This card is for the Tuesday Teapot Tickle Challenge. It's also for the sketch challenge and the Alpha challenge J = Japanese
The challenge was to create a card taking inspiration from Japanese Kintsugi and wabi-sabi art process. When I read this challenge that Jean aka Jkanack had set, I knew straight away that I wanted to Tickle a Teapotter. I love Japan and anything that is Japanese, plus I had just the papers to use in my stash brought from Japan last year.
I didn't have a vase image in my stamp set but had this mason jar which I thought could work. I stamped the image with Versamark and then gold embossed it. It came up beautifully and I even remembered to use my little duster thingy first lol.
I then drew some fractured lines in the middle of my image. Used my embossing pen and embossing those in gold. So far, so good. I didn't have tracing paper and had to find a way to get the shapes cut out and so I could add my Japanese paper behind. Thankfully I have a small cutting tool from my scrapping days that was just right and easier than scissors. The image did get a little flimsy but once the paper was behind it and stuck on it was good and just the effect I wanted. I was taking inspiration from an old Coffee pot that belonged to my Grandmother that is in my craft room so chose papers similar to that.
Fussy cut the image out, added Gold wink of Stella around the edges and to cover up any shonky cutting...not that there was any lol, and I was loving it.
What next...I have to add that Tickling a Teapotter isn't something I've done before as I'm in awe of those ladies, but I also wanted to be tickled by one of them as I long to receive a card from some of them, so I did have a selfish motive here lol. I also wanted someone to receive a card from me using my beautiful papers. I have a few so I can make a lot of cards using this technique.
I decided at this point to run with this week's sketch as I like it, so I fussy cut a scalloped die which was bigger than my CS, but thank goodness for tutorials and YouTube. I remembered a SU lady on a video showing how you can cut dies bigger than your CS and still get the right effect. It was a bit nerve wracking but phew I did it without stuffing it up. Clumsy is my middle name lol.
It was at this point I decided I wanted more gold, so out comes my Blossom stencil that reminds me of the cherry blossom in Japan and I'm pushing my gold through it. It also found its way on the edges lol...deliberately.
More finger tapping and I decided to stencil more cs and make my own spring blossom BG being careful to choose a colour that matched my paper...after all this was going to a Teapotter.
More papers cut and added as per the sketch, gold and white twine added. It wouldn't be me if I left it at this and as a big fan of butterflies I die cut one, popped it up and added bling.
I wanted a sentiment and cut a few out in gold but they all took away from the beauty of the jar so I decided to leave it as it is. I'm so happy with how it's turned out and I hope whoever I tickle will be too.
Inside I stamped a quote that I thought was appropriate.....
Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you decide to see beyond the imperfections.
TFL. Happy day and check out the Tuesday Teapot Challenges.
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 GMT Views: 947
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Stamps: Fiskars handmade jars, The Stamping Village Mail Delivery, Vintologie, Dylusions The Right Words
Paper: Red, Gold & White CS, TH Distress CS, Japanese washi paper
Paper Size: 5x5
Ink: Hero Arts, Versamark
Accessories: TH Blossom Stencil, CP butterfly die, Rangers Emboss it Pen, SOA Tags Die, WOW gold embossing powder, Gold wink of Stella, twine and bling out of stash
Techniques: Embossing, die cutting, adding gold, stamping, stencilling, fussy cutting, twining and adding bling
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50660
Thu, Feb 27, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
I would be thrilled to get this card Jayne...it's lovely! Those papers are perfect for this technique and you did such a wonderful job. I love the little butterfly on top..so sweet. I'm so glad you joined us for the Tickle this month...be sure to sign up again..next month ;)
Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 39698
Thu, Feb 27, 2020 @ 3:36 PM
Dont know that word 'shonky'...I can picture that explanation going through your mind. I love the Japanese papers. I went there in '93, sure saw some wonderful things.
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Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Thu, Feb 27, 2020 @ 5:25 PM
Your gold embossing bumps up the elegance quotient on this card a whole lot! Beautiful!
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Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Fri, Feb 28, 2020 @ 5:52 AM
Oh Jayne, your card is just breathtaking! I love, love, love the colors and the wonderful way you added the gold to the mason jar image and to the scalloped die cut layer. Your stenciling is so soft and pretty and the butterfly is the perfect finishing touch. Your write ups take us on a wonderful journey Jayne and are a real delight to read. I LOVE the quote you put inside this gorgeous card- so true! This beautiful card will certainly tickle a teapotter and make their day! Hugs! ~Karen.
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40391
Sat, Feb 29, 2020 @ 4:01 PM
Beautifully done, Jayne! I love the Japanese papers and embossed mason jar depicting the kintsugi technique! This is a lovely sketch to showcase the vase and papers. Welcome to your first tea party, hope you join us for another~
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