I have a problem with negativ image stamps: I always fall in love with them suddenly but struggle hard with how to use them afterwards. So it was with this beautiful poppy stamp. I love, love, LOVE poppies, so I couldn't resist this stamp, but then I found it difficult to create an interesting image with it. Here's what I came up with finally, and I am quite content with the result.
I first painted an old book page with a thin layer of gesso, dried it with the heat tool, then stamped the poppy image with Versamark ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder. Then I sponged the whole image with green and red fluid chalks and wiped away the excess ink.
By the way, this card is for this week's Ways To Use Challenge - Let's Celebrate, and the sentiment says "Congratulations". Congrats, Julia, for a wonderful challenge!
Date: Friday, March 26, 2010 GMT Views: 651
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 @ 5:27 PM
Oh, Christiane, what a fabulous design this is and those colors are such a striking combination. I'm so glad you came to realize this is one really outstanding card. The torn edges add so much to the design. Hope you and the boys are all well!
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Wed, Mar 31, 2010 @ 2:41 PM
Look what you have going on here!!!! Don't you just love that poppy stamp image?!! It's so fun to see what others do with it. I love the bg you have - the book image in gesso. You are so creative. I can't wait to use this image again soon, but more than that I can't wait for my poppies to bloom in my garden. I hope you're doing well and anticipating a beautiful spring. :>)