Hi everyone. Another card for July's Group of Seven technique - Kaleidoscope.
I tried a few alternatives to the Kaleidoscope technique we shared last month. I stamped the image (Kind Soul - WPlus 9 - closed) in Versamark and heat embossed with Gold. I used Distress Re-inkers to watercolour the flowers, leaves, sky before cutting up the image into different widths. I lined up the strips in random order and adhered to my card base, leaving a narrow space between strips. To finish, I stamped the sentiment in Versamark and heat embossed in Gold to match the image. I love how this card turned out. Again, you can use all types images or backgrounds for this technique.
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Sending this card to the Simply Clean & Simple August Challenge.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Kind Soul (WPlus9); Happy Messages (Stampendous)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Versamark; Distress Re-inkers: Wilted Violet, Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Mustard Seed, Shabby Shutters, Salvaged Patina (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour brushes, white acrylic paint pen (Posca)
Oooo - how amazing with the different widths, bright colors, & gold embossing, Loll - love this one!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, good reminder to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors here in your kaleidoscope, Loll!
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WOWZA!!! Those colors rock! Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteOMG...I so want to try your awesome coloring technique, Lolly:-) I am now headed back outside after my 3 mile walk...time to do some more gardening and Summer clean up:-) I Love this time of year, but sure hard to play when there is always outside picking and gardening:-) Your beautiful technique is perfect for Summer card designs:-) I MUST try your beautiful technique, dear friend. Love and Big Hugs....Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love the strong tones of purple and red that you used here with this pretty stamp which really lends itself to being cut up in this way Loll, and really sparkles with the gold embossing and the added bright yellow flower centres, and finished with this lovely style of 'Hello' along the top...a really eyecatching card! x
ReplyDeleteSo bright and beautiful, Loll. I think those colors work best with the technique.
ReplyDeleteI like your bright bold colors, Loll! So perfect for you kaleidoscope technique!
ReplyDeleteI love these brilliant jewel colors and how you cut the strips in different widths, Lolly! Leaving a space between the strips takes the dizziness away! Love this my talented friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great color combo for your gold-embossed flowers, Lolly! I love the bold strips in the Kaleidoscope order with lots of white space and the simple gold sediment! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteLoving this technique and your gorgeous creations using it Loll.
ReplyDeleteBright and colorful, your card screams fun! Love this technique too
ReplyDeleteLoving this technique. I love your colours too ....... stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis just screams happy! The colors are so bright and the gold enhances them. Great use of different size stripes.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and great technique. x
ReplyDeleteThose different widths work really well. A beautiful card and such lovely colours xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll!! I'm amazed at how pretty these cards are with just the different widths of the stamped panel being cut a re-lined up! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteYour colors are so bright and beautiful! And this technique really shines on this card.
ReplyDeleteWow! The color of all your kaleidoscope cards is fantastic! I'm in awe. I'm sorry I'm not up to my usual regular visits. I keep hoping things will settle down. Maybe soon.
ReplyDeleteThose bold colors are just amazing, what a wonderful and pretty design! Thanks for playing along with us at Simply CAS!
ReplyDeleteWow! In fact, little is needed for this card, and the end result is amazing. I love how you moved the order and direction of individual elements, thanks to which you managed to introduce a revival on the card. I love white gaps between individual elements of the image.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
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