This month the Group of Seven Cardmakers are playing with the technique of Monochromatic - using only shades of the same color for our card designs. It can be stenciling, stamping, layered die cuts - but everything has to be in shades of the same color - neutrals can be used as well but should not be the main color.
For my 1st card I used two shades of blue ink on the stenciled background and the die cut sentiment.
The stencil is Modern Mosaic (3 stencils that layer over each other) by Taylored Expressions. The Sentiment stamp and die is from Written in Ribbons by The Greetery. The frame die is from Rubbernecker. The Happy is up on foam dots. I used two shades of blue ink - Iceberg and Persian Blue and added 3 blue enamel dots, all from Altenew.
For my second monochromatic card, I used die cut flowers out of three shades of purple card stock.
I added Gold Liquid Pearls to the flower centers, I embossed the purple card base with Feather Spiral embossing folder from Simon Says Stamp and added 3 purple enamel dots on the background.
So, please check out the other talented GO7 designers monochromatic creations over at the blog.
We'd also love to see what colors you use to make a monochromatic design - you can link up your card over at the GO7 blog!
I'm also linking my cards to:
First time using this feather spiral embossing folder
on my purple anniversary card
Entering my stenciled Birthday card in the following challenges:
inspired by the blue and white and pillows
ends 7/8
Birthdays ends 6/29
Birthday Card
Stamps: Written in Ribbons - The Greetery.Paper: White - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Iceberg, Persian Blue - Altenew
Accessories: Written in Ribbons Die - The Greetery, Simple Strips Die - Taylored Expressionk, Frame Die - Rubbernecker, foam dots, Enamel Dots - Altenew.
Anniversary Card
Stamps: Simple Strips: Background - Taylored Expressions
Paper: Lilac Grace, Winter Wisteria, Royal Velvet - Papertrey Ink.
Ink: Nocturne - Versafine Clair
Accessories: Fresh Picked Anemone dies - Spell Binders, Feather Spiral Embossing Folder - Simon Says Stamp, Simple Strips: Straight Edge Die - Taylored Expressions, Gold Liquid Pearls - Ranger, purple enamel dot - home made from Perla beads.
9 comments:
I struggle with monochromatic cards, but you have nailed it! These are wonderful, Julia!
I love that layered stenciling on the first card with the two shades of blue ink. And those purple flowers on the embossed background are awesome!
Gorgeous monochromatics, Julia - love the layered stenciling on card one and the fab florals on card two!!
Hmm, I know I came by earlier this evening, but then I think I must have heard a frog snort or somehow got distracted. No matter, I'm back, lol! Your inspiration designs turned out great! I love the two shades of blue and all the curves and angles of the Birthday card. And talk about curves, that second design is a whirly-swirly work of art, sis! The shades of purple just add to the lushness! Hugs, Darnell
Oh Julia both card are just awesome! But he card you created for our challenge is very eye catching ... love your overall design! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Pretty blues on your birthday card and those large purple flowers are awesome. Great embossing folder too.
Two beautiful monochromatic cards Julia. LOVE the shades of blue with the pretty stenciled background with matching Happy. Your shades of purple are so beautiful with the embossing and those gorgeous flowers. Love the gold centres to add some shine. Great work Julia!! xx
Beautiful shades of blue on your first card, Julia - great use of that stencil. And I love the way you got the two shades onto "Happy". Wonderful striking flowers on the purple card - the liquid pearls in the centres really add a lot to the card.
Your cards are stunning. I love them both xx
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