My online card class closes today and I wanted to post two more cards before they close the gallery. Today’s class was about stretching one stamp set to create four different cards. The technique that I used to make today’s card is called Bokeh Effect taught by Julie Ebersole. Its a photography technique which refers to blur or a blurry quality.
Take a look at the photo below for an example of that effect.
“Blue is my color” captured by Edgar Barany
See how the background is blurry. That is the effect I’ve captured in the two cards that I made. The layers of glitter on the forefront blurs the background.
Take a look:
I had a great time playing with this effect. It was pretty easy to create and I can’t wait to try it with other stamps. Both of the images seen above are from the same stamp set. I have three other techniques to practice.
Please let me know what you think.
Supplies used:
Hero Arts Pale Tomato Ink
Hero Arts Butter Bar Ink
Hero Arts Soft Pool Ink
Hero Arts Bubble Gum Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black
Classic Crest Solar White CS
Sticky Strip 104294
ME Sunny Skies
Post-it Full Adhesive Roll
Ultra Fine Crystal
Snow Glitter
Kreative Kymona 
I like the theme and design of these cards a lot!, but im not sure how i feel i about the black ink. They anchor down an orher wise lite ,happy message (the. First card especially. What do you think?
Thank you Doc. The black adds contrast.
These are cute I love the cards.. I Like the effect looks cool.. Great job
Thanks Erica!