Freshly Made Sketches: PEACE

It's time for a new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches! Today we have a sketch by Jennifer Brum.

I had come across this unused "peace" die in my stash - it's a set by Tim Holtz - and since I'm focused on Distress Oxide, it seemed like a match!!  Plus I liked the idea of a strip with the sentiment.


This is my third day of the results of my play time with Distress Oxide ink.  I'm still loving it!  It was so easy to get this smooth background. So far, everything that I've shown has been using a blender tool to apply these smooth creamy colors even though there are dozens of other techniques.  I did play around with some other techniques that give it more of that "oxide" look and I look forward to doing more with it.  Truth be told - this next picture would have been my card today had there not been an unfortunate accident involving a cat and a glass of red wine!!


This type of background requires letting go of some control which is very definitely not my strong point; however, I've heard that Tim Holtz has said if you don't like the piece, you're not done.  The joy of these oxide inks is that they just keep building.  This makes them a unique mix of letting-go with the ability to fix and adjust!!  LOVE it! I hope to see you playing along this week!
SUPPLY LIST

Stamps: Stampin' Up Woodgrain
Dies: Sizzix Tim Holtz Holiday Words: Block, Simon Says Stamp Eliza Snowflake
Cardstock: Stampin' Up Midnight Muse
Ink: Distress Oxides in Broken China, Faded Jeans and Cracked Pistachio, Stampin' Up Midnight Muse
Other: The background is spritzed with plain water and with Imagine Crafts Sheer Sparkle Shimmer Spritz. The snowflake also has the shimmer.  Doodlebug White Glitter Sprinkles.