tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post3615274026431203732..comments2024-03-14T06:13:30.461-04:00Comments on DEAR PAPERLICIOUS: Learning Through Inspiration: Natasha Valkovskaya (Day 2)Joan Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-53575337329922957862019-03-06T04:11:48.929-05:002019-03-06T04:11:48.929-05:00You know your projects stand out of the herd. Ther...You know your projects stand out of the herd. There is something special about them. It seems to me all of them are really brilliant! <a href="https://www.scintille.it" rel="nofollow">cooperative learning</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970992218635650033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-52232722598879367892019-02-20T10:58:18.835-05:002019-02-20T10:58:18.835-05:00I really like the way the flowers echo the blue st...I really like the way the flowers echo the blue strip at the top. I'm not good at monochrome cards myself, but I'll certainly be remembering this.<br /><br />I used to struggle a lot with acrylic block backgrounds - using distress inks. I've found it far, far easier with the DOX.But for an even lighter look, I think smooshing ink on thin acetate and then applying the acetate to the paper works well and gives control. Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522656235476335067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-13779568255298136522019-02-20T08:00:46.133-05:002019-02-20T08:00:46.133-05:00I've learned so much through your series and s...I've learned so much through your series and so enjoy the beautiful cards you've made! Thank you!Carol (HB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15703692058491064310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-84492563450631573802019-02-20T00:00:17.457-05:002019-02-20T00:00:17.457-05:00Love the look of the Distress stain. You created ...Love the look of the Distress stain. You created your own look. I'm so intrigued by your struggle-plagued experience with the blocks that I think I need to try it. I've used inks on blocks to make smooshy backgrounds, but have never tried a border. I like your style, Joan. Always have.Leslie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242569371751832426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-69468206842602780572019-02-19T17:10:51.707-05:002019-02-19T17:10:51.707-05:00I really, really like your card!! I really, really like your card!! Jeanne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057481326878503381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-67540616638861651022019-02-19T14:53:21.935-05:002019-02-19T14:53:21.935-05:00Love your inspiration series! It's very helpfu...Love your inspiration series! It's very helpful to read and see how others get inspiration. Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-91902747725948901032019-02-19T14:23:37.304-05:002019-02-19T14:23:37.304-05:00I love your inspiration series, but I hope you als...I love your inspiration series, but I hope you also will just let your muse take over! You are very talented and there are many who look to you for inspiration! Hugs.judkajudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207430115624674892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-88037856571079655352019-02-19T12:57:51.885-05:002019-02-19T12:57:51.885-05:00I have a drawer full of Distress Stains--I'm S...I have a drawer full of Distress Stains--I'm SO sad they were discontinued. I loved them and they're one of the few Distress products I actually used--and used A LOT. I don't think I can part with them. And now I wanna pull them out and try this. LOL! Julie Ebersolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361494243487029280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-63034002139843673532019-02-19T11:19:03.570-05:002019-02-19T11:19:03.570-05:00I have really been enjoying your "learning th...I have really been enjoying your "learning through inspiration" series. It encouraged me to try the watercoloring via acrylic block. I actually loved it. I have created 3 backgrounds so far and will turn them into cards next. I played around with some shimmer sprays which to me were trickier than the stamping with the block. I can't seem to get a nice amount of speckles - comes out too heavy on the spray or not enough. I think I will have to try flicking with a brush instead. Thanks for the inspiration!!!Janet https://www.blogger.com/profile/09552814690583251432noreply@blogger.com