Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Wax Paper Resist

Words 2 Craft By

I love trying new techniques--especially when they're easy!  My friend, Dawn, had a link to this Gina K video & I fell in love!  Before I started making cards, my favorite stationary was dry embossed.  The ability to do that is why I finally broke down & got a die cut machine.  Embossing folders take up a lot of my craft space as I'm always drawn to them.  
Our May quote for the challenge at Words 2 Craft By is from Tenneva Jordan.  It says, "A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie." The background for my card is made using the Couture Creations Smooch folder I recently won at CropStop.  It was perfect for the resist technique which gives so much texture & yet is perfectly flat.  That made it possible to stamp MOM directly on the panel.  However, it really needed to be slightly thicker letters because of the busy background.  Luckily I had stickers that worked perfectly on top of the stamping--whew! The sweet silhouette (black embossed) & sentiment are from the Penny Black set called so blessed.  I used Distress Ink picked raspberry & some Stickles for sparkle.  The panel is mounted with fun foam over the card front covered with black cardstock & a strip of striped paper. Hope you'll check out the work of my teammates & join the gallery.  I'm also entering Word Art Wednesday, Penny Black & More, SSS MondayStamping Sensations & CropStop.  Thanks so much for taking time to stop by.
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25 comments:

  1. What a super card Greta, lovely design and loving the hot pinks and of course the PB lady.

    Lovely to see you at Penny Black and More and Stamping Sensations again, many thanks for joining in.

    B x

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  2. Just fab Greta! A lovely stamp and the glittery bits lift it brilliantly!Thanks for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations!

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  3. Great card! The PB lady fits perfectly with the beautiful embossed resist, Greta!

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  4. Wonderful card Greta, its an imteresting looking technique. But one that I will probably never try I hate ironing lol of any kind.

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  5. I love the image and your technique is very pretty. This is a wonderful Mother's Day card. Her umbrella is the bomb!

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  6. beautiful card, greta... looks like you used that technique to perfection!!

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  7. Gorgeous card my Friend!
    Love the contrast between the silhouette and the background
    xx

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  8. I love your card Greta. The embossing folder is so pretty. A lovely silhouette of Mum. I'm odd to check out Gina's video to find out about the technique. I haven't seen one of Gina's for a while. Thanks for sharing. Barbxx

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  9. Beautiful card, Greta! Such a nice combination of elements! Gorgeous background too!

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  10. Lovely card so pretty in pink with the vintage silhouette! And, such a stunning background!

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  11. Greta, What a pretty card! Love the vintage effect you achieved with embossing. :)

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  12. so glad that my post and Gina's video inspired you... this is perfect! The folder certainly is awesome with the technique and the colour is stunning. LOVE IT!

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  13. This is so pretty! Love your embossing!

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  14. Greta, what a lovely card this is. I remember loving this technique, when I first learned of it, years ago. You've used it so beautifully.

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  15. Gorgeous card Greta...love the effect you created and those colors are fabulous.

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  16. Such a charming image and I love your embossed panel on this card, Greta! A beautiful vintage creation, for sure! Thanks for sharing that great quote with us...I love it!

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  17. Lovely card Greta, that pink and black/white combo is striking.

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  18. Very sweet card and fabulous technique!

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  19. That background is gorgeous; perfect for your sentiment and silhouette! Definitely need to watch the video...
    Hugs~c

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  20. Very elegant and classy card. I love the fuccsia with touch of black. Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! Hugs, Marzena

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  21. This technique is on my list to try especially after seeing your card! So pretty!

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  22. A fabulous creation, Greta! Very elegant! Thanks for joining us at Stamping sensations this month and good Luck!

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  23. Lovely card.
    Thank you for sharing at Penny Black & More May challenge and good luck x Susan x

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