Let's Get Messy - Take 15

It's the 12th of October, time to get messy. (insert deer-in-the-headlight look) As you likely recall from previous 12ths, I am not one who likes messes. Not one bit. BUT a challenge is only a challenge if it stretches you, and I'm up for the Hot Mess Success Challenge. 

Barb, Carol, Darlene, Kelly, Terry and I create cards for the Hot Mess Success challenge each month and share them on the 12th. 

It's Anything Goes - as long as there is something messy involved. 

As is my norm, I didn't watch any messy tutorials since last month - okay, well, not in forever really. LOL! So I had to try to figure this out on my own. 

not. a. good. idea.

I started with a piece of heavy white CS and some Nuvo Embellishment Mousse. Surely that's a good idea, right? Nah! I swiped the gorgeous mouse across the CS and it added color but no real pizzazz. Not to worry. This is a process... so onward I go.

I looked deeper in my drawer of Nuvo products and found some Shimmer Powder. Hmmmmm.... this must be similar to the Ken Oliver stuff, so I decided to give it a try. Yep, that was exactly what it was.

I sprinkled it on and then spritzed on some water.

Gorgeous! (But did I think to take a picture? Of course not.) You'll just have to imagine what that colorful rectangle looked liked because all you'll see of it is the oval I cut from it and put on my card.

Once my fingers were sufficiently messy (even my wrist, though I have no clue how I managed that), I decided enough was enough and I put together a plan for a card.

Be sure to check out the other Hot Mess gals blogs, too, to see their cards (you'll be WOW'd!)... 

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Kelly

Terry

Thanks for stopping  by my blog today!

Messy Elements: Nuvo Embellishment Mousse and Shimmer Powder

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Night of Navy, Rose Red, and Soft Sky CS

Dies: Altenew Bold Thanks, Altenew Leaf Mix, Rubbernecker Nested Rectangle Stitch, Sizzix Oval, and The Greetery Fit to Be Tied

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Glitter Enamel Dots and SU Ribbon