Today is 1st of the month so time for a new challenge over at CAS Mix Up. This month we are using mixed media and Bonnie is our host. She wants us to use botanical prints on our cards. If you visit the blog you will find ideas from the DT and some links to videos that demonstrate the technique. It is a really great technique very easy and very satisfying. Our wonderful guest designer this month is Izzy, I hope you pay her a visit to see what she has come up with for this challenge.
I started by walking round the garden and choosing some leaves. Then I followed Heather Telford's process. She explains and demonstrates it so clearly, that I just had to try it. I actually first tried it last year and found it straightforward to do. You can see the results from my first go at the end of this post.
After using acrylic paint and a gel plate to create my prints I die cut this one with a fancy frame die, this was then mounted on a panel that I had stamped with a background dots stamp. I cut it to size and used an oval die to create the curved edge. The sentiment was stamped in matching ink. both the sentiment and panel are mounted on green craft foam and I finished it off with 3 little sequins. I am definitely getting braver at adding embellishments. Not too many of course, this is a CAS challenge after all.
You have until 24th to join us and don't forget to visit the blog to get more inspiration and some links to technique videos to help.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.
I am also sharing this at:
Cardz 4 galz #156 - Autumn/Fall Leaves
Double D Challenge - Leaves
Here are the cards I made last year and have never shared before:
These became a set of notecards.
You just have to try this technique you won't regret it.
Supplies:
Cardstock: White stamping card; Adorable Scorable Mattastic card
Ink: Acrylic paint; Catherine Pooler (can't remember which colour)
Stamps: MFT, radiating halftone background; Sentiment, Uniko
Dies: Sizzix Thinlits 664414
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
Holy cow, look at all the overwhelming gorgeousness in this post! Your extra cards are too pretty to hold back. Not sure what you were waiting for, but awfully glad you shared them today! I don't know anything about gel prints, but I may watch Heather's video just to see how this was done because all your results are just beautiful, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteWOW brilliant selection Hilary love them all.I used the technique putting flowers through the big shot a couple of years ago -but no flowers in the garden at the moment-might have to go garden raiding lol
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Fabulous cards!!! I love what you have done with those leaves, really spectacular!! Lots of good work here, and great take on the Mood Board. Thanks so much for playing along with us this time over at Double D. Hope to see you again soon!!
ReplyDeleteJudy~ DD DT
I love the harmony you have created with the green tones Hilary, and the pretty die cut mat to display your leaf print is beautiful, and also the dotty background to go with it too. x
ReplyDeleteOh my....Hilary, Gorgeous background and leaf print using your gelli plate and Heather's technique. I Must try! Love your green tones and how you die cut your leaf print. Beautiful details, including your pretty sequins and dotted background. TFS your beauty for CAS Mix Up....and Especially thank you for sharing Stunning 5 gelli print leaves cards for an earlier play! Wow!! Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteLOVE your beautiful leaf on green background with the pretty framing. Lovely with the dotty background too. You have done so well with this technique, Hilary. Love to see all the cards you made last year ... gorgeous! And what a lovely gift! xx
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely array of cards Hilary... I love the result and I'm really going to try this... Have a beautiful weekend!
ReplyDeleteALL your cards are beautifully created! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD DT {Nellies Nest}
These are ALL absolutely stunning Hilary... that green leaf print is just so clear and detailed and the layout is terrific!
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
Oh gosh Hilary this looks fantastic I love how you have done the leaf also the fabulous colours and design, your cards from last year look equally superb can't believe why you have never shared them before, top notch work
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lorraine x
Absolutely loving the look of your prints, Hilary! I am especially a fan of how it looks - kinda speckled.. I don't know how to describe it, but that mixed media look is unbeatable! I love what you had created last year as well - glad I got to see them now! Those cards look fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteHeather is such a good teacher, isn't she? You have mastered this technique, Hilary! Love the colors and the shape of this leaf with such a clean pull! The curved edge adds wonderful interest!
ReplyDeleteWOW what a fantastic collection of gorgeous botanical prints. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteMasterful results...I am in awe of your skill. All your cards are just beautiful (I may be a bit envious...or maybe a lot). Using a fancy die to cut your sweet leaf image was such a great idea. Then mounting it on your curved, embellished panel adds so much depth and interest. Makes for a very pretty card.
ReplyDeleteOh Hilary these are just GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Leaves’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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These are all so pretty and so different. Thanks for joining us at Cardz4galz. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are amazing, Hilary! Just love them!
ReplyDeleteYou've nailed this technique. All your work looks so beautiful and autumnal.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job making all of these botanical print cards Hilary, they are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW what a unique and fun technique with the most brilliant results Hilary x. Great die cut frame and one brilliant card x.
ReplyDeleteWOW, you definitely rock this technique, Hilary ! And what gorgeous cards you've made with it. I particularly love you new card with these beautiful shades of green and the way you framed it. Just fabulous ! Thanks so much for inspiring and for having me guesting this month. xx
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Hilary, you certainly seemed to have enjoyed this challenge as much as I did even though I only made a couple of cards!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic selection of examples of botanical printing my friend, wonderful! x
WOW! You've definitely mastered the gelli plate, what fabulous prints. I love all those pretty shades of green and the die cutting really shows off the design xx
ReplyDeletewow gorgeous selection of cards, I'm going to be pulling out my leaves to play along :)
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been absent in commenting, I just got back from a visit to Wales to catch up with family after my mother passing away earlier in the year.
Beautiful samples of plant prints Hilary - Love your latest one cut out with that lovely off kilter frame die! xx
ReplyDeleteBoth this year's and your previous designs are immensely lovely. Such elegant, tranquil, richly festive fall time greetings. Adore them one and all!
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