Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Critter Sketch Challenge 24 and Try That Technique Metallic Explosion

This week I was able to combine the Critter Sketch challenge which was a sketch challenge with the Try That Technique technique challenge. The technique challenge was Metallic Explosion from the August 2006 newsletter. The background was done using the Metallic Explosion technique on black matte cardstock. I used silver and copper metallics alcohol ink with plum and lettuce. When I did the technique, it reminded me of a sea fan, so I headed to my sea stamps. The two fish are from Fred Mullett. The sea horse, sea shell, and words are from Oxford Impressions. The ribbon with the sea shells was from my stash. I used my Creative Impressions paints to add the silver metallic color to the shells. I also use the paints to edge the image panels. The shimmer of the paints added to the metallic shimmer of the technique.

9 comments:

Shelly Schmidt said...

Great card- that sketch is challenging too! Love your theme and using the CI paints- wish the shimmer would show!!!

Lynda said...

Love your "Critter Sketch" with the metalllic explosion. They work perfect together! Pretty color. TFS! (I'm originally from Belvidere, just about 90 miles west of Chicago. Lots of family still up your way....)

Heidi said...

Barbara, I love your card! It's so unique. I love the everything about the sea. You have captured the mystique of the deep blue wonders! Thanks for playing along with the Critter Sketch Challenge blog! I love your creativity!

Jackie Randolph said...

WOW!! very cool! Oh I am going to have to try this neat technique, thanks for inspiring me. Great take with the sketch, thanks for playing with us at CSCB.

Creative Inspirations said...

That is awesome Barbara!

Jacquie said...

Wow this is fab. Hmm may have to drag out my alcohol inks again now that you have inspired me. Thanks for playing along with us at CSCB.

Craft Paper said...

Wow, what a creative card! Thanks for playing along with the Critter Sketch Challenge!

Basement Stamper said...

Wow, that background is gorgeous!!! You did a fabulous job on this. Thanks for joining us at Critter Sketch this week!

Anonymous said...

Very cool technique! It reminds me of the sand as the ocean waves come in then out. thanks for playing the Critter challenge.