At the same time, making cards brings me joy and is very therapeutic for me, so I will continue to create cards when I have time / energy. I may not be posting as much, but I will still be posting. I have hit pause on my two challenges (CAS Mix Up and CAS Christmas) for a while.
On to today's card ...
Here is a technique that I tried following the video by Altenew (Magic Effects with Water) ... with this particular technique starting at 6:55 of the video.
Basics are to sponge DOX inks (Tumbled Glass and Shaded Lilac used above) to cover a card front, place the panel into a 3-D embossing folder (Peony Bundle - Simon Says Stamp used above) after spritzing water (I used shimmer spray) over the deep embossed inside, and then running it through your embossing machine. Once dry, I lightly swiped my white pigment ink pad over the embossing to highlight the raised areas. I wish I could have gotten more white ink on the raised design, but if I pressed harder, the white would also show on the background (guess how I know this!). :)
I finished by splattering the front with diluted white acrylic paint and then adding a white sentiment banner with hello sentiment (Happy Messages - Stampendous), stamped in Shaded Lilac DOX ink.
Close-up ... this shows a bit of the sparkle from the shimmer spray.
Thanks for coming by for a visit!
Ink: Distress Oxide Inks: Shaded Lilac, Tumbled Glass (Tim Holtz); Unicorn White Pigment ink (Hero Arts)
Accessories: Peony Bundle 3-D Embossing Folder (Simon Says Stamp); sponges, shimmer spray
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Stamps: Happy Messages (Stampendous)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Oxide Inks: Shaded Lilac, Tumbled Glass (Tim Holtz); Unicorn White Pigment ink (Hero Arts)
Accessories: Peony Bundle 3-D Embossing Folder (Simon Says Stamp); sponges, shimmer spray
A beautiful card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteTake care - I'm sending prayers!
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So sorry to hear that Loll... Thinking of you. Your card is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, Loll. Love the colors. Thinking of you and your family member. Do take care. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers to you, Loll, to your family, and especially to the loved one suffering from health issues. May you all be calmed and comforted by God's presence, compassion and love.
ReplyDeleteHugs -
Laura Holt
My prayers are with you and your family Loll.
ReplyDeleteYou have made a gorgeous card, I love the white effect and the shimmer.
Faith x
Beautiful card Loll...looking forward to your posts when you are able. Will be praying for you for strength and peace as you deal with this serious family illness.
ReplyDeletePaper Hugs,
Jan
Beautiful Loll - you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. We live in a world that is upside down right now - so much heart ache.
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Sandy xx
Oh, my, what a beautiful background you made with this technique! The 3D embossing folders these days are amazing and your color choices here are so lovely. Loll, I know how therapeutic card making can be, but without the schedule or commitments. I'm sorry to hear of your worries. My heart is with you.
ReplyDeleteSad that there is a serious health issue. We all understand how devastating this is. Thank you for taking the time to share. You can see how many you have who are praying. Our God will be with you and your loved ones.
ReplyDeletePeace be with you and comfort.
Tish
Kudos for being able to rub that white pad over the embossed image. Any time I tried I had a real mess! The results on this card are just gorgeous. I'm so sorry to hear about an illness in your family too. Prayers for a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about an illness in your family, my prayers are with you all as you navigate this journey. Your card is beautiful Loll, I love the colors and that wonderful background you have created. The 3D embossing folder is so pretty. Hugs and prayers, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, Loll! Sending prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThe inking of the panel before embossing is awe inspiring, my friend! Gorgeous colors that play with the white beautifully! That's a gorgeous embossed image! Prayers continue my friend. Sending lots of love.
ReplyDeleteHolding you in prayers! Crafting has gotten me through several rough patches, and I hope it brings some relief to you as well. Beautiful card-the embossing folder is a stunner! I love the shimmer.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your challenges. Sending prayers to you and yours. Your card today was really stunning! I'm always amazed at your cards and have used them many times for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteFirstly I want to say how sorry I am that there is a serious illness within your family and will be thinking of you at this difficult time Loll. I think this card is so elegant and really pretty and such great results using this technique, and will be giving it a try myself as I simply adore how it turned out. I will look forward to seeing your posts when you have the time. Take care. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Loll, I bet the shimmer spray sparkles.
ReplyDeleteTake care at this stressful time, crafting can be a great distraction ♥
Sorry to hear your news Loll - i will pray. Loving this stunning card, and shimmer is fabulous
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine
This is a gorgeous card, Loll. Thank you for sharing it. I am very sorry to hear of the illness in your family. I truly hope that they will recover soon. Please take care of yourself. We'll all be here. You do what you need to do. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. So sorry you are going through a difficult time. Sending prayers.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Loll.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the health issues in your family, crafting is a great distraction and a balm to the spirit. Fingers crossed for a quick and positive outcome. Hugs. xx :)
Absolutely GORGEOUS!! Thinking of you lots and sending lots of prayers your way my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful, I do love that look. It is so nice to see embossing folders used a bit more now. I hope things go as well as can be expected for your family and shall look forward to when the challenges re start and seeing the cards you are able to make in the meantime xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Loll. I can't wait to try this You have my prayers for you and your family every day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful and beautiful card and so very pretty Loll x. Yes crafting can help in stressful times x. Sending hugs and prayers my friend x.
ReplyDeleteThis is a better example of the technique than the video example, IMHO, Lolly! I love the coloring, softness, and details and can't wait to try this myself. I'm sorry to hear you have a serious illness in the family. You take the time you need, craft when you need, post when you can, and know that I (and many, many others) are wrapping you in love, prayers, and hugs. Dolly
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Loll! I love the technhique and the colors. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear about your family struggles Loll, but what a lovely, delicate card! Hugs ~ Stef x
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant and beautiful, Loll! I love everything about it, especially the light touches of the colors, the highlights and the spatters. The peonies are stunning with wonderful dimension!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about you, and sending you lots of love and hugs.
Hideko xx
I tried this too Loll - and found that ALL of my white inks were dried up (I buy them, don't use them, and when I go to use they they are dried up!) but I did try rubbing a firm square of rubber on an ink pad that wasn't quite dried up - and then rubbing that gently over the embossed panel and got a little bit of a result.. Yours is beautiful! Keeping you and Dee in thoughts and prayers......
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, thank you for sharing the technique. Thinking of you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning Loll. Love the softness and the tiny splatters. Thinking of you and sending healing hugs.
ReplyDeletegorgeous...great looking card
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Loll, this card is just magical. I love the colors used, they create such a nice background. Wiping the convex embossing elements gives the flowers an additional dimension.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to hear that a loved one is sick. I am sending prayers for a speedy recovery.
xx