A few days ago I was trying to make a card for the Virtual Card Club that I host each month. I wanted to play with a product that is new to me... Splash! (Just the name sounds like great fun, doesn't it?)
You know the kind of product I'm talking about - it's spray ink. It can't be that difficult to use, right? WRONG! I discovered very quickly that it is MUCH TOO EASY TO SPLASH TOO MUCH.
Take a look:
Yes, this is definitely too much splash!
So... I tried to use a different technique on the next piece. I sprayed off to the side first and then gently sprayed a wee bit onto my sentiment.
Much better!
A Little Splash Goes a Long Way!
GIVE THANKS!
Not wanting to let my efforts go to waste, I decided to make a card with my less than ideal attempts at using Splash. I am sure you'll be glad to hear that I ended up not using these for the Virtual Card Club. LOL! If you want to see the card I made for it, click here. (You'll notice there isn't any Splash on it at all.)
Here's the inside of the card:
Thank you for stopping by my blog today!
Ink: A Muse Studio French Roast and Orange Splash
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Chocolate and Staples White
Designer Paper: from my scrap file
Embellishment: Brad from an unknown vendor
You know me- always gotta try new techniques- and I am loving Splash! I love this card : )
ReplyDeleteIt came out splendid, Jeanette! It has just the right burst of color, IMHO :) Awesome card!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that panel that you said had too much Splash on it - it is wonderful - as is the inside panel :-)
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Maxine
Jeanette, that's just exactly the right amount of Splash!!! LOVE IT!!! What a great card for Thanksgiving too.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Well, I really LIKE the panel with the bold splash! It draws the eye to the sentiment and makes an impression! Beautiful fall colors, love them!
ReplyDeleteThis Splash looks like fun...maybe I will have to give it a whirl. Thanks for the inspiration!
Jeanette, I've never heard of "Splash" but sounds neat. And gee, your "not great attempt" did make a lovely card!!!!
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