Summer is here, although in the UK it has all the hallmarks of a damp squib! Still, when the weather is bad it's time to craft... and enter our Country View Challenge!
This month it is hosted by Monika, who chose Use a stencil or two... as the theme.
I took inspiration from Tim Holtz session on Textures and medium to create this tag.
This month it is hosted by Monika, who chose Use a stencil or two... as the theme.
I took inspiration from Tim Holtz session on Textures and medium to create this tag.
The stencil is Tim Holtz Mini set #10. I used Crackle medium, but as I didn't have the Ranger one I used the Prima Texture Paste Clear crackle which gives smaller crackles compared to the Ranger one.
This is why, when I added a mix of embossing powders on top, the crackles disappeared, leaving only a slight texture which gives a bit more dimension to the blooms.
For powders I used Wow! in WH01 Apple red, WH06 Lemon, and a mix of WS78 Seaglass, WE13 Skinny Chai Latte, and WS49 Vintage Peacock to get an approximate green for the stalks.
Once the crackle had dried, I sprayed the whole tag with Prima Color Bloom Sprays in Cobalt and Green and inked the edges to enhance the crackles.
Finally the sentiment is from the STAMPlorations Blooming Buds set.
In the (weak) sun you can just see the shine from the sprays and embossing powders.
This exercise reminded me how much I love playing with embossing powders and how good they are on top of stencilled texture media! So go on have a go and link up your project to the challenge for the chance to win a £20 voucher for the Country View Craft shop.
For more inspiration have a look at what the DT made on the Country View Challenge blog.
Thanks for coming by,
I am entering the SSS Wednesday challenges.
Thanks for coming by,
I am entering the SSS Wednesday challenges.
Wow, such a beautiful tag! I love how you used the crackle paste with the embossing powder, so amazing 😁. I'll have to give this a try! Thanks for the inspiration and Happy July! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'm running very late this week, so it's a bit of a quick hello and look at your pretty creation.
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Amazing project ! LOve those colours together! Have a happy July ! COrrie x
ReplyDeleteOh, je le trouve magnifique ce tag !!!!!! Je ne me souviens pas d'avoir jamais essayé cette technique... Merci merci Christine pour le lien, et cette superbe réa qui met magnifiquement en valeur ce pochoir que j'adore aussi.
ReplyDeleteJe te souhaite un bel été, moi il sera consacré majoritairement à reconstruire mon site... un gros chantier hélas :(
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This is really lovely Crafty, especially how you've used the different embossing powders and the crackle. Take care and have a very happy month, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteA fab tag Christine. I agree that embossing powders on texture mediums are awesome. Sorry my Cheshire cat too spooky for you...I find him cute 👍😂🥰. Happy July xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag Christine
ReplyDeleteChristine this process is one of my favs and what you have created with it is really beautiful. I love how you have used different colours which is so pretty. Love it hugs Debs xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Christine!!! This technique is so effective!!! Your wildflowers look beautiful!!! Have a happy July!!! xx
ReplyDeleteLove your tag, Christine! The wildflowers look very beautiful, I like the crackled edges too!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy July!
Evelyn xx
Gorgeous colour combination. I wish the flowers on my balcony looked like this sadly they are very battered by the rain and almost horizontal! Thank you for the lovely comments on my blog. Much appreciated. Happy crafting xx
ReplyDeleteThis is truly amazing, fabulous technique giving stunning effects. Beautiful work, thanks so much for sharing. Creative wishes Tracey x
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