Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Time Out Challenge #273

I think you're going to love Time Out Challenge #273 where we are inspired by these words:  "As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see."  Vincent Van Gogh
We're generously sponsored by Poppystamps who are giving a $20 store credit to the winner picked by the DT.
Autumn is probably my favorite season with cooler temperatures, changing colors and football!  You can be inspired by the whole quote or any of the words.  I tried a new technique after watching Lydia Fiedler's video.  
Basically, you attach foil to cardstock, emboss with a 3D folder, cover with gesso, add alcohol inks and cover the raised edges with gold.  Lydia brayered on gold paint, but I swiped with a gold ink pad.  I did find it tricky to not end up with the alcohol inks all mixed together, but this panel turned out like I wanted.  
I made it into a card using a sentiment and leaves from SSS Thankful for You.  Hope to see you in the gallery.  I'm entering SSS Wednesday and Double D.
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8 comments:

  1. This is absolutely stunning Greta! I love the blend of colors and I bet this has amazing shine IRL. I have to find that video!! xxx

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  2. Stunning Greta. It is just amazing and such inspiration!

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  3. Greta this card is absolutely amazing! As soon as I saw it at Time Out, I had to come and take a closer look. The colours and finish are so vibrant - this is so not my usual style, but I’m off to watch the video (thanks for the link) and I’m going to have a go. You have truly inspired me this morning!

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  4. Such an interesting technique and your results are amazing!

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  5. Goodness me this is beautiful Greta, I will be checking out that video as need to give it s try. I too love Autumn for the colours, my fav season to craft for but not so keen on the colder darker days. And I totally love football, didn't realise you were a fan as well.

    B x

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  6. Stunning autumn card, Greta - love the alcohol ink embossed background!!

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  7. I love the look of this so much that I went straight to watch the video. Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration. I am definitely going to try it. Your card is stunning xx

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  8. Wow, wow, WOW!! That background you created is absolutely stunning, Greta! You really nailed the technique with this beautiful card. In fact, I think your background is way prettier than the one Lydia created.

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