Roses are a timeless symbol of beauty and elegance. But when rendered in grey, they take on a whole new level of sophistication.
Today I am using the Freshly Made Sketches #634 to explore the captivating effect of using Charcoal (which is similar to Stampin’ Ups Basic Gray) with the Layered Beauty stamp set to create unique and dramatic background.
Gray offers a unique and versatile alternative to black, adding a touch of sophistication and subtle texture to your artwork. For this card I used Charcoal Cardstock & stamped the Layers of Beauty Rose image in Charcoal ink and filled in with some of the smaller flower & leafs stamps. I stamped onto the white cardstock with Charcoal ink & coloured the Layers of Beauty Roses with Ice Grey Blends & Shades alcohol markers. The strip of white is bordered with Charcoal Cardstock and a sentiment stamped in the middle.
Try these ideas for a different look
- Experiment with different ink & cardstock colours for a different look.
- Add some metallics to highlight certain details on the stamped roses
- Use the masks to colour the Layered Beauty Roses instead of colouring in with alcohol markers.
So, grab your stamp pad, unleash your creativity, and let the timeless beauty of the rose bloom on your next artistic adventure!
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Maz
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4 responses to “The Subtle Elegance of Gray”
I love the elegant dark and white matching patterns that you created! It’s lovely behind the sentiment. Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
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Your monochromatic card is just gorgeous and so very striking! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
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