I started by creating a very colourful background of alcohol inks in my favourite combination (Wild Plum and Sunshine Yellow - from Ranger), along with Tangerine from Pinata. This is so bright and fun. I used a NBUS stencil that I've had for a couple of years, placing it over top of the colourful background and using a sponge dauber to lightly add silver alcohol ink through the stencil. When I removed the stencil I thought the flower didn't stand out enough so I outlined it with a fine tip permanent black marker. A die-cut frame was added over top with the stamped sentiment. I experimented with stamping in black and then silver, but it didn't really look great. It just lightened the black a little. Oh well, experiments are good to learn what doesn't work as well. :)
Here's a close-up ... sorry for the reflection from the overhead lights.
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I'll share this card at
Take It Make It challenge (Craft Stamper Magazine).
Stamps: Happy Messages (Stampendous)
Paper: Yupo; White card base and frame (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Alcohol Inks: Wild Plum, Sunlight Yellow, Silver Mixative (Ranger); Tangerine (Pinata); Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools: Blending Solution (Ranger), Cone Flower stencil (The Crafter's Workshop), Fine Black marker (Sharpie), Antique Frames die (Penny Black)
Challenges:
CAS Stencil July Challenge - Alcohol Inks / Alcohol Lift
Craft Stamper Magazine Take It Make it July Challenge
Gorgeous card, Loll. The rich colours are beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteSOOOOO pretty Loll! I love the bright bold colors of your background and so glad you included the closeup...the silver outlined in the black looks SO cool!! :0)
ReplyDeleteAs a technique girl I am loving this post Loll...always good to play and to learn x. Such a striking and unique card with an amazing effect...I love it x
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this card Loll. It came out so beautiful. Loving the background-it is so bright and cheery-summery. Love the cone flower in silver and the outlining really make it pop off the background. Yes, you have to try something to find out what works and what doesn't. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color palette, Loll...I love how these bold colors blended on your background, and how you added silver alcohol ink through your stencil! Great idea to use your Cone Flower, too...it really pops, especially with your thin black outline...Genius idea! I think you've taken this technique to the next level...way to go, my friend! Barb xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique Loll! Your bright background really pops out at you and then the silver/black look of the solid bloom becomes the focus and draws the eye to the center! Very effective! xx
ReplyDeleteI love this gorgeous stencilled flower over that bright and beautiful alcohol ink background Loll, and the PB Antique Frame is one I have long admired as it adds that extra touch of interest. The silver on the flower and the sentiment stands out so well. x
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing effect you have created with this card Loll. When I saw it in the gallery I originally thought you had stamped the cone flower. Now I have found out that it is AI, I am even more impressed! x
ReplyDeleteThat's fabulous, Loll! The fine black outlining really defines it. Love the shine from the silver against the gorgeous rich colours of the background.
ReplyDeleteLove that stencil and the silver on the bright background, Loll! Good idea to outline the flower to make it stand out more. I think the sentiment looks great!
ReplyDeleteNo one but you would have thought to do something so innovative. Love the silver against that colorful background and love that stencil too. This is beautiful, Loll.
ReplyDeleteWow Loll, that's so artsy and love those bold colours. only you could come up with this combo :)
ReplyDeleteA triple threat - bright, bold and beautiful. The silver is interesting. Great idea to outline it in black. xx
ReplyDeleteI really Love your gorgeous combination of alcohol ink colors for your rich background and your added silver alcohol ink cone flower. Adding the black outline detail really made your flower pop. TFS my friend. Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to add an image to a AI background Loll - it's stunning
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Bold, vibrant and so striking, Loll ... those rich colours have so much wow! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove your rich vibrant colours ... and how the silver pops off it. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for having me as guest designer - you have all been so kind and welcoming.
WOW! What can I say ..... GORGEOUS colours, and the silver bloom looks amazing. I love how you've gone around the edge of the flower with the fine liner xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful bright colour combination of AI Loll and the sponged silver AI with the floral stencil is brilliant.. fantastic card
ReplyDeleteReally striking card Loll, love the vibrant colours with the silver flower. I'm too scared to apply the inks through a stencil lol!! Dont want the stencil to stain, might have to make one from acetate or vellum and see what happens, thanks for the wonderful inspiration, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteThis is so unique and lovely. Never would have thought to use the silver for the image.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful bold and bright creation Loll. Love it with the silver image. Really stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card, I love the colours and the silver. That was a very good idea to outline the flower as it makes all the difference xx
ReplyDeleteLove the vibrant background with the silver stenciled flower, Loll! The added black outline did make the flower stand out. You have a steady hand!! The design and the width of the frame is just perfect for the focal panel.
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Big card, Loll. I love the strong colors of this card. The silver flower has a great background and the black outline is perfect
ReplyDeleteHugs,
BozenA