Hi Everyone
Just for a change I am nice and early with my share today .. .. but only because I need to set up a big job and get cracking with it.
I actually did the background work to this last night so that my hands had time to work themselves clean before I started touching wedding stationery today. I don't think my brides would be happy for alcohol ink splodges and smudges to suddenly make an appearance on their invitations!!! Eeeekk
So here is my share:
This used:
Sentiment: Pink Petticoat
Sizzix Die: "656640" Tattered Florals
Adirondack Alcohol Ink: Currant, Eggplant and Copper
Distress Ink: Dusty Concord
Acetate
Clear Embossing Powder for the flower
My Trust Sewing Machine
Buttons, Threads, Feather, Cord, Wire and Eyelets from the Stash Box
This is the first time I have used my alcohol inks on acetate. I have used them on foil and buttons etc but I quite like the look of it on acetate. This is where my inspiration came from in case you fancy having a play. Probably very basic stuff to a lot of you hardened crafters .. .. but I still have loads to learn and I am enjoying finding new techniques and trying them out when I find the odd spare minute to have a play.
I am entering this into The Papertake Weekly Challenge this week where they would like to see sewing on your project. Be this "real" or "faux" and also into Pixie's Crafty Snippet Challenge .. .. as this creation was made with my snippets .. .. only a few granted .. .. but every little snippet used helps in the grand scheme of things LOL!!!
Hope you are having a good day.
Thanks for calling by and I'll catch you again tomorrow .. .. time for me to settle down into that big job now!!!
Love
54 comments:
stunning card the adirondack ink background looks great as does the big flower.janex
Jules, this is a gorgeous card. Love the colours, the sentiment and the big flower:)
Oh my goodness me . . . this is STUNNNNNNNNING and I mean STUNNING! Absolutely divine creation. xxx
Fabulous! I have 4 bottles of inks I've never opened - they scare me! (Had them at least 2 years) and I find Tim's projects look muddy.... Yours reminds me of marbling inks we used to do at school in a tray of water and I love the effect so I may just open the bottles and have a go!
Tara x
Hi Jules, stunning card, love the inky background and the flower is just gorgeous. It's a wee while since I had my alcohol inks out and played with them ... just keep forgetting they are there. As you're early I can see have a lovely evening. Elizabeth x
Simply stunning as always. Jane x
Hi Jules, that is one stunning card, I love your backing papers those inks have created a gorgeous paper and your flower is fabulous. hugs Shirleyxxxxx
Gorgeous card Jules.Love the fantastic background that you've produced with alcohol inks - I've never used them.....yet - never say never!It's a great effect. Beautiful sentiment and lush flower.Hugs Debbie x
Gorgeous card Jules, your inky background looks fabulous on the acetate. Thanks for the link - I may need to buy alcohol inks now to try for myself!! Carol x
Hi Jules,
Gorgeous card,love your background and fab details :) x
oh wow Jules that is gorgeous! love the effect! I can't believe its acetate! it looks wonderful hun
Huge hugs Lou xxxx
This is so beautiful. love the background. Lindax
Absolutely stunning card Jules. So love the alcohol ink background and the flower is gorgeous.
Mags
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Hi Jules this is stunning another wowser from you beautiful colours to love it
Hope you got your hands clean
Jacki xx
Your alcohol inks look great, they make gorgeous panels, I've never thought of using them like that.
You've made me smile twice today, it struck me I'd be no good at wedding stationary, I make a terrible mess just making simple cards and am forever cutting the backs off them and remounting 'cos of all the ink smudges, even when I've tried to keep them clean.
My second smile was when I was making said simple card and the main image looked just too plain and I was wracking my brains what to do and then I thought of your stitching borders and problem solved so thanks for that.
It's been perfect crafting weather today hasn't it, I can't remember such a wet day for ages.
I hope your big job goes OK.
Hugs Lisax
Ooh! Jules, this is amazing hun. Love the background you've created. Hope the big job is going well.
Donna x
Very sophisticated Jules?..I think it's the feather that does it!
Love the inky bkgd too :0)
Jenny x
Wow; I think this one of your best creations ever. A striking and stunning combo. I love the subtle flowers on the background and that gingham flower. You make me swoon!
X
This is gorgeous and I adore that huge flower....
I Really love this - so different x Susan x
Beautiful card, love the background.
Fab card Jules, can't imagine how messy your hands were after making this lol. Hugs, Amanda x
Simply stunning Jules.
I feel inspired to dig out my alcohol inks now - thanks.
Have a fab evening - enjoy The Apprentice :o)
Debs xx
Hi hun
a totally gorgeous card, beautiful paper luv the flowers its stunning hun, sue,x
Beautiful card. The colours are great.
WOW!! This is stunning Jules! Thanks for the link.
xx
Stunning hun, love the backing looks fab!
Hugs Shell xx
Just so beautiful Jules...love the inks and the flowers is stunning too hun :o)
big hugs Vicky xx
Lovely card Jules - I think the background is fab.
Kath x
ooh love this, great effect and the flowers is fabby too x
I'm so used to seeing gorgeous pastels from you Jules these brighter colours using this fabulous technique is a lovely surprise.
Gorgeous creation!
Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
...wowzers...this is just amazing, loVe everything about this piece especially that super sized flower...superb work...Mel :)
A gorgeous card. I love the background. I really should play with my alcohol inks more, but I find it hard to get results I am pleased with.
Nikki x
wow just stunning Jules!!!!
Hi Jules, That is one elegant card, I love the inky background and your use of the tattered floral flower and feather is simply brilliant! I've missed so many of your wonderful cards, I'm sorry :{ Life just gets busy sometimes but I have checked them out and they are beautiful! The little Pirate and the Saturated Canary image cards are so lovely, hugs Gay xxx
Wow, stunning work Jules, fabulous inking!
Helen x
WOW Jules this is so different and such beautiful colours and design! Chanelle xxx
Fabulous Jules! Everything about it screams 'classy' - love it!
Know what you mean about inky paws - I keep toddling off and washing mine whilst working on the never-ending wedding invites :( Never again!!!
Love, Di xx
Beautiful card - the acetate ink effect is just stunning.
Wowzer Jules that background looks fantastic it looks like something Mother Nature would create, wow, the flower and other embellishments look super.
hugs
lorraine x
WOW. It's like a party on a card!! I love it!!
It's gorgeous Jules. Makes me think I ought to get mine out and have a go again.
Went to salsa tonight with inky fingers - nobody said anything so I'm hoping I'm the only one who noticed.
Beryl xx
I love everything about this card Jules! It's been so long since I've drug out my alcohol inks. You make me want to play with them again. LOL They look fantastic on the acetate and I really REALLY love your punched flower! Fabulous composition on this card too. Hugs!
Wow this is so funky! So different to what we normally see from you. Love the colours! and the background is fab xx
Oh how beautiful Jules, I just love this card!
Keryn x
Wow, Jules, this is absolutely stunning! LOVE the background, and the colours, so elegant. Wow again!
Hope you're ok, & the big job goes well.
Lynne x
wow this is fantastic jules.love the flower and design and the effect with the inks is stunning :D
xx coops xx
Jules what a totally stunning creation. The background is gorgeous and I love the colours and design.
Hugs Ali x
Gorgeous! I love the look of alcohol inks, but I've never bought any! M x
Beautiful card - I love the flower xx
Wow!!! what a stunning card Jules. The background is beautiful - like marble and I love the whole layout. The twine with the glitter and the flower with the feather are awesome!! It's a work of art - I could look at it all day!! :-))
Hope you have a great evening!
Love Sue xx
Jules, so very classy! I love the feather! and the flower embellishment! Your bg is beautiful!
Wow, Jules, this is absolutely stunning! LOVE the background, fabulous colors! That flower is gogeous!
Hugs
Pretty card love the flower and the fab colours. Thanks for joining us at Papertake weekly
Angie x
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