Hello, friends, and happy new year! A new year is a fresh start and it often brings resolutions, plans, new endeavors. I've had a nice rest after Christmas and now I'm ready to jump back into things with my first post as a new team member of the CAS Mix Up Challenge. I think this is going to be fun so let's get started!
It's a mixed media challenge this month. Hilary is our host and she has chosen splatters as the main focus. I like splatters!
Video Tutorials:
Splattering Techniques for Cards by Loll Thompson 4.25 mins
Perfect Splatters by Hedgehog Hollow 5.22 mins
Heat embossed water splatters by Jennifer McGuire at minute 11.
The listed video links may show you things about splattering that you've never considered, and they're fun to watch. Here's my sample card:
This challenge is good CAS practice for me. Lots of white space, uncluttered design. My splatters have a lot of shimmer because they're made with Twinkling H2Os. The die cut balloons were coated with Versamark ink and embossed with an iridescent embossing powder. The sentiment is coated with gloss. Mixed media doesn't have to be complex or artsy -- watercolor, die cuts, wet embossing, glossy accents -- most of us have these things in our toyboxes.
A closer look at the shimmer, sparkle, and gloss:
Be sure to check out the samples by the team and our lovely guest designer, Elaine, at the CAS Mix Up Splatters Challenge. I hope I've covered everything. Now, go forth and have a happy day!
37 comments:
Welcome, it is so good to see your first post as a member of the CAS Mix Up design team, you definitely won't regret joining. It is such fun and you learn such a lot (well I have anyway). Your card is perfect I love those splatters, they are placed so expertly. I can never get mine to go where I want them too. Love how you have added interest and detail by using shine and sparkle xx
Welcome Leslie! Excited to have you on the team, my friend! LOVE your splatter card with all the shimmer and shine --- perfect for a celebration. Your splatters make the perfect backdrop to show off your pretty balloons. Happy New Year! xx
Welcome to the team Leslie!
Lovely shimmery card, great splatters and Happy New Year!
Hi Leslie, so happy you are now a CAS Mix Up girl too! It is going to be so fun being on the same DT together:-) I Love your glittery die cut balloons, beautiful shiny glossy accents covered die cut sentiment and who would have thought....splatters using shimmery Twinkling H2O's...which I have and never use..lol! Already I learned something new from your very 1st CAS Mix Up Post! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous close up, my friend. Happy Creative New Year. Love and Hugs...Nancy
This is a party on a card. All that shimmering splatter makes your balloons really stand out. Even the clever movement you created with the background splatter seems to make your party extra special.
Congratulations on your new design team! Your card is amazing and I really love that background splatter! Well done you!
First of all Happy New Year! Secondly, congratulations on your new design team! How exciting! Love your card, your splatters are so perfectly placed, and love all that shimmer on the ballooms! Beautiful! So happy to see your post today Leslie!
Wow! This is a party on a card, Leslie! What fun with the shimmery balloons and the splatters that look like sparkly confetti! So glad to have you on the team!
Congratulations on your new design team! I love the first card you made with all the shimmer, glitter, spatter and of course the balloons! You can't have a party without balloons! Thanks for your comments. I always appreciate them! We had a quiet holiday but fun watching Jennifer blow her horn and cut up confetti for her first celebration! Hope yours was good as well!
Welcome to the CAS Team Leslie, you're going to love the group.
Awesome first card, your sparkly splatters are gorgeous :)
Congrats lovely Leslie and what a great asset with your amazing cards and absolutely love this one. xxx
Happy New Year back at you. I don't think I've ever made a New Year's resolution. I tend to make them when needed...
Very nice card. Lots of interesting splatters.
Have a great day and very creative year.
Happy New Year! This card looks like so much fun. I know that you'll bring all that talent and creativity to this group. Congrats and I look forward to seeing more of your mixed media creations.
Congratulations Leslie, what a fun "gig" you've got.
And you totally rocked the challenge with this fun and colorful card, love the splatter, I'm always a bit cautious with splatters but the videos make me a little more comfortable to try this fun technique.
Stay healthy and safe.
Hugs.
Maria.
Congratulations on your new gig and you are off to a great start with this fabulous card you made. So filled with fun with the shimmery balloons and all the splatters.
Congrats on being a new DT member on the CAS Mix Up team Leslie! what a beautiful spray of splatter behind your sparkly balloons - love the greens and blues you used - a lovely b'day card (or celebrating anything!!) xx
Fabulous card you created Leslie.
Happy New Year.
Pam x
What a fun new gig for you. Thanks for all the video linked. I love how you used the techniques on your card.
Welcome to our team:) I love all that gorgeous splatter! A perfect background for your glittery balloons!
Those balloons heat embossed with the irridescent powders really pop Leslie and love the glossy die cut sentiment, and the drift of background splatters look great. Congratulations on joining the team. x
Congrats on the new team, this would be hard for me, I tried CAS before and was told by the person that I did not do it correctly :(
I love the shimmer you brought to the balloons, helps to make it even that more festive!!
Congrats on the new DT Leslie! You will be awesome and I know they will enjoy your creations as I do. This is cheerful and fun. Just what a birthday card should be!
How happy I am to see your new DT gig, Leslie, looks like fun! Love the festive colors and shimmer and sheen on this pretty card. CAS with a bit of glitz! Looks great.
What a fun and festive card, Leslie, loaded with lots of schparkle and schplatters! Congratulations on your new gig as a Designer for CAS Mix Up!! Hugs, Darnell
Awesome card, Leslie, and congrats on your new "gig!" I love splatters, and I don't think I've ever done them before, other than by using a stamp. Some day ... LOL! The sparkle and shine is all so cool, too.
Leslie, congratulations on the new gig at CAS Mix Up! Your premier is indeed worth a celebration! LOve the glossy sentiment!
This challenge has taught me tons - and you've introduced me to 'twinkling H2Os'! Goes to show that you are perfect for this team!
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Your splattering is awesome and I love the glittery balloons! Congrats on your new gig!! Happy New Year!
Thanks for your vote. xoxo
I am so thrilled to see you on the team! Your card is spectacular and heck we could do with some sparkle! Congrats my friend!
Hi Leslie thank you for the lovely comment and I am finally feeling so much better fingers crossed.Congrats on your new DT and love the beautiful CAS card,great splatters and embossed balloons.Have just had a quick look through at all the beautiful creations I have missed
Carol x
What a great card with lovely, shiny glitter splatters. Congratulations on being on the design team.
Happy New Year. - Great card to start the year off with. The splatters look awesome and the balloons look very festive and sparkly.
Happy New Year Leslie ..... and welcome to the team!
What a fun design to start off the year, those splatters look amazing! xx
Love all the shimmer and shine Leslie, wonderful card to start the year. Your splatters are perfect for your background and to compliment your sparkly balloons. Happy New Year and a big welcome to the CAS Mix Up DT.
WHoo Hoo...enjoy your new design team! Love the spatters, I just picked up a stamp that does it for you....so I'll have to give it a play.
Congratulations!!! This really made me smile today...the announcement and your card! It's so fun and happy and I love how you used the splatters! Looking forward to all your new creations this year!!
Congrats on your new gig! I found you quite by accident but I love your take on this challenge. Splatters is one thing that I need to improve on.
best Wishes!
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