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I recently tried a new to me technique that I first saw over at Karen's Kreative Kards, that she called Metallic tissue background.
I am doing this as recently, when my DH was hospitalised overnight in a city away from home, Carol of CarolG...Creates opened her home to me. We had a wonderful time together, including making a box card (Can't show it yet). I was telling her about this technique, so decided to share this card for her to see.
Please excuse me for not commenting much recently - DH, and his health, is the most important focus of my attention at the moment. I will visit when I can.
I used what I had on hand for my attempt, which was Lindy's (Mica) Powders, rather than Brusho's. As a strong colour is needed I was very generous with the powders on the saturated tissue, and even rubbed them in with my finger in parts. Then left it all overnight to dry. This is the result.
Almost too shiny to continue, (I almost wanted to use it as it was!!) but I turned it over and was thrilled with the strong colours on the back of the dry tissue.
So, as per instructions, I rolled it up into a small ball to crease it, and some of the mica transferred to the back, and this is the result.
I then lightly swiped a Versamark pad across it, sprinkled over silver embossing powder and heated it - here is the result.
I wrapped it around a plain white card to use on the pink base, (another piece I wrapped around deep pink, and it made the pink really glow).
I added the silver butterfly die cut and gave it a pink rhinestone 'body',
And the sentiment on a tag, threaded on a silver lame ribbon
A little bit of doodling with a pink shimmer pen and a strip of washi tape in the centre of the card completed the project.
I am linking this to:
(2 die cuts, two colours of powder, two lines of doodles)
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Beautiful background to your card. I must try the technique. Thank you for joining us at Creative Artiste this month. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a rough trot, Maxine, nice to have a friend open the door to you, that's the real spirit... love your technique and may have to try this. Take care.xx[aNNie]
ReplyDeleteA really effective technique that I must try. Thank you for sharing. On a personal note, I will be thinking of you and your DH and hope and pray all be well. Anne xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely stunning Maxine and thank you for sharing the process. I would love to give this technique a go. Your results look amazing!
ReplyDeleteHow kind of Carol and I'm glad that you enjoyed yourselves together when it must have been a very worrying time for you. I do hope all goes well with your dear husband and you take care of yourself too. Big Gentle Hugs, Barbxx
I am always looking for new techniques to try and I will be trying this one. Yes when it looks this beautiful you are hesitant to cut it up! Sorry to here about your DH x
ReplyDeleteOh, wonderful technique. Love the look of the background. Praying your DH is out of the hospital and doing better very soon. Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends! :)
ReplyDeleteFamily comes first, especially spouses. I wish him improved health.
ReplyDeleteGlad you took some time for yourself to create this gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing it with us for our Birthday Card challenge at Cut it Up!
Evelyn
http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com
So beautiful and a gorgeous background. I'd have a royal mess if I tried this! Love your card.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.
Lynn
Excellent! creative and perfect in every way. Vibrant!
ReplyDeleteLove Hugs and Blessings
Jim
Gorgeous technique and background ... and a gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing how you did this Maxine. Take care of your DH and take care of yourself. Sending love and hugs. xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful technique (have to try it!)! And perfect for the shining butterfly!
ReplyDeleteHope your DH gets well soon! Enjoy the sunday!
Hi Maxine, a stunning background I'll have to come back and have a go another day, sounds like you and Carol had a good time together while you DH had a stay in hospital... looking forward to seeing your box card, they are great to make. Sending get well wishes to your DH hope you have a great week... Megan
ReplyDeleteStunning Maxine, looks super - I have to try it and I don't mind getting inky and messy. CarolG
ReplyDeleteWowza- what a gorgeous card and technique!!! Love to see the fun process pics as well! Keeping you in prayers my dear!
ReplyDeleteoh sad to hear ..hope hubby get well soon Maxine
ReplyDeletetake your time no commenting is okay Hubby is more important I agree
and yout BG so lovely I never made so complicated BG
and your card also sweet I love that DIES big butterfly on it
take card miss Maxine
hugs
Monika
I mean Take Care (ooh my finger so bad)
ReplyDeleteso pretty Maxine. I loved the look of the first photo. The final result is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWow, stunning technique and look at the wonder you created. Love it, Maxine.
ReplyDeleteLove,
M
Very pretty technique! Will have to try.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you and your husband...glad you had a nice friend to hang with while your husband was in the hospital.
That is some cool looking paper. How fun! I hope your hubby is healing well.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is amazing... love the background!
ReplyDeleteDo not worry about commenting, I do understanding Maxine. :) I loved your new technique- so cool!!
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly added over it adds beauty! :)
Suchi xx
Ooh great techniqhe - looks like lots if fun. Hope your husband is improving x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Maxine! I love how your metallic tissue background turned out, what an amazing blend of colours! That filigree butterfly is so beautiful, wow!! Love the pink bling body, and the matching pink sentiment banner. So beautiful! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteYou have one priority just now, and it's not cardmaking or blogging. Everyone understands! Gosh, this is a gorgeous look to the tissue paper. I'll have to search further to find instructions. Love the Lindy's Magicals and have scads of white tissue. So glad you were able to get a little shared craft therapy during this stressful time. Prayers & Hugs
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Maxine! What an interesting technique! I'm so glad you were able to stay with Carol and get crafty to distract you a bit. Sending love and prayers every day!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.lovely newt chinquapin, I must try it out. Best wishes to you and your husband, hope he recovers well. Thank you for joining us over at Craft for the Craic.
ReplyDeleteEithne
Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at SGC for our nature inspired challenge. Hugsxx
ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic background!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your technique!
xoxo Olga
WOW! This is super cool. I have a brand new pack of Lindy's magicals and will try it right away! I like it without the wrinkles too and will have to experiment. Thanks for this idea, sweet friend. What a stunning card you created. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteFabulous technique. Thank you for joining us for our 'Anything Goes' Challenge at Colour Crazy Challenge. Hugs Lisa xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous technique and thank you for the photos showing the steps. Beautiful card too. Thank you so much for joining in on Uniko's 5th Birthday celebrations. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and brilliant technique
ReplyDeleteCarol x