You know that I love bold bright colours....so I decided to challenge myself to work with a much more subtle colour palette....pretty much devoid of colour..*LOL*
I started by distressing the patterned papers and stamping in white. The Blue Fern Studios chipboard was painted with gesso and clear crackle paint. I added some translucent beads for a dreamy feel.
The Blue Fern Studios 'dream big' chipboard was first painted with gesso and then a pearlescent tinting. The resin bird also had a coat of pearlescent tinting. Some white mica flakes and glass bead gel were added for sparkle. I finished with a coat of PearlEx and gum arabic for overall sheen.
So, what do you think? Can I work a subtle colour palette or should I stick to bright bold colours? *winks*
P/s: I'm behind in commenting because I'm travelling this week...promise to catch up soon friends! Happy weekend! :)
I like how you used the muted tones plus a simple colour palette....works for me.... & those seed beads- TOTALLY in love with how you've used them:):):):)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! And I love those beads.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Yvonne!! Love that Blue on the canvas with the pearlescent you added to the chipboard!
ReplyDelete*sigh* this is gorgeous! I love love love love those pearls and the birdie!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Definitely explore more subtle color schemes!
ReplyDeleteLove the color palette! I know that must have been really hard for you, lol, but it turned out gorgeous! The clear beads are perfect, you totally rocked Blue Fern ;D
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is so beautiful.. Love the touch of beads.. :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes a monochromatic color scheme is a good rest for your eyes. Also all your clever touches stand out more. I enjoyed this piece. Thanks for giving up the details. You are a good teacher.
ReplyDeleteWhat ever be the colors bright or muted.you always rock ! the beads bunch is so pretty n I loved all that you have done to bg..
ReplyDeleteThis is truly Artistic, love how you did the background!!
ReplyDeleteI love this canvas and the subtle colors you have used ..it really looks so beautiful and dreamy ..especially the way you have created the Bg and the addition of the beads :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card Yvonne....absolutely love it! ;-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful, love the seed beads to, love the colors of the background !!!!
ReplyDeletePaula
Your work well with both so there is no need to choose.Simple.Love the stamping in white and the seed beads of course.
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!!!!!!!!! This is absolutely stunning! LOVE everything about this!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you rocked the subtle color palette!! This is stunning!! I love the translucent beads...they look amazing!! Absolutely gorgeous, Yvonne!! Safe travels and have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
This is so creative and original! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI think you do fabulous things with ANY color, my friend! This is awesome! LOVE the beads you added to the chipboard!
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful. I love the colors. But you do have a flair for the bold colors as well. I love that..
ReplyDeleteHugs~
This is stunning!!! Love those beads and the design
ReplyDeletegorgeous card Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteLove that effect ;-)
Thank You~
this is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletehave fun on your travels :)
Totally YUMMY!! kudos to you!!!
ReplyDeleteoooh, extraordinary!! Love the blue and white...simple and elegant. Love it Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteOh yess!!! You rock on this one :). WOW, this is really a dreamy canvas, almost wintery. Hey, LOVE the glass beads & the weeds.
ReplyDeleteYou have done wonders with the subtle colors. Love the glass beads!
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