Thursday, July 09, 2009

Shimmerz challenge 2

Back again with another "Impression Obsession meets Shimmerz" card...but first...the winner of last week's stamp giveaway is.......... Sandra!

Sandra said...
I would like a chance to win! I do love the colors you use, and the gems just make the card!Thanks for the inspiration!

This week's drawing is for the stamps used below - Night Pier and Missing You. Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win! I'll post the winner's name at this same time next week (Wednesday midnight EST).

To color my card, I dropped a few drops of Adirondack reinker in my paint palette and mixed in a drop of Shimmerz, as follows:

Ginger reinker with Spiced Cider Blingz
Denim reinker with Indigo Shimmerz
Stream reinker with Indigo Shimmerz
Butterscotch reinker with Sunflower Shimmerz

I used a waterbrush to paint the mixtures onto the image, and added some shading with watercolor pencils. Highlights were added with a white gel pen. One other detail - on the sand, while the paint was still wet, I pulled out my brown blow-pen and added a little spatter. The wet paint allowed the ink to bleed just a little - love that, though it's a little hard to see in the photo.

You can see a bit of the sparkle in this closeup: Be sure to visit the I.O. Blog for links to creations by the other team members, and stop by the Shimmerz blog as well! Thanks for stopping by!

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29 comments:

  1. Dina, for me, you are the costliest blogger out there. I see something you make and I feel compelled to get the stamp. This is no exception!

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  2. WOW Dini! BRILLIANT artwork! Absolutely brilliant!

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  3. Oh MY! What a beautiful card! I have been coveting this stamp, but just wasn't sure how it would look on a card, and I think you have sold me.

    Connie K.

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  4. Congratulation Sandra!!!
    Dini- fantastic card! Beautiful stamp and coloring. Probably good luck will smile to me :)
    Thank you...

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  5. What a beautiful card! Amazing colorind. Gorgeous job. Lovely stamp from IO.

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  6. So beautiful! It makes me think of the island of Saipan. A mission trip to minister to the children and community. The children will forever be in my heart. I do miss them so much.

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  7. I adore this image and the colouring you have done is amazing, I love all the shimmerz shine :) Gorgeous. Kim

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  8. Congrats Sandra!
    Wow this card is fabulous and that stamp set is so peaceful and would be another great manly man set. Thanks for a chance.

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  9. This is a really cool stamp and your card is beautiful.

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  10. This really is so pretty, Dina! Like I said, this is really like an evening on the pier. Mine....not so much!

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  11. OMGoodness...simply stunning!

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  12. Incredibly beautiful. Your coloring skills are magnificent.

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  13. Love this stamp and your card. I would love this stamp.
    Sandra
    www.magnoliaandivy.blogspot.com

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  14. Congrats to Sandra!!!

    your card is gorgeous, Dina. I didn't know that Shimmerz could be mixed with ink. I learn so much from you. I also like your idea of the spatter on the sand. Thanks for another chance to win yummy blog candy.

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  15. Such a serene setting! This card could be used for so many occasions. So beautifully done. The Shimmerz adds the perfect touch!
    Thanks for a chance to win this gorgeous stamp.

    Freida
    freida38801@yahoo.com

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  16. This card is beautiful! thanks for a chance to win!
    Love your blog.

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  17. Wow what a beautifully colored creation!!!!!

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  18. Beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration and the opportunity ! Funny,

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  19. Beautiful IO stamp & your coloring is stunning! Thanks for sharing information on your media & coloring process!

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  20. These images are really fantastic. I love what you did with them.
    Hugs
    Heather

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  21. Gorgeous card, Dina! I love the Shimmerz you used to make it sparkle!

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  22. Lavonne (tweetygirl)7/13/2009 11:44 AM

    love the card Dina! really pretty.

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  23. Love the stamp of the pier. Makes me think of going to the beach. I would love to win your prize.

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  24. Oh my gosh this is awesome...Love it!!!

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  25. Such a beautiful colored project, just stunning!!!

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  26. Lovely makes me feel like I am at the beach.

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  27. Love your coloring - I can see that this would be a fun one to color!

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