Tuesday, February 01, 2022

February CAS Mix Up Challenge

Hi everyone.  Today is the start of the CAS Mix Up February Challenge, hosted by Susan (Cat's Inkcorporated).


Susan wants us to try Faux Cloisonne (instructional videos are on the challenge blog).  This technique gives the look of enamelled jewelry and is so pretty!  Below is a photo of Cloisonne Jewelry.


For my card above, I started with black mixed media paper (black card stock would have worked), stamping Ebullient (Penny Black), several times in Gold Delicata ink and then heat embossing in Princess Gold embossing powder.  I found it easier to see I got a clean stamp with the gold ink, rather than using Versamark clear ink.  I used my Finetec Pearlescent Paints to watercolour the design.  I heated up the image again to allow the gold heat embossing to come to the top before cutting my panel to size.  I popped it up with foam on a black card stock back which I had stamped with the sentiment (Heartfelt - Penny Black) and heat embossed with the same gold embossing powder.

This took a while to paint, especially the background.  Next time I will try painting the whole background before heat embossing the design ... should save a lot of time. :)

Close-up ..

I hope you'll check out the challenge blog to see the different ways you can create the Faux Cloisonne technique ... and then come play along.  



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Stamps:  Ebullient; Heartfelt (Penny Black)
Paper:  Black Mixed Media card stock
Ink:   Delicata Goldr (Tsukineko); Pearlescent Paints (Finetec)
Accessories:   Princess Gold embossing powder (Ranger); paint brushes

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up February Challenge - Faux Cloisonne


30 comments:

Mac Mable said...

WOW that's one striking effect Loll with this new to me technique. Your card is amazing and sure does look like the photo of the enamelled jewellery x.

HilaryJane said...

This is simply stunning, love the shine and those colours xx

Julie B said...

This is such a pretty effect Loll and something I may have a go at. :)

nancy littrell said...

OMG...Fabulous Faux Cloisonne card, Lolly!!! So elegant and you achieved such a beautiful floral enamel design. TFS your close up of the shine and your detailed description. Isn't this just the most wonderful CAS Mix Up Challenge by Susan?!? All the CAS cards by our design team are so inspiring and Gorgeous:-) Love and Hugs..Nancy

Robyn Oliver said...

Gorgeous card Loll all the lovely shine truly does look like an enameled piece, so pretty I love it, hugs Robyn

Nstiz said...

I bow to you for patience painting around that entire image but the effort was so worth it! This is beautiful, Loll and love the shimmer you achieved with your paints. Gorgeous card.

conil said...

WOW! Such impressive watercoloring. This is absolutely gorgeous. It was so worth the time you took painting it. Beautifully done.

Bonnie said...

This panel is so elegant, Lolly! Love the shine of the background and these beautiful flowers! A stunning card, my friend!

Pat said...

How bright and beautiful Loll using this wonderful floral stamp and coloured using the pearlescent paints for the faux cloisonne, and also putting another layer of the gold embossing over the top really makes it pop, and great contrast on the black card. x

Lisa Elton said...

Wow the shimmer is fabulous! Pretty card, Loll. I have a bracelet very similar to this one that my husband bought me eons ago!

Brenda said...

I didn't know what this was when I saw Bonnie's card, so I had to go watch the video's. Didn't know the jewelry was called that either. lol I don't know much do I?!!! Your take on this technique is so pretty Loll. I love the stamp you used and the colors you chose. Hugs, Brenda

Susan said...

Wow - truly stunning!! That really does look like cloisonne! Gorgeous flower image and gorgeous colours!

Christine Alexander said...

gorgeous Loll, those flowers really pop against the black. I'm going to have to give this challenge a go XX

Susan Joyce said...

Your card is beautiful Loll, love the pearl paints with the Gold embossing and teamed with the black card to make it pop!

Sandy said...

This is what us Southerns would call a "wowzer' of a card! A real blue ribbon make. Wonderful Loll - so beautiful!!!!!
Sandy xx

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL and just full of so much shimmer and shine Loll...lovely, lovely card!! Hugs. :0)

akmoose said...

Awesome new technique!! Can't wait to try and experiment. Hopefully I can find a day this month to get into my studio!! Your painting is beautiful.

I Card Everyone said...

Loll, this is really lovely! The shine you get with those paints amazes me!
=]

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Stunning card, technique and design Loll.
Faith x

TK said...

Beautiful - I adore this technique!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, your gorgeous Faux Cloisonne panel looks just like the bracelet in the photo! I LOve the delicate gold lines and the beautiful shimmer of the flowers and background! I can imagine it took a long time to paint the background so carefully and thoroughly, but it was worth it. The card looks amazing!!
Hideko xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

how beautiful!!
xx Karen

Barb Ghig said...

Oh my gosh, I LOVE the effects of this technique...your card is gorgeous, Loll! The pearlescent colors look amazing with these blooms...I love all the shimmer! The recipient of this birthday card is going to feel very special indeed! xx

Darnell said...

That's amazing, Lolly! It looks just like cloisonne and the shine you captured in the photo is spectacular! Love, Dolly

Leslie Miller said...

A gorgeous piece and it looks just like the jewelry! Interesting about reheating. I'll make a note. Very striking, Loll!

Julia Aston said...

Your faux cloisonne panel is beautiful Loll - a different method used then most of the others, thanks for sharing how you did it! xx

My Paper Epiphany said...

Stunning card Loll! I was inspired by your card to try this method:)

Jo said...

Wow, beautiful reflections of rich colours, such a delicate touch. A fabulous creation. Think of you often xx

Linda said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! ..... this looks amazing Loll!!! I love the shine from the pearlescent paints and the pretty floral design is stunning. You have captured the cloisonne look perfectly xx

BożenA said...

You've selected the really perfect stamp for this technique. I love pearl watercolor paints, they always give such an amazing effect. I also love that you have repeated the stamping and golden embossing, thanks to which the flowers pop out of the background so beautifully. Stunning card, Loll.
xx