Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Lonesome Tree

I know you're probably looking at this card and thinking - where in the world did she come up with THAT!  LOL!  This is soooooo not me! 


A group I belong to on SCS called Stamp Addicts decided to start doing a technique challenge among ourselves to try to learn some new things.  Darlene got it all coordinated and our fist challenge is the Reflection technique.  You can find directions on how to do this in the Resources at SCS. 

Anyway, I read through the tutorial, then read it again - and again.....Ok, I can do that!  But then when I started putting the stamp to the paper it was a totally different story!  This was the end result.....and I really wasn't going to put that sentiment there, but, it's covering up this wonderful  smudge!!!  After stamping this baby about 15 times to try to get it right, I sure wasn't going to worry about a little smudge! 

I keep thinking of it as a work of art - you know, the further you get back from it the better it looks!!! So scoot back from your computer screen and you'll see what I mean.........looks pretty awesome now, doesn't it! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by...........
Lynn

26 comments:

paige said...

Lynn, your post is so funny! Your card is beautiful - good job with the technique - exactly how it is supposed to look! It is a work of art - you signed it, right?

NanaConnie said...

Lynn, I think it's incredible! I'm going to have to go find that tutorial. If I manage anything nearly as successful as yours, MAYBE I'll post it on my blog. :-D

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

This is yet ANOTHER technique I haven't tried. I have my list by my computer of challenges to do - so I will add this!!

Sentiments are great for smudges!!! LOL I've been known to cover mine via sentiments or ribbon :)

I would guess a stamp-a-ma-jig would be a perfect tool for this technique for aligning the stamp too!

Love it Lynn! Great job!
Maria :)

McCrafty's Cards said...

I think its brilliant Lynn, great idea to stick the sentiment over a smudge, I must try this.
Kevin xx

Shelly Schmidt said...

I love your card- close to the computer or the voew from across the room- love the grass at the water line and love the sentiment....... Great challenge- looking forward to #2!!!

Bonnie said...

Actually, Lynn it's looks pretty good up close. I've tried the reflection technique and it wasn't easy to get it to look good. Maybe it's one of those things you have to do a lot to get the hang of it.

Linda Simpson said...

WOW Lynn this is awesome. Love how you have reflected the tree.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Sharon said...

Wow Lynn... your card is absolutely fabulous! What a wonderful technique that is. You've rocked this one girl! Well done! Sharon

Darlene said...

Wow!!! You nailed this dead-on!! I totally love how the reflection is a little faded, because that's exactly how reflections are IRL. I LOVE THIS CARD!! The grass is super pretty and matches the style of the whole card.
LOL, I can't even count how many times an extra little something has covered up one of my boo-boos. I'm telling you, this card rocks!

Babette said...

I think this technique is difficult and you did a great job.

Donna Hanley said...

Lynn, It looks good to me close or far. I love that technique, but I only do it about once a year because I'm not good at it. Love how you covered your smudge. Have a great night.

Tammy said...

You are so silly, I think it looks great! Love the water reflection you've created. Maybe you need glasses???

Kathy and Lucky said...

You did a great job, just love this with grass and water with the reflection. Smudge what smudge :)

Davi said...

Lynn that reflection is really so very cool. A very serene card you made, love it :)

Cibele Glazer said...

I think it looks beautiful! This is a technique I have had on my to do list forever and after seeing this beauty, I'm going to have to give it a try.

Monica said...

What an AWESOME CARD!!! And so clever to hide that smudge. Very elegant card, Lynn.

Hugs,

Monica

Joan Ervin said...

You did a great job with the technique, Lynn...your shadow looks fabulous!!!!

Melissa said...

Lynn, this is beautiful! I've always intended to try this technique, but haven't gotten around to it! You pulled it off quite well! So you put things in odd places on cards to cover up smudges too?! And here I thought I was the only one...LOL! :)

Anne Temple said...

Incredible job! I like where you placed the sentiment. You've definitely inspired me to try this sometime soon.

Holly/Rubber Redneck said...

Wow Lynn this is beautiful! I think you did a great job! I have never tried this technique yet I need to.

Tammy said...

OMGosh you are too funny! I think this is AWESOME Lynn! I love this creation... such a beautiful scene!!

Shannon White said...

You are so Funny Lynn! This looks Awesome! you Did an Fabulous job with the reflection. the Whole scene is So Lovely and dreamy! Just Beautiful! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Karen Howard said...

Ah Lynn, I love your sense of humor! Your reflection is lovely and the scene is actually really relaxing! Hugs, Karen

Margaret said...

You are too funny! I think I'm going to start telling people this! It's not a smudge, I'm an Impressionist!

But seriously, this is incredibly artistic and beautiful! I love the grass and your water effect is great too! Wonderful job with this technique!

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous! I love the beautiful reflection.

Carrie said...

I think you did a great job. I've never tried this technique. Awesome card