These two cards are for Jeanne's mixed media challenge - Create a Background.
I started with an A4 sheet of smooth white cardstock. Using a large piece of aluminium foil, I smacked several distress ink pads onto the foil, then squirted on a lot of water.
Carefully lay the A4 sheet on top of the inky puddle. When using several colours it's important not to move the cardstock too much or you may end up with mud. Just use the palm of your hand to apply a bit of pressure. Allow to air dry (or hit it with your heat tool).
Using a new sheet of aluminium foil, I squirted on some green Dylusions Ink Spray and lots of water and repeated the process. Because I only used one colour this time, I was able to move the A4 card around and pick up colour here and there. It looked a bit bland so I added a few drops of Izinks to the puddle. Dry well.
Next step was to cut the A4 sheet into various sizes. Using several different stencils I applied lots of Distress Inks. I always prepare the distress ink with the Smack & Squirt method, then use a foam blending tool to mop up the inky water and scrub over the stencils. I find the intensity of colour improves when it's watered down.
I stamped the flywire stamp with Archival ink. The sentiment was done using MISTI (of course!!!) and Versafine.
The dragon flys look a bit like killer moths - I think I overcooked the chunky embossing powder LOL.
Thanks so much for looking, it sure is fun being back and getting inky.
Edit: I was just trying to scrub the Brusho's off my fingers and realised I left that step out. I sprinkled some Brusho powder on when I used the Dylusions ink spray.
Date: Friday, July 28, 2017 GMT Views: 1732
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46799
Sat, Jul 29, 2017 @ 10:47 AM
Beautiful work mate! Your extra heavy gold dragonflies are amazing and those background, wow, you are the queen of bg's my sweet sistah from anudder mudder!! Gorgeous pieces of art!!!
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Registered: June 27, 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 25246
Sat, Jul 29, 2017 @ 5:16 PM
WORKS OF ART for sure! I, too, am glad to see you and your creativity back in the Gallery...well missed! DYNAMITE bgs...love your technique explanations...flywire stamping (love that look)...and overcooked dragonflys...just gives them that abstract look that goes so well with every other element on your art! I'm till grinning...and examining!
------------------------------ Carlene aka Chatterbox-1--My BLOG; My Pinterest;My SCS Gallery; FAVORITES Team Member; 2022 Christmas Card Challenge 75/105. My SCS Goal: Challenge Catch-up; Sketch Challenge Sample Card Team (August 2022--January 2023).
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83083
Sun, Jul 30, 2017 @ 3:54 AM
ooohhhh - these are so awesome, Susie. I love the gold and all the fun details. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Sun, Jul 30, 2017 @ 9:45 AM
So nooooowww I know how to use dylusion spray ink!!!! Lol!!
Susie, your artistic talent incredibly inspiring as is your descriptive process. These cards have so much interest yet a sense of tranquility. You are amazing my friend and glad you're back! Hugs.
------------------------------ ~Jeannie~Be the reason someone smiles today!