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Jan 18, 2016

Stamping with Pearl Ex Mixed Media Card

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 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing some background stamping inspiration with you.  I've been trying out some variations with making Distress Ink backgrounds this weekend.  I decided to use Glimmer Mist to water down my ink and really love the way it turn out!  For this card I first stamped my brand new IndigoBlu stamp in Versamark, then dusted it with Pearl Ex powder - what a cool technique!

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I've had these powders for years and years and decided to break them out for the All That Sparkles IndigoBlu challenge - they are definitely sparkly!  Ignore the glitter tape, I ended up making this entire card then ripping it apart and starting over...  Am I the only one?!  Anyway, I then dipped the stamped and Pearl Exed panel into my DI and Glimmer Mist puddle.  It did remove some of the Pearl Ex, but it ended up on the card in various puddles, which I loved!

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I ended up dropping pools of Concord Grape DI, White Mister Huey ink, and watered down Pearl Ex on the card randomly.

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The edges were distressed and curled and then rubbed lightly with Versamark and embossed with ages old Cloisonne embossing powder, which is similar to UTEE or Frantage.  I also added some to the ornate paper frame.

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I inked the butterfly pretty much the same way and layered it over the frame, a scrap of hymnal page, and a bundle of floss. This was a really fun project and I'm so glad I stuck with it!  I picked up several new IndigoBlu stamps and can't wait to play with each of them!  They are so artistic and cool!

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41 comments:

  1. coldwaters2January 18, 2016

    Wow this looks awesome Autumn, the background techniques you have used look wonderful the frame and butterfly are beautiful this is one brilliant creation.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  2. brendaJanuary 18, 2016

    You certainly got some intensity of colour and texture going on here Autumn, it's a super piece. I'm a big fan of glimmer mists, they seems to have gone out of fashion here in the UK and not so easy to get hold of any more, but I have a good stash thankfully.

    B x

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  3. Jenny MarplesJanuary 18, 2016

    So pleased you're in love with IndigoBlu stamps Autumn! LOVE what you've created here with them! Jenny x

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  4. LisaJanuary 18, 2016

    This is absolutely stunning!! I love the texture and the colors!! It looks so fabulous!! Love it!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  5. Leigh PennerJanuary 18, 2016

    Oh, this is gorgeous!

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  6. crafty-stamperJanuary 18, 2016

    Fabulous background love the colour and all the texture and distressed edges
    Carol x

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  7. sarasclosetJanuary 18, 2016

    Beautiful mixed media card, Autumn! I'm happy you stuck with it, because your outcome is gorgeous! Cloisonne, I thought I was the only one who had those! I love them much better than UTEE or Frantage, but it took me forever to figure out how to use them; I got them from someone else with no instructions. I love your paper frame! Is it a die cut or ????. Such a pretty, grungy card! Thank you for sharing it with Anything But Cute for our Ring Out the Old, Bring in the New challenge! Hugs! Sara Emily DT

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  8. VintagehandmadeJanuary 18, 2016

    Wooow, I am completely in love with this, Autumn! I love your rich texture and such amazing colours! Simply beautiful! Hugs! Branka xxx

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  9. VintagehandmadeJanuary 18, 2016

    I am back to thank you so much for joining in our Ring out the Old, Bring in the New challenge at Anything But Cute, with this brilliant make! Hugs! Branka xxx

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  10. Claudia N.January 18, 2016

    I soooo LOVE this! A fantastic make with loads of awesome texture and detail! Just brilliant!
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful card with us at Emerald Creek Dares!

    Claudia x

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  11. kiwimeskreationsJanuary 18, 2016

    Autumn this is stunning - love your deep colours and sparkle. I must go and just play again one of these days....
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  12. RedanneJanuary 19, 2016

    You clearly did have lots of fun playing Autumn and what a glorious result! I love the dimension on the frame and the butterfly is gorgeous. And no, you are not alone!!

    Thanks so much for joining in our Ring out the Old, Bring in the New challenge at Anything But Cute! Anne DT xx

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  13. I'm a Little TeapotJanuary 19, 2016

    My Goodness, this is an absolutely amazing project!!!

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  14. klistersøsterJanuary 19, 2016

    Absolutely beautiful grunge card with a deep red color, I enjoy your post, hugs Susan

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  15. PamelliaJanuary 19, 2016

    Wow, this is gorgeous Autumn!! I love your new IndigoBlu stamp (I just got the same one too!). The colours are fabulous, love the mix of mists and inks together. I've never heard of these embossing powders but they look quite interesting. Fabulous focal piece, love it!

    While I'm here I should say thank you so much for joining us at Anything But Cute for our 'Bring in the New' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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  16. Creative MakingsJanuary 19, 2016

    Fabulous use of layering and texture.
    Thank you for joining us at the IndigoBlu challenge x

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  17. Petra SwartJanuary 19, 2016

    This really looks wonderful, Autumn!!!! The butterfly is so stunning and the rich colours you have worked with are fabulous!!! You are so good at doing mixed media!!!
    Have a wonderful day!!!

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  18. MaryHJanuary 19, 2016

    This is just Gorgeous! Love the color shade too. I have some of the old Pearl Ex too, and forget about. Love the butterfly over that wonderful frame, and the splendid flourish in the background. Really well done on choosing colors, techniques & embellies - TFS - Hope you're staying warm in this frosty weather. Hugs

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  19. Pia SJanuary 19, 2016

    A very inspirational post, nice to see detailed pictures showing different stages of the process, useful for people like me not comfy with the mixed media style yet. Your card turned out looking gorgeous.

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  20. CherylQuiltsJanuary 19, 2016

    Oh, Autumn, I am so intrigued by this new mixed media technique you've used. What a gorgeous result! I love the rich colors, and I remember that I too have some Frantage that my friend and I bought at our LSS last year when the owner showed us how to use it. I just may have to try playing with it - hehe! But you are truly a master at mixed media and continue to delight! Wow, I'd love to watch you...it looks like fun (and a bit messy - haha!). Hugs, sweet friend, and thanks for popping in on me and leaving a sweet comment!

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  21. rachelJanuary 19, 2016

    Beautiful work Autumn - love the layers and the colours - super gorgeous! Thanks for joining us in the Indigo Blu challenge and good luck! Hugs rachel x

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  22. Lynne MoncrieffJanuary 19, 2016

    Autumn,
    This conjures up the Renaissance, with the richness of the colours you created with. It is absolutely sublime and have to say that I want to reach out with my fingers and touch this piece of art.
    Inspirational!
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  23. nwilliams6January 19, 2016

    OM Gosh - I love the details and effects you got with all this! Can you do a tutorial or something on this - I really do love it. Great colors and details and fun stuff on this. Impressive - so glad I came by to visit today. I feel so inspired! Hugz

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  24. Maxine JonesJanuary 20, 2016

    Hi Autumn, I can see you love your IndigoBlu stamps!!! Best colours are in autumn, of course...! Love your entry here, beautiful. Good luck and thanks for taking part!
    Maxine (IndigoBlu Blog Challenge Team)

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  25. MimiJanuary 20, 2016

    The whole card is wonderful! I love the handful of floss, and the texture on the frame is too gorgeous!

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  26. GioJanuary 20, 2016

    oh wow! Such a gorgeous design and texture. And the color, to die for! Thanks for joining at IndigoBlu Blog Challenge blog :-)

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  27. Ammaris ArtJanuary 20, 2016

    This is so gorgeous! Simply fabulous!! I love the layers, texture and the colors!!
    Hugs, Catherine

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  28. Pawsitively CreativeJanuary 20, 2016

    Red is my favorite color and you have used it gorgeously here! Wowzers and WOWZERS! I am so very happy you stuck with it and didn't rio this on up, the end result is fantabulous! Aren't new stamps fun (and old stamps, well, stamps in general are fun!)? Wonderful design and the details are spectacular!

    Thanks for joining in our "Ring Out the Old, Bring in the New" challenge at Anything But Cute. Hugz ~Niki

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  29. kiwimeskreationsJanuary 21, 2016

    Autumn you inspired me - see here
    http://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.co.nz/2016/01/inspired-by-others.html
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  30. Felix the Crafty CatJanuary 21, 2016

    Hi, lovely card. Gorgeous colour and texture. Thanks for sharing it with us at That Craft Place and good luck with the challenge, Angela DT x

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  31. Words and PicturesJanuary 21, 2016

    Such a bold and passionate creation - wow!
    Alison x

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  32. CathyJanuary 22, 2016

    Beautiful, stunning colours and I love all the texture, Cathy x

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  33. luluckerJanuary 23, 2016

    I love this so much. The butterfly is amazing. Thank you for joining us at TCP, DTM Lu xx

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  34. experiments in paperJanuary 23, 2016

    Whoa, girl - I am seriously behind here! Hope you are feeling better - you've certainly been busy! Love the red here, and the textures! xxx Lynn

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  35. Jinny NewlinJanuary 23, 2016

    Totally agree on the coolness of that background technique, and your butterfly looks so deliciously elegant front and center! You've been busy! Yay!

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  36. SamraJanuary 24, 2016

    Gorgeous work! Thank you so much for joining our Ring Out the Old, Bring in the New challenge at Anything But Cute!
    Hugs

    Samra DT
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  37. GioJanuary 24, 2016

    And thank you for playing with us at the CraftStamper magazine challenge :-)

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  38. CecJanuary 24, 2016

    Fabulous project. Love all the texture you achieved and the rich colour palette is gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Anything But Cute.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  39. Gemma HynesJanuary 27, 2016

    Love it, so much detail, thank you for joining in this months challenge at The Artistic Stamper.

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  40. HazelJanuary 29, 2016

    Thank you for sharing your lovely crafting for Let’s Craft and Create challenge 109, Hazel, DT x

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  41. CocofoliesFebruary 12, 2016

    Also Wooooow for this one!!!! :) x

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