Jenny's inspiration card
For the card at the top of the post, I stamped a large image in Versamark onto mixed media paper; then heat embossed with Liquid Platnium (Ranger). I used Distress Re-inkers to watercolour the image, making sure the whole card front was covered with colour. I believe it would be OK to leave bits of white, but not large patches of white. Once dry, I cut the panel up into 1/2" wide pieces, rearranged them in a random order; then taped them to my card front. These bright colours are so HAPPY!! :)
Please check out the details for the technique and link to video on the blog ...
Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...
- Tried this with a variety of stamped images and was happy with each one. A great technique if you are looking for an arsty type of card.
- The technique is to colour the images loosely, which I did for the Christmas cards below, but keep mostly inside the lines for my two Floral cards. Both ways worked.
- Also tried this with stencils and it worked great. Best to make sure your background is coloured before sponging over the stencil. I simply smooshed a light colour of ink.
- Try cutting up your panel in random-sized strips for a different look
- Great way to use some images from your stash that you've been hanging on to for a long time, but not used because they aren't "quite right". This technique makes everything look good. :)
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I had this image in my "need to finish" pile for a long time. It's called Roses Be Happy (Stampendous - retired). It was already watercoloured, but I used my zigs to add more colour as I find vibrant colours look awesome with this technique. Then I cut it up into strips, rearranging them randomly and cut it into a smaller panel. LOVE how it turned out.
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I decided that I should try this using sponging through a stencil. :) I smooshed the background, then sponged over the Layering Poinsettia stencil by Tim Holtz with more Distress Inks.
I cut the panel in half and outlined one with a silver metallic pen. The other panel was left as is. It's amazing how different they look. :) Thanks for the suggestion to try it both ways Christine!
Sending the above card to the following challenges:
I have done a similar technique in the past, cutting up pieces with random widths and spacing them apart a little (below ... 1) foiled piece; 2) stenciling over coloured card stock). Here's a few alternative ways to try this technique ...
Past cards
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Thanks for stopping by!
Card #1:
Stamps: Dahlia Collage (Stampendous); Birthday Blowout (Poppy Stamps)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink: Versamark; Distress Re-inkers: Mowed Lawn, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Salvaged Patina (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Liquid Platinum embossing powder, White embossing powder (both from Ranger), heat tool, watercolour brushes
Card #2:
Stamps: Roses Be Happy - retired (Stampendous); Happy Snippets (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink: Versamark; Zig markers
Accessories: Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool; watercolouring brushes
Card #3 & 4:
Stamps: Merry Christimas (SU! - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink: Distress Inks: Salvaged Patina, Candied Apple, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed
Accessories: Water mister, Layering Poinsettia stencil (Tim Holtz); detail sponges, Silver metallic pen (Pilot)
