Hi everyone. Another card for March's Group of Seven technique - Cover Die Eclipse
I've been away from my computer, which is unusual for me. Sorry I have missed keeping up with visiting blogs, but we are getting ready to move in the next couple of weeks. I've been busy packing and sorting everything. We have been in our current house for almost 29 years, so you can imagine that we have acquired a lot of STUFF! :) Hope to be back visiting your blogs on a regular basis in a few weeks.
For today card, I used a large image (Blooming - Penny Black) which is stamped in black and heat embossed with clear. I sponged over the background creating an ombre effect with Distress Oxide Inks (Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Aged Mahogany). I used plain water to watercolour the flowers. The water activates the Distress Oxide inks; then I used my paint brush to remove most of the colour, blotting with a paper towel to make sure it was dry.
I created two panels the same and die-cut one with Laurel Leaves Background Plate (Simon Says Stamp). I cut two more panels with this cover die from white card stock and then layered all three of the die-cuts together with the stamped / sponged one on top. I lined up the stacked dies over my second panel and then glue them together. To finish I added a simple happy birthday (Special Sentiments - Penny Black) sentiment banner.
Close-up ...
I hope you'll give this technique a try. If you do, please join us by posting your card with the linky at the bottom of THIS POST. We'd love to see what you make!
Sending this card to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge - April.
... and sending this to The Flower Challenge #90 - Add Layers.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Blooming (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Obsidian Black ink (Altenew - Pigment ink); Distress Oxide Inks: Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Aged Mahogany (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Laurel Leaves Background Plate (Simon Says Stamp), sponges, Clear embossing powder (Ranger)
Love this! The colors are exceptional and FYI I LOVE the bit of white peeking out from the die cuts. It adds to the dimension. Whether accidental or on purpose the effect is super. As always, fabulous coloring of the image!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move. I do hope it goes smoothly!
I love this trio of colors, Loll! Just lovely for this beautiful stamp and technique! I have been wanting that Laurel die - I even like your peek of white!
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OOPS I forgot to wish you a smooth move, Loll! Believe me, it's not easy even when you do it every ten years or so!
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Wow - what a beauty with that eclipse technique, Loll - the leafy cover die works so well with the flowers!! Oh, I do not envy you having to sort and pack up 29 years worth!! I've been in my house 27 years and do not look forward to moving any time soon! Best of luck with your move!!
ReplyDeleteIncredible! You brilliantly combined the die pattern and a beautiful colorful background. Stunning card and great technique.
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Absolutely BEAUTIFUL card Loll! I love the colors and technique...it truly makes for a stunning card! Good luck with the move and hope all goes smoothly...I'll be thinking of you!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Loll even with the wee bits of white. This is a marvelous card! Best of luck with the packing and moving. Send me your new address in an email when you get settled!
ReplyDeleteLovely effect with the cover die!! And also with the water painting of the flowers. Beautiful colours!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a fabulous technique. I love the colours, beautiful ombre effect. The bleached look to the flowers is so pretty and I think you've done a fantastic job with those layered die cuts.
ReplyDeleteHope the move goes well. Packing up is never easy ..... we've done it a few times! Hope everything goes smoothly. Please send me your new address. Love and hugs ..... Linda xx
Love your use of the water bleaching technique Loll, it gives such a soft effect to those blooms. Good luck with the move too, spring is slow to show itself here this year but I spotted the first swallow of the year this morning! :)
ReplyDeleteA stunning card Loll - love the techniques, and must pop over and see the 'how to' and give it a go.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about accumulating 'stuff' - I have downsized twice in the last three years - first to a rental, then to my wee apartment attached to my daughter's house...
Blessings
Maxine
I am amazed at how you ink blended the two panels the same, Lolly! The colors are beautiful and I love the contrast with the flowers! Two techniques in one awesome card, my dear friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning and my favorite of the technique you all show cased.
ReplyDeleteLoll, are you tired of me yet? Ha! I just realized that you shared this beauty with The Flower Challenge! Thanks so very much!
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Fabulous techique and card, Loll, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card using the eclipse technique Loll and so pretty using these three colours to get a sort of pinky red and the leaf die cuts work brilliantly over the top. I hope your move goes smoothly as I can imagine that sorting out everything prior to moving after that amount of time is a mammoth task, and I look forward to seeing you back here when you get comfortably settled in your new home. x
ReplyDeleteThat leaf die was great for the technique, Loll, and I love the lightened poppies.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move. Not an easy task no matter when you do it. Be sure to pass on your new address.
Another great card!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move!
This is a beauty Loll. I feel sorry for you-moving is such a chore. I hope you get moved in to your new place soon! Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge! 💕 Sue Kment
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and clever card. Best of luck with sorting the "stuff" and the move. x
ReplyDeleteWow, outstanding card, Loll! I love the blended BG and how the die cut leaves give it so much dimension! All of your cards with this technique are wonderful, but I think this one is my favorite! Hope your move goes smoothly, we moved after 29 years and it's a process for sure! Sue N
ReplyDeleteYou do such a perfect job with this technique, Loll! Looking at it up close it's rather fascinating. I love the pretty colors and your ink lifting technique. I need to remember to do this. I have a note somewhere. I figured you must be about ready to move by now. I know it's been a big job. It will be wonderful when you're settled and I'm happy for you.
ReplyDeleteA great stamp and colors used here Loll - and so pretty with the double layer of die cut over the original stamping! Good luck with the move - I'd love to clean everything out here - but I never get up the gumption to actually start! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing card, I'll have to check this technique out. Good luck with packing and your move!
ReplyDeleteSo cool, this is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous technique. Your choices of stamp, die and colours work so beautifully. All the best with your move Loll.
ReplyDeleteOH!!! I so love this card Loll, the stamped image looks amazing with how you watercoloured it with DO.... I just think I might be 'casing' your technique as I was wondering how to colour a stamped image. And in all of this... you are packing house to move... thoughts are with you, it's a big task...hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful. I love the double raised look and the colors are awesome! Good luck with your upcoming move. It is a huge job packing everything up, then unpacking but how great it will be.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - what a cool looking technique!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x