Inspired By Challenge #161

 

The inspiration photo for this week's Inspired By Challenge is just beautiful.  I am in love with that milk paint pitcher.

Alas, no pitchers in my stash but I do have vases.  This card was a real stretch for me as the top panel is a single layer of stenciling.  No stamps other than the sentiment.  

The focal point and background were created entirely with masks, stencils and Distress Oxide inks.  I began with vase, followed by the leaves and finished up with the flowers.  I added some grounding, a little bit of background and then stamped the sentiment with Distress Oxides as I didn't want to take away from the soft effect.  What you can't see in the photo is that I finished it off with a spritz of shimmer spray.  It's perfectly subtle.  

If I'm being honest, I'm not sure I entirely love this look.  I love the card but this totally flat technique is not really "me" as I'm used to outlines around my images but maybe it will grow on me.    What do you think?

Supplies:

Altenew - Versatile Vases mask and stencil set

Altenew- Sakura stamp set (sentiment)

Clarity Stamps - Double Sprig stencil

Pink Fresh Studio - Hanging Garden stencil set

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Happy Crafting!

Jules