Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Lots of Layers

Normally I am not a card maker that uses a lot of layers but since the challenge at the Artsystamper Digitals Challenge #12 called for Lots of Layers I decided to oblige. And for this card I also used a photograph of some alcohol ink paper I had made and took photos of  years ago. I am glad I did  because it will come in handy for making cards digitally. I thought it looked pretty with the pre-colored waterlilies images in the Artsystamper Koi Pond set.


I combined the alcohol ink background with some bright pink card stock to create more layers. Then after I fussy cut out the waterlilies I arranged them in layers also on the top panel. The sentiment is also from the same stamp set.

I took quite a bit of time to make this as using layers is not my usual mode of card making. I cut the layers out with my paper cutter and forego using any dies this time.

Thanks for the visit and enjoy staying isolated more in your homes. We are so lucky we have a hobby that can occupy us when we are away from the outside world. Stray healthy.

God bless all of you,
Verna

23 comments:

Lisa Babitz said...

Love those colors and your photographed alcohol ink background. Great card!

kiwimeskreations said...

What a wonderful card Verna - love your use of the pink layers with the fabulous background - what a great idea to photograph the original and then print it!
Blessings
Maxine

Diane said...

Beautiful card Verna, and my goodness, that alcohol background is gorgeous!!

Mac Mable said...

What a great idea to take photos of the alcohol ink background to use on your stunning card. Your card is so vibrant and a real eye turner....I love it and I am loving the layers too Verna x.

Karen Dunbrook said...

wow...so gorgeous!! love the look mf.
xx Karen

Donna Ellis said...

I know I've said it before, but I believe this is my all-time-favorite-Verna creation! How incredibly gorgeous, and such a marvelous use of color! I especially like that the background is darker than the dainty blossoms! hugs, de

Judy Woodland said...

This is so beautiful. I LOVE that particular stamp/image set and you have used it perfectly here. Your colors are awesome, as is your design. Well done, my friend.

Shona Erlenborn said...

Sure is a lot of dimension here, Verna. Those lilies are so cool! Your background paper works so well, too!

Barbara said...

You started out gorgeous with that alcohol background and then got even better. I love the layers. Great and amazing card.

Brenda in IN said...

I love these bright colors and the layers look great. I don't do a lot of layers either but I like how you combined the plain c/s and alcohol inks together.
I sure agree that our hobby is perfect for being housebound. Plus, we can send cards to cheer someone up.

Carol L said...

This is gorgeous!! I love all the layers and pretty flower arrangement too!

Leslie Miller said...

Everything is just gorgeous together, Verna! Your background is absolutely perfect with the waterlilies. Lovely arrangement. Yes, we are lucky to have our craft!

Greta said...

Wow--what beautiful flowers!

Darlene said...

Oh Verna this is just GORGEOUS!!! LOVE how you fussy cut the flowers and you positioned them just perfect! Absolutely beautiful creation! Yes, we are bless to have this craft to keep our minds occupied during this difficult time. Praying you remain healthy! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at the Artsystamper Challenge Blog!
Darlene
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TK said...

Beautiful alcohol paper, and they match your delicate lilies so well -- pretty card, Verna

aussie aNNie said...

wow this is just gorgeous, love that set you used combined with the photographed alcohol inked paper, a great idea too.x

laurie said...

Wow this is stunning!! Your blooms just pop...what a gorgeous card!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous inked background - lovely card

Beverly said...

Hi Verna!

What a great background to match with the Koi Pond set lilies! Thanks for joining us at ARTSYSTAMPER DIGITALS

Theresa's Studio said...

Great layering of colors and designs. What a great background. Stay safe.

Lisa said...

This is gorgeous! And everything goes together perfectly.. love it!

Dandi93 said...

The alcohol ink background photo is fabulous and so colorful... Stunning card Verna

Aimeslee Winans said...

Stunning card! I can tell much work went into it, it shows! Amazing colors! XOX

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