Sunday 9 January 2022

Craftlandia #9

Today I have a card to share for Craftlandia Challenge 9 where the theme is deer. My deer is a die cut and he has the most amazing antlers.


I cut the die twice in white and once in black and glued them together with just a tiny bit of white showing either side. I love the effect it creates. The background is alcohol ink smooched together on yupo paper. These techniques were showcased by Jennifer McGuire in early December. They are so cool that I had to give them a try and the results are impressive. I think so anyway!




I finished it off with a few tiny gems in the centre of the flowers, which you can just see on the close up picture.


Here are a few more examples





Supplies:
cardstock: Black 240gsm; Yupo Paper
Ink: Ranger Alcohol inks and pearl inks
Stamps: Uniko greeting
Dies: Fuzzy Lemon, festive Rudolph Christmas frame


Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 



23 comments:

Mac Mable said...

WOW the alcohol smooshing looks amazing and so is that die cut of the deer and its fabulous antlers Hilary x. Such a pretty last card too and loving the insert and envelope x.

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful cards, love the dies. Anesha

GerJanne said...

Oh wow, these antlers are very special and amazing indeed! The cards are lovely and the inky background is very delicate.

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous backgrounds and love the beautiful die-cut deer and amazing antlers
Carol x

Mia said...

I love your alcohol background, Hilary. And the deer had indeed the most beautiful antlers. Great card, my friend. Thank you so much for joining Craftlandia Challenge. Good luck in the draw. Sending you many many kisses and a big hug.

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful card, love our AI background and thanks for the like to JM video for the die cuts ♥

Marianne said...

I have not tried this technique yet but I have seen the video and love the results you got.
Love the white shadow behind the impressive black die cut.
Marianne x

papierelle said...

The background is breathtaking !! I also have to watch instruction videos so that I can work better with the alcohol inks. Your card is so beautiful and inspiring again.

Diana Moriel said...

The die cut looks amazing with that wonderful background, beautiful card! Thank you for joining the Craftalandia Challenge!

Ayla said...

Me encanta tu tarjeta, que ciervo tan hermoso. Te quedo muy bonito el negro sobre blanco y el fondo es adorable, ya me tienes viendo el video de las tintas jiji.
Muchas gracias por participar en Craftlandia
Besote!!!!

Bonnie said...

This is definitely impressive (no pun intended), Hilary! Beautiful backgrounds and fantastic die cuts!

aussie aNNie said...

I am back and commenting after a short break, lovely to see your gorgeous work again. xx

Loll said...

Gorgeous AI backgrounds, Hilary. They look amazing behind that fantastic reindeer coverplate die. xx

Cat Craig said...

You took to JM's lessons beautifully, Hilary. Stunning cards.

Witchcrafted Life said...

Magnificently beautiful designs. That majestic deer die is really something special (much like these fantastic cards themselves).

Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life

Darnell said...

What a brilliant display, Hilary! I love them all! This is the second blog post I've read today that featured smooching, so it must be making a comeback. I can't remember the last time I did it and I think it's past time I did it again! I love how it works with the Yupo paper and how your backgrounds really show against the silhouette designs! Happy New Year, my friend! Hugs, Darnell

Greta said...

Those AI backgrounds are stunning, Hilary! Love all the cards!

Jules said...

Hi Hilary

So sorry for being a stranger .. .. hopefully things are going to improve now.

I love your cards. That die looks amazing and you have created some great backgrounds too.

I hope you had a good Christmas and wish you a rather belated happy 2022.

Love Jules xx

Leslie Miller said...

Hilary, your backgrounds turned out completely amazing and I love the colors you used. I'm completely in love with the reindeer die, too, and then the pretty flower frame in your last card. Inspiring!

HerminiaRegolf said...

A great card and beautiful antlers.
Greetings and Happy 2022.

Linby said...

These are great backgrounds and that is an impressive deer - it all looks good together on all your makes.

Sarn said...

Fab backgrounds and a wonderful die - what’s not to like? Lovely cards.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow Hilary, your alcohol ink smooched backgrounds are really amazing and just perfect with the frames!! Love especially the first one with the deer! Your matching envelopes are really classy and make a lot of difference. Well done!