I used my stamp/stencil/die from Pinkfresh Studios (already retired) to create the card above. I started by stamping the image in Black pigment ink, setting with my heat tool and then adding stenciling with Distress Inks: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters, and Peeled Paint. I think it's just me, but I have a hard time lining up the stencils so they match the stamped image. In the end, I only used a couple of the stencil layers to add ink with small, detail sponges. I then went over the whole image and watercoloured, adding more ink to create shadows and depth.
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I die-cut the image, popping it up over a dry embossed background (Stampin' Up! - retired). It's hard to see in the photo, but adds something special to the card. I added a black banner stamped with white heat embossed sentiment (Simply Sentiments - Lawn Fawn).
I'm sending my card to Darnell's IDEAS July Challenge - Inks / Color Mediums. Since it's a birthday card, I'm also sending it to Seize the Birthday #286 - Anything Birthday Goes. Thanks to all that run these fun challenges to help me decide what to make today. :)
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Stamps: Dahlia Bunch (Pinkfresh Studios - retired); Simply Sentiments (Lawn Fawn)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)Ink: Black Obsidian (Altenew); Distress Inks: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Stencils & Die (Pinkfresh Studios - retired), Detail sponges, watercolour brushes, Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder (SU! - retired); White embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, white acrylic paint pen (Posca)
