When I saw the Impression Obsession challenge to use hot colors, I knew I wanted to use the IO Bare Tree Die with a colorful background. My friend, Betty, is the August GD for Cas Mix Up, so decided to use the paper towel technique.
My Distress Inks are fired brick, spiced marmalade & wild honey. Betty's right about it taking a LOT of ink to make the technique work. I transferred the paper towel ink to watercolor paper & made my card from vanilla cardstock--hard to tell from the photo. I've had the TH Glitter Duster for a long time & had never used it. I put some Ranger Vintage Platinum glitter into the duster & used it on the tree covered with spray adhesive. Ended up pushing the tree into the glitter on the paper to get more coverage. The duster really does just do a dusting. I distressed the edges of the colored panel & attached the tree after stamping the sentiment from IO Anytime Sentiments in Acorn Versafine Clair. I'm also entering SSS Wednesday.
Edited to add: Also entering Die Cut Divas.
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The hot colours from the paper towel technique look vibrant and fabulous. The tree die cut is so pretty with the glitter and thank you for the information about the duster. Such a striking card Greta and thank you for playing along at The CAS Mix Up challenge x.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card with that yummy background and the bare tree, Greta!! Glad you had a happy day remembering your dad; he'll be forever in your heart!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you gave the paper towel technique a go, Greta - your card is gorgeous - love the colors and wonderful design!! Your love for you dad and his for you keeps him with you always.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Greta. The tree looks wonderful against the vivid background.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you have many treasured memories of time spent with your Dad. xx
This tree and background are beautiful, Greta! Love the rich colors you got from the paper towel transfer and that glittery tree! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! I still miss my Dad too and my Mom. I don't think we ever get over that when we've been blessed with loving parents.
ReplyDeleteGreat coverage from the paper towel transfer for your beautiful hot coloured background Greta! The tree is gorgeous over top. Such beautiful shimmer from the glitter. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely CAS design Greta and your Paper Towel Transfer depth of colour is beautiful. Thanks for joining us this month at CAS Mix Up.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Greta. And you paper towel panel looks great.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so colorful Greta, the depth of color you got is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love the "hot" colors and this is beautiful. I'm not familiar with a glitter duster but I can see the glitter so it works just fine.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous.i love the colors.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning Greta...love those gorgeous colors and your beautiful tree!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat technique! I love the colors.. that tree looks amazing over those bold colors! So PRETTY!
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He sounds like a wonderful man Greta. I'm sure he's smiling down at the roses you brought him. You card is just lovely!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, greta! that sparkly tree looks amazing against the background!
ReplyDeleteYour Dad would be proud of you and your creativity. This is a beautiful card, with its vibrant colours Greta.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
The vibrant colours work so brilliantly with the stark outline of the tree and I love the back story about your Father. Beautiful work. x
ReplyDeleteGreta, This is absolutely stunning. Those background colors are gorgeous. The tree is perfect against the colors. Leaving part of the tree out of the colored panel was perfect. WOW So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas for our "hot" challenge.
ReplyDeleteOh, Greta, so sweet to read your tribute to your dad. I often think about what this world will be like without the ones I love the most...And I can't imagine it. I can only imagine it's the hardest of things...But it's so warming to hear your memories of your sweet dad. Sending big hugs friend. Also loving this gorgeous card...that is some stunning ink blending!
ReplyDeleteLate to the party, Greta, but wanted to say that this card is simply gorgeous. And, my dad's birthday was August 2nd and he always had the most beautiful flower gardens. Still miss him, even though it's been over 60 years since he died! Your story about your dad triggered many memories for me of mine. :)
ReplyDeleteOh you got a superb result here with that technique... It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty, Greta. Thank you for sharing your memory of your father, I too miss my Dad and think of him almost every day xoxo
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