These trees and the Moonshadow were some of the first Clarity stamps I bought, over six years ago. They were also what Barbara was using the first time I met her on my first visit to the Harrogate Show in September 2009. We were totally enthralled by Barb's demo...........
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With all this nostalgia I couldn't resist going old school with them for my card. Things have changed a lot in those years but it's still what I love to do the most.
Back then it was all done with a brayer, hills torn from copy paper and masks cut out of Post-its. Now we have the Clarity stencil brush and Clarity masks to make things easier. I used them with Adirondack Eggplant and Denim ink to create the scene.
Stamps and Masks Used
Lynne
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I still love 'Old School' scene building with Clarity and often go back to it when my mojo has gone walkabout, I still get a buzz out of starting with a blank piece of card and a few adirondak inks ...... they have never been as good as either Barbara's or yours ... but I still love it xx Annie Happy anniversary for yesterday xxx hope there is a present coming your way
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie. I think you cards are fab too. x
DeleteWell since Barbara and clarity are new to me and if I have any artistic ability its hidden deep, I love trying to make a scene . I bought a brayer and cannot use it properly . The brushes are great and I can produce a card I'm happy with . I'm at old school and lovin it
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying Clarity, Janice. I think the brushes are a lot easier to use too and I'm all for that. x
DeleteHappy Anniversary to both of you and I hope you enjoy your celebrations. I too am a big fan off Old Clarity but not of Billy Brayer so I am so happy with the arrival of Stencil brushes.. Your card design is fabulous Lynne...xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Lynne!!! You're blog took me back a bit...I remember that demo by Barbara at harrogate. Was that when we first met too? I do love going back to basics and doing scene building!!!
ReplyDeleteYour US card is fabulous!! I love how Mr Fox is peeping into the picture!
Happy anniversary to you both! Xxx
Oh Lynne!!! You're blog took me back a bit...I remember that demo by Barbara at harrogate. Was that when we first met too? I do love going back to basics and doing scene building!!!
ReplyDeleteYour US card is fabulous!! I love how Mr Fox is peeping into the picture!
Happy anniversary to you both! Xxx
Happy Anniversary, Lynne and Jason. I am a fan of 'Old School Clarity' too. I will always remember the first demo I saw Barbara do at the NEC many years ago. I do love the new Clarity too, although I am not so confident with it. Fab card xx
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary. i love old school and this looks stunning xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card and blog, I like the older style of Clarity stamps thank you for post always a pleasure to read
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