Monday, July 22, 2024

IDEAS July - Anything Goes

Hi everyone.  Today's card is for the IDEAS Challenge with Darnell.  This week is "A - Anything Goes".

For my Anything Goes, I've tried a new-to-me technique.  Thanks to Tiffany Solorio for this great video.  I used a panel of alcohol inked yupo from my stash, ran it through my Gemini with the Vine Canopy embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp).  I then used a sanding block to sand off the top of the raised design, which turns white.  I love the effect and will try this with more of my AI panels that have been collecting dust. :)

I popped it up on my card front which has been stamped with a sentiment from Happy Snippets (Penny Black).

I die-cut the Ascending die (Penny Black) from black card stock and adhered it on top.

Easy peasy card using a panel from my stash. :)

Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
Can you Handle the Pressure? - Anything Goes with an optional twist of Stripes and/or Checks

  

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Happy Snippets (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Yupo; Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Alcohol Inks (turquoise, green, purple) - Ranger
Accessories:   Blending Solution, Vine Canopy embossing folder, Ascending die (Penny Black)

22 comments:

Julie B said...

Your background panel looks so pretty and sets off the black sprig perfectly. :)

I Card Everyone said...

Loll, I gave up on alcohol inks, but I LOve seeing your gorgeous panels - extra special using this fun sanding technique... and I'll never tire of those wonderful Ascending ferns!
=]

Nstiz said...

Wow what a super effect! Love this and all that wonderful texture and color in the background, so perfect for a silhouette die cut. Now I need to make some alcohol ink backgrounds!z

Susan said...

Love that technique for embossing and sanding an AI panel - I must try it. You used beautiful colours - especially that rich purple next to the turquoise. Thanks for linking to the video.

Bonnie said...

I love how the sanding highlights the embossed design, Lolly! That's a pretty piece of alcohol ink too! Love the colors and that die cut!

Pat said...

What a great idea to sand back this pretty AI piece Loll, and love the contrast of the added black die cut leaves and sentiment. A bright and beautiful card. x

Darnell said...

What a great idea this is and I love your design, Lolly! And, of course, the blues and greens and leaves are my faves! Thank you for sharing and thank you for playing with my I.D.E.A.S.!📌 Love, Dolly

TK said...

It's a great technique and allows a peek of the embossing -- fantastic card!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous AI background, Loll - love the sanded embossing! Perfect for the black silhouette vines atop!!

LesleyG said...

Striking effect! Love the panel, lush colours, and perfect backdrop for the leaves xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

So beautiful. x

Bobby said...

That AI panel was beautiful before but the embossing and sanding take it to a whole other level, Loll.

Viv said...

This is brilliant Lolly... deffo going to try this technique! xx

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL card and I love the technique you used Loll! I will definitely have to try that as I have many alcohol inked panels gathering dust too! Everything totally POPS on this awesome card my friend...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

Sue N said...

I love your gorgeous, enhanced alcohol ink panel, Loll! The sanded pattern adds a lot of interest and the black die cut is perfect with the sentiment! Thanks for always inspiring me with new ideas! Sue N

HilaryJane said...

It is always very gratifying when a card comes together easily and you have used something up from your stash. Well done. It is beautiful. Love the black contrast with the AI background xx

Robyn Oliver said...

Hi Loll, well I've been very slack with my visits and commenting and must say I've spent some quiet moments going back over your past couple weeks posts.... as always ALL your cards are an inspiration to me/us all, I love your fresh colours and clean and simple designs and your colouring and blending is just wonderful. So a big thumbs up and smile for all your lovely cards... big hugs Robyn

Melanie Hungerford said...

Those colors make such an impact, gorgeous, and what a great example of Tiffany's technique. Thanks for sharing with us at Can You Handle the Pressure!

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous Alcohol Ink panel and die cut image, Loll:-) Very creative and fun card, dear friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Linda W said...

Love the alcohol inked panel, what a great technique for adding detail. Great colours too, and the black die cuts are so striking

Cat Craig said...

That technique resulted in a gorgeous piece of card art!

Karen Dunbrook said...

So beautiful mf....sorry I am so MIA, super busy with my little ones, especially with 5 of them for the summer.
x Karen