Mystical Aurora

Hi there,

This morning I would like to share the results of my latest inky experiment, namely to create a distress oxide smooshed background and then introduce a moon onto the already inked background. I think this kind of look is best suited to mystical cards and as I still only have the 2 Lavinia fairies, so this is another outing for Aurora.

I created my smoosh background with 3 colours of DO, and tried for the first time dabbing my ink pads onto acetate and taking that to the card, rather than dabbing them onto my mat and taking my card to the mat. I was able to ink up two card panels with this method ... the other one has lighter inking and will appear on a future card. 

I then used my Lavinia moon mask and Versafine Clair (Twilight) to ink the moon ... who knew it would stand out so much on an already inked background?? I then inked my hills using Lavinia hill masks and a mix of DO and VFC, before stamping my fairy, flowers and foliage in a mixture of colours of VFC ... and of course the adorable Pipin who is getting his first outing today.  I finished off by highlighting the moon, fairy wings and flowers with Sakura sparkle pens in Stardust and gold ... I didn't add a sentiment as I couldn't decide what would look best so I'm leaving that for now. 

Looking at the finished piece I think maybe I should have stamped some of the base flowers in black to create more depth,  but I will try that next time.

Stamps: Lavinia Aurora, Pipin, Birds, Dandelions, Group Poppies, Silhouette Foliage Set,  Mini Branch, Mini Leaf 1;

Media: Tim Holtz Distress oxide inks (Salty Ocean, Twisted Citron, Squeezed lemonade, Rustic Wilderness); Verafine (Onyx); Versafine Clair (Twilight, Rainforest, Warm Breeze);

Tools: Lavinia acetate hill masks and moon mask.

Challenges I would like to enter:

A Gem of a Challenge #2 2022 - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More #421 - Make Your Mark

As You Like It - Favourite Colouring Medium (and why)

(my favourite is Distress oxide as there are so many effects you can achieve and I am learning new techniques all the time)

Classic Design Challenge (January) - Anything Goes (3rd entry)

C.R.A.F.T. #624 - Anything Goes - TOP 3

Get Creative Challenge #107 - Anything Goes

My Time To Craft #473 - Floral

Simon Says (Monday) - Insects/Birds - DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Simon Says (Wednesday) - Four Legged Friends

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting today - take care, stay safe and see you soon.

Hugs,