Morning, I wanted to share a card, made using Leonie's Dies in a different way. If you did miss the Launch shows for Leonie's Stamp and Die collection on on Hochanda, It is still available on their website via the Catch Up facility on the TV Schedule (8th & 9th June). Don't wait too long as it will soon disappear.
To start I cut the 'Entwining Branches' Die from copier paper to make myself a mask. Then positioned and secured to my Velvet cardstock, which measured 6'' Square.
I built up my landscape first, using a selection of distress inks and masks. You can use torn copier paper to make masks for the hills and mountains. For this I used: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge and a small touch of Aged Mahogany. I blended the colours to leave very pale colours at the bottoms of the hills and mountains to add a feeling of depth.
I then added my trees to the landscape sizing them to add to the perspective of the land. The are tree stamps Drawn by Sheen Douglas.
I positioned a circle mask, which would become my sun and coloured the sky using mainly scattered Straw, blending the edges with a little Wild Honey Distress Ink.
I removed the mask from the sun and added a small amount of Scattered Straw Distress ink to take away the starkness of the white. I then added the 'Be Happy' stamp. I finally matted this onto Satin Gold card before mounting onto my base card.
I hope you like today's project along with the step by step I have included. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and I hope you will be back again, Bye for now, Take care and hope to see you tomorrow for more.xxx
Have loved this card since I first saw it. A very different way to use the dies but very effective and atmospheric. You talk about using velvet card a lot,can you let me know what this is ,why is it your card of choice and where to get it from?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Nicola x
Hi Nicola, Thank you so much, I really like this card too. I am hoping to get some time to answer everyone's comments. I have used Velvet card for a few years now, it's lovely to work with. You can get it from http://www.bramwellcrafts.co.uk/Products/velvet-cardstock/IWBR123 .I do also use a lot of super smooth card from My Craft Studio, I tend to only use those to, It's taken me years to find the ones I am most happy with. It takes most of the medias I use really well, It's beautiful for blending and stamping. Take care xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick for taking the time to answer my question about the card. I knew I had heard the name somewhere else but my brain wouldn't get into gear to work it out. It is Mel Heaton that uses it I think. Anyway thank you again. Nx
DeleteStunning Nick I love the cards you do where we seem to walk into the card and become surrounded by the scenery. Just perfect loving the Autumnal colours too.
ReplyDeleteHugs Janet xxx
I am so happy to have your comments Janet, Thank you so much xx
DeleteStunning Nick I love the cards you do where we seem to walk into the card and become surrounded by the scenery. Just perfect loving the Autumnal colours too.
ReplyDeleteHugs Janet xxx
Gorgeous card Nick. Love it. Must try this technique. Thank you for sharing and the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really good technique to have, you can then make whatever scene you would like to xx
DeleteOh wow ...Oh wow ..Oh wow! That is stunning I love the autumn colours. Your sample draws you into the scene & you want to know ..what is over the hills. Absolutely love it. Well done Nick x
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