Redone Efforts

 So, I found a stash of partially built and old messy cards that I wanted to refresh and use. Again, in an effort to use up stuff lying around, I decided to see what I could do with them. 

First up is an old watercolor that was one of my firsts. The stamp set is from Unity’s Abundant Blessings kit. It was pretty bland and dull looking, so I spruced and warmed it up with white, yellow, red and gold acrylic and watercolor paints and paint pens. I cut it down a little from original and found prettier papers to use. I also darkened the background contrast. I added gold dots and made it into a square card.

I think it’s more vibrant now. Unfortunately, I no longer own this stamp set… a failing on my part! I would definitely repaint it!

The second card made was from a scrap stamped image. I added metallic paints to enliven the embossed feather and spattered it. The feather came from Unity's  then used Unity’s Feather Soft Love kit. I used Unity’s Chic Script and Salutations kit for a sentiment. I paired the image with a Crafter’s Companion shiny glittery paper. 

I also decided to decorate the inside of the card as well using sprigs from Difference Maker and Newsprint Floral Greetings and some text from another kit.

The next card was built using a pre-embossed panel that I added metallic watercolors and white acrylic paint to. I spattered it as well. The sentiment came from Newsprint Floral Greetings and the feather came from Feather Soft Love. I double layered the sentiment with the Crafter’s Companion’s glitter paper that I also used in the background. I added clear crystals to complete the card.

I also added an internal sentiment from a Hero Arts kit and another Unity feather from the membership kit Difference Maker.

They both turned out okay, I think, and I will be using them this month. Thanks for stopping by!