Hi everyone. A few more cards for October's Group of Seven technique - Smooshing with Cling Wrap.
For the card above, I used hot press watercolour paper and Distress Re-inkers (peacock feathers, wilted violet) following the instructions on the Group of Seven Cardmakers blog. I do love the background, but you can see that it's more subtle then when I used mixed media paper (click here).
To finish the card, I cut the panel in two (making two small panels for two cards), splattered with diluted white acrylic paint to mimic snow falling, added a torn snow hill, and added a snowman die-cut that I received from a friend many years ago (he's popped up for added dimension). I stamped the sentiment (Christmas Sentiments - Gina Marie Designs) in Villainous Potion distress ink. The panel is popped up on the card base for added dimension.
Sending this card to Peace on Earth Challenge #53 - inspired by the mood board top left ...
Close-up ...
This is the second pull from the cling wrap. I set aside my first piece that turned out beautiful, to be used at a later time. I took the cling wrap with leftover ink and added a few drops of rubbing alcohol before smooshing it on top of a piece of coated card stock. Weighted it down for several hours (the cling wrap didn't want to stick to this paper, probably because it's coated and a bit slippery). Removed the cling warp and I just LOVED the soft colours of the second pull. Added a die-cut reindeer (Inspired - Penny Black) over top with torn snowhills below. Used my Clear Wink of Stella pen to add some sparkle on the reindeer's antlers and the tops of the snow hills.
Sorry for the poor quality photos ... my camera needs replacing.
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Card #1:
Stamps: Christimas Sentiments (Gina Marie Designs)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Hot Press Watercolour Paper (Arches 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Re-inkers: Peacock Feathers, Wilted Violet; Villainous Potion Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Water mister, cling wrap, diluted white acrylic paint, splatter brush, Snowman die (gift from a friend)
Card #2:
Stamps: Merry Up (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Coated card stockInk: Alcohol Inks: Mermaid, Botanical (Ranger); Black Memento
Accessories: Rubbing Alcohol, Cling Wrap, Inspired die (Penny Black), Clear Wink of Stella
23 comments:
Two gorgeous cards using the cling film technique Loll. I love the rich colour on the first with that sweet snowman, and then the pretty deer over the blue/green alcohol inked background on the second card with the softer look goes beautifully. I look forward to seeing what you do with the other brighter piece. x
That little snowman looks full of joy and just makes me smile! These are both wonderful cards, Loll!
Loll, they're all beautiful! I love the bold colors, but also your 2nd/lighter pull. Using silhouettes on these bold backgrounds are just the perfect addition
Both are so beautiful Loll, but I must say my favourite it the deep blue sky with the snowman - gorgeous xx
Your first card is a wonderful take on the image in our mood board. Love the vibrant colours in the sky! Thanks so much for joining us at Peace on Earth!!
Your second one is beautiful - you got fabulous results from the cling wrap technique.
Love both your snowman cards with the blue and the green cling wrap with AI backgrounds, Lolly. Using AI's with the Cling Wrap technique is still on my to do list...especially now after being inspired by your 2 beautiful Christmas cards, my friend. TFS Love and Hugs and Happy Holidays, my friend:-)
Your snowman is enjoying much more snow...! What a lovely card with bright colours.
Lia DT POE
Two fab inky backgrounds that have made fantastic Christmas cards Loll. Love the soft effect you got with the second pull on the Yupo, looks like branches as well as the inky blue of the first. :)
So wonderful, Loll. That technique makes a great background for the darling snowman and the fancy antlered deer.
WOW! I still haven't had the time to give this technique a try but I WILL!! Both cards are amazing ... those backgrounds are beautiful my friend! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. Merry Christmas to you & yours!
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Co-Owner … Can You Handle the Pressure, Double D, Four Seasons, Peace On Earth, Stencil Fun, Simply Clean & Simple, Two Old Bats, Triple B
Both cards are wonderful, Loll! I really like that cute snowman die! The aqua and green colors on the second card are gorgeous! It's really interesting how much difference there is using different papers, especially between the mixed media and watercolor papers! I need to try this technique! Sue N
Loll, I'm hoping to get the chance to try this technique but can only hope I have these beautiful results!
I wanna hug your snowman he's so cute!
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I love seeing the backgrounds you achieved with this technique and one I must revisit soon. Love those colors and that snowman is so perfect on that dark sky. Great card, Loll!
These are stunning, I am hoping to play with this tomorrow!
Such contrasting results, yet both are beautiful. The vibrancy and depth of colours on the first is amazing. Love the whimsical texture/pattern achieved on the second.
Loving both backgrounds and cards Loll, but the 2nd card really stands out to me! Blows me away that you got that much definition with the cling wrap n a 2nd pull...I can hardly wait to see what the 1st pull looks like! FABULOUS cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Two gorgeous cards Loll. I haven't done that fun inky technique for ages. Thanks for the reminder. Love the night sky behind that cute snowman and that deer is so regal in front of that great background.
I think your photos are fine, Lolly, and I love both cards! Great wrap results! I have to say I keep scrolling back up to see that exuberant snowman! It just makes me so HAPPY!! Love, Dolly
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at POE Christmas Challenge.
This is a perfect sky for this joyful snowman, Lolly! Such a sweet card! The second background is also beautiful and shows this stately deer perfectly!
Love it!
The background for your joyful snowman couldn't be more perfect for him. Speaking of joyful, the magnificent deer looks pretty happy, too. Gorgeous background on that one. Merry Christmas, my friend!
Beautiful backgrounds, the blue one is really dramatic. These are two truly amazing Christmas cards, Loll.
xx
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