This is inspired by a card in the June 2003 Rubber Stamper magazine. They refer to this technique as Faux Bleach, but Technique Junkies also featured it as Manila Resist. Basically, it's resist stamping/watercoloring using a manilla file folder instead of cardstock. According to the Rubber Stamper article, manilla file folders have a special coating that allows inks to blend easily. I agree, and I also especially like the more vanilla tone of the resist images with fall colors.
I stamped and clear embossed, then used my watercolor crayons and aqua painter. I also used the Old Olive reinker to intensify the green a little more. The next (and usually last) step was removing the clear EP by ironing over the images with copy paper. But I decided I wanted more texture and richer colors, so I then stamped and embossed over the image with Canvas using Versamark and detail clear EP and rubbed over it with a sponge using Creamy Caramel. Then I trimmed the image and cut into it three panels, which are on dimensionals.
I used the same steps to make the Sincere Salutations and Around the Block sentiments. This card measures 5 x 6 3/4.
Date: Friday, October 13, 2006 GMT Views: 2244
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Stamps: DD Pinecones, Sincere Salutations, Canvas, Around the Block, Memory of the Heart, Small Script, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Pine Needles & Cones (SonLight)
Registered: May 23, 2003 Location: Ontario, Oregon Posts: 9432
Mon, Oct 16, 2006 @ 7:16 PM
Wow! Don't even know where to start with comments - this card is TOTAL eye-candy - I just want to visually eat it up! The batik technique has been beautifully executed, but I must say that your interpretation of splitting into 3 panels and "connecting" them visually by using the thank-words in creative ways really makes this card a "WOWZER"!!! TFS this amazing piece of work!
Registered: April 20, 2006 Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Posts: 34762
Wed, Oct 18, 2006 @ 4:29 AM
Oh my word -- what a process -- the result is STUNNING!!! And from a file folder, gee!!! I have that set, too!!! Love your three panels, your corners, hardware, twine/tags, and love, love, love your warm, cozy colors!!! What a FANTASTIC CARD!!!
Registered: August 9, 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 16812
Wed, Oct 18, 2006 @ 10:04 AM
This is so beautiful! Gorgeous work Linda.
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