Saturday, January 13, 2018

The Slacker Is Back

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and yes.....Happy Valentine's Day too!  I'm back.....at least for today.

I saw the Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge last week and really liked it so figured I'm give it a whirl.  I attempted a technique that Jennifer McGuire showed using alcohol inks and water for the background on this card.  I don't have any alcohol inks so used some Copic refills.  The hearts are from Stampin' Up.

What surprised me most of all was that I didn't turn my craft area into a pink, red, and blue room due to spilling the water everywhere.  I also didn't end up looking like a pink Smurf either which was a plus.

I'll enter this in the Tuesday Morning Sketch challenge.



Thanks for stopping by............and I'll hopefully be back soon.

Lynn

23 comments:

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous, fab design.xxx

Linda Simpson said...

Why hello my dear friend, it is lovely to see you crafting. I love the design on this card. I hope that 2018 is all that you want it to be and more.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Shelly Schmidt said...

I love your card! Looks like a great fun technique too! LOL pink or blue smurf aside.... : 0 Love the embossing behind the hearts- nice design Lynn!

Chrissy said...

Happy everything Lynn..good to see you and love your inky background valentine card.I watch Jennifer spray water and always wonder how it only goes on the ink and not all over the walls where my spray goes..love the sentiment in black and white too..they really pop..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Lisa said...

Happy New Year, Lynn!! Wow, your card is stunning!! The colors are so gorgeous!! I love the layered hearts!! This is beautiful!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Carol L said...

I am SO happy to see you making a card and posting again! Happy (all those missed holidays) to you as well! I love this striking water colored background and it makes for one stunning Valentine card! I like your take on the sketch too, it's so much fun! Thanks for playing along with the Tuesday MOrning Sketch challenge and good luck in the drawing too! Happy 2018, I hope the coming year brings you lots of sunshine, good health and happiness :)

Sue said...

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! lol card is gorgeous Lynn huggles Sue xxx

Darnell said...

Love you, too, Lynn! Glad to see you back! Your refills gave the same effect as the alcoholic inks and that's a gorgeous thing! Love the tones and swirls and how the itty-bitty heart was cut from the same paper - clever you!! Hugs, Darnell

Kristie W. said...

It’s wonderful to see a post from you, Lynn!! You did such a great job with the background, it is so pretty!

Bonnie said...

I LOVE this background, Lynn! It might have been messy but so worth it! And perfect for a Valentine! Good to see you in Blogland again!

NanaConnie said...

I'm so tickled to see you posting again, my friend! Love that background you created with the inks and the card is marvelous. Great take on that sketch. :-D

Debbie said...

So pretty! You created a wonderful BG!!
Thanks for playing along with us at Tuesday Morning Sketches
Debbie ~ TMS DT
Debbie's Dash of This and That

JD/ Jill said...

Welcome back! Your and your amazing cards were missed! Love what you did with this card. Water? Is that all...I manage to spill my coffee sitting next to me... (next time I should use it for a background of some sort)? spill my embossing powder...I could go on and on..
Hope you have a good day...Blessings, Jill

Liz said...

Lovely to see you back blogging - and what a super card! The background is beautiful and I love the embossed heart. xx

Melissa Craig said...

Your card is so pretty - love all those colors! Thank you for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

MaryH said...

So wonderful to see a card from you! And it's gorgeous. This must be the alcohol marbling technique, and you've got a lovely background. It's just a really pretty Valentine, and you're ahead of the game. HOpe things stay calm, that you can get some rest, and get back to enjoying crafting soon. Big hugs, TFS

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Lynn, the background is awesome. Beautiful card!

Tammy said...

So nice to see a post from you Lynn! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! What a gorgeous card, I love the stunning, colorful background and the layered hearts, awesome technique!!
Hugs, Tammy

Davi said...

Good to see you are okay Lynn! Love that beautiful background, very pretty card! Great job on using the sketch:)

Lynn McAuley said...

Fabulous background for your wonderful Valentine, Lynn!! I am so excited to see that you are able to be back doing a little crafting!! Been thinking of you and missing your wonderful designs!!

Bonnie said...

What a pretty background, Lynn! Those inks made a fun pattern! Love that stacked heart too!

Diane said...

Fabulous background and what a lovely design Lynn.

Hugs Diane

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

I am a slacker, too! Very glad to see you and hope things are perking along. great heart day card, my friend!