No new supplies, and very little mojo? Leave it to those fab gals at the Group of Seven to give my day the spark of inspiration I needed! It's a BOKEH party!
I loved that the group shared Dawn's video - yes, I made one of her 'homemade' stencils years ago and was happy to get it out again today. I might not have added as many bokeh dots as Dawn, but I did have fun topping them off using some of the Lindy's Magicals I FINALLY added to my stash - thanks for teasing me with those all these years, Loll!
I started with a panel of Evergreen card stock from SU - embossed it with
SSS Tall Pines EF, and then started creating the bokeh with SSS white pigment ink
that stayed tacky long enough for a little coat of Lindy's Lucky Shamrock powder.
The tiniest dots were created with the pounce of a pencil eraser, then circled with
the cap off of a mechanical pencil.
Here's a little attempt at catching that shine:
And just LOOK at the mop-up from that playtime...
More on that soon! For now, I'm sending this one to Rudolph Days!
Thanks for inspiring my day, GO7!
=] Michele
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Michele!! I love how you used the embossing folder for your background before adding the bokeh...looks amazing!! And you know I love those PTI deer too! Awesome card and can't wait to see what comes from the mop up!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Magical bokeh background with the dark forest embossing! You know I love the deer, too. You do magical things with them! I'm blown away that you've gone through your new supplies with nothing more in the waiting line. I'm trying to get to that point. You'll be my inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is the cleverest way to use bokeh dots, Michele! I love how you turned them into ornaments floating in the background and I always love seeing these deer!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Love the magicals and have not used mine for a while ... now I need to pull them out! :) Fabulous bokeh background and love the sweet reindeer with Joy. Thanks for sharing with us at Group of Seven! xx
ReplyDeleteBokeh-licious! I managed to snag those PTI deer but haven't played with them yet. And I can't wait to see what you do with those paper towels--I just know it'll blow our minds!
ReplyDeleteBring on the bokeh!! Love your colours and that 'deer' scene! AND I can't wait for the mop up cards.... I'm holding my breath
ReplyDeleteLove that you added the embossed texture to your bokeh background! Terrific card, Michele. Can't wait for the mop up makes!
ReplyDeleteFun! Those reindeer look perfect among those bokeh-embellished trees, especially with the sparkle! I have NEVER done bokeh, but maybe I should give it a go!
ReplyDeleteBokeh and a textured background! Wow, Michele, you outdid yourself again... wish we could truly see that "magical" shine
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, Michele. Love the textured background. Yow have the greatest ways of taking it up a notch. Your bokeh is (are?) beautiful. You added some magic to it (them?) for sure!! Thanks for sharing, Michele.
ReplyDeleteThis is simply dreamy! Love your bokeh with the embossed background. This deer always bring JOY!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Michele and I love the colours and the added embossed pine trees are the icing on the cake, and all topped off with the sweet deer couple and a lovely die cut silver embossed sentiment. x
ReplyDeleteDeer and trees and bokeh, oh my. So fabulous, Michele!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the bokeh style, Michele. YOur card is fantastic.
ReplyDeletewonderful card, great idea adding colour to the bokeh circles :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for trying out the technique with us at GOS
What a fabulous background and a great card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me at the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Helen x
Oh leave it to bokeh to set the perfect scene - beautifully done....
ReplyDeleteI just love how you made your bokeh into ornaments Michele! So pretty with the embossed trees on the dark green base and those sweet die cut deer, I can see why they are your fav! thanks for sharing your Boker card with the GO7! Julia xx
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