HYCCT1420 = smooshed smash. I used a craft sheet, TH Distress inks and a water mister for my bg. I did it twice...first time lightly, then stamped my bg text and leaf veins. Clear embossed the leaves and then did a repeat of my first step with inks and water, only making it darker this time. At the end, I came back in with my sponge dauber and ink pads to darken around the leaves for definition.
TLC504 = "Hanging out" (out of the box) technique.
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Date: Monday, October 20, 2014 GMT Views: 2292
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Registered: November 29, 2005 Location: Melrose, MA Posts: 11355
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 @ 12:42 PM
A gorgeous convergence of today's three challenges!!! I love the subtle text in the bg of your beautiful color block!! The leaf hangs out of the box so artfully!
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 19027
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 @ 4:06 PM
Beautiful, Sallie! Your leaf really extends, not only out of the box but also out of the card base! Quite an interesting effect....gorgeous bg, and I like how you ended up defining the leaves a bit more; great idea~
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Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 14640
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 @ 5:27 PM
Sallie, this is amazing. your smash technique and the "out of the box" technique is terrific. And I love the addition of the script. A beautiful card :-)
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22715
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 @ 6:09 PM
This card is So well done Sallie! I love the faded script across the background and leaves and thanks for describing your process! The stark contrast of the veins in the leaves and the gray framing is such a gorgeous effect!
