Blogtoberfest--Sponging

Welcome to Blogtoberfest!

Stop by often for a month-long feast of tips and ideas!

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even more ideas!

Create a really cool background by simply sponging! For this Halloween card I used the colors Creme Brulee, Sunset and Pansy Purple. First, I sponged the Pansy Purple across the bottom. Then I decided where I wanted my setting sun because that would be the brightest area. With this stamp image I thought it would fit best under the 3 bats! I sponged a little bit of Creme Brulee in this area and expanded it across the "horizon". Next it was time to add the Sunset color above and add a touch of Pansy Purple around the edge to complete the look. With sponging you get different depths of color which works well in this case because it gives a cloud effect without much effort at all! The final step was to stamp the image in Black. You could do it the other way too.... stamp the image first and sponge on top of it. Whatever works for you!

One more little tip.... I tied a knot in the ribbon and added two bitty sparkles for eyes to create a bat! I had A LOT of fun making this card!

Michelle

Halloween Blog Hop

Take a look at this Halloween Blog Hop! It's just getting started and as ideas are added it will grow!

Here is my submission: C1423 Captured Moments

This is a 3" x 6" card. I've sponged the background using Smokey Plum, Sunset and Creme Brulee. The image and message are stamped in black. When I put the ribbon knot on the card I had a "creative moment". I added two of our Bitty Sparkles on the knot for eyes and viola! A BAT! Too cute and a perfect finishing touch!

Now come on! Join us on the hop! It's very easy....just click the link below and it talks you through it!

Michelle