Mice of You IPC 102

We are at the halfway point of the current 

Inky Paws Challenge!

Here is the challenge sketch!

I decide to go bold for this project!

Let’s break down the elements of this project.

To create the background, I used the

CLOUDY SKY STENCIL

 I used Versamark and clear embossing powder to create my clouds.

After the clouds are heat set and cooled,

 I added A LOT of Salty Ocean Distress Ink

over the top, blending in my ink till I got the layers just right.

My card base also features the CLOUDY SKY STENCIL,

which is embossed onto white cardstock.

My peek-out element is the

SEA BOARDERS DIE SET

My featured image and sentiment are from the

GARDEN MICE STAMP SET.

I had a lot of fun creating this one to share with you!

I cannot wait to see what everybody creates using this sketch.

Thanks, so much for stopping by.

Have great week.

DIANE

Cosmic Newton IPC 96

Today starts a NEW Inky Paw’s Challenge!

Are you ready for this one?

Colored pencils are not an art item that I use often.

This challenge gave me an opportunity to purchase a more professional

set of watercolor pencils.

To really give colored pencils a try and learn something new.

I also had an idea for a project using a technique that I learned as a kid.

I think we used to call it scratch art.

This all starts with the background.

Place your paper on TOP of your stencil.

My stencil of choice is the Cloudy Sky Stencil.

Tape the stencil and the paper down with washi so there is no lateral movement

Then, just start coloring over the top of the stencil with your pencil.

When I first thought of this idea to use the stencil this way I was so

hoping this idea would turn out the way I planned.

 The reveal of clouds was better that I expected!

I tried different types of colored pencils from Crayola and Michaels.

Those worked well but left more pencil lines.

To finish my project, I chose the Cosmic Newton Stamp Set

For the clouds that the space ship is bursting thru comes from the

Sky Boarders Die Set.

All my images on this card use watercolor pencil from Arteza.

I had a great time crafting this card and I hope this inspires you to get crafty!

 Don’t forget to link up your projects on the Inky Paws website

Just tap the challenge picture above and hashtag us using

#inkypawschallenge.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Diane