Well you sure can tell that my Big Shot is still novel to me with the amount of die cuts that I've included today - hope I havn't overdone it!
The flower and script panel has been created by stamping with Versamark (onto speciality stamping paper) and then clear embossing the image to form a resist. The stamp is by La Blanche 'Tulips Script'. Then sponged on a melange of distress inks including the new Peacock Feathers. Had fun with lots of spritzing and flicking. Die cut image with Spellbinders die BUT hadn't allowed ink to dry sufficiently so managed to rip the edges to bits! I wanted a shabby look but not ripped to shreds! So I redid the stamp resist, die cut the rectangle and then enjoyed more inking all over again. My tip today is to make sure paper well dry before doing a detailed diecut.
Printed out the lovely sentiment kindly created by Cec for a recent win at Sugar Creek Hollow. Got the die cutting done and then used the die to mask the image and sponged on even more ink. Also diecut butterflies and circle from corrugated CS and ink them to match.
Using my new butterfly stencil I added some texture paste butterflies to link various panels of the card together. I decided to leave the white paste as is for contrast although I see that the paste has absorbed some of the underlying distress ink whilst drying.
I assembled lots of layers including papers from Prima Firefly collection that were a great tonal match, doiley, tissue paper and some flourishes. Mounted the two main butterflies onto embossed CS to add further dimension. Added some gems and a little bow to complete.
Thank-you for visiting today - it was lovely to have you stop by!
Nicola x
Thanks to the hosts, sponsors and DTs at the following challenges that I wish to enter;
Sugar Creek Hollow - Lots of Layers
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday - Lavishly Luscious Layers
Twisted Tuesday Challenges - Anything Goes
Flutter By Wednesday's - Anything Goes
Perfect Sentiments - Anything Goes with a Die-Cut
Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Challenges - Fancy Edges
That is so gorgeous I love all the die cuts and layers, and the colour is just beautiful. Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful layers and I love the colours youbhave chosen! The butterflies are gorgeous , a really lovely make trace. X
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Nicola. I was distracted by the beauty I' hadn't noticed you went insane with the die-cuts! But it works...so, hey, don't stop! Love love the colours. Well done, teamie!
ReplyDeletehugs, Asha
This is stunning Nicola, I like everything about it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Oh, oh, oh - what a delight! Colours, layers, diecuts - all assembled beautifully - this is so delicious, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Fantastic car my dear friend^_^
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous embellishments^_^
Big hug,
Sonia
It's so nice... I love it
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You've done a great job with the inking on this one, Nicola! And in my opinion there isn't such a thing as too many die cut elements:)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh....I LOVE this!! So pretty and just WOW!! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, you really have gone to town with the die cuts but what a fabulous result! Love all the detail you have added and your chosen colours are just gorgeous! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteThat's a breathtaking creation, so many wonderful layers and the colors - just my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Love the colours & layers.. Beautiful butterflies! WOW, WOW, WOW... To the background... Simply Beautiful!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeletePinned!!! A bucket full of goodness at every eye goggle! WOWOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card with beautiful layers Nicola! Love the colours you’ve used! Thanks so much for joining the Sugar Creek Hollow Lots of Layers Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteAmelia (DT Sugar Creek Hollow)
This is a gorgeous card! I love the colors and all the layers! Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, this is truly a work of art. The uses of all the various elements gives it such a dynamic effect. Thank you for your comments on my card. I am now a follower.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, your work is truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCoucou Nicola ! I love reading you and looking at your fabulous cards... (or other projects like your previous fantastic suitcases !!!). This card is very different from the precedent ones, and once again I really LOVE it. Wonderful layering of die-cuts, textures and colors !!!! Have a fab week-end in Dublin, big hugs from Coco. xxx
ReplyDeleteoh wow this is really beautiful nicola.stunning details and your colours are really pretty :D
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Gorgeous card, love the colours and the resist technique, and the sentiment. My big shot is still one of my favourite items I bought for crafting and my one of my most used. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, what a fantastic card, the colours are lush, and the die cutting and layering of the card are superb, love the effect you've achieved with the la blanche stamp. A real inspirational piece of crafting. XX
ReplyDeleteIncredible, card, Nicola! Love the color combo and all your sponging. Terrific layers.
ReplyDeleteLots of layering and textures love it Thanks for Playing along with us this time at Top Tip Tuesday Challenge, hugs Samantha :0)
ReplyDeleteSo much to delight the eye! Love the layering (you can never have enough:) and the stencilled butterflies, oh and the tulip too! So glad you are enjoying your new toys. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteStunning card love all the die-cuts and the inked background -alot of play err I mean work in this card and it shows lol thans for joining us at Twisted Tuesday
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
Stunning! Love the techniques and colors. Thanks for playing along with the Anything Goes challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog this week!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Nicola, love the embossing & those colours are so refreshing
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, hope you are well. Wow, this is stunning! These colours look fabulous together, especially with the white as a contrast - the peacock feathers is gorgeous (I haven't tried mine out yet). I love those corrugated butterflies.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Maria xxxxx
Hi Nicola, this i just LOVE- the colors and layering is beautiful. Also thank you for your nice comment on my blog! Glad you like it...
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