Run fresh leaves through your die cutting machine to extract the chlorophyll and make a lovely print. Not all plants work, so experiment. These green leaves produced a nice purple print!
Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 GMT Views: 942
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Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 48736
Mon, Aug 07, 2023 @ 10:28 AM
One of my favorite techniques EVER!!!!!!! So great with leaves, just beautiful! Welcome to uploading at SCS. Any questions, click on 'help' at the top of the page or 'forum', then scroll until you see 'start here.'
I hope you check out the daily challenges on the homepage or in the forum....such a great way to connect with people. I'm part of the Monday TLC challenge team so if you like techniques, head on over there to take a look. See you soon, I hope!
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 27729
Mon, Aug 07, 2023 @ 11:07 AM
Gorgeous card! So interesting that the chlorophyll turned that beautiful purple. Love your card design. Welcome to uploading at SCS and I hope to see you around in the galleries!
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 18483
Mon, Aug 07, 2023 @ 2:25 PM
Well, I hadn't heard of this technique either. Just one of the things I love about our posters here at SCS...they are always teaching me new tricks. I love the purple this turned into and your CAS design shows it off beautifully. Thanks for sharing both your card and this fun technique.
Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 25417
Wed, Aug 09, 2023 @ 1:52 PM
This is a sort of messy technique, but an added paper towel helps. Your pretty purple is fun to see when the plant goes in green. I have a bush in my friend's yard that gives the same result. The framing die really adds interest to the simple design! Lovely all around.
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