Making this card was a "great adventure." I wanted to really challenge myself to make something detailed, with layers and dimension. I was also inspired by the artwork of many of the Tim Holtz "makers," especially my favorite, Emma Williams (@artymiss) of
stickydots.blogspot.com. Her artwork is exquisite and while I can't produce anything that compares to hers, I wanted to try. I have a fraction as many Tim Holtz supplies as his stable of makers have. The ingredient list below is particularly long. To sum up my process, I started with a vintage hot air balloon cut file. I inked it with Distress Oxides, did some heat embossing, and added some embroidery floss. I put together all my cut files (balloon, birds, skyline) on top of a background that was inked with Distress Oxide, dry embossed, and then swiped over with a darker Distress Oxide. I absolutely love the look of both cards and scrapbook layouts that include cheesecloth and this scene called for it. I sewed some edges, layered and layered and added some Tim Holtz embellishments and some brads. The whole card is 7.5" square. On top of this long process, I am learning more about how to photograph my cards. It is a different set up from photographing food. I worked photographing popcorn for several years for a local shop owned by a friend.
Vintage Hot Air Balloon from Jennifer Wambach for Silhouette, skyline is Modern Village Silhouette by Felicity Jane (edited), and the birds are an SVG I made using a silhouette of birds flying that I found online.
CS: Neenah Solar White 110lb, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Kraft-Stock in Cool (dark blue), Bazzill Basics in Raven, Stampin' Up! Black and So Saffron
Paper: Tim Holtz Idea-ology Wallflower Paper Stash (blue/text background), map by The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby, Bo Bunny Double Dots designs (gray dot), Jenny Bowlin Red Soda Label
Ink: Distress Oxides - Fossilized Amber, Antique Linen, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Chipped Sapphire, Speckled Egg, Evergreen Bough, Gathered Twig, Ground Espresso; Distress Inks: Pumice Stone; Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Versamark
Stamp: "Enjoy the Now" by Heidi Swapp
Embellishments: Tim Holtz Mini Fasteners, black thread, beige thread, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Snippets Ephemera Pack, Tim Holtz Metallic Stickers Quotations, Cheesecloth in Tan from ByFernStudio on Etsy.
Dry Embossing Folder: Wind and Water from Fun Stampers Journey(FSJ) (purchased from Spellbinders)
Embossing powder: Champagne by Recollections/Michaels
I love your textures and colors and well thought out elements! Thanks for joining us at Tic Tac Toe Challenge!
ReplyDeleteSo many interesting textures and patterns to look at! Beautiful. Thanks so much for playing along with the HLS die challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card, love how you put it all together.
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Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well :-)
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SO many wonderful details and beautiful work. A Fabulous card. Thank you so much for joining us in our Our 8th Birthday challenge at The Male Room Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
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