I'm in my craft room to make my hubby his 60th birthday card but despite weeks of planning, I just can't get started on it. It's not until 2nd August but we're off to the Czech Republic first thing tomorrow so I really must get it done. But then I came across some eggshells left over from another project and thought it would be great for the
Less is More challenge which is Tactile. I coloured the egg shells using a mix of Buff and Mocha Fresco paint (best I could find to make a Tip Top Taupe colour), Ocean Teal gilding polish and Banana Fresco paint to match as closely as I could the colours at
Colours and Sketches this week:
I cut a strip of double sided sheet and stuck one side onto the card before sticking the eggshell to the other side. I then added white glitter to catch in the cracks. (the stray teal pieces are actually deliberate in case you were wondering). The sentiment is computer generated
I'm counting the eggshells and snippets and taking this over to the
Snippets Playground
And because I've mixed the Buff and Mocha Fresco paints I'm entering this into the
Party Artsy colour mixing challenge
Now to get back to that card - I wonder if he'll really mind if I buy one at the airport tomorrow!
What is wrong with this one!! Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteVery creative and clever! The eggshells create such bold blocks of colour and really draw the eye. Super effect - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool; love the egg shell border! Thanks for playing along with us at CC&S!
ReplyDeleteHow clever Kim! As Mrs A says, this would be fine for your hubby! Have a wonderful holiday :)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Di xx
This is SO fun and creative. Such an inspirational way to use the colours too. Thanks for sharing and joining in at CC&S. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative use of the eggshells with the sentiment you chose! Thanks for making CC&S part of your crafting fun. :)
ReplyDeleteGosh I would never have thought to use egg shells on a card but it is very effective!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and effective way to use texture! I love the painted eggshells and punny sentiment. Thank you for sharing your creative idea with us at Less is More :)
ReplyDeleteLovely bit of recycling, love the coloured mosaic effect. Thanks for joining us at CC&S this last week. Stef x
ReplyDeleteThis is really fun! Such a great sentiment that suits the eggshells perfectly. I love that you used glitter between the pieces of egg shell - that just adds to the tactile nature of this card. Enjoy your holiday and thank you for joining us at Less is More.
ReplyDeleteSharon xx
This is simply terrific, what a great concept!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"