Saturday, March 23, 2019

Last minute

Yep, it's last minute but I did this and want to post it. After watching the video about baby wipes and Julia mentioned trying the baby wipe technique, I got a much better image with ghosting. I sponged Ripe Persimmon Distress Oxide ink, then used a Tim Holtz burlap stencil with a baby wipe. Removed the stencil and let it dry. Whoopee - an image. The frame is Penny Black and I bought it because it reminds me of the edging on my grandma's pillow cases. But, I digress. The flower is by Gummiapan and layered three times. Sentiment by Stampin' Up. I don't know why I can't use a stencil spritzed and removed but this did work so I'm happy.

I'm sending it to 



Be kind to one another.




23 comments:

Lisa said...

It's so gorgeous, Brenda!! I love the colors!! The ghosting technique looks so fabulous!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

cards4ubylouise and other treasures said...

Like that ghosting technique, a must try for me today. Have a great weekend. Nice card as always.

Christine Alexander said...

CAS perfection Brenda, love the soft ghosting and that gorgeous frame :)

Linda said...

This looks fab .... love the colour and the ghosting in the background. Thank you for playing along with the CAS Stencil challenge cc

Mia said...

Beautiful card, Brenda. I still haven't tried this technique but sure I will do it soon. Kisses, my friend.

Loll said...

Great work with the baby wipe, Brenda. I have not tried that yet. I love the bright colours of your orange background with the white frame and flower that just pop against it. So pretty. I love this frame too and use it quite a bit. :) Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil! xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Brilliant card and dies Brenda well done you indeedy. Very clever. I'd love you to visit my Christian blog sis.
https://wonderfulwordsoflifebyshazinoz.blogspot.com/?m=1
Sending prayer hugs for God's keeping on you.
Shaz in Oz.x ps still swimming weather here! 😊

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Came out so well! Such a pretty card!

Julia Aston said...

So pretty in the orange Brenda! glad you tried the technique using babywipes - your background is lovely! What a happy memory using that lovely die cut framing that reminds you of your grandmothers' pillowcases! A wonderful CAS design with that simple white die cut! Thanks for playing again in the CAS Stencil! xx

Cathy said...

Gorgeous card Brenda, so glad this techniqueworked better for you, it looks fantastic! The border is a great match for the burlap texture too, Cathy x

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful stencil ghosted background for your die cut flower. Love your die cut framing and perfect sentiment. TFS and joining us..again at CAS Stencil Card Challenge. Hugs..Nancy

Robyn Oliver said...

Gorgeous card Brenda, lovely orange ghost background for the fab die cut flower... do love the 'eyelet' frame and yes it does remind me of the lovely pillowcases of the past shame we don't see them now.... thanks for sharing with CAS Stencil, Robyn

StephW said...

Love your sweet card, your ghosted panel and style of frame is a perfect backdrop for the flower ... thank you so much for popping by my blog x

Verna Angerhofer said...

Well done! This looks fantastic!

Darnell said...

I love how spunky you are with these techniques, Brenda! You try them all and by persevering you always get there! I missed the bit about the baby wipe and can see where that would give a sharper image. I love the stencil and die you used! To me your card looks like a window frame and the background a shadow from the sun through the screen. I think it's awesome!! Hope you are getting some warmth and sunshine! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

Maria said...

Lovely as can be, Brenda! You achieved a great effect with the stencil and baby wipe! Very pretty color and love the delicate flower!

pam said...

Wonderful card Brenda, love the CAS look.
Pam x

Bonnie said...

I've had good results with the baby wipe to do the ghosting too. I think it's a bit more manageable. Love your ghosted background and that pretty die cut!

Brenda said...

Goodness, I love this Brenda and I love the look you got with the baby wipe! A great ghosted background! This looks like a Loll and Bonnie card, so elegant and beautiful. I haven't tried the spritzing with water and a stencil yet, but I have my doubts that I will be able to do it, so maybe I should just go straight to a baby wipe! lol Great job Brenda!! Hugs, Brenda

oldpunca said...

Dear Brenda, I'm glad you did not stop trying with to make perfect ghosting. Wonderful CAS, wonderful card in my favourite color. :-)
Have a great week!
Hugs, Sonja

Sharyn Polesel said...

Wonderful background and I'm really loving the color. I've not heard of this technique. I'll have to put it on my list to try. lol Hope all is well with you. Did I tell you that I was bitten by a dog and had to have nine stitches in my finger?

Darnell said...

AND, back again after seeing that you also won well-deserved honors from CAS Stencil! So becited for you!! Hugs, Darnell

Greta said...

I have yet to try the technique, but you're making me want to! This is lovely, Brenda!