For my entry in the Craft Barn Dictionary challenge I have selected the word Ruminant, and introduce a creature, namely a Giraffe from Rubber Dance, who are having a colour challenge in march. 
I stamped the giraffe first, in a mix of colours using water based pens, and masked the image with masking fluid (liquid frisket).
I stamped and embossed in white a texture stamp (the grid stamp is also from Rubber Dance) and then set about colourising with Brushos in Moss green, Leaf Green, Lemon and Orange.
I underlined "white" embossing powder because, having done a test piece, I was reminded how, on some cardstock, the dye from the Brushos sinks deep into the card both vertically (i.e to the back) and horizontally and therefore shows through your nicely clear embossed areas that you thought were protected!
Final touch, as usual, the dictionary definition and the letter, this time die cut (My Favourite Thing).
The fog has disappeared so it's time to enjoy a taste of spring,
The checked grid make a superb background for the regal Giraffe Christine and lovely blends of brusho's.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for joining us again at Penny Black and More challenge.
B x
Gorgeous. Love how the giraffe seems to be sticking her head through the trees and the gorgeous sunset behind. The grid gives a wonderful geometric contrast with the soft organic shapes. You should add it to the Rubber Dance challenge gallery. Hugz
ReplyDeleteI love this! It's wonderful. The background for the giraffe is perfect. I've never heard that word before so thanks to you I have learned a new one.
ReplyDeleteOh j'adore, c'est super joli et j'aime bien ta technique aussi, merci Christine. Je vais essayer ton embossage en blanc la prochaine fois que je sortirai les brushos !.. Bises
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. Wonderful background for the standout giraffe
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
I simply have to have a grid stamp! I love how you worked with that. I hope I can figure out how to Pin this so I can remember this technique. Your whole piece looks fabulous. I think I have heard this word before but I didn't figure out how it related to a giraff...now I know. This is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! The giraffe is one of my favourite stamps, so it's really great to see that you hve used her on your card! I love how you created the background - so much so that I will have to try the same with my grid stamp and Brushos. Thank you for entering your piece to our March Challenge at Rubber Dance ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat design and love the coloured background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous piece. I love that grid BG with those colors.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours on this. The Gris background goes perfectly with the giraffe - a fab choice of word.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, love it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the fab background!! And the colors do justice to it! Thank you so much for playing along with us at STAMPlorations Sketch and theme challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi- DT xx
Also your latest follower! :)
Deletethx for teaching me a new word :-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous word! Great composition.
ReplyDeleteLovely texture and stamps..I sure had trouble with the theme in this challenge...Thanks for playing at STAMPlorations:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful choice of word, love the giraffe and amazing background.
ReplyDeleteSylv xx
This looks fantastic, really effective!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Gorgeous! Wonderful how the background mirrors the giraffe's colouring. A beautifully balanced project xx
ReplyDeleteI love it! My favourite!!! Thank you for playing along in the Rubber Dance and STAMPlorations Challenge! Hugs, Susanne.
ReplyDeleteWonderful page - I love the background and of course the giraffe! I would never have come up with that word! xx
ReplyDeleteI have to admit your cute giraffe certainly fits ruminant right down to its four toes. I have never seen or used Brushos because they haven't made a big enough splash in the states for craft stores to carry them. However, if I ever DO get to use some, I won't forget this tip. I'm sure many of my friends who live across the pond will be pleased with this tip. Again, LOVE your entry and your darling ruminant.
ReplyDeleteI love this one. That is a really excellent grid stamp you have used, before I read your post I thought it was a stencil. It works so well with the giraffe. Lovely work again.
ReplyDeleteI love the background and the colours. They work great with the giraffe and I learned a new word :)
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE with this, how amazing! The colorful background is perfect, just enough and love how it fades and goes so beautifully with the giraffe.
ReplyDeleteWow, love the background, shows up the giraffe so well! Thank you for entering The Craft Barn's Challenge.
ReplyDeleteJane x
oh I love giraffes - what a beautiful piece of art you created, love the background too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at Penny Black & More.
Lynn x
DT
Stunning piece of art work, thanks for the tip about the Busho!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you linked up at STAMPlorations this month. :)
Fabulous art work. Especially like the background.
ReplyDeleteThis was absolutly fantastic! Wonderfull colours and the giraffe is sooooo adorable! Thank you for joining the March Challenge at Rubber Dance!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Anita ♥
I absolutely love this. The stamps and that background is fabulous. A real stand out project and very eye catching. Congratulations on being a DT pick, so very well deserved x
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