I decided to use a new collage elements set today. IÂ’m not normally a collage stamper but I like a wide variety of styles and enjoy doing these once in while.
-The technique for the background is faux handmade paper which you can find directions for in the Try a new Technique challenge # 225.
I didnÂ’t have but white acrylic paint so I mixed some liquid ink in to add colors. It isnÂ’t as bright as the ink but I liked the results. I used Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange. The lightest yellow was an accident; I got the bright idea to run it through the Cuttlebug with a scrap paper on top to flatten the tissue moreÂ…well the two papers stuck together and it took part of the cardstockÂ’s top layer off when I pulled them apartÂ…I donÂ’t give up easy and just added some more colorÂ…anything can be saved and I like it better this way!
-I masked off the square in the corner to add distress ink then lined up the mat pack and did some piercing.
-I sponged on distress ink to the green with a sea sponge and also added some color to the faux paper layer with a regular sponge.
-I did find the stamp positioner to be very useful for the collage creation.
-I used Diamond Glaze on the corner of the sentiment panels to help hold it to the acrylic paint.
-The card front is a scrap piece which I mounted on white cardstock as a base.
Paper: White, Stampin Up – Old Olive, Barely Banana, West Trim Crafts – black
Ink: Ranger: Archival – Jet Black, Tim Holtz distress ink – fired brick, spiced marigold, worn lipstick, peeled paint, Tsukineko; StazOn – Dove Gray, Timber Brown, Stampin Up: Classic – Old Olive, Handsome Hunter, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange
Accessories: Gold brad and heart charm, Stampin Up mat pack, Making Memories piercer, post it note for making, stamp positioner, Diamond Glaze, sponges
Techniques: Faux hand made paper, masking, piercing, collage, sponging
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79773
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 @ 2:09 PM
This is pretty.
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Registered: March 6, 2004 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 28932
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 @ 4:45 PM
What a gorgeous bg for the neat looking text. I do not often take advantage, but I most certainly appreciate your explanation in the description of your card - as well as the detail you include. Thanks you.
Registered: August 29, 2007 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Canada Posts: 20999
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 @ 7:26 PM
Hi Roxie, my comment was that I love your incredibly beautiful collage, the aging of the text, your purple panel looks like leaves pressed into this gorgeous gossamer paper and I really like all of the embelishment.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 @ 10:38 PM
This is so cool. Great job on the collage. I wouldn't know where to start. Love your faux handmade paper. The colors are gorgeous. Fantastic card. TFS :0)
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 @ 10:37 PM
It looks gorgeous Rox!! Just darling!!! Collages scare me, but you've done a beautiful job with this one!! I love the definition of friend, and the faux handmade paper is gorgeous! Love your little heart and your brads! Just lovely!