I started by lightly smooshing a piece of mixed media card with olive and just a little of two shades of blue ink. You need to have your background panel completely dry before proceeding with this technique. Also a good idea (even if it's dry) to add anti-static powder before placeing stencil over top.
Placed leaves stencil over top, pounced with Versamark, sprinkled with UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) and heat set. I quickly sprinkled another coat of UTEE while the first coat was still hot and melted. It stuck to most of it, so I heat set that part and then warmed up the part that it didn't stick to and sprinkled quickly with more UTEE. I love the thick, shiny coating it gives the leaves.
Once everything had cooled, I sponged over top with more of the two shades of blue ink ... mostly around the leaves to make them stand out. The UTEE resists the ink, but it will sit on top, so you need to wipe it with a paper towel to reveal a clear image. I'm so happy with how this turned out. This is Jer's birthday card ... he's all about the artsy!! :)
To finish, I splattered diluted acrylic gold paint over my main panel and also my card front. The main panel was then popped up with foam to add dimension. The sentiment was stamped to match the background, first with olive ink; then the darker shade of blue, followed by olive again. I love how easy it is to match the colours for the sentiment.
Here's a close-up ...
Then come join us ... there's still one week left to play along.
I'm entering the above card at the Take It Make It challenge at Craft Stamper Magazine.
Stamps: Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Distress Inks: Crushed Olive, Broken China, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz); Versamark; Delicata Gold (Tsukineko)
Accessories & Tools: Sponges, Leaves Stencil (Simon Says Stamp), UTEE (Ultra-Thick Embossing Enamel), heat tool, paint brush for splattering, Lumiere Gold Acrylic Paint
Challenges:
CAS Stencil May Challenge - Stencil over Coloured Background
Craft Stamper Take It Make It May Challenge
22 comments:
Oh, Loll, you have really outdone yourself with this card!!! The colors are so vibrant and the texture that you created with UTEE is amazing! I also love your gold paint splatters...they're just perfect! I can't stop staring at it...I'll bet this card is stunning in person! Barb xx
A definite WOW factor on this one! Love how neat you were able to control the UTEE and love the additional color you added to make those leaves just pop. Beautifully done!
Fabulous green color, so pretty!! And, so awesome with the UTEE!! Great addition with the gold splatters, too!!
Loll, this card looks fabulous... wonderful idea to use the UTEE over the background and use the resist to add more depth... must try this.. my stenciling is forever evolving.
Awesome technique using utee Loll, so effective. Love the vibrant greens and the gold splashes,bet Jer loves the card, Cathy x
Beautiful rich shades of green and wonderful shine on the leave. The splatter adds so much to it.
Loll, Stunning, I love your embossed image of the leaves against that amazing green background :)
Yup.. Loll totally gorgeousness plus. Clever work. Shaz. X
Loll, Love the textures and colors of your gorgeous stenciled and heat embossed leaves over your background. Wonderful matching sentiment and splatters too. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy
Oh Loll, this is stunning! I love how you used the UTEE! I have some of that stuff, but it's been so long since I used it, I fear it would be a clump. LOL But your card...wow, love the greens and blues and the texture you achieved. The gold splatter adds a lovely touch!
Wow, a beautiful background of blended colors and that Utee really makes the leaves shine.
Stunning effect with the UTEE and love the vibrant colour on the background. Jer is going to love his Artsy card x
What wonderful shine and thick texture you achieved with your UTEE Loll! Love the gold splatter - it's so dense and shiny using the acrylic paint! xx
Wow, this is a special birthday card for Jer! He'll sure love it.
The colors are so vibrant and I love the thick and shiny leaves UTEE created. The close-up pic shows the effect very well. The gold splatters are a wonderful artsy touch! Fantastic job, Loll!
Hideko
This is amazing! I love all the shine and it's artsy and perfect for Jer!
Wow Loll, that card is amazing - love it!!
Blessings
Maxine
I love how this turned out Loll. The colour looks amazing and I love the dimension and the sheen on the leaves xx
Forgot to say ..... thank you for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge xx
Gorgeous tones of green and love those shiny UTEE stencilled leaves, and the gold spattering looks great too. A wonderful card. x
Love all the shine and dimension, Loll.
Stand out card for Jer, Loll. Incredible dimension. Masterful splattering. xx
This branch looks really amazing. I love the thick layer of UTTE enamel. All colors used look amazing. An exceptional card, Loll.
BożenA xoxo
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