Hi Crafters,
It's sooo hot here, I'm melting!
I hope you're keeping cool.
For our ATC challenge this month at Charmed Cards and Crafts we were given the theme of...
GRUNGY SUMMER
or
the letter 'J'
I went with both :o)
I started off by making an inky background with Distress Inks / Oxides on my craft mat and water splattering. When this was dry I embossed one half of the ATC with a Crafters Companion Ivy Leaf embossing folder and inked over the raised parts with more Distress Ink. Now for the fun bit... I had treated myself to some Andy Skinner Mixed Media embossing powders and these are what I used on the leaves and flowers. The word Die is from Tonic and this too was heat embossed using the Andy Skinner Satin Sunset embossing powder. Finally I finished with a bit of stamping...using the Enigma Stamp from Creative Expressions.
Challenges I'd like to enter:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Not A Card
Try It On Tuesday - Splatters and Splodges
Crafty Creations - #395 ATG
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Make Your Own Background
Country View Challenge - Blues and Greens
Try It On Tuesday - Splatters and Splodges
Crafty Creations - #395 ATG
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Make Your Own Background
Country View Challenge - Blues and Greens
I'm off now to sit in front of the fan...
Lorraine
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These are beautiful Lorraine love the texture and colours
ReplyDeleteFabulous Lorraine...all that background work really shows ...it’s amazing how an embossing folder and some ink can change an inky background....love the flowers.....
ReplyDeleteWe had spectacular thunder and lightning here at 2am...a real show in the sky,perfect as it cooled the air a bit...back to heat building this morning heading out to lunch so hoping it’s air conditioned at the restaurant....enjoy your day xxxx
Wow, these are wonderful ATCs Lorraine. I am such a chicken when it comes to trying something new!! I love the colours, design and texture of these lovely pieces. We had storms overnight and it is actually quite nice here so far xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Thank you for joining us over at Crafty Creations for this fortnights challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda
Crafty Creations DT
These are really lovely, the embossing looks fabulous. Thank you so much for joining in with our challenge at Country View Crafts and have a very happy week, Sue x
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers and the designs are awesome Lorraine. Loving the texture too. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteThese are just so beautiful Lorraine, I love the designs and colours. super texture and images too.
ReplyDeleteIt's been melting up here too, not used to it in the North of Scotland, keep cool, Kate x
WOW, such a fabulous make. Love the background and the embossing powders are gorgeous. The mercury has hit 37 degrees here today - I am melting with you:)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Gina xx
Simply gorgeous, thank you beyond belief for joining Try it on Tuesday with your amazing art.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Lorraine, fabulous backgrounds and pretty flowers - lovely colours.
ReplyDeletePauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Wow. These are lovely . The texture and colours so gorgeous. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteI can only echo the previous comments Lorraine - there are just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week
Anne x
Beautiful ATCs! They look really summery.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in with our challenge over at Country View Challenges this month!
Evelyn xx
Fabulous grungy design Lorraine, so love the background and the sparkle too
ReplyDeleteJune
Oh Wow! Fabulous! Thank You so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant texture and awesome coplours.x
ReplyDeleteHi Rainey, I came looking for your CCC card but just had to comment on this card - it's fabulous! Love the background and the glittery flowers are gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteLove the background Lorraine it shows off your sparkly flowers perfectly. Super card. Zoe x
ReplyDeleteLovely project ! Thanks for joining my challenge at Country View Challenges ! Corrie x
ReplyDeleteLove the really cute image and pretty B.paper
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Really grungy and cool. Love the texture and embossing. It all looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisa