We are about midway through our Time Out Challenge #39 'Make Your Mark' and there is still time for you to play along. How about some additional inspiration?
This time, I decided to play along with the optional twist of a monochrome palette.
I took 4 colors of Distress markers, scribbled them on a piece of water color paper, and then added lots and lots of water. This is what my paper looked like after it dried.
Then, I used the PTI Hexagon Cover Plate die to cut the entire piece of paper. Using the die outline as a guide, I adhered many of the hexagons on to my card front, keeping the hexagons in their original rows, but varying the length and placement of each row, until I had a pattern that felt pleasing to my eye and left a space for my sentiment.
Please head over to Time Out to see more inspiration from the Design team and from our lovely Guest Designer, Marika.
Don't forget, there is a prize from our sponsor, Uniko.
I am also going to enter this card at Virginia's View #18: Geometric Patterns, Addicted to CAS #71: Blue and Happy Little Stampers CAS Challenge: Colouring.
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Simply amazing Joyce. I love the cool ombre paper you made.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use the markers Joyce - I never know what to do with my hexagon die...you've given me some ideas thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful intense colors, and gorgeous results on this one! Love the sea blues. Almost wouldn't have cut that gorgeous paper! But the card is so lovely. Must try this! Just got my Zig watercolor pens, hoping I get the same results. We'll see.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful idea Joyce and your card turned out beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteWow ! I love the ombré :) great idea to cut out the hexagons :)
ReplyDeleteJoyce this is so u issue and the ombre blues are fabulous in every way! Well done!
ReplyDeleteSo creative Joyce. What a great way to make a background with the markers ... have not tried that. :) Love the design with random hexagon pattern ... it is definitely pleasing to the eye --- great job! Thanks for playing along at ATCAS and sharing at Happy Little Stampers. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful monochromatic hexagons! I guess I'll have to dig out that hexagon die :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Joyce! I love the gradient effect of your inking and how you varied the length and placement of each row of hexies! So much dimension in your water coloring, too!
ReplyDeleteTHIS is absolutely "BLUE"tiful!!!! Love all those hexagons and the way you have perfectly placed them including the half one so the sentiment could go there!! Super genius card and I have a feeling it will be a winner everywhere!!! Have a fantastic weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteThose blues are so gorgeous! Love the ombre! Your design with the hexagons is fantastic!
ReplyDeletewow, Joyce. Stunning. The blues are amazing and I love how you assembled your die cuts! Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome, Joyce! I love that you made your own watercolor paper and the great use of Hexagon dies! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View “Geometric Patterns” Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow, Joyce ... so cool and graphic ... LOVE all those delicious blue hues! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of work! And a super card! Love all the blue shades... Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteAwesome ombre effect Joyce! And I love the geometric look of all the hexagons! Jill
ReplyDeleteJoyce this background you created is gorgeous! I love the blues ...you blended them nicely . I still love my zig pens ...thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card. I loved the colour blending you did. Thanks for joining us at ATCAS
ReplyDeleteAmazing card Joyce! The handmade ombre paper is stunning on its own but just plain fabulous punched out and arranged in the bold graphic layout you used. Wow!
ReplyDeleteAt first glance, I thought you were preparing us for a water or night scene background, but nope! Instead, you razzle dazzled us with the makings of a lovely grouping of hexagons, sporting ombre loveliness and housing a sweet little sentiment. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c
What a clever design ..... love the colours too! Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers. Linda xx
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