No...not in the amazingly hilarious kind of way. Sorry to disappoint. BUT...it IS all cracked up!!!
That's because after coating the ATC base with gesso, I applied a nice, thick-enough layer of crackle medium!!! Have you ever played with crackle medium, 'cause, dude, seriously...it's wicked crazy fun stuff! Over the medium I applied the green acrylic paint and WA-LAH! Beautiful cracked goodness!!!!
I added ink and texture in various forms to let that background just SING! I love it! You can totally feel it with your eyes, and that's just pretty much way cool.
I created the flower with fabric, buttons, and a fun little gem stone and simply lined the bottom of the ATC with some vintage text paper. The look is finished off with a bit of glitter around two of the corners and flooding onto the edges of the card.
I actually made this one for a lovely friend who is filling up a wonderful ATC tray, so I hope she likes it! I had a blast creating it!
Oh - this is BEAUTIFUL! Love the "crackled" (or is that "cracked"?) look! Yeah I know, it's crackled, and I'm cracked! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful/ Absolutely stunning!! Love the colors and the quote you used.
ReplyDeleteLove the glitter, it's such a classy finish to this! And yes, Jingle, feel free to use the quote on my blog! :-))
ReplyDeleteOMGOSH!!! I am lovin' this...you beat me to trying it!! I bought some to try it out glad to hear you love it!! And love love love the look!!!
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Brenda
This is really beautiful.
ReplyDeletedebby
Love that crackled look!!
ReplyDeleteThe Card is darling nice touch!!
Amazing as always! You really put a lot of work and love into your beautiful cards. :)
ReplyDeleteReally cool:-)
ReplyDeleteVery nice Jingle.
ReplyDeleteI have used crackle medium with my wood working to give the wood an aged look.
fabulous, love the crackle effect, have a great evening, hugs Debx
ReplyDeleteI have been reading a lot of artistic blogs lately and keep hearing about ATC's. After looking at your wonderful card, I have finally looked up to see what they are. I love them! The seem like fun and I might have to give them a try :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
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Gorgeous, gorgeous ATC. Love that quote. Love the flower and those glitter corners are perfection.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used crackle glaze in a long time....but I do remember how fun it was. Great ATC!
ReplyDeleteTotally fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love everything about this!! Including how you have photographed it! You make me want to get my crackle out, but I have put myself on a ban ( i get slightly crackle happy!)
ReplyDeleteVery cool. Love how the crackle turned out. I haven't played with crackle for years... I should.
ReplyDeletesimply beautiful thanks for popping by my blog.
ReplyDeletePretty card. Very unique. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT! I think I could have some fun with the crackle paint! I already have gesso. You did a great job, and thanks so much for linking up to our first party! :)
ReplyDelete~Kim
This is a beautiful ATC! Your friend will love it!
ReplyDeletecrackle is so fun to play with! great job!
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