I created the faux metallic effect on regular cardstock by using the 3D dynamic embossing folder honeycomb, covering the entire piece in versamark, and applying many layers of metallic pan pastels.
I used the MISTI marbling technique perfected by Lydia Fiedler to get the color mix on my tree. I used Canson watercolor paper instead of smooth cardstock to give more texture to the tree. You can watch my very short video .
While that was drying, I pressed SU! white embossing paste through the pattern party mask over selected parts of the card base. I second and third generation stamped some of the skeleton leaves in the unembossed areas.
The new Stampin' Up! dies have a new feature - some of them just emboss! I embossed the copper foil paper then used the die to cut it. Love that effect!
Thanks for taking a moment to check this out. Have a great day!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132020
Fri, May 18, 2018 @ 11:58 PM
So many interesting elements to look at, but my eye just keeps getting drawn back to that amazing honeycomb background, and the lovely copper leaves. Must be s copper beech tree .
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50761
Sat, May 19, 2018 @ 6:37 AM
I'm with Sabrina on this..so many beautiful details to look at...I'm drawn to the different colors on the tree's leaves...it looks like sunlight is peeking through them. I love the honeycombed-metallic layer..wow! A gorgeous card Ky!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 84017
Sat, May 19, 2018 @ 4:02 PM
Ky this is wonderful. Love the copper leaves and all the great elements. Super pretty card!
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