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 Susan is our host. She wants us to use faux Cloisonne.
I had to look that up as I had no idea what it was so here is a definition:
cloisonné - work in which enamel, glass, or gemstones are separated by strips of flattened wire placed edgeways on a metal backing.
Susan has kindly provided some tutorials on how to get this look using pictures from a magazine and it is actually really simple to do.
I used a photo from a magazine to stamp and heat emboss my flower and cut it out with the matching die. I did find that using a magazine with thicker pages made this easier but as this page was very thin I backed it with some scrap card cut using the matching die, 2 layers I think. I recently bought the stitched stripe die (fell for the Jan sales!) so couldn't resist using it to provide just enough background interest to my corner panel. The card was run through the machine twice after rotating the die to get the diamond/square effect. I mounted my corner piece onto some pink craft foam and embellished it with some twine. The sentiment is stamped and clear heat embossed on a scrap from the embossed panel.
Such a simple and effective technique. I hope you will give it a try and join us.
I have used stamping, heat embossing and die cutting on this card.
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.
As I have used the stitch stripe card front die for the first time on this card I am adding it to the NBUS #35 gallery.
Supplies:
Cardstock: Gina K heavy baseweight ivory card
Ink: Versamark; Catherine Pooler
Stamps: Tonic Studios heartfelt coursage
Dies: Tonic Studios matching die; Concord & 9th stitched stripe card front die
Other: craft foam; hemp twine; clear embossing powder
25 comments:
Effective technique and so very unique Hilary x. What a beautiful card and thank you for the inspiration x.
I love your simple cloisonne flower Hilary and the way you've displayed it on that gorgeous stitched stripe corner with twine. Vicky x
OMG...Love your simply beautiful and elegant Faux Cloisonne card design, Hilary. Your Faux Cloisonne flower is so pretty mounted over your new die cut angled background and bit of twine. Loved your Ivory card base also, which added to the elegance. A real beauty my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
Fabulous CAS card and beautiful flower-never heard of the technique before
Carol x
Really elegant card, love the design. Have a great day. Anesha
Your rose is so pretty against all that white. Clever way to embossing those square on that corner. Ideal to set off your flower. The addition of the twine was a brilliant idea for embellishment. Love the sentiment with the same embossing.
Stunning, Hilary! I'll be watching the tutorials for this one, no doubt!
LOve your new die, and this sweet twine was the perfect finishing touch!
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This such a pretty cloisonné flower, Hilary! The stitched corner and twine added to it, make this a stunning card! Wow!
Beautiful flower with that technique, Hilary, and I love the corner die cut - so pretty!!
Hi Hilary,
I do not know this technic. I will take a look.
Your card is lovely!
So elegant and love hints of colour through the embossing. Have to join in with this one XX
Striking and beautiful design. Lovely colour combinations too ♥
Beautiful CAS design Hilary your flower is a lovely colour and I love the new die you used.
So very elegant Hilary, beautifully done.
B x
Hilary this is beautiful, and I love that die plate.
Magnificent card and I love that deep red colour you used for the flower. Your clear explanation of the cloisonné technique has me intrigued. I may have to try it out.
Thank you for sharing with us at NBUS.
Prudence
NBUS February Guest Designer
This is such a pretty feminine design, Hilary, and I love how CASlicious it is! Just using one corner you have created a vision with the stitched background, cloisonne flower, and lovely bow! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
what a fun technique and beautiful result with your pretty flower Hilary - love that angled embossing too! xx
You've made a beautiful CAS card featuring this technique, Hilary. I like your corner design with clever use of the stitched die. I remember this technique from long ago and am happy to see it resurrected.
I have never heard about faux Cloisonne and magazines, I will have a look, thanks for the link. Your CAS is really elegant and gorgeous! Love the pierced corner and the string with the bow!
I would like so much making CAS cards!! But it isn't my cup of tea... :/ :D LOL
This is so pretty! What an elegant, inspiring card. I am more than a wee bit wild about how you focused the design in one lower corner. Doing works superbly here!!!
Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life
I love this CAS panel, truly a style I enjoy so much. This card makes me happy ;) Beautifully done xx
Oh what a beautiful card, Hilary!
Beautiful flower done with faux cloisonne technique, Hilary. The flower looks fabulous over your embossed diamond corner. How cool that you were able to create the diamonds by rotating your embossing die. Great work, my friend! xx
Beautifully CAS Hilary. The flower looks really pretty and I love the detail behind ..... clever use of that die xx
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