This post has been a long time in coming. I thought I would share it now, knowing that the 15th is rapidly approaching and that means another brand spankin' new set that you are all going to go gaga over!!! Can I just say CUTE! stinkin' CUTE!!!
OK, back to project in hand - this card was created with last month's Paper Trey Ink release "Faux Ribbon".
This set has so many different ways that it can be utilized. I love the ribbon ideas that were shared, but also wanted to showcase how you could make your own backgrounds as well. The other thing that I wanted to explore was how well acrylic stamps worked on a more grainy, textured paper. Well of course as you can see I give them a HUGE thumbs up. Not only did they stamp well, but it allowed me to really get my stripes in exactly the position I wanted.
Due to the texture of the paper I decided to use Colorbox Chalk ink and was very pleased with the covereage. As you can see with the orange stripe on the left side one does need to be careful to get even ink coverage on the stamp first, otherwise you end up with the ink pad prints on your paper. But that has nothing to do with function - only inexperience. I created a mask using Eclipse strips and then stamped my design starting with the largest width working to narrowest.
My next little "experiment" started with the greeting I wanted to use. I LOVE the size of the greetings in this set. I selected one that would fit the scale of the large Bazzill brad being that I wanted to put the greeting in the center of the silk flower. I sunk the brad into a foam base that I had to hold it stable so that I could stamp on it. Inked my image with Palette Landscape and stamped my brad.
To ensure that the ink would not get rubbed off I heat set it and then dipped it in fine clear embossing powder and then heat set again. I'm totally diggin' the large embossed brad. I hope it inspires you to grab for unusual items to stamp on and use for your greetings.
The next step to this project was the silk flower. (OK - this poor little thing is kind of bedraggled, but it was the closest thing I had in my goodie box to the size I needed.) Being that I selected bright sunny colors I wanted to bring the large yellow silk daisy closer to the colors of my project. Deciding to take a chance with my new copic markers I experimented and WOOHOO - it worked!!!
As you can see I selected a fairly intense orange (YR07 Cadmium Orange). I inked the edges with the marker and then used the Colorless Blender to bleed the color up the flower petal. Being that I wanted it a little more intense I did it a second time. This is the point that I remembered to take a picture - sorry I didn't get an earlier one. I also inked from the center out even though I knew it would be covered by the brad - yep - I used ever little increment of this flower to experiment with :D So what I am saying is that with Copic markers you can EASILY alter the color of silk flowers, silk fabric, and many other fabric surfaces. Quilters use these markers to alter their fabric colors and create custom fabrics and colors. How COOL is that!?!?!
Your cards are so simple, just the way I like it. I think thats why they look so elegant and stylish.
Posted by: Tanja | May 16, 2007 at 05:19 AM
wonderful tutorial and tips! Hope you are having a wonderful Mother's Day, I really enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Sherrie | May 13, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Gorgeous, Ellen! So bright and happy!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | May 11, 2007 at 08:51 AM
Always so many great ideas! I was happy to see other ways one could use the Copic markers. Thanks as always for sharing.
Posted by: Judith Novak | May 10, 2007 at 01:30 PM
Cool beans! Love the colors & creativity!
Posted by: Linda | May 10, 2007 at 01:10 PM
I LOVE this happy card. You are such a genius when it come to testing products!! TFTT & TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | May 10, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Allison | May 10, 2007 at 10:46 AM
These colors are so pretty together, and I love all your tips! I especially love how you enhanced the big flower!
Posted by: Rose Ann | May 10, 2007 at 09:55 AM
SO many clever ides in one post thanks. I love the big brad embossing, and cloring the orange flower to add more color I really love that.
Posted by: K Ostvig | May 10, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Great toot Ellie!
Posted by: Lisa Strahl | May 10, 2007 at 08:44 AM
I love the color combination! The contrast with the cool blue and warm yellow and orange makes this card just jump off the screen. Thank you so much for the tips!
Posted by: Beth | May 10, 2007 at 07:32 AM
Great tip for the flower - thanks. Really a cheerful card. I love the colors!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | May 10, 2007 at 07:01 AM
OMG what a fantastic idea putting the brad into foam to hold it still whilst embossing. So cool. I also like what you did with the flower.
Posted by: Jo | May 10, 2007 at 05:43 AM
You always have the best ideas! Can't wait to see the new set! I will be first in line!
Posted by: Michele | May 10, 2007 at 04:15 AM
Gorgeous and love all the little tips! I'm so glad that you experiment for us! ;)
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 10, 2007 at 03:04 AM