Reverse Bokeh Technique - Colour INKspiration Challenge #177

 

 

 Hello and welcome!

And thanks for stopping by!

Today I would like to share with you a project which I created for  Colour INKspiration Challenge #177.  Our inspiration photo was chosen by fellow Crew Member Cathy Pinchbeck and our Guest Designer is the fabulous Sandra Stobel.

Picture Credit: https://debbeesbuzz.com/unique-holiday-peacock-theme-tablescape/

 

The colour palette is an amazing one this time around.  It's bold and rich especially when we've teamed it with gold.  I took inspiration from the Christmas theme and created a Christmas card using the reverse bokeh technique.  And by using a little ink blending, I was able to tone down those strong colours into something more to my taste.

 To begin this project, I firstly needed to create a stencil using some old circle dies and a piece of Window Sheet.  I cut six or seven different sized circles into the piece of acetate which then allowed me to create a background by ink-blending using the Challenge colours on a piece of Basic White cardstock.  I roughly created a flattened rhombus shape using larger circles in the centre then going down in size as I coloured closer to the edges. 

To save on foil, the Christmas word was die-cut out of the middle of the piece of foil before matting this with the piece of coloured Basic White cardstocking which was then glued to the front  of the card.

The decorative element was die-cut using the Thoughtful Wishes Dies in Basic White cardstock, trimmed into two and also ink blended with Melon Mambo  and Pretty Peacock inks. These were glued to the left side of the card front.

The Gold Foil Christmas was matted onto the co-ordinating die-cut layer of Basic White.  This was attached to the card front using Mini Dimensionals. Merry was stamped using Greetings of Season Stamp Set and trimmed.  This was also attached to the card front with Mini Dimensionals.

Gold sequins were added to complete the front.

To finish the card, more ink blending was done on a piece of Basic White in opposite corners and glued inside.

SUPPLIES:

• Bundle:  Peaceful Season
• Dies:  Thoughtful Wishes, circle dies to create stencil
  
• Cardstock:  Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Gold Foil, Window Sheet (or some other clear plastic)
• Embellishments:  Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins 
  
• Tools:  Blending Brushes, Paper Trimmer, Mini Cut & Emboss Machine
• Adhesive:  Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Mini Dimensionals

More details and a full video tutoral can be seen here on YOU TUBE:

Feel INKspired to join the challenge? I would love for you to join us! It's a great way to have fun with different colours! 

If you'd like to join in with our Challenges, click here and ask to join Colour INKspiration, add the group to your Favourites and share it with your crafty friends so they can join in the fun too. We'd love to see what you create with these gorgeous colours! You don't have to have a Blog to participate but if you do, you can link back to your post along with any social media platforms you may have.

Just a reminder to use ALL the Challenge colours unless stated. If you don’t have the colours in our palette, feel free to use the closest Stampin’ Up! substitute – Shaded Spruce instead of Pretty Peacock for example. We also allow Ivory, Bronze and Natural Tones in the Stampin' Blends and Neutrals such as Basic White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Basic Beige and Metallics.

Thank you so much taking the time to drop in. I hope I have inspired you and if you like what I have shown or if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section below.   

Until next time, take care, stay safe and have a great day!  

Monica xx

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 If you live in Australia and would like to purchase any of the products I have used today, click the thumbnail links in the Product List below or click the 'Shop Online' tab at the top of this page.  Both ways will take you directly to my Stampin' Up! Store, where you are only minutes away from getting your supplies delivered straight to your door.

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Product List  

Peaceful Season Bundle (English) [164021]	Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164325]	Thoughtful Wishes Dies [163313]
Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock [150886]	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228]	Brushed Silver And Gold Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [164861]
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]
Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins [161627]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Paper Trimmer [152392]
Mini Stampin' Cut &  Emboss Machine [150673]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

 

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