Fun Faux layers with a twist

 Fun Faux layers with a twist

Today I'm doing a technique I call Faux layers today for Blank Page Muse blog.  

Here's a closer look at this technique.

basic instructions:

1.  Mask off section on card with post it notes, or any masking paper.

2.  Blend colors between the masked off section.  For the above card I did the colors in three sections.  When done blending colors the first time, go over it again to smooth out the colors.

3.  Before removing masks I place a stencil down.  Colored the stencil with a shade darker ink colors to add more dimension to the faux layer.

4.  Remove the stencil, and masks.  Stamp image, and saying with black ink on the card leaving some of the image over the blended colors.

5.  Add stamped layer to a black card then A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") folded card.

6.  Add some self sticking gems for that finishing touch.

It's fun to bring back an old technique, and just add a little twist to it.

stamps/products used:

Blank Page Muse Special day Birthday by Pam Bray

Blank Page Muse Kindness changes everything by Shaloo Webster

I Brake for Stamps Harvest Love stamp sheet

Slimline stars stencil

Block pattern stencil

Butterflies and Flowers stencil

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watercolor fun part #2

stamps used:  Unity stamp co.

inks used:  distress ink pads 

I call this post watercolor part #2 because on a previous post here I showed what I did with the die circle cut out piece (see above) using it as a mask.  So this is what I would call the waste product but when I looked at it I said ..... no way am I throwing these pieces out!  here are the results of the cards I used with the cut out pieces.  I do like layers so I die cut out a lavender piece of cardstock with the circle die.  adhered it to watercolor piece and added it to a white note card.

hope you like my wastes and have fun with your waste or left over pieces.

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watercolor fun

stamps used:  Unity stamps ...every single day stamp set

inks used:  distress tumbled glass, salty ocean, wilted violet - VersaFine Clair Nocturne (black)

This started out as a one layer card but knowing me as I do ... I just couldn't leave it that way. Just seemed not finished so I made it into what I call Platform cards.  you can see details for Platform cards here.  

Back to these two cards:

platform base - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" 

card base - 8" x 5 1/4" folded in half

To create the watercolor background I die cut a circle ... saving the die cut circle for another project.  we will be using the reverse mask.

1.  On a craft sheet press the three colors of distress ink onto it then spritz with water.  

2.  place the reverse mask on the front of the folded card then press into the watered distress inks.

3.  remove mask to see what I like to call a watercolor splat.  allow to air dry or heat with heat tool.

4.  stamp image over watercolor splat with black ink.  

5.  stamp sentiment in the bottom corner of card.

6.  adhere folded card to platform base.

let me know what you think of this watercolor splat technique.  if you try it come back and show me what you create.

come back again soon.  comments always welcomed.

Fun with tags

 stamps used: Limited Edition, Stampotique, dylusions and hand carved bird

dylusions sprays, stencils and paints

washi tapes

still in my green and purple mode with these two large tags.  the silhouette tag has a couple of masks/stencils on it with some washi tapes and ink blending with regular distress and oxide on it.

the bird tag has the ink sprays dripping down it for dimension and fun.  I carved the bird a while ago so it is a bit primitive but I like it and that is a good thing otherwise I would use it...right?  I did stamp the little daisies (co. unknown) with distress wilted violet oxide inks...I'm liking those inks! also got out a couple of spotted/splatter stamps that I've had forever ... think the cluster one is by Printworks which is out of business, unfortunately.  Oh, yeah I colored in my carved bird with dylusions white paint and beak is prisma orange color pencil.  tie on some twine and or ribbon to finish off tag.