I wanted to experiment with some acrylic block water colouring. For the first experiment, I used Block F and added ink in 1″ strips directly onto the block. The colours were added in sequence – Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, Evening Evergreen, Just Jade, Garden Green and Granny Apple Green. I used both Classic Stampin’ Pads and Stampin’ Write Markers™.
Then I spritzed water across the block.
I pressed a piece of Shimmery White cardstock onto the block.
The result was a little muddy looking in some areas so I tried a different approach.
This time I chose Block G and used the same cardstock and colours.
I taped the cardstock to stop it from curling up when it was spritzed with water. Then I inked up the small block and pressed it down on the cardstock.
Between each colour being stamped down, I gave the card an extra spritz.
When both samples were dry, I decided to use the second experiment for today’s project.
The layout for this card is symmetrical and quite simple. I used the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder to add texture to the Granny Apple Green layer. Then I adhered it to the Basic Black layer and then the Basic White card base.
The block water coloured panel was trimmed down. A length of black twine, from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, was wrapped around this panel and then tied in a bow.
A scrap of Basic Black cardstock was used to punch out the cactus and pot. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the pieces to the card front.
The sentiment was partially inked so that it would only read ‘a note’. It was cut into a small strip and added to the card front with dimensionals.
Finally, I added some Matte Black Dots for decoration.
This technique is a bit messy but I do like the finished look.
Oops – I forgot to include the baker’s twine in the products photo.
Tomorrow I will have a project for the Global Design Project Challenge to share with you.
Until then, happy stamping.
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