Papertrey Ink Make It Monday #319 Graffiti Word Art

Hi there!

I created this card for the PTI Make It Monday Challenge #319 Graffiti Word Art:

Lexi Daly was the host this week for the challenge. 

I have to admit that this was really hard for me! It took me forever to come up with anything. 

I did know that I wanted to use this large word die from Sizzix/Stephanie Barnard. It actually says Happy Birthday but again it is really big so I wanted to use just Happy. 

I die cut the word in white and created the first one using distress stains and embossing powder. I decided not to blend the letter like Lexi did because I couldn't get it the way I wanted. I used Brushed off to create the Graffiti "look" - I was hoping for white paint dripping down the top. I am not sure I accomplished it, but I definitely tried!

In this photo you can see the rejected words:

Even though this was challenging, I did enjoy playing with some inks!!

After choosing one, I decided to back it with a black shadow of the word to act as an outline. 

I embossed Stars onto the white paper because it was a little plain but I didn't want to overpower the sentiment. I ran the paper through 3 times placing the clusters of Small Sketched Stars in random spots.

This was added to black card stock:

The next step was embossing the Pure Poppy card stock base:

I chose lines to add some more texture and interest:

Here is a close up shot of the finished card. I embossed Birthday in white on black card stock.

Thanks Lexi and PTI for pushing me out of my comfort zone this week!

SUPPLIES USED:

Distress Stains - Red Berries and Seedless Preserves

White, True Black, and Pure Poppy Card stock

Sizzix Happy Birthday Drop in Dies

Small Sketched Stars PTI

Brushed Off PTI

White Embossing Powder

Irridescent Sequins

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

SSS Wednesday Simon Says Sparkle and Shine

WAW #330-331 Anything Goes