USEIT2026 - Giraffe
For my card, I began with a panel of white cardstock and masked off a small section to create a clean space for ink blending. Using Distress Oxide inks, I sponged a soft setting sun, letting the colors blend gently into one another for a warm glow. The masked edges give the scene a crisp, intentional look that helps the focal point stand out later.
Once the inked panel was finished, I trimmed it down and layered it on black cardstock to add contrast and definition. That framed panel was then mounted on a white card base, keeping the overall design clean while allowing the sunset colors to stay vibrant.
From my tote of items I am working to use up, I pulled out this giraffe image and added him over the setting sun. Popping him up on dimensionals gives the scene depth and makes him feel like he is stepping forward from the horizon. To finish the card, I added a simple birthday sentiment tucked just beneath the giraffe, keeping the design balanced and letting the warm sunset remain the star of the background.
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Such a lovely graduated rainbow back panel for the graceful silhouette Giraffe Lisa.
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gorgeous Lisa........gr karin
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Lisa, I think the panel at the back is so lovely with the silouhette of the Giraffe on top, love it. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Lisa, love the graceful Giraffe silhouette over the rainbow inky panel.
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Beautiful ink blending and love the giraffe, I think silhouettes are always perfect..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Such pretty blending of the background, he fits there perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThe giraffe silhouette is so striking against the beautiful blended background panel, gorgeous CAS card.
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Wauw the silhouette looks stunning against the colors Lisa. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Miranda