Monday, August 25, 2014

Bokeh Technique



Hi Friends

Here is my card for the Friday Mashup.  This week the challenge was to create a card using the Bokeh Technique... huh? I had not heard of it... but, when I saw the video I realized I have seen lots of cards using this background... I just didn't know the name.  Here is the technique video from Dawn Woleslagel.  I decided to give it a try. Here is my finished card...




Check out the other samples from the Mashup website Here.  I took pictures along the way to show you how it is done....it's a fun background technique.  Ok, let's get started... oops, my assistant has other ideas.  As soon as I finished taping the watercolor paper to the cardboard, "someone" decided that he wanted to nap right there!



I went downstairs for another cup of coffee and he followed me down to the kitchen.  Aha, now I can get started.  Um, he also followed me back up to the craft room - well, he is my assistant after all.  Can you see that the first panel is wet??  Oh Bailey... you're so cute.



He finally snuggled up against the windows and I was able to get going.   These are the acrylics that I used ...  I'm thinking watercolors would be better but I don't have any ... just put a dab on a styrofoam plate since you want it very 'watery'.








After your work is thoroughly dry, prepare a stencil using your punches.  I used circles, but any shape would be interesting.  SU's whisper white craft ink works very well.



After you've dabbed all the white spots, you can finish your card.  I chose SU's Pleasant Poppies and then colored them with my markers, letting the background colors show through.  Then I added a few pearls and sequins to provide a little sparkle. 





I'm pretty happy with the way these turned out but I think I like the blue one best, so that is the one I am entering into the challenge.  I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial.

Come back soon,

{{hugs}}




4 comments:

  1. Beautiful! I'm in love with this technique now! Thank you for sharing Pat!

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  2. STUNNING! You nailed this technique!

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  3. Fantastic! Your coloring and use of the technique here is just superb!

    Thanks for playing along with us at The Friday Mashup!

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  4. Your cards are lovely! Thank you for sharing them.

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