I had already chosen a technique on metal and, digging in my scrap mountain, I retrieved a piece already die-cut (Spellbinders), which effectively decided the design. The Cuttlebug folder I used seems perfect for inserting a quote and I am considering if I should carry the folder all the way through (that is, if I manage to keep up with the challenges).
The technique:
After embossing I Versamarked the whole piece and applied a deep blue embossing powder.
Then using Versarmark again I rubbed the metal trying to catch the peaks only.
Now for the fun bit! I pulled 5 pots of mica powder in pink, blue and purple hues (Imagination Crafts Earth set) and applied them in a random fashion with a soft brush.
To "fix" a simple reheating from underneath will re-melt the embossing and capture the micas.
The shimmer is gorgeous in real life!
I am also entering the Imagination Crafts challenge.
Thanks for coming by,
This challenge is on my mind too :) love what you have done and I bet it really does look amazing :)
ReplyDeleteVon ♥
Visiting from The Craft Barn - very impressive indeed & very unusual idea. Smart. I love the quote :o)
ReplyDeleteAmazing Q&L piece, great technique and lovely quote.
ReplyDeleteSylv xx
Nice to see a different take on the challenge. I bet it looks lovely and shimmery in real life!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, love how you have used the Mica Powders. Thank you for entering our challenge over at Imagination Crafts
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Linda xxx
Gorgeous piece, the quote is very "deep". Great start to the year's challenge. BJ
ReplyDeleteGreat techniques here, I imagine it had terrific depth.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful technique and bet it looks gorgeous in real life. Love the quote too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful and the shape is terrific
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie x
Une super idée de réa pour ce challenge Christine, et le résultat est vraiment superbe, surement davantage encore de près d'ailleurs avec les poudres Mica...!! La citation est belle aussi... Tu a créé un embellissement très artistique, j'aime beaucoup!! Bises, Coco (et pour les cartes au fait tu as bien raison... je ne pense pas en refaire ainsi l'an prochain, c'est trop de contraintes, de temps passé et d'obligations qui gâte le plaisir)
ReplyDeleteGreat spellbinder shape, fantastic quote, love your entry it is lovely and full of gorgeous colour :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteA lovely quote and a great technique.
ReplyDeleteGreat technique..love the embossing, it looks so tactile. xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous technique - super effect and a thought provoking quote. MMx
ReplyDeleteGreat colours and texture. Bet this looks amazing IRL. Love the quote.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quote.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us at the Craft Barn.
Izzy