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Friday, November 01, 2019

CAS Mix Up November Challenge

Hi everyone.  Start of our last challenge for the year at CAS Mix Up.  The team will be taking a break for the month of December.

This month is hosted by Susan (Cat Ink.corporated) and has chosen a really fun technique to try.  I had a lot of fun playing with re-inkers and metal card stock!

Arlene (Sunday Stamper) is joining us this month as our Guest Designer.  Welcome Arlene!  Please check out the challenge blog to see ?'s oxidized metal card, along with the other amazing cards done by our Designers.

I followed Jay's video tutorial.  Turns out you can play around with this and keep adding layers of ink and clear embossing powder until you're happy.  I started with a piece of blue mirror card stock (Tonic).  LOVE this paper!  Since it's quite dark to start with, I decided to use Peacock Feathers and Basic Black re-inkers for my design.  It's mostly the black that shows, although where the two colours ran together, the black ink does have a turquoise tinge.  So cool.  I dried it with my heat tool and then clear embossed the whole panel.  Don't dry completely before heat embossing, otherwise the embossing powder won't stick.  If you dry it too much, just spritz with water again and then heat emboss.

The framed fern was die-cut from black mirror card that has the same shine.  It was glued on top of the background and a simple black stamped sentiment finishes the card.

Here's a close-up ...
Hope you'll come play along!







Stamps:  Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts)
Paper:  Imperial Blue Mirror card stock (Tonic); Black Mirror card stock (Tonic); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Re-inkers:  Peacock Feathers Distress (Tim Holtz); Basic black (Stampin' Up!); Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools:  Water mister, water brush, clear embossing powder, heat tool, Framed Fern die (Penny Black)

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up November Challenge- Oxidized Metals


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28 comments:

  1. Betty1 November 2019 at 10:53

    this is such a cool technique and your card is so stunning done in the blues - i am not home until end of december (no craft room) and can't participate and would really love to give this a try!

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  2. Julie B1 November 2019 at 12:07

    This is a new to me technique but may have to get inky and have a go. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

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  3. Susan1 November 2019 at 12:52

    Beautiful - the blue and black together are so striking!! Must try and get a card done for this challenge!

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  4. Maria1 November 2019 at 13:37

    I love royal blue and so love your beautiful background! The black leaf within the frame looks amazing against the fabulous background! Gorgeous card, Loll!!

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  5. Nstiz1 November 2019 at 14:40

    What a beautiful patina on this Loll! I imagine the whole card just shines in real life. Love that rich blue and the fact that the die cut was cut from shiny paper too. Just gorgeous!

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  6. Darnell1 November 2019 at 15:04

    This is so brilliant, Lolly! That blue was my wedding color so I love it totally!! Thank you for the tips! Hugs, Dolly

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  7. Bonnie1 November 2019 at 16:39

    Gorgeous results, my friend! I love the blue and black and all that metallic shine! Wow!

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  8. My Paper Epiphany1 November 2019 at 18:19

    I've been wondering how you got this gorgeous colour! I used actual metal, but will now try it on mirror cardstock:) Your card is so stunning!

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  9. TK1 November 2019 at 20:25

    So beautiful, Loll! This is amazing -- love the beautiful colors you got!

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  10. nancy littrell1 November 2019 at 20:48

    Wow!!! Gorgeous shine and blue and black colors, Loll. Would make a great guy card! TFS your detailed steps too. You have me inspired:-) Hugs..Nancy

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  11. Robyn Oliver1 November 2019 at 23:32

    Simply stunning Loll, gorgeous rich colour matched perfectly with the shiny black framed leaf..lovely - Robyn

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  12. Ros Crawford2 November 2019 at 04:05

    Oh it's beautiful! Love the richness of the blue there!

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  13. Bobby2 November 2019 at 06:33

    I had to go watch the video so I knew what you were talking about, Loll. Such an interesting technique and your results are gorgeous. I don't have re-inkers but I will try the other way.

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  14. Jo2 November 2019 at 09:53

    Intense and ooh so rich. The blues truly come to life and make for an incredible background. Love the dark fern balancing with the sentiment. A classic beauty. Thanks for the tip too xxx

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  15. Trina P.2 November 2019 at 10:18

    Oh be still my blue colour-loving heart... love your gorgeous dramatic background. Striking card. Will have to give this technique a try.

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  16. Linda2 November 2019 at 10:23

    I have to give this technique a go, your background looks amazing. Love the die cut in the black too, very striking xx

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  17. HilaryJane2 November 2019 at 11:37

    Love that deep blue background with the dark shiny die cut, fabulous xx

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  18. Pat2 November 2019 at 18:50

    Beautifully done and so bright and pretty on that blue card Loll, and love the leaves made from the shiny black mirror card. x

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  19. Barb Ghig2 November 2019 at 21:20

    Your background is so striking, Loll! I love how the colors blended (especially black) and how it adds so much dimension to your design! I also love that you chose the framed fern for your focal point...such a gorgeous card!

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  20. Susan Joyce3 November 2019 at 06:10

    Loll you really nailed this technique, I love all the elements of your card.

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  21. Mac Mable3 November 2019 at 08:12

    What a stunning card with a great technique and what beautiful colours. Thank you for the tips and thank you for the amazing inspiration Loll x.

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  22. Papercraft Boutique3 November 2019 at 09:52

    You got wonderful results with the technique, Loll! I love how your oxidized metal background turned out. The colors are simply gorgeous! Matching the shine of the die-cut fern by using the black mirror cardstock is a clever idea. Thank you for the useful tips on drying ink!
    Hideko xx

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  23. BożenA3 November 2019 at 13:49

    Your oxidized metal background is amazing. It's really one of the most amazing things I've seen lately. I imagine how in reality the light on the mirror plays underneath ...
    xoxo

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  24. Christine Alexander3 November 2019 at 20:12

    wow stunning effect Loll with this technique. I must try this :)

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  25. Karen Dunbrook5 November 2019 at 04:49

    love this...need to try it, gorgeous card.
    xx Karen

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  26. Julia Aston5 November 2019 at 13:26

    So lovely with that black die cut over the brilliant blues Loll - I've got to check out the metallic technique videos! xx

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  27. Christine Alexander5 November 2019 at 18:58

    the background is stunning Loll and the black die cut is perfect :)

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  28. Ina G6 November 2019 at 19:18

    Wow Loll you certainly got the best out of this technique. Mine have failed so far but going to persevere till I get something worth while. Gorgeous colours and I bet that leaf just shines brilliantly.

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)