Warm Winter Wishes

I am continuing my samples for Creative Expressions with the Winter Florals Stamp Set.

The Christmas Rose is the focal point for my card this week.

To begin take a piece of heat resistant acetate and add some Cosmic Shimmer Clear Varnish Lacquer to the acetate.

Apply Rust, Lettuce and Gold Mixative Alcohol Inks to the acetate, simply drip the Alcohol Inks onto the acetate.

Add Mica Powders into the mix for a touch of shimmer, then simply take a piece of tissue paper that is large enough to cover the acetate, scrunch the tissue up and then open up again and place over the coloured acetate, dabbing down gently and then set aside to dry. The tissue adds wonderful texture to the acetate and the colours add wonderful colour and shimmer to the backdrop.

Once the acetate is completely dry, cut the tissue down to size and then matt onto coordinated card. From this picture you can see the wonderful texture the tissue gives and the colours are so rich and vibrant.

Warm Winter Wishes has been added to a banner, coloured with Peeled Paint Distress Ink and then flicked with water for added interest. I have then applied Black Soot Distress Ink to the edges for definition.

The Christmas Rose is my focal point stamped onto Foundation White Card with Black Archival Ink and then coloured with Peeled Paint Distress Ink and flicked with water. I have also applied Walnut Stain Distress Ink around the edges of the panel. I have stamped the flower a second time and this time cut out the flower head to add dimension, adding a coordinated button to the centre threaded with twine. I have also added some Self Adhesive Gems for added interest.

I have also added a Cameo, painted with Peeled Paint Distress Paint, adding touches of Golden Light Gilding Wax to the top to highlight the detail on the Cameo. To complete I have added natural twine behind the Cameo for added texture and interest.

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Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy xx


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