Wednesday 24 July 2019

ATC's ~ Grungy Summer

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


I'm off now to sit in front of the fan...


Lorraine
xXx

21 comments:

meg said...

These are beautiful Lorraine love the texture and colours

dutchess said...

Fabulous 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.....
We 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

Sarah said...

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

Linda Simpson said...

Gorgeous! Thank you for joining us over at Crafty Creations for this fortnights challenge.
Hugs
Linda
Crafty Creations DT

Sue said...

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

Carol S. said...

Lovely flowers and the designs are awesome Lorraine. Loving the texture too. Hugs, Carol S.xx

cuilliesocks said...

These are just so beautiful Lorraine, I love the designs and colours. super texture and images too.
It's been melting up here too, not used to it in the North of Scotland, keep cool, Kate x

Gina's Cards said...

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:)
Hugs
Gina xx

froebelsternchen said...

Simply gorgeous, thank you beyond belief for joining Try it on Tuesday with your amazing art.

cotnob said...

These are gorgeous Lorraine, fabulous backgrounds and pretty flowers - lovely colours.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Mrs A. said...

Wow. These are lovely . The texture and colours so gorgeous. Hugs Mrs A.

Anne said...

I can only echo the previous comments Lorraine - there are just wonderful!
Enjoy your week
Anne x

Evelyn Walter said...

Beautiful ATCs! They look really summery.
Thank you so much for joining in with our challenge over at Country View Challenges this month!
Evelyn xx

Poppyfield Card Crafts said...

Fabulous grungy design Lorraine, so love the background and the sparkle too

June

pearshapedcrafting said...

Oh Wow! Fabulous! Thank You so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliant texture and awesome coplours.x

Elizabeth said...

Hi 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

Zoe Tant said...

Love the background Lorraine it shows off your sparkly flowers perfectly. Super card. Zoe x

Corrie Herriman said...

Lovely project ! Thanks for joining my challenge at Country View Challenges ! Corrie x

crafty-stamper said...

Love the really cute image and pretty B.paper
Carol x

Lisa Andersson said...

Really grungy and cool. Love the texture and embossing. It all looks fantastic.
Hugs, Lisa