Denny is a lover of all nature, but especially of trees! I made several Alcohol Ink backgrounds the other day using different shades of green Alcohol Inks using the smooshed AI technique. I used my Tim Holtz "Woodlands" die to die cut one background, which I had used Tim Holtz Pesto, Lettuce, Juniper and Citrus Alcohol Inks. I set that tree aside.
I then die cut the same tree in an Arches Cold Press 4" x 5 1/4" card front that I had dry embossed with my SU Woodgrain EB folder.
I used another Alcohol ink background that I had used Tim Holtz Pesto, Lettuce and Pinata Gold Mixative AI, which gave a gorgeous gold glimmer.
I placed the 2nd piece behind the die cut card front so it would show thru the die cut card front and give another layer for a tiny bit of framing.
Inlaying the die cut tree really made the tree pop. I love all the different AI colors in the tree.
I added a stamped PB "Heartfelt Thanks" sentiment that I fussy cut and popped up. Also a strip of leftover AI to ground the tree.
Denny's favorite style is CAS and he is intrigued with alcohol ink backgrounds, so I think he will really like his card.
My card is for the CAS Mix UP January Challenge...Stamping, Liquid Colours..my choice inlaid Die Cutting and dry EB.
Enjoy and Happy Stamping.
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2017 GMT Views: 1739
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Sat, Jan 07, 2017 @ 4:43 PM
What a lovely way to open up the gallery. This tree DID pop had to check it out. It sure looks neat ( and pretty) with it inlaid like you did....lots of work but Denny will love it with all its pretty colors and crisp clean and simple..TFS..:0)
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
Registered: July 28, 2008 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 8728
Sat, Jan 07, 2017 @ 4:46 PM
Wow, this is GORGEOUS, Nancy! Denny will love it! I love the different shades of green and patterns in your tree and it fits perfectly in the embossed watercolor paper!
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sun, Jan 08, 2017 @ 12:35 PM
Oh, Nancy, this is GORGEOUS! I love the tree and how amazing it is with both the depth from the various dies and the color variations! Truly one stunning card!! Hugs, precious friend! xoxo
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