Hi everyone. This month at Group of Cardmakers, we are making mixed media cards that include four techniques. By combining these simple elements, you end up with a beautiful, mixed media card. :)
Please check out the details for this month's technique and link to video on the blog, along with more card samples from Christine, Pat, & Susan.
It all starts with tissue paper. It needs to be a thick tissue paper (not the one for gift bags - although that might work ... I haven't tried it). There is a Wet Tissue Paper that can be used to paint, glue, etc., which is a bit thicker, but I have not tried that either. I will definitely get both of those and give them a try and then update my blog. I used tissue paper that came from a package of acetate sheets I bought from Amazon. This is a 12" x 12" package of acetate sheets with a piece of tissue paper between each layer. This tissue paper is a bit thick and worked great for this technique. Tissue paper is a wonderful way to add texture to you cards.
I watercoloured the background first following this video - only the first 3 1/2 minutes, which tells you the how-tos, the rest is other options).
Once the tissue paper is watercoloured with base of colour and dry, I followed the steps on the Group of Cardmakers blog HERE to add sponging, dry embossing, and brayering. We have added lots of tips and tricks if you want to give this combination of techniques a try ...
For details on what I used to make the cards in this post, check out the Card Recipes at the bottom of this post.
Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
NBUS Challenge #79 - first time using this embossing folder
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A Christmas card with lots of texture. I scrunched tissue before smoothing out and gluing to card front ...
Sending this card to the Rudolph Days October Challenge.
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Here's another Christmas card ... this time I used a regular embossing folder. The design is not as deep as 3D folders, and you'll see the brayer roller touched the background several times. I'm still happy with how this card turned out. :)
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... and finally, one more Christmas card. This time I used only half of my card front to create this card with foil cardstock die-cut. :) You'll see the remaining half made into cards in the next few weeks. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Card #1:
Stamps: Birthday Blowout (Poppy Stamps - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Wilted Violet, Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz); Versamark
Accessories: Tissue paper (watercolour with light yellow, purple and pink), Fall Leaves embossing folder (Honey Bee), Brayer, Gold metallic acrylic paint, Princess Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Leafy Branch die (AliExpress), sponges
Card #2:
Stamps: n/a
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Gold Metallic paper (Tonic)Ink: Distress Inks: Candied Apple, Lumberjack Plaid, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Tissue paper (watercolour with light red, dark red, green), sponges, Poinsettia embossing folder (Spellbinders), Brayer, Gold metallic acrylic paint (Lumiere), Line it up: Christmas dies (Papertrey Ink), Mistletoe die, gold half pearls
Card #3:
Stamps: n/a
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Silver Metallic paper (SU!)Ink: Distress Inks: Broken China, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Tissue paper (watercolour with light light blue, dark blue, purple), sponges, Filigree Snowflakes embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp), Brayer, Silver metallic acrylic paint (Liquitex), Line it up: Christmas dies (Papertrey Ink)
Cards 4:
Stamps: Snowglobe Sayings (MTF out of business)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Blue Metallic paper (Tonic)Ink: Distress Inks: Broken China, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Tissue paper, sponges, Vine Canopy embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp), Brayer, Citrine metallic acrylic paint (Lumiere), Holly and Berries die (Birch Press Designs)
Challenges:
The backgrounds on these cards!!! BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning results. x
ReplyDeleteLoll, these are so amazing. each one is a treat for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Amazing backgrounds, deep colors, beautiful texture, and fantastic highlighting of certain elements. The first card is much more beautiful in person; unfortunately, the photo doesn't capture all the details. Thank you for this beauty!
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All are fabulous, Loll! Such a wonderful range of colours! I really love the last one with the Citrine metallic paint - such a nice change from the usual gold and silver. And I agree with you, even though some of the silver paint got on the background on the snowflake one, it's still a lovely card. I enjoyed trying out this technique with you!
ReplyDeleteForgot to say thank you for sharing your birthday card with us at Seize the Birthday. It is stunning.
DeleteWow these are all stunning Loll. I really love the first Christmas card, it just caught my eye. You definitely put a lot of work in to these beauties. I will check out the Group of Seven blog. TFS
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are fantastic! Love the colors, textures and shine -- what else could a gal ask for!
ReplyDeleteWow, wonderful results, Loll! I like the warm fall colors on the first and all of the pretty holiday versions!
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful, Lolly! I love the colors and the texture!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection! The texture is amazing. No surprise… love your blue Christmas cards. 💙
ReplyDeleteI just the love the rich colours and gorgeous effects Loll, and I am very inspired!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Loll...I can't even pick a favorite as they are all so absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I love the colors, the textures, the metallics, the die cuts...FABULOUS cards my friend! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards and another fabulous inspirational technique, thank you xxx
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful Loll. Love the rich, deep colours and the way the metallic highlights catch the raised areas looks so luxurious! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous technique Loll, I will definitely be trying this one out! x
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing technique. These are all fantastic! The gilded metallic's make these glow. Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteAll so very beautiful and I love the depth of colour and texture you achieved. Hard to believe it is tissue. Happy Rudolph Day!
ReplyDeleteJust one word ....... WOW!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Loll! They're all wonderful! I am especially taken with the second card! I LOVE the rich colors and gold, with the poinsettias! Sue N
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! All your cards are jaw-dropping gorgeous, but those first two are out of this world! The colors reach right inside and grab me. These are amazing, Loll! There are not enough words.
ReplyDeleteAll the cards are absolutely gorgeous Loll and your colour choices are spot on. All four embossing folders are lovely and suit this technique perfectly bringing out the designs with the different metallic paints and finishing them off with some beautiful added die cut leaves and sentiments. x
ReplyDeleteThese are all great. I love all the texture and colours. The technique makes such wonderful Christmas cards. I will have to try it, as long as I can find some tissue paper xx
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fantastic technique. These cards are stunning. Absolutely love the beautiful effect and the jewel colours.
ReplyDeleteLoll, Always fun to see what your crafty group is up to. I admit, I don't do enough techniques and I really don't know why! Perhaps I can make that one of my resolutions for next year. These are all fantastic! The gilded metallics make everything shine and I love that everything is so bold and bright! You are very talented! Thanks for playing along at Seize the Birthday.
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