2019 Topic 11: Retro Colour Palettes
It's
tempting to think of retro as bold and sometimes a little clunky.
Miriam has created elegant and subtle projects with an traditional
technique that deserves celebrating more often.
Hi everyone, it's Miriam with
you today, and I'd like to share with you a set of birthday cards that I
have created using 'retro' colours but giving it a contemporary twist.
I
chose to add the contemporary twist as I wanted to show that retro
colours can be modern. I also chose to use the shaving foam technique
as it is quite a retro technique that has started to make a come back.
I
chose to use the new Sara Naumann stamps with this project as I thought
they would really compliment the colours and marbling of the paint.
What I love about the shaving foam technique is that no two 'pulls' of the design are the same. It makes every card unique.
You can't really tell in the pictures, but each card also has a few raised elements to give it extra dimension.
As
you may be able to tell, I had so much fun creating these. I loved the
colour combination too. I think I might go retro more often!
I
really hope that I have inspired you to have a go yourselves. Get
those colours out and have a play; add your own contemporary look to a
retro colour scheme and technique.
Thank you for joining me this evening.....hope you have a craft filled week.
Miriam
Blog: Miriam's Creative Dreams
The shaving foam technique gave fab results, very "marbled". Goes well with Sara's stamps too!
ReplyDeleteVery effective - I must have a go at this. And your colours sound like they’re from a game of Cludo! x
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Miriam, I love this technique - it smells so good too! xx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely going to give this technique a go. I love the effects achieved.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Miriam! I always end up with a big fat mess!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant cards, Miriam. Really fancy having having a go now!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Beautiful project and fabulous results of the foam technique Miriam!! xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous creativity , Miriam . Love that you have combined a retro technique with retro colours to create 3 wonderful cards with a retro/ contemporary feel . x
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I love seeing creative minds at work . . . there is no limit to the ideas that pop into the minds of talented people :)
ReplyDeleteYou used the perfect stamps on your fabulous backgrounds. Lovely set of cards Miriam!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. These were so fun to make....I love this technique and the colours are wonderful teamed with Sara's amazing new release.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Miriam, I love your contemporary take on retro colours and the shaving foam technique is one I haven't tried but you've inspired me
ReplyDeleteto give it a go! 😍
Love this shaving foam technique (and your project) ! I must have a go !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x