This week, the challenge is to CASE a card from the wonderful Kylie Bertucci.
I love this card. For my inspiration, I took the raised and off-centre panel filled with repeated images, the shaped but relatively plain sentiment, the top fold and the mat behind the panel. I liked the way one of the colours became the colour of the base and originally intended to do something similar but you will see that that was not what happened!
I started with a piece of Whisper White and sponged it in Real Red, Flirty Flamingo and Emerald Envy in order to give the impression of a field of vibrant flowers. After embossing the flower images and inking the panel in black I had my field of flowers, which were also a bit like fireworks - both celebratory images. I like that the oval sentiment is a quiet spot in the riotous background and so draws attention to itself.
Originally, I'd intended to use the Emerald Envy as a card base but really it looked a bit like a misplaced and mutant traffic light! After some experimentation, black looked the best.
The enamel shapes add to the party feel and help bring out the Emerald Envy since it had been sacked from being the card base colour after all.
Thank you Kylie, for such a wonderful card to work from.
Ingredients
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White
Stamps: Sunshine Sayings
Inks: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Emerald Envy, Tuxedo Black, versamark
Other: Clear embossing powder, sponges, stitched oval framelits, 1/4" Real Red cotton ribbon, dimensionals, Enamel shapes in Emerald Envy and Flirty Flamingo.
Jan, what a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteI've tried this technique before, but not had much success. When it comes time to emboss, it seems like adding the ink to the background makes the paper to staticky because the embossing powder sticks to everything, not just to the VersaMark stamped images. What do you do about that? Would a Bounce sheet work to get rid of the static?
Hi Natalie. This is only my second go at this technique, so I'm by no means expert! I did make sure the sponged ink was perfectly dry before embossing. I even gave it a quick flick over with my heat tool to make sure. I also made sure to use the embossing buddy before stamping the versamark. I don't know what a bounce sheet is, so can't answer that one!
DeleteI probably did not dry it. I think I was being impatient at the time. I don't have an embossing buddy (an oversight, probably) an thought that a bounce sheet/ dryer sheet might help remove static. I'll try it again and probably will have to invest in an embossing buddy, too. One more thing to buy!
DeleteAt least they're relatively cheap! I do think an embossing buddy really does make a positive difference when you're embossing even though at first I thought it just an excuse to sell me something else!
DeleteHaha! So true! Alright, I'll invest in one with my next purchase. :)
DeleteJan, do did a great job using this technique on your card. I love the way the bright colors POP on the black. Thanks for playing along with our CASE challenge this week at Global Design Project.
ReplyDeleteJan, this card really intrigued me. So glad that Natalie asked her question because I believe I understand the process better. Thanks for sharing!! (FYI, a Bounce sheet is a dryer sheet to soften clothing! Not sure what your product is called... :) )
ReplyDeleteHmm. Thanks Katy for the explanation but maybe we don't have an equivalent product. Is it like an absorbent sheet you lay clothes on to dry?
DeleteBeautiful card Jan, thanks for joining us this week at the Global Design Project x
ReplyDeleteWOW Weeee, blown away by this creation Jan, super stunning.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Jan thanks so much for supporting Global Design Project x
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the richness of the overall effect, and the colours of the flowers are so beautiful. I feel like the techniques used here require the kind of precision and patience that is beyond me!
ReplyDeleteJo, you are the queen of precision and patience. If you come to my next Sunday special, you will do this technique! See you at card class tonight.
DeleteWhat a fantastic background you created!!! I have never seen that technique before and will have to try it. It came out beautiful :) Hugs...Janie (P.S. thank you for the sweet comment on my blog post)
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