Here's what I came up with...
Michigan where I live is surrounded by water, so plenty of lighthouses in my state! I was born in Traverse City, close to the Old Mission Point Lighthouse, so figured it was a great time to dig out an older wooden stamp I have of this lighthouse. (Hardware Stampin') I tried a new to me technique called Faux Batik which is also an emboss resist technique, and I love how it turned out! I started by stamping my lighthouse in clear embossing powder, and then began ink blending 3 shades of blue ink onto the piece of heavy weight white cardstock. (I think I was supposed to do this with the ink blending first and then embossing, but it still turned out!!) I did some water splattering at this point too to add a little more interest.
At this point I started folding the cardstock at different angles from top to bottom with a bone folder, and then from side to side. Next comes the fun with ink blending again over all the creased folds you made so they stand out, which gives you the Faux Batik look. There is a video link on the CAS Mix Up site that shows how to do this, and also Loll explains beautifully in her post on how to do this technique also. I die cut my image with a Gina K Master Layout #2 die, and then added a black layer before attaching to a white layer that I used a SU! embossing folder on (Old World Paper). I added strips of foam tape behind the white embossed layer and added to a top folding white card base.
LOTS of BEAUTIFUL examples of the Emboss Resist technique from the DT at the CAS Mix Up site, and also lots and lots of FABULOUS Lighthouses over at the Double D challenge, so check them both out and play along!
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
This is beautiful Marcia! What a fun, new technique! You always inspire me with your crafty techniques. It kind of makes me think of a blueprint too, with the colors you used. The background makes me think of waves too. Pure genius, all over!
ReplyDeleteSuch a soothing scene - the textured backdrop compliments the card perfectly!
ReplyDeleteOh Marcia this is beautiful in so many ways! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Lighthouses’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!!
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PS ... we would love to have you share this beauty with us over on our embossing challenge blog ... here's the link: CAN YOU HANDLE THE PRESSURE
Beautifully created!! I too live in Michigan and love our beautiful state with all the water and amazing lighthouses!! thank you for joining our fun at Double D!
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It's another technique I'm dying to try! Your first attempt is already perfect - love that lighthouse! What a fabulous stamp for a Mitten State gal to own!
ReplyDeleteLOve the waves your embossed panel has offered!
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This is a wonderful example of the Batik technique, Marcia! I love that this lighthouse has special meaning to you and your ink blending is so smooth and perfect! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteI have got to try that technique, it looks so fabulous on this card and others I have seen. I love the lighthouse print and the wavy crumbly ef you used on the card base.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Marcia. I love your lovely light house scene surrounded by water and blue sky. The batik technique looks fabulous with this ... I love the visual texture from the folded lines. The embossed background is just perfect to replicate the water from your design. Wonderful example of emboss resist and batik techniques! xx
ReplyDeleteI've been to that lighthouse!! Sure wish you had been there at the same time!! This is a wonderful card. what a fun stamp for you to have!
ReplyDeleteI have been to Traverse City! I was impressed with how you line up your pine trees in the forest, so cool! ;) Beautiful card, loving all of that gorgeous texture. The resist embossing of your lighthouse image is lovely, fab technique! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Lighthouse Challenge. Donna, DT Member.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS faux batik technique card design, Marcia. I LOVE your sponging with blue colors and folding for the batik style lines. Also your dry embossed background. All perfect for your faux batik emboss resist technique, my friend. So pleased you joined us at CAS Mix Up this month. Love and Hugs..Nancy P.S. I was born and raised and still live in South Western Oregon and LOVE lighthouses too:-)
ReplyDeleteWell, Marcia, if you still live in Traverse City, we are neighbors. I live in Grayling and go to Traverse City often. You are so lucky to have that stamp, it's fabulous. I love your card, it's simply beautiful and so striking. Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteThat blue inking really makes your lighthouse stand out, Marcia. I love that background embossing too. Almost looks like waves which is perfect for a Michigan lighthouse.
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