Monday 5 May 2014

Compendium of Curiosities 3 - Challenge 1- Marbled Distress paint

I was very happy when Linda from Studio L3 announced that she was to host a Compendium Of Curiosities Volume 3 Challenge. It provides an exciting opportunity to get to know the new products and techniques showcased  in Tim's great book. This year, Linda has recruited some fantastic artists to inspire and help us on our way as we work through the book. The challenges are held fotrnightly and there are some brilliant prizes from Tim and Mario and fabulous sponsorship of alternate challenges, by The Funkie Junkie Boutique and Inspiration Emporium.
 The first challenge is all about 'Paint Marbling' with Distress Paints. The Instructions for this technique can be found on page 43 of CC3. I got so carried away with this technique that I ended up with several lovely backgrounds which no doubt will be cropping up in future projects. I used one of them to make this 'thank you' card for my friends at work, who treated me to some theatre vouchers and beautiful flowers for my birthday. I used another of the backgrounds to make this card for my husband's birthday....
So I suggest you grab your copy of CC3, head over to Linda's blog and get involved, it's great fun ! x

12 comments:

  1. It really is a wonderful technique Toni and I love what you have created, gorgeous colours and designs on both cards. Anne xx

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  2. Great colors and love that the fact that you are joining us... have fun with the challenges... Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie

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  3. Loving the colours you have used on these cards Toni, both are stunning. Mo x

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  4. Toni, these are beautiful! I especially love that awesome card with the phrenology head and amazing rays... your husband must've adored it. Thanks for joining us at CC3C!

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  5. Your marbling is fabulous! Love that you played along with CC3C...thank you for sharing!

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  6. Toni...this rocks!!! Love that you made a thank you...can never have too many! Your colors are gorgeous and love the stamping!!! Thank you so much for playing along with us on the first challenge at CC3 Challenge!!!

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  7. Toni...I LOVE YOUR CARDS! The thank you card is really a neat design. Love the marbled backgrounds you created for both cards...your marbling and colors that have all run together looks amazing. The black stamping on top of them really pops. Thanks for joining us at CC3C. <3 Candy

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  8. What wonderful colorful backgrounds you created Toni! this technique is so fun and easy to do! You are giving a lovely gift back to your friends for their thoughtfulness!

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  9. the colours are fantastic and great choice of images for a nice zany curious effect. these are fab cards. i love them. x

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  10. Wonderful works! Love your color palette!Both card are stunning! barbarayaya

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  11. Glorious rainbow coloured cards, Toni - I love the one with the phrenology head, with those rays of genius emanating from the top!! Brilliant work!
    Alison xx

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  12. Such great ways to use your beautifully marbled backgrounds Toni. Love them. Jenny x

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