Well, today brings us another Stampotique Designers' Challenge, and our uber-talented Design Team member Tanja Kewel-Neef is our challenger. Here is what Tanja has to say:
Hello crafty fellows, today it's my turn. I selected the theme monochromatic. Well, in fact it's a big challenge to myself. I actually prefer it a little more colorful. But restrict myself to work tone in tone? First let's see the projects from the amazing Stampotiue Design Team. And now... Come on up! I'm longing to see all your stunning monochromatic artworks. Hugs TanjaIt is not usually difficult to add color to a project, but when one is restricted to using just a single color, it does become a challenge for most of us. Understanding the definition of monochromatic gives one a bit more leeway: monochromatic colors are all the colors (tints, tones and shades) of a single hue.
My project is based on orange, with the interpretation of lighter orange being yellow and darker orange being red. I began by creating a monoprint using a Gelli Plate, stencils and acrylic paints in red, orange and yellow. Once dry, I trimmed the print to the size I wanted for my card. I used scraps to create a bit of visual interest on the bottom left and to provide grounding for my Stampotique Originals' image Midge. Both Midge and the Stampotique quote (by Leonardo da Vinci) were stamped using Wendy Vecchi's archival ink in Orange Blossom (Ranger Products). The same ink was used to edge the individual words of the quote. A bit of matting and done!
I hope you will participate in the Stampotique Designers' Challenge this week and grab a chance to win one of two monthly $30 gift certificates from Stampotique Originals toward anything on their website. Be sure to follow the submission rules here.
Cheers!
Fab that you have used a gelli print isn't it addictive? Great make Kay
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Amanda x
Wow! This is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love your color palette, the layer of color, and the wonderful image.
Very bright and striking. I love how Midge almost fades into the background. Great gelli print
ReplyDeleteGreat gelli print background Kay! love this theme of the challenge.
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Wonderful tones on your card Kay, gorgeous ♥
ReplyDeleteOoh... fierily fabulous colours! Those strips of land ground her brilliantly, and I love the words. Glorious!
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Hi Kay! I love your subtle background made with your Gelliplate, and the fab tones on this (love especially the orange and yellow colors, they are my favourite color palette...:). Also the quote and girl stamps are great, and you have combined them perfectly! Bisous!
ReplyDeleteHi Kay! Your print is beautiful, love those bright and warm colors! Ah! The quote is priceless!
ReplyDeleteI habe to confess you that I don't know whats gelly print is, tomorrow I'll do my google search!
Kay.. I love the background you have made using your Gelli plate based on the colour orange it has come out really well! Your never quite sure till you lift the paper up with the Gelli plate are you!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Kay, I love the hues of orange, beautiful!! It looks like a sunset.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a while since I visited your blog Kay. You made stunning things and I absolutely LOVE this beautiful monochromatic one!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the flow of color and the yellowish matte makes it jump out for such a subdued piece. xox
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning. love love love the color choice and that the background was made with the Gelli Plate. At first glance I thought Midge was a"rub on". You've done a terrific job.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Kay, I love your hot colours and the gelli plate background. (I've still not succumbed lol) xx
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