Monday, September 21, 2009

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday, SSCC5 Branch Out

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Oh - I'm so excited, because it's my turn to host the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC34 today - wahoooooo!!!

I'm challenging you to add some *Misting* to your card/project!!!

There is a wonderful variety to achieve different misting looks.....here are some ideas - you ink the stamp, mist with water, then stamp. You can decide if you want your stamp mist image to be the background, focal image, accent element, or all three. We would love to see what you create!!!

Here are two links to SCS tutorials - Misting with Markers and Misting with Alcohol Markers - just in case you like to run with these ideas.....!?!

For my card I used the *Misting with Markers* technique as this is one of my favorite stampin' techniques :)!!! Need to get inspired...check out these cards and this post.

My card layout is from the C4C3 Sketch.





















First I added the panel of Melon Mambo DP to my card base. I decided to add a couple scored lines to my card base as well.

Next I colored straight onto the Spring Ephemerals image using the Melon Mambo and Old Olive Markers. Then I used my little Misting Bottle and sprayed some water over the image and stamped it straight onto my White CS - voila !!!

Quick tip...you can convert your old Stamp Cleaning Bottles into a Misting Sprayer!!!!

I hope you will try this technique and play along with us?!? I can't wait to stop by and see your creations!!!

Don't forget to stop by Betty, Cindy and Kimberly's blog for their take on this challenge!!!

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I was in a stampin' mood and created a second card for you!!! This one is for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge - SSCC5. The Challenge is to make a *Fall Color* card/project!!!

I used the same layout from the C4C3 Sketch, but this time I made it an all SUO card!!!





















These are the SU Sets I used - *Branch Out* ,*Classic Stripes* BG and *Sweet Little Sentiments*.

The colors are - Whisper White, Really Rust.

The tree and the little add ons were inked in Chocolate Chip. The leaves were inked with the retired Stampin' Pad Spectrum - Pumpkin Patch. The Really Rust CS panel was stamped in the same color.

At the end I added the Polka Dot Dusty Durango Ribbon as it matches the Really Rust color perfectly!!!

Oh yeahhh - did you see the tiny little Silver Pearl...??? Well - I couldn't help myself - *wink*!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today....have a great day!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Spring Ephemerals (Flourishes)
Ink: Melon Mambo & Old Olive Markers (SU)
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Melon Mambo Collection (SU)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), New Leaf Saddle Stitch Ribbon (PTI)
Technique: Misting with Markers


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Branch Out, Classic Stripes, Sweet Little Sentiments (all items are Stampin' Up unless otherwise mentioned)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Stampin' Pad Spectrum - Pumpkin Patch
Cardstock: Whisper White, Really Rust
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Scor-it, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack
Technique: Scoring and Piercing

36 comments:

StampOwl said...

beautiful cards Silke

Kathy Jones said...

OH WOW Silke!! These are both so beautiful!!!! ~hugs~

NinaB said...

This technique is something new to me. I may have to give it a go. Thanks for the tutorial links. As usual, your cards are beautiful.

Velta said...

Both cards are just elegant! Your creations are such an inspiration! TFS!!!

Cheryl said...

Both are gorgeous Silke! I will def have to try the misting technique soon....it turns out really nice!

Robin Kirkpatrick said...

This is one of my favorite techniques, but I forget to do it! Thanks for the prompt! Two great cards - I love everything about both of them!

Unknown said...

As usual, when I open my e-mail with your latest endeavours, I just sit here shaking my head in awe! Then my jaw drops, then I drool and then I tell you what a fabulous artist you are! It's all true!
Hugs Viv xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards, Silke!! Love the misted look!!

Betty Wright said...

Gorgeous, Silke!!! Both are beautiful!!! Wonderful colors and patterns!!! Love the technique!!! Wonderful cards!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Your cards are GORGEOUS!!

Crystal said...

Beautiful , Silke ! Love the colors !

Anonymous said...

Both cards are just fabulous, Silke! I love the misted colors and layouts! Sue (suen)

Grace said...

Both are drop dead gorgeous Silke... as always!!! I'm so ready for all and love the warm tones of the season!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Silke, girl, both of your cards are absolutely stunning!!! I'll have to tell you over and over again that your cards are breathtaking!!! Gorgeous colors!!! Hugs, Sabrina

Crystal said...

Both of these are BEAUTIFUL!

Renée said...

Wow, Silke, both cards are beautiful!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Both are gorgeous! So clean and brisk....like fall!

Carol L said...

Fantastic challenge my friend, and both cards are awesome! I don't know which one I like better, but I do love that little silver pearl in the birdhouse.......for sure!!! Great job Silke!!!

Kimberly Crawford said...

Beautiful!!!!!! LOVED the challenge this week!! Your stamping is GORGEOUS!!!!!

Bethany Paull said...

These are great with the crisp white on white, and the pops of color (either the gorgeous pink or the great fall colors). Love the misted flower.

Pamela said...

Beautiful cards! I just love that tree!!!

Jessica Diedrich said...

These are just beautiful, Silke! WOW! That tree is really, really cool, I agree! You are so talented!

The Rubber Maid said...

Gorgeous cards and I loved your challenge today. Happy week Silke,Pat

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

Just what I always anticipate from you Silke~ beautiful cards!! TFS!

Kristine said...

WOW...both cards are sooo GORGEOUS Silke!! :) Very different feels with the color combos, but I love them both the same. Great crisp clean look to all your cards--LOVE THAT! :) THank you so much for playing along in our challenge again this week at SSCC!!

Denise Marzec said...

Oh wow, Silke! Fantastic cards!!

Danni said...

So so beautiful!!

Angella D. Crockett said...

Oh, both are so awesome! You rock!!

Shannon Erskine aka e3stamper said...

Both cards are lovely Silke but Im lovin the fall one! Lovin the striped background along w/your score lines!

ChristineCreations said...

Fantastic cards Silke. I so love bleeding hearts, and I can't get them to grow for me!

Love the warm colors on the tree card too!

Grace said...

Beautiful! Gorgeous! Absolutely delightful!!! Great challenge Silke! Both cards are just wonderful! Can't think of any more adjectives!

Wendy J. said...

They're both gorgeous, Silke! Especially love the tree and how you used the fall colors on it. And yes, the silver pearl!

Connie M. said...

These are both so beautiful, Silke!! What a fun challenge for the first card, and love the fall colors on the second (this is my favorite SU set right now!!)

Barbara said...

Silke, both of these cards are just awesome!!!

Lynda Benden said...

WOW Silke, these are both AWESOME!!! I need to try the misting technique again, didn't have good luck last time I tried it!! LOL!!!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Both are fantastic Silke!! Love the misting!! And the colors are fab!!

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