Don't let the title of this card fool ya . . . it did NOT make me happy! This technique was just NOT working for me!!
First, I didn't have enough magic mesh, so I had to piece some together to fit over the brayer. Then, the first time I "painted" the cardstock . . . too much ink. Tried it again, and the darn magic mesh just peeled right off! Couldn't get it to stick after that and didn't have any more. I just had to cut out pieces of what I HAD done and try to make them work.
Sooooooo, I'm not really lovin' this card, but I guess it'll hafta do!!
Date: Monday, August 24, 2009 GMT Views: 1605
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Ink: Garden Green, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, White Gel Pen
Accessories: 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches, black polka dot organza ribbon, small paper clip, pop-up glue dots, magic mesh, white acrylic paint, brayer
Registered: October 23, 2005 Location: well, duh! Posts: 13519
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 @ 6:39 AM
This turned out perfect. Remember this technique gives an "artsy" look to your background and not a true "stamped" image - which you accomplished with great style and flair. Love these colors together!!! Thanks Wendy for playing along.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131632
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 @ 7:12 AM
I like the effect you got. At least you found more magic mesh than I did - don't know where mine has gone. I found one small strip on my desk - the width of the brayer but only 1" wide.
Yours reminds me of the first colour of Aida cloth that I had when I was learning cross-stitch as a little girl .
Registered: August 8, 2006 Location: Roseville CA Posts: 18519
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 @ 7:19 AM
love your card, and your tenacity! i was just saying in another thread that i'd love to see some "altered" art done with SU! great job, and thanks for sharing! blessings, lela
Registered: April 22, 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 14382
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 @ 7:28 AM
It does sound like a messy technique but I think your end result was worth it. Worth it for those who look at your card, if not for you. Thanks for sharing it!
Registered: November 14, 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 83
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 @ 7:28 AM
Wendy, your card is very nice. You are way too hard on yourself. I think your card has a nice vintage look to it. People pay a lot of money to get furniture with this look