I was inspired by seeing the masterboards being created on the Paper Artsy challenge to have a go myself - only thing is I didn't start until yesterday! I have never made a master board before although I have made backgrounds in my journals by a similar method.
I started by smearing on paint with my finger,
used parts of a couple of stencils,
I thought they gave an impression of tree trunks,
then I thought that I should add some snowflakes.
This is how I used my master board today
I doodled lines around the edge and decided to add some wooden trees at the bottom, unfortunately forgot that I had ink on my fingers after dipping them in ink and got ink onto the card. Fortunately one of the stencils used also had a part that looked a bit like leaves!!
I am quite pleased with the outcome although with the closing time for the link looming I though I'd better get on to my computer pretty darn quick!!
Linking to the Paper Artsy Challenge Topic 22- Masterboards
Thanks for looking, Chris
Your masterboard looks great Chris, I love the colours!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Great Masterboard Chris, love the cards too. Happy crafting, Angela x
ReplyDeleteSo glad you managed to squeeze this in - I love the earthy colour tones and textures of your masterboard, and the cards look great - the natural images are the perfect choice for the stamping, and I love the little tree trios!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Nice. I love the words and the snowflakes;)
ReplyDeleteLove how you have created the impression of trees and leaves. Have a nice evening, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing, Chris, you will find master boards very addictive now!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
You did a fantastic job on your masterboard and your cards are really lovely! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic masterboard , your cards look wonderful , love the tree bark effect.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
I've never made a Masterboard either Chris and this looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove the earthy tones of the background with the woodland images.
Avril xx
Great masterboard, Chris
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, they look fabulous. I never worry about inky fingers on my cards now....I think of it as my trademark! xxx
ReplyDeleteVery unusual and so modern-I love them
ReplyDeleteChrissie xx
Wow Chris, it really does look like a tree trunk texture! Awesome! Love the finger painted background, messy messy fun! You shoulder these into our Happy Mail challenge at Anything But Cute your cards are perfect for our theme! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteIn case you're interested. http://anythingbutcutechallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/12/challenge-8-youve-got-happy-mail.html
ReplyDeleteI love your masterboard Chris, it made superb backgrounds for your cards.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
hugs Brenda xxx
Wonderful cards, Chris. Amazing technique.
ReplyDeleteHugs ♥♥