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After I posted yesterday, I went back to clean up my work tables, but, I cut up a bunch more paper and in an hour, had 12 more of these made. Holly asked if it really was quick? Yes it is. Once you figure out how to move the paper and get all your supplies out. My studio is right across from a bathroom. This was really handy for washing off the brayer to change colors, just run it under water, and dry it with a paper towel.
and Yes, this technique is very similar to Michelle Zindorf's. That is part of where I got this idea from. She sponges her mountains and the picture I saw in the English Stamping Magazine showed them brayered. So it is a combination of both of those ideas then me trying to shadow and fade out the background mountains. Does that make it a DOUBLE CASE - LOL, I think so.
to me, this one really looked like the mountains in China, so out came the ASIAN ARTISTRY Stamp set.
I also got out my Versamarker Pen (yes, we sell them). This is why
I highlighted the stamped image with the Versamarker pen, poured Gold embossing powder over it and heat set it. It adds a little "bling" to the picture.
I received quite a few e-mails asking permission to case and post. Of course you can. That is why I shared the tutorial with you. Use it for classes, post your pictures of your projects on your blog, if you like, link back to my post yesterday for the tutorial. I have absolutely no problem with that. That is completely different from just taking one of these pictures and posting it to a blog. And my apologies that there is a disclaimer at the top of each post now and the size of my watermark, but you know why!
So, after I finished these cards last night, the mess was still there, and I came up with another idea, which I'm going to share with you tomorrow.....
AND - Don't forget about CYBER STAMP CLUB. If you do not have a Stampin Up Demonstrator, and you are going to order supplies - Please use my site, and as a thank you, I enter you into CYBER STAMP CLUB. You get a chance at winning the Hostess Set for the Month (Rustic Rooster on pg 20), the June Friends 24-7 Tutorial (right sidebar) for free, and I will mail you this, PROJECT OF THE MONTH.
2 precut matchbox sets, and all the pieces to create this great little gift box. ALL FOR FREE - Hey, you were ordering supplies anyway - why not get some free stuff too. (minimum purchase is $20. please). There are only a few kits left before we change over to a different project, so don't delay or you may be disappointed.
Thanks for stopping by, I have to go and finish my cards for tomorrow's post. You guys are going to hate it when my supplies get here from Sherrill and I am busy building for her....no more playing!! Don't worry, I'll sneak it in, she likes those little artsy surprises in her sample boxes.
Until tomorrow my friends.
These cards are just gorgeous.
Posted by: Rebekka | June 16, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Oh, wow! You've outdone yourself with these cards, Sandi! I'm in awe!
Posted by: Joyce Spear | June 16, 2009 at 06:06 PM
These are Masterpieces!...They should be framed!...I would like one of each please...lol
Hugs,
Linz
Posted by: Linzie | June 16, 2009 at 06:16 PM
So Cool Sandi!
what a great tutorial!
Posted by: dianne shiozaki | June 16, 2009 at 07:21 PM
So very cool, Sandi.
Posted by: Peggy Finney | June 16, 2009 at 08:49 PM
I'm loving these - great job! (Dang, I really need that asian set.......) :-)
Posted by: Candi | June 16, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Hi Sandi, these are just too good! I love all of them. Just wish my brayer would co-operate with me like this! LOL TFS
Posted by: Sue | June 16, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Oh my heck! These are all gorgeous!!!!!!! Methinks ya need to travel to Texas and come show me how you create all these beautiful cards! :-)
Posted by: Holly | June 17, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Gorgeous! Love the shading of the mountains and especially love the use of pocket silhouettes. Thanks for the tutroial and so many variations of the technique.
Posted by: Michelle | June 17, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Love the 3D effect on these. Sent you 2 emails yesterday and got one of those undeliverable messages back again....not sure what is happening...I give up!!
Posted by: Bridget Larsen | June 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM