I wanted to do something different with my card today and was in the mood to create digital images. So what I did was find this gorgeous group of birds at The Graphic Fairy and set about making a background using my PanPastels and masks, but I didn't fancy printing out the image and then trying to cut it out. So what did I do? I scanned my background into the computer and had fun playing around with ping files and a frame from DigitalCrea
So having merged all my elements together I have printed it out and added embellishments to finish it off.
You can see the design of my PP background using masks and embossing ink.
I added some music transparency with one of my downloaded butterflies I love to use.
This is called a hybrid card because it combines both digital and 3D handmade elements together.
I hope you will join us at PanPastel UK challenge blog this week with our 'Spring Time' theme and if you do you could be in with a chance of winning a PanPastel set from our very generous sponsors at Your Creativity Store.
Have a happy Sunday.
hugs {brenda} xox
oh Brenda Hun this is amazing love that image and the background you have created is just stunning so effective,wonderful job Hun,hugs Cherylxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteVery clever of you Brenda :) combining your work with digital images, seems blogger has been playing games with me and I just seen your posts for the last week what stunning flowers !
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Stunning card Brenda..fabulous image and background!! Love it, Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the digital images Brenda, coupled with the masks and embellies. Beautiful card ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteOh Brenda, you have again made quite fantastic artwork! Really adorable!
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda....gorgeous card...love the technique you have used...hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
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Morning Brenda, what a fantastic card, it really is like a mini work of art! The music background is perfect and the flower tutorial below is amazing, I will be trying that out when I get back from the Lakes!
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Hugs Laurie xx
Hello Brenda
ReplyDeleteYou are a whizz when it comes to working with ping files, what an advantage over us plebs, who just print out the digi image and colour it up!!!!!
This looks stunning.
Your music Bg the birds, and your added elements all work so well, stepping out and walking a different path, can re-inspire that creative gene that sometimes becomes stagnant.
Smiles:)
Sue
Just love everything about this design Brenda, love the bird images, have a lovely weekend. x
ReplyDeleteFabulous, love the image and background and beautifully embellished. Tracy x
ReplyDeletewow, you did a fabulous job Brenda with the images....This is gorgeous; I love the blues...xooxox
ReplyDeleteOooo yes! Totally love it Brenda! Gorgeous colours. Kim
ReplyDeleteBrenda you are so clever, the central panel on your card is stunning! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Brenda love it love the papers and image works so well together!
ReplyDeleteGosh I with there were more hours in a day, trying to catchup on blog visiting and commenting....
Big hugs JO xxx
A really beautiful card, love it!!! Hugs trace x
ReplyDeletejust lovely--I know what you mean about cutting--I just fussy cut my birds. Your digital idea is a great one
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, the hybrid idea works great. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Ours is going well too!
ReplyDeleteJoyce xx
Lovely, Brenda - beats cutting it out. The background looks great x
ReplyDeletewow, a beautiful combination, stunning!
ReplyDeleteI've left loads of hints to the OH for my birthday gift of pan pastels - we'll see very soon. If it works then I'll be over to the PP challenge blog ..... like a shot!!
ReplyDeleteYour project (as always) looks splendid Brenda
Happy Sunday
Kathyk
lovely card, love the bird image and so clever to combine everything,great background too. (I need more pan pastels,very limited with only 5 colours!)
ReplyDeleteStunning work Brenda! So glad there is a Challeng blog that encourages us to incorporate PP in our work! Have a great week. Best,Yvonne
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ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, the image the colours everything is perfection.
Wishes
Lynne
Wish I was a whiz with the old PC as you are... I'm useless ... you achieve some cracking results Brenda. This card is one of them!
ReplyDeleteEileen xx
amazing card Brenda. You really are so talented!
ReplyDeleteHope you haven't got too wet this weekend.
I had another teacher from school join my card classes this week, that's 3 of them so far!If I am honest I quite like telling them all what to do!!!
Enjoy your week
hugs Sarah x
dear Brenda,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning my dear and a brillant idea too! with the scanning...Thanks so much for visiting lately. take care, gerri
Wonderful card Brenda, love all the details and especially the line of birds.
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Debby
A wonderful card with a great background and fantastic elements.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the way you put it all together! Those Pan Pastels look like they are fun to work with!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
This background inspired me to make one for my FSC sample this week ... haven't played around with png images for ages so had a muck around ... thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs Shirley x x
Your cards are beautiful & cool ! Love the design, image & backgrounds on both (have that wonderful IO stamp too !) Warm Greetings
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