On to Day 6 of Stretch Your Stamps 2. Again while downloading and printing the class PDF, I was struck by Debby Hughes' card on balsa wood, the colors she achieved were so striking. As it was after midnight, another CASE was in order.I scrounged through my scraps box and found some patterned papers, and some balsa wood...well maybe it was a bit thicker than balsa wood -- it was not happy being die cut, but with a few judicious scissor snips all is good.
I used the same stamp from Clearly Besotted's Fresh Flower set, along with a die from Cottage cuts for the sentiment. The balsa wood really does suck up the ink. I used Spectrum Noir markers, and got some color on the white stamens...but the blender solution on a cotton swab took most of it off. The bits and pieces include a Tim Holtz paper clip, some Hemptique hemp cord, Martha Stewart sequins, Heidy Swapp spray color mist and Stampin Up Pearls.
Thanks so much for stopping by, I am off to bed!
Beautiful coloring of the flowers! I like the red!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!! So happy I stopper by this page too! Love Love Love this version of Debby's fabulous card! I also had fun playing with that stamp set myself and think the flowers are gorgeous. I don't' own any wood veneer and never though of your great idea of using the Balsa wood! I also LOVE the colors you used and think this is a new favorite! This class is awesome...but then again, I'm an online card class addict and seem the LOVE every one!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat card, Cat! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning take on Debby's card, Cat! I love how you colored the flowers, and how you layered your papers...so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove how this turned out, Cat! I was too chicken to try stamping and embossing, but I will try it now that I've seen several successful cards using this technique!
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