As a little kickstart, I visited a couple of challenges I haven't played for ages. This week's challenge at PanPastels is "anything goes" with an extra push to use something other than card as a substrate (here - challenge closes 12 noon on Tuesday). At IndigoBlu it's "from the heart" (details here - challenge runs to 20th of Feb).
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The heart is done with modelling paste through a handcut stencil - I originally intended to go straight onto the card with it but the canvas was a bit too thick for that to work well (because of the "step") so I did it on a separate scrap of card, cut it out when dry and coloured it with PanPastels. It's the first time I've tried it and the "tooth" of the dried paste takes the colour really well.
Lots of reflection here this morning so I'm afraid the pearlescent ink looks very different on the card base than it does on the canvas - it's the same and looks better in real life, honest!
Stamps:
Sarah's Choice by IndigoBlu
Paper:
Smooth white
Canvas
Ink:
Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance by Tsukineko
Other:
Diarylide Yellow, Oranage, Permanent Red and Permanent Red Shade PanPastels
Meimeri Light Modelling Paste
Corner Chomper
Thanks for stopping by, I hope 2014 is kind to you!
Love the simplicity and the grunge ;) The colours just zing
ReplyDeleteThose winter bugs sure stop the old creativity!
xoxo Sioux
Interesting effect when stamped on canvas. Very classy card.
ReplyDeleteI love all the different media you've used and the various textures achieved - a super card, Joannne (and it's great to see you blogging again) x
ReplyDeleteYour experimentation has certainly paid off, Joanne. It looks fabulous. Would make a fantastic man valentine.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better now. I like the colour combo - the turquoise really makes the red pop.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Joanne, love the simple and grungy look...x
ReplyDeleteLove this Joanne!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon,
Alison x
Thank you for sharing your simple but elegant project with the DT from Premium Craft Brands, love the heart, hugs Terry xxx
ReplyDeleteI really like this Joanne, very interesting textures xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering this months indigoblu challenge, good luck
ReplyDeleteP xx
Don't understand why I hadn't seen this before - feedblitz isn't always up to the mark lol.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling much better now. Love the CAS and grungy together and love those colours too. Nice to have you back :)
Just fantastic. I love this
ReplyDeleteWow Joanne..how stunningly beautiful your project is.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs xxx
Gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteFab card, love the simplicity and techniques used. So pleased you joined us this month. x
ReplyDeleteNikki K
This is fab ..... one of my favourite stamp sets too. Thanks for joining in with the IndigoBlu challenge .... Good luck! Linda xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the way you have cornered just 2 of the edges too
ReplyDeleteClare
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