WooHoo it is Tickle a Teapotter time of the month and Sabrina has shared a special story that goes straight to the heart and has set us a patchwork challenge. I love cards (and challenges) that evoke memories. I have memories of my great-grandmother making patchwork quilts from old candlewick bedspreads and dressing gowns.
Unfortunately as Grandma got older she didn't really care where the candlewick fabric came from. Nan wasn't impressed when she found Grandma had cut up a brand new bedspread into little squares so she could make a patchwork bedspread.
Now about my card - I learnt this technique from Robin - Stamperrobbin during her terrific DTGD16 challenge. Lydia also had a mixed media challenge recently using water instead of starch. I personally like the results from the ironing spray better.
I started with a big piece of aluminium foil and used a Sharpie pen to outline the size of an A4 sheet, in landscape. I then sprinkled blue Brusho's across the top section, followed by purple Brusho across the middle section, then finished with green Brusho across the lower section.
El cheapo ironing spray starch was then sprayed on - the ironing spray beads very differently to water and it also helps the Brusho maintain its intensity. Now place an A4 sheet onto the foil - using the Sharpie outline as a guide.
Remove cardstock and place a large crinkled up piece of plastic cling wrap over the top, pat it onto the card and allow to air dry with the plastic in place. There will still be a lot Brusho and spray on the foil so I always have extra cardstock ready, it is also easy to add more colour and more spray. I work on the theory if you are going to get messy, make the most of it.
I don't always wait for the cardstock to dry before removing the plastic - it really depends how much marbling you want. Any `failed' backgrounds can always be revived by finishing it off with similar coloured distress inks and the Smack & Squirt technique, or use for a gelli plate background, die cutting, stencilling etc. Most of my crazy bird stamping is done on failed backgrounds, just touch up the colour when needed.
The little houses are digi stamps - thanks to fellow Teapotter Carla, I know how to resize a pdf file. The little house is done on photocopy paper, the other is done on a cheap thin cardstock. Both houses were first coloured with Prismacolour Pencils (they colour beautiful over Brusho's and Distress Inks too), the pencil makes a great base alcohol markers.
After printing the houses, I drew in the lines for each patchwork square, after colouring the squares I used a fine micron pen and did little criss-crosses.
It has cooled down a bit today, we had 39C/102F on Christmas Day - it dropped to 35C/95F at 9pm and stayed there for hours. Where ever you are I hope you warm/cool and happy.
Thank you for looking.
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 GMT Views: 4429
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132003
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 @ 1:14 AM
So beautiful, Susie. Darn, I keep forgetting to put starch on my shopping list, it's not something I'm usually thinks of when I go shopping. And I totally love the way you created those little patchwork houses...They remind me of a beautiful quilted teapot I once saw at a quilting exhibition. I love this type of image but I think I'm hey to sit beck and watch you and Robin work your magic with them, at least till I have more time. You certainly did magical work here with your micron pen. And you earned extra cookies with your great memory.
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28926
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 @ 4:54 AM
You off to making magical land!!! I love the teals and greens and purples you used here - very beautiful Susie!!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90989
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 @ 6:02 AM
What a funny story of your grandma cutting up a full bed spread. Oh I can only imagine the shock when it was found out what she had done. The BG looks amazing and your wonderful digi housed with the added quilted sides is brilliant!!!! You are so clever Miss Susie. Some Teapotter is just going to love getting this amazing card in the mail as it is wonderfully designed, colored and detailed with the addition of the vines.
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 @ 8:26 AM
Methinks you could just reread all the comments above me and I couldn't come close to expressing what joy your art gives me! I read each word, study your he{ART}, take notes and then repeat. The gift you share to all of us, not only with the beauty of your gallery, 'the step by step how tos', your encouragement is beyond measure, Susie.
I love where your art takes us. Magical mystery woman!
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 @ 8:50 AM
Your creations just brighten my day, Susie. Just looking at your cards is mesmerizing...all the beautiful, rich colors and fun details. Then your stories make me smile. This is just gorgeous. The first entry for my list of favs for 2016....actually, every one of your cards belongs on that list.
Registered: March 12, 2008 Location: stamping or writing Posts: 9953
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 @ 6:25 PM
Oh my gosh Susie. This card is amazing. I just spent about 5 minutes typing a comment, and realized I was pretty much simply babbling on, so I erased it. These whimsical houses are just magical, and the colors and detail on the background are so vibrant, I could sit and look at it for an hour.
Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 6288
Wed, Dec 28, 2016 @ 9:52 PM
.....Susie, I could live in one of your fairy like houses as a home away from home---just burst with color your card does from the top to the bottom. Sweet card, neat ideas and loved your story.
Really great card.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83609
Thu, Dec 29, 2016 @ 2:37 AM
Such a fun and magical card. Magical look to the scene and we all know your creativity has a bit of magic in it too. Love the houses - they are sooooo cool. Love your story of your Grandma as well. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: December 24, 2007 Location: Posts: 12163
Thu, Dec 29, 2016 @ 1:19 PM
Susie girl....Wow...you done it again...what an awesome card with the patchwork little houses...your mediums are crazy...asnd super colouring..Stunning card!!
hugs de mama
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Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Thu, Dec 29, 2016 @ 5:23 PM
Susie, your charming memories & creative talent you share are so delightful! Your artwork takes us to world of wonder and amazement!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Hugs dear friend. <3
------------------------------ ~Jeannie~Be the reason someone smiles today!
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