamp a greeting inside.
My how-to differs of course, but maintains much similarity.
- I did not have the Silhouette Grass image (although after seeing her card, it's definitely on my wish list!), so I used a group of random floral images together.
- I have Old Paper Distress Ink, so this is the same.
- I also have Weathered Wood, so this is the same.
- Whoops, forgot the Scattered Straw, although I do have this color. (I was wondering why hers was a bit more yellow toned...) D'oh!
- I don't have the Friend Definition stamp (on my list too!), but I did have a Hero Arts script stamp that I really like. I think it makes a beautiful elegant background. I too inked mine in Pumice Stone Distress Ink.
- I trimmed mine to a light beige card, although I could have done white.
- Because my card shape is different, I didn't have to cut the spine, so I just tied my ribbon beneath the top panel. I didn't have the same color - so I improvised!
- I don't have a punch or die cut butterfly, so I used a butterfly stamp inked in Vintage Photo Distress Ink instead. I also don't have any stick on pearls, so I created my own using Liquid Pearls in Opal White.
- This part is the same! ;-)
Hope you liked my 'Mimic Monday', Shari is a fantastic designer and I feel honored just to try and copy her unique designs. I hope this inspires you to find something you like and try and make it your own!
While the inspiration card is pretty, I like yours better for the color :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely, it turned out great!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, great colors xx
ReplyDelete@Jill
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill! I noticed I left out a color when I was writing the 'how to' part - oh well!
@Good Time Charlie
ReplyDeleteThanks so much SNAP roomie!! xx
@Abbie721
ReplyDeleteThanks Abbie, I'm glad you liked it! xx
I really loved this card when I saw it on the Hero arts web site, but I think I like yours more too.
ReplyDeleteYours looks elegant while Sharris is more simple. Both lovely
Aileen xx
@Aileen
ReplyDeleteWow Aileen, such a nice compliment. So happy everyone likes my version, cause I know how amazing Shari is!
Your card is absolutely gorgeous! Shari is such a great artist, you did her proud!
ReplyDelete@Jacqueline
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline,
Thanks so much, wow what a compliment!! I die to be as talented as Shari. BTW, I'm featuring you this Monday, I'll send you a link - but stay tuned! Hope you like what you see, maybe you'll be a follower? ;)
Your cards are really beautiful. Great inspiration!! Will be trying some of your ideas out.
ReplyDelete@Moira Gray
ReplyDeleteMoira, thank you so much! I'd love to see your work if you try some of these techniques. They really are fun!