A lovely technique where you splodge Pearl acrylic paint ( I used Hobbycraft Colout it pearlised paint found in the childrens section) on your card let it dry then apply water based inks colour of your choice then buff it up....you get the most amazing backgrounds..I did use a very slightly damp paper towel to buff up my card which seemed to enhance the pearly background..
This card I've used just green and red ink added a Cheery Lynne swirl, the poinsettia I won from Loll last year...ribbon is from Stampin Up, sentiment All Occason dies..
Hope you do try this technique as you can make some stunning backgrounds...
We have lovely sunshine in Somerset this morning but there is a nip in the air...
Anne
Lovely technique Anne very effective, beautiful backgrounds:-)
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LOVE this technique Anne, thank you for the link as I would love to give this a go..what water base ink did you use, the brand? I have inks from long ago but think they are alcohol base....thanks..xx
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Beautiful cards....love the backgrounds and the ist one is so pretty...Joolsx
ReplyDeletegreat cards - this pearly effect is great to do and the results seem to vary each time - so good for all occasions.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Anne. The pearly backgrounds look beautiful and I love your festive designs.
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Lovely cards. Great backgrounds, I'm off too check out how its done. Elaine
ReplyDeleteFab cards Anne! x
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards Anne are simply stunning x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Anne, love your pearly backgrounds, beautiful colours..
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Beautiful backgrounds - beautiful cards. Will go look at the tutorial for the Mother of Pearl background . Thanks Anne,
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Great techniques,i love them all!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Anne, fab backgrounds, hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Anne and I love the pretty backgrounds too, thanks for sharing ;) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning sweetie, these are just simply gorgeous, huggles Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background technique Anne, and three fabulous cards.
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You have been busy! such pretty cards, love them all.
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Three beautiful cards Anne.
ReplyDeleteAll three of your cards are gorgeous Anne!! Do love this technique, which is easy and looks different each time with different combinations of ink. Love the soft green and red background to show off your poinsettia; sweet bear image on your second card and looks great with the blues and mauves; and LOVE love that pine wreath on the green background - awesome!! Loll xx
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ReplyDeleteThree fabulous cards.... All stunners....
Hugs Sylvie xxx
Hope you are well
The mother of pearl technique looks so pretty. I bet it's even prettier in real life. Love what you did with all the cards. Just lovely Anne.
ReplyDeleteHugs...Leanne
so pretty and TFS sharing that technique I will go and check out that link!
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Hello Anne! Great cards - that technique is so soft and beautiful - gotta give it a try!
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ReplyDeleteFabulous cards .. love them all .. but the first is my favourite. Love the colours and that gorgeous ribbon!
Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog last night. That was very kind of you and very much appreicated.
Have a lovely weekend.
Love Jules xx
hi Anne
ReplyDeleteyou have made three fabulous cards and all of them have a very pretty design with an elegant look.
hope you are alright and a big hug for you.
Anneke ( Ann)
oh la la que c'est joli tout ça! biz
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