Hi everyone. This month the Group of Seven are showcasing another Design Element - Monochromatic. Gof7 definition is shades of one colour, plus small accents of white, black, or metallic.
Please check out the many wonderful inspiration cards from members of the Group.
For the card above I used the Peony Bundle embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp) with mixed media paper. I started by sponging lightly with small detail sponges over the raised design in shades of orange distress inks (Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Crackling Campfire). It turned out OK, but the colour was not smooth, so I went over the sponging with a wet waterbrush and more ink to get a smoother finish. I did go outside the lines of the embossing a few times and used a small amount of bleach with a brush to clean them up --- worked great!
To finish, I used a white pen to add details for the flowers and leaves and then added a simple sentiment (Endless Birthday wishes - retired SU!), stamped in more Crackling Campfire.
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Sending the above card to Can You Handle the Pressure? - Anything Embossing Goes - I did not use the optional twist this time.
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This time I used different shades of gray, along with black and white card stock. I decided to make a sympathy card, but this card could be used for many other occasions.
This was a very simple and easy card to make. I started with a panel of black card stock and the lovely Vine Canopy embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp). I inked the inside raised design (direct from stamp) with Lost Shadow Distress Oxide ink, placed my black panel inside and ran it through my Gemini Jr. The ink transferred to the debossed side to create a lovely background panel for my leafy sprig (Dignified - Penny Black). I popped up the panel onto my white card base and stamped a sentiment (Many Everyday Messages - retired - Hero Arts) in Hickory Smoke Distress Oxide ink.
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Sending this card to Simply Clean & Simple June Challenge.
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Card #1
Stamps: Endless Birthday Wishes - retired (SU!)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Crackling Campfire (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Peony Bundle embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp), detail sponges, watercolour brushes, bleach, white acrylic paint pen (Posca)
Card #2
Stamps: Many Everyday Messages - retired (Hero Arts)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Oxide Inks: Lost Shadow, Hickory Smoke (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Vine Canopy embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp); Dignified die (Penny Black)
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