I love this time of year with the leaves changing into the gorgeous autumnal colours.
I've had this piece in my stash for a LONG time I came across it the other day and thought it was perfect for this challenge. I (basically) followed a tutorial from Splitcoaststampers called "Joseph's coat".
I smooshed my panel of watercolour paper in beautiful autumn colours. Since it was long ago, I know I was using Stampin' Up! inks ... most likely Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie. Once finished, I stamped the maple branch in Versamark and heat embossed in clear. This is where my memory is a little short on details. I know that I sponged over top with a deep brown. Not sure of the colour of ink. Then wiped off the excess ink that was resisted by the heat embossing, exposing the gorgeous oranges and reds. I cut the panel down, popped it up on foam for dimension and added a sentiment in Rusty Hinge distress ink.
Simple technique, but very effective! Most people were using black for the background for more of a contrast, but the brown looked perfect with the colours of the leaves.
Close-up ...
Stamps: Nature's Gift (Penny Black); Sunny Sentiments (Amy R) - retired
Paper: Watercolour paper for main panel (Arches 140 lb. cold press); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie (SU!); Versamark; Rusty Hinge distress ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: water mister, clear embossing powder, heat tool, sponge
Challenges:
CAS Watercolour October Challenge - Maple Leaf
20 comments:
I love it Loll, the contrast between the orange and the dark brown background using the Joseph's Coat technique is fabulous, and the Rusty Hinge DI looks great for the sentiment. x
This maple leaf branch is gorgeous with the dark background, Loll! I've never tried this technique. It's awesome!
Your maple leaves are absolutely gorgeous, Loll! I love the blend of orange and red...it's so striking and perfect for an autumn card! I also love all the shimmer on your background...Such a pretty card! Barb xx
"Effective"....WOW Loll, it's brilliant...great find in your stash and I think we have so many techniques and products we forget those we first started out trying..this is wonderful and onto my to do list again.... love that maple branch and the gorgeous autumn colours..hugs Robyn
Loll, I love the effect from this technique :) Thanks for the reminder to try it again.
Gorgeous maple leaves.
What a wonderful piece of art Loll - the colours are stunning and I love how you have mounted it and let it take the centre stage.
Blessings
Maxine
Wow! What a beautiful result with that technique... Those leaves are so realistic and the colours are stunning!! Thanks so much for having me on the team this month!
A gorgeous fall card, Loll! What a wonderful technique to reveal those fabulous leaves, so pretty!!
WOW! What a great find. Love the colours, perfect for this time of year and a fun technique too xx
Beautiful - a perfect autumn card! I think using the brown for the sponging was the right choice - better than black and more appropriate for the season.
Such a BEAUTIFUL card Loll and what a neat technique too...must try this!! Love your sentiment too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)
This is just gorgeous, Loll. I love the brown ink for these leaves.
You are right the background is stunning in brown, that was a good decision. I am glad this maple leaf finally made it out of your stash as it is just wonderful xx
Goodness, I remember this technique! SO effective and I agree, brown was the perfect dark colour to team with those glorious reds and oranges! Vicky x
WOW, this is a real stunner!
I so love this technique and what a stunning card Loll. The colour of the maple leaves look beautiful and the background in the brown is a fabulous choice...Love it x.
really gorgeous results made for a stunning card mf...I need to try that.
xx Karen
Yum!! Another technique for me to try.... not enough hours in the day! xx
Gorgeous autumn colors all over, Loll! The deep brown background makes the fabulous maple leaf pop. I'd love to try this technique. Thanks for sharing the tutorial link!
Hideko
Stunning technique. I love the result you have obtained. Great inspiration
xx
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