I started by using one of my paper towel transfer backgrounds I had in my stash. My video on this easy technique is HERE. The background I choose was done in pinks and oranges ... and with Lindy's Magicals (lots of shimmer).
I stamped my image in gray Archival ink and then watercoloured the thistles and leaves with Magicals as well so the whole card has shimmer.
The image was cut into a circle and popped up with foam onto the card front. A black banner with white heat embossed sentiment finishes the card.
Here's a close-up ...
Please check out the challenge blog to see the amazing Paper Towel cards from our Designers and our wonderful Guest Designer, Betty (created by bjk).
Then come join us. It's a great way to make use of those inky paper towels rather than throwing them away.
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Jessie
Chill-axing in her memory foam bed
Stamps: Thistle (Serendipity Stamps); Happy Messages (Stampendous)
Paper: Mixed media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink: Grey Shadow Archival Ink (Ranger); Lindy's Magicals ( )
Accessories & Tools: Water brush, white embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up August Challenge - Paper Towel
What a bright and cheery card Loll with a fabulous and fun technique x. The thistles look amazing and love the shimmer from the magicals on your very beautiful card x.
ReplyDeleteJessie sure looks like she has settled in and so adorable and super cute x
Gorgeous card, Loll! Such a pretty color palette and I love the effects of the quilted design on the background...Love all the shimmer, too! Thanks again for the video tutorial...I am definitely going to try this technique! Barb xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card with lovely colours, great use of the Ktowel.
ReplyDeleteAW! I'm in love with your Jessie, she is just like out Abby. Another thing, our Border Collie/Springer Spaniel was named Jess LOL.
Faith x
You achieve outstanding results for a background with a paper towel. Love that your beautiful stamped flower matches exactly. This is gorgeous Loll and your pup is just TOO cute!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Loll. I love the effect with the paper towel and the thistles are just fabulous. xx
ReplyDeleteThese thistles are a perfect match for your pretty paper towel transfer, Loll. Love the popped up circle with the black and white banner! This is a fun technique and a beautiful card, my friend!
ReplyDeletethose thistles look so pretty against your inky background. I have lots of inky paper towels I need to pull out :)
ReplyDeleteJessie looks adorable on her little memory foam bed.
Gorgeous Paper Towel Transfer background, Loll. I love the soft colors and the texture from the ink saturated towel. Your beautiful stamped with Magicals inks flowers over your background adds even more shine. Loved your white heat embossed sentiment on black CS too. TFS your beauty, my friend and hosting a fun and creative challenge. But especially thank you for sharing your very helpful video:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the adorable Jessie photo too. She looks so relaxed and at home keeping you company in your studio:-) Love and Hugs..Nancy
Oh how beautiful are those thistles against your pretty paper towel transfer background. Great design. I actually remembered to save some of my mopped up towels. Hopefully they have enough ink.
ReplyDeleteJessie is so adorable! xx
These delicate thistles are so lovely against the dreamy background, Loll ... such fabulous detailed colouring! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, you always seem to have pretty mop up paper towels, nothing like mine!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've coloured the thistles too.
Jessie looks adorable in her bed .... comfy too! xx
Such a beautiful card. Lovely colors and great texture. And of course, your puppy is just the sweetest! Not spoiled one little iota! :)
ReplyDeleteI love these thistles and this technique. I have two towels saved for this but not sure they have enough color on them. We'll see. Jessie looks so comfortable in her bed. Molly has a memory foam bed too and my kids just crack up over that! Could they be spoiled? Look at how much she's grown since the first picture.
ReplyDeleteLove the texture you achieved with the Paper Towel Transfer Loll and the Thistle images are fantastic. Wonderful design!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card - loving the background Loll. Jesse looks so doleful there on her bed - was she asking to get into yours? ;)
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Maxine
Jessie is sooo cute!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Lolly my friend - the thistles are fab. Have my paper towel lined up on the desk ready to use - hopefully sometime today - if I can persuade Mr Mojo to put in an appearance! x
Love this card, the colours and texture created with the paper towel are just great. What a lucky little puppy to have a special bed like that xx
ReplyDeleteThese thistles are WOW! against the paper towel BG. The bright purplish colour is truly special. I love the round die cut design with a simple hello. Truly a beauty! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty Thistle card, Loll! The Lindy’s Magical shimmer must be more gorgeous in real life. The subtle color and texture of the paper towel background highlights the beauty of the bright flowers and leaves. Thank you so much for hosting this fun challenge and for making the wonderful tutorial video! I love Jessie's look in the photo. She's just adorable and charming! And she has a better bed than mine! :-)
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That softly coloured paper towel background looks so pretty with the coordinating tones of the thistle flower Loll, and I love that the pattern of the paper towel shows up, and the white on black sentiment is a great contrast. x
ReplyDeleteJust love the colors of your background, Loll! Fabulous CAS design & the texture from the paper towel is really neat! Jessie is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your colorful paper towel backgrounds. This innovative technique gives spectacular results. Wonderfully you combined this background with these unique thistles.
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BozenA
My goodness, you are really the queen of this technique Loll! What fabulous subtlety and texture in your background - really allows those gorgeous thistles to take centre stage. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning, vibrant card and your sweet pup is precious!
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