Hi everyone!
The theme for this week’s Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is ‘Written in the stars’. I thought this would be a great opportunity for me to attempt my first galaxy background. There are some amazing galaxy cards on Instagram and I have been itching to give it a go.
It turned out to be super easy and incredibly quick!
Step 1
I used a few bright distress inks to create my first layer. I didn’t worry too much about smoothing out the blending as I knew any uneven patches would be hidden by the next layer.
Step 2
Next, I added a layer of dark ink – I chose to use Black Soot Distress Oxide. On reflection, maybe this could have been a bit darker. I’ll see what that’s like next time I do a galaxy background.
Step 3
I added some splashes of water to give the impression of distant light. I decided that OI wouldn’t add any white splatters to this background as I was going to be adding a busy die cut to the foreground. Otherwise, I would definitely add them!
To finish the card, I added a Technique Tuesday die cut, a Dienamics frame and a sentiment from Hero Arts.
Thanks for stopping by!
LucieG.
Your card is so pretty, Lucie, and I love the galaxy background you created. Such a pretty design with the shooting stars. Love it! Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
Cathie ♥
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Lovely card!! I haven’t yet tried the galaxy background…this is inspiring ♡
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