Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Releasing myself...



Do you ever just make those self releasing cards? You know the ones where you aren't so concerned with the result as much as just throwing yourself into the process whole heartedly...Here's two from me to you.



This first card uses a new technique for me and its applying Alcohol Inks no my embossed acetate pretty nifty huh! On a few other squares I stamped with Stazon just for the sake of trying it out.

The second card though it seems simple was a labor of love. I created this patterned paper by layering up chalk inks. I then set myself free to detail to my hearts delight by adding white with my Souffle pen adding glitter and metal foil but for the kicker,I glued those tiny glass marbles onto my card. I had some leftover acetate embossed and inked squares left and I knew if I didn't use them I would lose them!

11 comments:

Unknown said...

Both cards are absolutely stunning! I love them both!

Julie xx said...

Gorgeous cards, both of them. And yeh, I do the releasing cards too but they dont turn out as nice as yours lol xx

Cindy Haffner said...

So cool, love your cards.

Sarah said...

Beth...you are an absolute, 100%, gifted artist!!! You have so much talent. I would love to have these cards so I could frame them and ut them on my wall!!!
Those squares look incredible...like glass.
Really there is nothing I can say to even come close to doing justice to your work!
Thanks for your lovely comments on my work!

Rosanne said...

Beautiful cards!

Lisa Foster said...

Wow! These are amazing! I love them both!

Penny said...

These cards are great. I love your work. All of it!!!!!

I notice you use the Adorning Corners stamp alot!!! I'm might have to start using mine this way, I use it as.. you know... corners.

Sandra1968 said...

Both cards are great! But my favourite is the "Dream" card. It's absolutely beautiful!
And thanks for leaving those nice Dutch comments on my blog :-) I really appreciate it.

Robin Gibson said...

Beth! Both of these are STUNNING! You amaze me every time I visit! I'm so in AWE of your talent! GREAT techniques...but more importantly, I'm so glad you had so much fun and freedom while creating! Isn't that what it's all about? YEAH!!

Anonymous said...

I am back in blogland at last!
I love your cards they are beautiful!
Hope i am here to stay now :)
Take care xx
pat

Unknown said...

Both cards are stunning. The colors are pleasing to the eye. Eye candy..you should frame a couple of these as keepsakes. I never heard of releasing cards, I just call it art therapy. I learned something new today. Thanks.