I finished making cards from all the 'paper napkin transfers' I did a few nights ago. This napkin was the most challenging to work with because the pattern was so strong and dominating. I think I tamed it down and I'm happy with my end products.
The giraffe was inked up then edges 'rock & rolled' with a darker ink, then the the eyes and a few more spots colored with a Write Marker. It took 3 stampings to make the giraffe because he is layered and built up with each successor layer cut down smaller. Dimensionals separate the layers of the giraffe. Lastly, I sponged the edges of her neck and cheeks with tea-dye ink.
The oval was sponged while the nestability die was still in place.
I found instructions for the Paper Napkin Transfer technique here Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I would add to use a very hot iron and do not rush it; you're melting the plastic coating on the butcher paper to adhere the napkin.
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009 GMT Views: 1026
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Wed, Jul 28, 2010 @ 11:35 AM
This is such a beautiful card. You're giving me inspiration for a 21st card that I need to do for my 'other daughter'. I now just have to get hold of the stamp...
TFS
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