I'm sharing an inspirational post with my teamies today on the IndigoBlu blog. I was trying to think out of the box because I have a limited supply of traditional fall stamps by IndigoBlu. I decided to experiment with their line of metallic paints and see how they compared to Distress inking.
I spread both Miss Money Penny Copper and Goldfinger onto my craft sheet with a palette knife and sprayed with a lot of water. I dipped my panel in until I had good coverage and dried with a heat gun. What a beautiful result! I embossed the Vintage Flourish stamp in copper repeatedly on my panel.
This is one of my favorite stamps of all time! Every time I use it I am wowed! My background paper truly reminded me of something I would pick up at a specialty store. I will definitely be trying this again in other color variations.
For my focal image I used the skeleton leaves from the Blooming Great stamp set and inked them with a few colors of Distress Inks. I love creating color variation by inking with multiple ink pads, especially for leaves. I layered over a simple panel that I stamped with the Script Background stamp. To achieve the faded look I lightly tapped Distress Ink onto the rubber and sprayed with water, then stamped without pressing too hard.
Super work as always, it's always a please to see your creations.
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Just gorgeous Autumn!! I've missed your wonderful and unique style while I was gone, and a huge congrats on Indigo if I haven't said it before!! Can't wait to see all the goodness you create through the seasons!! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteYour background is simply lush Autumn, I have this flourish stamp too and love it. Super rich colours and a beautiful card.
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Oh my, Autumn! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love these leaves, but now I see the amazing background and my jaw dropped! LOVE it! I giggled at the names of the metallic paints - fun!! (I still love the original James Bond movies and started reading Ian Fleming when I was in high school...yes, I'm dating myselfl!) But truly, thanks for sharing your process along with such a gorgeous card! And I love that yummy ribbon bow! You knocked this elegant piece out of the park, my friend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful results! I love the coloured leaves and the copper embossing! That almost looks made out of metal!
ReplyDeleteBefore I read your post, Autumn, I thought your background paper was store bought! You did a fabulous job on that!! I sure do love Miss Money Penny Copper and Goldfinger, too. This is just an overall gorgeous card, Autumn. You also have some awesome ribbons in your stash!! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the way you used the ink, and that bow is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Use Your Stuff. ~DT Janis
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on this card. I bet it's beautifully shimmery irl! Great techniques too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card, Autumn! I love the stunning background you have created. Beautiful bow too! Thanks for joining the Craft-Dee BowZ October Challenge, "Anything goes and include a handmade bow".
ReplyDeleteStunning work.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Autumn!! The leaves look amazing!! I love the colors!! The bow is spectacular!! Gorgeous card my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Your colour choices were perfect Autumn, the leaves are absolutely fantastic. I love the background paper and the gorgeous matching bow! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so beautiful. What a great background. I'm loving that stamp, too. Will have to order it. Nice bow!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my that is gorgeous TFS Let's Craft and Create Lis
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and yes, very elegant especially with that ribbon treatment! :) HUGS
ReplyDeleteWow, Autumn - you have absolutely knocked this out of the park!! Stunning piece! Incredible colors, and fabulous composition. Go, girl!! So proud of you!! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is fabulous Autumn - love the rich autumnal colours and those fabulous leaf stamps are perfect for this card
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Maxine
What a beauty! I love the background! xxx
ReplyDeleteFantastic card. The leaf work is great, thanks for sharing the technic and joining us at Lets Craft and Create. Look forward to seeing more creations.
ReplyDeleteWow love your Autumn creation, it is just stunning. Nice work. Thank you for sharing with us over here at Classic Design Team Open Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
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A lovely creation!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Carla DT http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...
Absolutely stunning-love the fabulous embossed background,gorgeous bow and the brilliant effect off the paints
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Glorious Autumnal colours on this special project. Beautiful work :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, and elegant indeed! Love the colours and the effect of the metallic paints. Thanks for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations.
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This is so pretty. I love how you used the metallic paints to make the beautiful leaves and the bow is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and elegant! Not only does the background paper look like it came from a specialty store, the entire card does! You go girl! IB sure is lucky to have you and you used their stamps wonderfully. Awesome sauce dearie. Hugz to you muffin!
ReplyDeleteWowsers...a fabulous and gorgeous card! Thanks for the creative inspiration...will definitely try this too! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Autumn. Interesting technique and it turned out beautifully. Thank you for joining us at The Crafter's Cafe and we hope you will join us again real soon. Hugs, Gale DT
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely autumn card, great colours & technique you have used
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Tracey DT http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...
Complete eye candy for me Autumn. Favorite colors, favorite time of year and favorite flower - LEAVES!!! Your project is just STUNNING. That background is ELEGANTLY LUSCIOUS and the leaves are PERFECT. Just WONDERFUL. XXj.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and elegant card with such a fabulous autumnal colors, Autumn! It's stunning, my freind! Big hugs! Branka xx
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