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An Inspirational Message

I love the colors in the new DRS Designs new color challenge:


Makes me want some Jordan Almonds (I think that is what these are).  I used most these colors in my card but I hid them in splashes on the wood planks and the sign. 


I made my bg planks with the DRS Woodgrain background stamp.  After stamping it, I rubbed the planks with a sponge dipped repeatedly in SU! Chocolate Chip ink.  Next I colored the planks with a pink water color pencil and then wet and spread the color.  Then I splashed on some blue and green wet water colors I mixed up.  To get in some cream and tan, I mixed up some modeling paste with some tan water color and spread it over some dry wall tape in the corners.  I made my main panel using the new Know Jesus Know Hope and doodled around the edges.  My red was too strong so I toned it down with some gold Stickles which I also added to my rolled roses.

Fun card - now I am trying to figure how to do the same type of thing on a Bible Journaling page - can't wait to try it (minus the roses). 

Hugz,

Nancy

Comments

  1. jimlynnFebruary 18, 2016 at 8:54 PM

    Looks exactly like a wooden fence - and so pretty. Love that wonderful sentiment.
    Lynn

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  2. cotnobFebruary 19, 2016 at 4:31 AM

    This is fabulous Nancy, your planks are really effective - just like real planks, a brilliant design.
    Pauline
    x

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  3. *Vicki*February 19, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    Love you wooden fence background Nancy!! Gorgeous details! Happy weekend! :)

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  4. SewPaperPaintFebruary 19, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    This is such an awesome card!!! Not only is the sentiment perfect and such a great focal point, the wood planks are SUPER COOL!!! This is something that I've been wanting to try badly and have never done. Such a cool look! Would love to see some of your Bible journaling too. <3

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  5. Carol LFebruary 19, 2016 at 5:48 PM

    I'm loving the earthy, rustic look of the fence you created! It's just so pretty with that great sentiment!

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  6. coopsFebruary 20, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    so stunning nancy.i love the fabulous wood effect background and beautiful wording.

    xx coops xx

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  7. Dorothy SMarch 3, 2016 at 3:51 AM

    This wood grain is perfectly done - and a great way to use the colors! I also really like the way you attached the great word panel. The overall look is so fitting to go with your Bible journal.
    Thank you for your most kind words on my blog. That AI image is part of a pop-up decoupage kit. I do not have the stamp or I would send you some images!

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  8. JD/ JillMarch 21, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    What a wonderful card that you have created here. Great job with the wood technique! I really like that sentiment!

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  9. UnknownApril 5, 2016 at 11:37 PM

    Your layout is beautiful. I love the design and details.
    Thank for your always encouraging me

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  10. UnknownApril 18, 2016 at 1:54 AM

    The background is so beautiful
    Thank for your always encouraging me

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