WooHoo it is Tickle a Teapotter time of the month and Sabrina has shared a special story that goes straight to the heart and has set us a patchwork challenge. I love cards (and challenges) that evoke memories. I have memories of my great-grandmother making patchwork quilts from old candlewick bedspreads and dressing gowns.
Unfortunately as Grandma got older she didn't really care where the candlewick fabric came from. Nan wasn't impressed when she found Grandma had cut up a brand new bedspread into little squares so she could make a patchwork bedspread.
Now about my card - I learnt this technique from Robin - Stamperrobbin during her terrific DTGD16 challenge. Lydia also had a mixed media challenge recently using water instead of starch. I personally like the results from the ironing spray better.
I started with a big piece of aluminium foil and used a Sharpie pen to outline the size of an A4 sheet, in landscape. I then sprinkled blue Brusho's across the top section, followed by purple Brusho across the middle section, then finished with green Brusho across the lower section.
El cheapo ironing spray starch was then sprayed on - the ironing spray beads very differently to water and it also helps the Brusho maintain its intensity. Now place an A4 sheet onto the foil - using the Sharpie outline as a guide.
Remove cardstock and place a large crinkled up piece of plastic cling wrap over the top, pat it onto the card and allow to air dry with the plastic in place. There will still be a lot Brusho and spray on the foil so I always have extra cardstock ready, it is also easy to add more colour and more spray. I work on the theory if you are going to get messy, make the most of it.
I don't always wait for the cardstock to dry before removing the plastic - it really depends how much marbling you want. Any `failed' backgrounds can always be revived by finishing it off with similar coloured distress inks and the Smack & Squirt technique, or use for a gelli plate background, die cutting, stencilling etc. Most of my crazy bird stamping is done on failed backgrounds, just touch up the colour when needed.
The little houses are digi stamps - thanks to fellow Teapotter Carla, I know how to resize a pdf file. The little house is done on photocopy paper, the other is done on a cheap thin cardstock. Both houses were first coloured with Prismacolour Pencils (they colour beautiful over Brusho's and Distress Inks too), the pencil makes a great base alcohol markers.
After printing the houses, I drew in the lines for each patchwork square, after colouring the squares I used a fine micron pen and did little criss-crosses.
It has cooled down a bit today, we had 39C/102F on Christmas Day - it dropped to 35C/95F at 9pm and stayed there for hours. Where ever you are I hope you warm/cool and happy.
Thank you for looking.
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46821
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 4:12 PM
SUSIE, i LOVE YOUR MOST COLORFUL QUILTED HOUSES!!! much BETTER THAN MY DREARY DRAB BROWN HORSE QUILT!!! Oh gosh, I'm at work and forgot the caps were on!
I so love the bg technique and the sweetly colored houses!!! I have to go home now so I will probably comment again later after I have time to read you story!! Can't wait!!
------------------------------ Blessings, Robin Encourage one anotherMy Blog-InkMagination , QFTD201,Dirty Dozen Alumni.Impression Obsession DT, ECraftDesigns DT, Formerly HC DT, ODBD DT, DRS DT
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72145
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 5:18 PM
Now, Susie I enjoyed every inch of this card.....your patch work cottages are the best. Totally enjoyed your directions...thanks for explaining. By the way my fingers are glad that we don't have the S 's this week Kidding aside, this is another masterpiece from you. TFS
Registered: July 20, 2007 Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 52593
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 5:48 PM
Oh Susie, this is such an awesome whimsical card. The colours are so amazing and ones I wouldn't have thought of using. I love the intensity of the colours too. Thanks so much for your detailed info. Those houses are so darling. What a lot of work went into the colouring, 'quilting' and faux stitching. A true work of love. Now I really need to buy brushos!
Cool story about your great grandmother. I had a chuckle, although at the time it probably wasn't funny.
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"Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land." Psalm 85:9
Registered: June 18, 2016 Location: South central Pennsylvania Posts: 2197
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 6:19 PM
Wow Susie! You never disappoint! (Ooh the pressure!) I just love your magical card, and you use the words "el cheapo"... That is my favorite brand! LMBO!!!! Awesome work my friend!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46821
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 6:31 PM
Oh Susie, your story of grandma is funny! I love the work you put into this card! I have to try the pencils and then Copics like you talked about! Beautiful colors and you KNOW how much I LOVE color! I LOVE these fairy houses! You are a genius Susie, no doubt about it!!!
------------------------------ Blessings, Robin Encourage one anotherMy Blog-InkMagination , QFTD201,Dirty Dozen Alumni.Impression Obsession DT, ECraftDesigns DT, Formerly HC DT, ODBD DT, DRS DT
Registered: April 5, 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1223
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 7:41 PM
WOWZERS!!!! This is awesome Susie!!!!!! Love the colors you used and I love your description of the technique. I've never done it but I'm definitely gonna try it following your info, thank you :0)
------------------------------ Patricia "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
~ Dr. Seuss
Registered: April 13, 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 178
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 7:46 PM
GOR-JUS!!!!!! My heart is going all out of control. I HAVE GOT TO GET SOME OF THOSE BRUSHO'S!!! (Would you happen to know if COLOR BURST is basically the same thing?) ...AND the el cheapo spray starch! Those colors are out of this world!!! The intensity is Amazing! SO Beautiful!
Your little houses are truly Exciting! The colors you used and the way you distributed them among all the little quirkinesses is VERY Impressive! You certainly put a lot of loving work into this and it shows. The taller one looks like something Sassy Alana might pay big bucks for. I'll give her a call. Maybe you can work something out.
Registered: April 9, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 714
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 @ 11:52 PM
I LOVE everything about this wonderful card. It just made my whole face smile. Love the colors and the design. I miss your step cards, but I am awe of just how much artistic talent you have. I enjoy seeing each one of your creations they are all amazing and fun.
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