Thursday 3 September 2015

Ink Smooshed Bears

Hello.
I'm back with my second Clearly Besotted Stamps September teaser cards. And today I am showcasing Arctic Animals, another adorable animal set.  To make this card, I first did some ink smooshing (inspired by the incredible Laura Bassen). I've been wanting to try this technique for AGES but was afraid… needless to say, it was so much fun, and easier than I had thought it would be. I used some Salty Ocean Distress Ink, pressing it onto some acetate and adding Calico Shine Mister Hueys before pressing it onto some watercolour paper. I added a few droplets of water and flicked some ink onto it too for extra detail.
Love love LOVE the fact that there are mirror image bears in this set. Aren't they cute? I just added some colour to their cheeks and noses, and they were good to go. The sentiment is also from the set.
Ink Smooshed Bears by Lucy Abrams for Clearly Besotted
The Calico Shine adds just a touch of sparkle as do the sequins from my Blue Topaz Shaker Selection.
Ink Smooshed Bears 2 by Lucy Abrams for Clearly Besotted
More to share tomorrow!
Bye for now.
Supplies


11 comments:

Shirley said...

Cute card...puts a smile on my face.

Michelle Short said...

Aww, this is so cute, Lucy! x

Diane Jaquay said...

The ink smooshing looks terrific with your cute little bears!

Carola said...

These polar bears are just too cute, I really love them and your card is wonderful! I think the blue background is just perfect for these bears.

Varada said...

Lovely card. Perfect for sending winter hugs :-)

Carol Ric said...

adorable

conil said...

Soooo sweet. Darling card.

Dori Johns said...

Your ink 'smooshed' background is glorious! Darling card. TFS

Larissa said...

A very sweet card. Love the background

Judith said...

You are so creative. Love this card ((:

Tracy said...

Love all the cards