Hello there. After watching the wedding yesterday, I did manage to find time to go and play in my craft room. I was inspired by the current challenge from Just Add Ink, which was to use the eclipse technique. Here is my first sample:
I used the colours from Just Us Girls, and took my new Concord and 9th ‘Wreath Turnabout‘ stamp and set to it. I used the Catherine Pooler ‘Aquatini‘, and the Stampin Up ‘Pacific Point‘ for the blue colours, and the grey was the layers underneath the letters, as well as when I embossed the sentiment in white onto grey card.
I thought the colours kinda merged at first, but when I added the raised ‘eclipse’ part, it seemed to come together better. I also think it looks better when part of the ‘eclipse’ is on the white section, otherwise I think it’s too busy. Here is the second card I made, which kinda proves the point:
This was using the Concord and 9th ‘Blooms fill-in‘ and the same colours, but I don’t think it stands out very much on such a busy background. I still like it – a surprise when someone actually picks it up to look at it – but my favourite is the first card I made.
I did have a look on YouTube for some hints and tips on making the eclipse cards, and actually really enjoyed all the stamping and die-cutting, and gluing…..it covered all my favourite ways of crafting. I hope you get a chance to try it. I do remember I made another eclipse card just before Christmas – Hidden Word – but now realise what this technique is called, and that this was an extremely busy card, which is probably why I didn’t make another – until now!
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Oh, wow! Your first card is so sweet! I love the mix of blues with a touch of grey. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink.
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Thank you, Tina. 🙂
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Both of your cards are beautiful, but like you I’m partial to the first one! So lovely! Love that technique too! And wasn’t the wedding spectacular? I enjoyed watching it! Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls!
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Thank you, Lisa. 🙂
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Wow, both great Eclipse cards – love the stamping on the first one – it really makes the wording pop. Chantell Just Add Ink
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Thank you Chantell. 🙂
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These are just stunning! The crisp white and bluetones are so striking. Thanks for sharing at Just Add Ink.
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Thank you Nicole. 🙂
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I keep seeing eclipse cards on facebook and yours are so beautiful. I must have a play sometime soon with this technique. Thanks for sharing your projects.
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Thank you very much. I suggest YouTube – that’s where I got my hints and tips from. 🙂
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I will definitely have a look, so much crafty inspiration on there, thanks so much
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