Please check out the details for the Batik technique and link to video on the blog ...
For the above card I used a retired stencil from The Crafter's Workshop, sponging the leaves in two shades of green distress inks (Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness). I pressed my Versamark pad over top of the stencil and then sprinkled with Clear Embossing Powder, heat setting to melt the powder.
I then added a few random creases, both horizontally and vertically. I used my bone folder to help make the creases sharper, although you will always end up with jagged edges when folding card stock. I flattened out my card panel as best as I could and then randomly sponged two colours of Distress inks (Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean) over top of my entire panel. I took a piece of paper towel to wipe the excess ink that was sitting on top of the embossed stenciling.
The card was finished with stamping a simple sentiment in more Rustic Wildness ink.
Inspired to play along with the above card in the IDEAS Challenge - Week 4 - Anything Goes. I chose stenciling for my AG. Thanks Dolly!
Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...
- Silhouette images are best for this technique
- The creases add to the artistic look of this technique
- Thinner paper worked better for me with folding, but the creases are more subtle. My friend Susan used very light paper (a heavy printer paper) and instead of folding, she crunched the paper up, flattened it and then sponged over top. It looks great!!
Another Batik Technique card ...
This time with more of a masculine look. I stamped the image (Wild Flora - Inkylicious) in Versamark and stamped onto kraft card stock (thinner than my regular card stock used above). I heat embossed with clear and then repeated the steps above. A simple sentiment was stamped in black ink and the card was popped up over a black card base.
Close-up ...
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Card #1:
Stamps: Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Slimline Gentle Leaves stencil (TCW - retired); sponges, bone folder
Card #2:
Stamps: Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:
17 comments:
Loll, both of your cards are fantastic! this technique is so perfect for the botanical stencil and stamp you've chosen!
I love the subtleness of your folds - off I go to see Susan's 'crunched' version!
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Two great designs using the technique Loll - I particularly love the 2nd card with the kraft base - the embossed floral looks great against the Distress Ink background - I was surprised to see your used 3 colors - they really blended in a subtle way!
I think these are both fabulous Loll and the leaves are so pretty with the green and blue in the background, but I particularly love the look of the white embossed botanical on the kraft card and love the ink blend of the three colours which have produced that wonderful orange with a hint of green around the embossing, and a great contrast on the black card. x
Two fantastic cards, Loll. I was particularly charmed by the first card. I love the chosen mix of colours, the stencilling looks perfect and the fold lines are so beautifully marked, like on an old postcard. And the photo you presented is simply brilliant. It looks like a photo of a painting in a gallery! Beautifully exposed and impeccably lit. I love it.
hugs,
BożenA
Two amazing batik prints, Loll - especially love the greens and blues blended on card one & the tile took to card two!!
Your batik cards are stunning, Loll! Love the blue/green one. The colors on the second one make the white embossed design stand out so nicely. TFS
I love those stenciled leaves and the creases show beautifully on the first card, Lolly! The wild flowers and rust colored background on the second is amazing with the black frame!
Both cards are gorgeous Loll, what a great effect with stencil and layering the colour ♥
Hopefully I will get time to add a card to the gallery.
What an incredibly fun technique, and I love the results! Great cards, and they definitely spark my love of batik fabrics
I love both of them, but especially the first one. The blue and green are lovely together.
You've reminded me a) I haven't used this technique in quite some time and forgot how effective it is and b) I have that second stamp and have never used it! :)
What a fabulous technique, with amazing results. Both of your cards are stunning, I love the green and blue shades on the first one, but I think the second is my favourite, so dramatic! Must give this a try when I get back into my craft room! xx
These are so beautiful. The green and blue blend is so pretty and shows the folds so well. The kraft with rust blended background and black frame is stunning.
These are very beautiful cards, I love the technique, new to me and very interesting. Thanks for explaining it so well. x
:Lovely examples!
Wow! A cool technique. A person can have so much fun with paper and inks. Both cards are beautiful. The second one blows me away. I'll have to read up on this. Thank you!
Your stenciled leaves are glorious, Loll, but that wild flower stamp is spectacular and perfect for the technique. Now I wish I'd brought some silhouette stamps with me.
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