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: 1754
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Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 7:47 PM
Love that you're back and getting inky, my friend! These are marvelous artsy pieces, love the flywire stamp. Haven't seen it before. The one on the right with the washi tape is my fave. I've really missed your descriptions, you paint quite a picture of your creative process!
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Registered: October 17, 2008 Location: Brisbane Queensland Australia Posts: 8939
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 7:48 PM
Woo hoo and welcome back Susie, love your colours and espeacially your over cooked dragon flies, draginflies should always be well done lol.
I'm over on the DTGD site franticly making cards - 26 at last count - going live very late this evening.
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Marg
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 8:21 PM
My goodness, Susie, these cards are spectacular! You created a remarkable background for the over-cooked dragonflies. LOL The stenciling adds so much beauty to the background. Susie, I have to say that your smashing, spritzing, blending, smacking, etc. always brings about a masterpiece!! Magnificent artwork, my sweet friend!
Registered: August 22, 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1353
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 8:28 PM
Beautiful, bold, backgrounds on these! I love the one on the left, with the greens, and spots of brown as though your flywire is rusting in places. The colours are so luminescent, it almost looks like it's under glass. Love the squiggles on the border, love both cards!
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Leslie
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79798
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 8:39 PM
Love these beautiful cards, Susie. Love all the textures you came up with. Awesome.
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Registered: May 26, 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 5533
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 9:32 PM
With all the glorious textures and colors going on, your dragonflies are appropriately stout. I've missed your style and humor and look forward to many future smiles.
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60412
Sat, Jul 29, 2017 @ 2:37 AM
I'm so glad to see you're back again and I knew before I saw your name those were from your arty fingers!! Love how you created the bg love the night looking color and the grids the gold embossing is terrific too
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Sat, Jul 29, 2017 @ 5:55 AM
You have returned with a bang my friend. These background panels are absolutely amazing, and they are such a fantastic backdrop for your gorgeous dragonfly image. These cards will truly be a treasure for whomever receives one! I so love reading the journey you go on to create your cards. You could write a best selling book with a wonderful title that everyone will fight over! ~Karen.
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Sat, Jul 29, 2017 @ 7:03 AM
Beautiful art work, Susie. I think we all need to follow your lead and go galavanting around the country if you come back with this much creativity. These 2 lovely creations need to be framed and hung on the wall.