Thanks for a lovely Teaparty sweet Lisa girl. This week our cards are going to Irene in Canada, mum of our SCS Dockside aka Ann.
Irene is about to celebrate her 99th birthday. I figured with the postage problems this time of the year, I would create a 'hello" card instead of a belated birthday card.
Irene loves jigsaw puzzles, hence this design. I was rarely growled at as a little tacker, but I do remember getting into dreadful trouble when I cut up several jigsaw puzzle pieces to fit them in. One could argue that I was innovative - that's not how mum and dad saw it. Apparently Mikey Mouse must have 2 ears at all times!
This Gel Plate Impressionism technique reminds me of adapting puzzle pieces to fit. Lydia has a fun video tutorial in the MIX295 challenge. I modified it a wee bit.
The background is made with a gelli plate, copy paper, reinkers and acrylic paint. Once nice and dry, tear up the paper and adhere to cardstock. I used Crayola school glue, poured into a pot, then brushed it on the back of the pieces of torn paper with an el cheapo brush.
Working with copy paper on a gelli plate is great, it is cheap as chips and if you are not happy with the impression you haven't ruined a sheet of cardstock.
You need to be quick though, otherwise it's a bit like putting a magazine on a wet counter top - hours of trying to get those itty bits of paper off - well not exactly hours but you know what I mean.
You also need to be gentle when rubbing the paper, there is not need to pound it like you are flattening a chicken thigh!
The Sherri Baldy - My Besties image is coloured with Distress Inks and an aqua brush, then darker highlights were made with Copic marker.
Thanks very much for looking and an especially big thank you to Teapot TEAm who bring our teaparty requests to life each week. Thank you so much Jacqueline, Sabrina, Polly, Pat, Snietje, Lisa and Jean.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 GMT Views: 1551
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Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7275
Wed, Dec 19, 2018 @ 6:44 PM
Your patchwork background is just incredible. Love all the different shades of colour. I am going to have to try that one out too. The list of "must try" techniques is getting longer and longer. Sweet little tea party image too.
What a fun card and fabulous colors. I love that sweet image. Hmmm! I really need to take some time out and play with my Gelli plate. I like the idea of using copy paper!
Registered: May 26, 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 5525
Fri, Dec 21, 2018 @ 8:42 AM
Great technique choice for Irene. I recognized the BG that Lydia taught us and yours is awesome. When I do this, I layered all my pieces onto the back of sticky paper and just glue a few pieces down if there are any major gaps.
Your image is so sweet and adorable and looks even a little mischievous.....or should I say innovative? I just want to pinch those cheeks.
Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Fri, Dec 21, 2018 @ 9:02 AM
This is SO PRETTY, Susie! I LOVE reading your Tea Potter Stories! You ALWAYS make me giggle! You've done a BEAUTIFUL JOB on this & I LOVE your coloring, Susie! SUCH A SWEET IMAGE! (I too LOVE to use Copy Card Stock! SO MUCH CHEAPER!) ;)
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 89582
Sat, Dec 22, 2018 @ 6:45 AM
Love the fun BG you created for Irene with the papers Miss Susie. The Bestie girl is adorable too. I will have to try copy paper with my gel plate. I need to use my gel plate more, I have only used it once and I just love all the BGs that I see everyone using with theirs. Irene is going to love this Hello card.
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Sat, Dec 22, 2018 @ 3:49 PM
Oh, Susie! This is an awesome card for Irene! I love the beautiful background you created (that takes patience)! The little teacup girl is marvelous and colored so beautifully! Great piece of artwork, special friend!