I started by randomly sponging the background with Distress inks: Mustard Seed, Cracking Campfire, Gathered Twigs. I dried my card panel and then placed the Tumbling Leaves stencil (Simon Says Stamp) overtop. I pressed down over the stencil with my Versamark pad and then removed the stencil, sprinkling with clear embossing powder and heat set. I wiped the panel down to make sure there was no anti-static powder left and then sponged over the whole thing with Gathered Twigs ink. I used a dry paper towel to wipe off any excess ink that remained on top of the heat embossing (emboss resist technique). For the last step, I splattered the panel with yellow gold Fintec watercolour paint.
I mounted the panel onto my card base, which had the top corners rounded. Stamped the sentiment (Endless Birthday Wishes - SU!) at the top with Crackling Campfire ink.
Sending the above card to the following Challenges:
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1) Seize the Birthday #292 - Use the word Celebrate
3) Stencil Fun Challenge Sept. - Anything Stenciling Goes
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Stamps: Endless Birthday Wishes - retired (SU!)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Crackling Campfire, Gathered Twigs (Tim Holtz); Versamark
Accessories: sponges, Tumbling Leaves Stencil (SSS), Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Fintec Yellow Gold Watercolour Paint
That is the most gorgeous autumn card, Loll - you've captured all the fall colours perfectly. And a great use of the emboss resist technique!
ReplyDeleteOooh, gorgeous Loll, I just the love the colour combination and that wonderful stencil with its terrific bold leaf design, and it reminds me of the Joseph's Coat technique, and the Gathered Twigs added to it after the leaves have been clear embossed makes the contrast greater and even more striking...also love that bit of gold splatter, and the red sentiment and rounded corners to finish. x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card, Loll. I love the rich autumn colours.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Your Autumn leaves are so deep and vibrant, Loll! An incredibly wonderful stencil for all your fun steps!
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What a pretty stencil and you've used it to perfection! This is spectacular, Loll!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust love the clear embossed leaves, Loll - so pretty with the Gathered Twigs background & splatters!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is GORGEOUS, Lolly! I LOVE the fall colors and this technique made these leaves extra beautiful! The rounded corners work great for the card base and I love the gold splatters!
ReplyDeleteYour love of of fall clearly shows whenever you use these warm gorgeous colors, Lolly! This card is one of your finest ! It's like looking into the flames of a campfire and the awesome schplatters are like sparks! Thank you for playing with my I.D.E.A.S. this week! Love, Dolly
ReplyDeleteStunning from start to finish! Oh, my word. The gold splatters are a gorgeous finish. I can't say enough. We're having a beautiful fall here and I'm loving it, too!
ReplyDeletethis card is outstanding Loll! I love it, the colors really capture the autumn season!
ReplyDeleteOMG...You have captured the Fall Season so beautifully with your Fall Gorgeous Splatters, Lolly:-) Your Fall colors, rounded corners and every single little detail are so beautiful, dear friend. Thank you so much for sharing:-) Denny and I had a wonderful 3 mile walk up the river and back 3 miles to our home. Thank You for Sharing Your Beautiful Card, Dear friend:-)
ReplyDeleteSo full of autumn joy Loll. The colours are just starting to show in our hedgerows. :)
ReplyDeletelooks gorgeous mf.
ReplyDeletex Karen
You've captured the colours of Autumn beautifully here Loll. I really love the gold splatters too xx
ReplyDeleteI can feel the Fall vibes from this card all the way over here in Michigan Loll! The colors are stunning and I love that leaf stencil and how you used the emboss resist technique with it over those wonderful colors! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning. The shine is lovely and the colors capture nature so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great technique and the results are stunning. Ooh those colours - love it xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool technique and what beautiful results! Who but you would have thought of something like this. I'm also intrigued by your smooth sponging with distress inks. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning technique! Absolutely rich and beautiful. Thanks so much for entering this terrific card into the Seize the Birthday challenge.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful design and gorgeous colours! You've just reminded me to use this stencil, which I think I got from you:)
ReplyDeletevery impressive digitizing service for embroidery !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall colors and wonderful shine, Loll!
ReplyDeleteBeauttiful emboss resist card, the colour combo is the perfect fall mix ♥
ReplyDeleteOh, a very lovely card. tfs
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me of this technique. It gives a really beautiful effect. I love the autumnal warm colors on this card, and the gold splash makes the card simply shine with elegance.
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