Sunset in the Marsh

Today's post is a card for the Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 Challenge #163. These challenges use digital images, so I downloaded an image, "The Mallards," then added the same image again and rotated it horizontally to create a reflection in the water.

 

 



The image was colored with Spectrum Noir markers then heat embossed with clear powder. The reflection was colored in with gray and beige tones. Using Naturals White cardstock, I sponged it to look as if it were sunset. I like this cardstock for the scene because it has slubs of texture and color, lacking the smoothness of Whisper White.

The remainder of the scene was sponged with dye inks. Using a tissue, I wiped the dye ink off of the embossed image. I purposely left the scene without background elements. The water was touched up with a white gel pen. The scene was then popped up with a rectangle of Fun Foam.

View beautiful cards and ideas at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2's blog.

Techniques: Color blending, sponging, heat embossing, reflection

Materials are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.
Image: Digital download from Pattie's Creations.
Inks: Bashful Blue (retired), Lost Lagoon, Marina Mist, So Saffron
Markers: Spectrum Noir, Uniball Signo Gel Pen (white)
Cardstock: Naturals White, Basic Black
DSP: Birthday Bash & Confetti Celebration Collections
Other: Ranger EP (clear), Studio G metal studs, Fun Foam
Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")