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I recently bought a January copy of the U.K. magazine Craft Stamper, and in it there was an article by Riikko Kovasin, using wax crayons as a resist to watercolour.
I was teaching a stamping class today, and as we were making Salted Backgrounds, I thought I would throw in this extra technique as a challenge.
I know I found it hard the first time I tried it as I am mainly right brained, and the free-form nature of this is a bit scary.
Here is the card that I made and took as a sample.
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I made the background doing random scribbles with the wax crayons, and then painted over them with water colour paint.
I took one look and did not like what I saw - so left it for an hour or so as I had a visitor, which was most timely!
When I came back, I first added three strips of Washi tape,
then scrabbled through my card scraps, and came up with the orange and gold, which matched some of the crayon colours.
I tidied the orange piece, punched the corners, then die cut two flower shapes, inked the edges of the petals, shaped them slightly and adhered them to the orange with a brad. The green in the brad matched the watercolour green.
The end result is a bright and cheerful card that I am rather pleased with.
The challenge to the class was to create a background, and then take it home and create a card to bring back next time we meet.
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May your day be blessed
a great card Maxine. A nice technique which you've really jazzed up.
ReplyDeleteVery very different, but also very lovely
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It's important to try new techniques and share them. I like the card - it's different. I especially like the pairing of yellow, orange, and green. I flower definitely adds some texture. Thanks for joining TTPH this week.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Maxine... I love the artistic flair on this stunning card!
ReplyDeleteTHIS is creative. He says "come to me as a little child" and this does exactly that. Brilliantly done. It would by interesting to see your classes results. I do like using crayola pencils at times. The results can be amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love how your resist background looks. So cheery. I am glad you didn't give up on it. I have had several pieces that I didn't like but let it set for awhile and worked on some more and the end result was something that I really liked.
ReplyDeleteCool looking!!!! So bright and fun! Love that flower and all those wonderful colors too!
ReplyDeleteLynn
What a cute card. Thanks for joining us at 6143 Avenue Crete. PennyRae DT
ReplyDeleteIt is quite a fun technique isn't it, but, like you, I find the very free-form nature of it hard to get used to. Lovely citrus colours to make a bright and cheerful card. Kate x
ReplyDeleteCheery card...I bet everyone enjoyed this technique!
ReplyDeleteoh my, I would have a challenge with that...but your washi tape was the perfect addition! Fun! :)
ReplyDeleteNow thats innovative, love the squiggles
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
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Gr.Kaija DT-member
I love this, it's so unusual, good on you for having a try x
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it's a lovely card Maxine.
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Saw you on MIM. Gorgeous! Love the colors.. the flower :) this is fantastic!!
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Cool technique, thanks for sharing your process. Your card is terrific and I love the flower as well. Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday. Hugs, Lisa DT
ReplyDeleteWow, this is certainly thinking outside the box! I like your use of warm colors, it just gives so much cheer to your card! I like the added small element of the washi tape. Your classes sound like so much fun. How I long to be there to craft with you in my heart! I know I would LOVE that so!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, friend!
I admire you for all the cool techniques you learn. I'm such a creature of habit and almost never try anything new. This is really an amazing card with a great color combination.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
Karen
What a cool idea, funny to try something new. Lovely card!! Thank you for play with us at Artistic Inspirations this time, hope to see you next week! Hugs Kate DT
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great challenge! Your colors are great- the Washi is a great accent, as are the flowers and the die!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is amazing!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card! Technique is neat!!
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Joanie