I hope you enjoyed a Happy Easter. Sure didn't feel like Easter where I live as we had a mini snowstorm overnight and the ground was once again covered in snow. Just when we think Spring has Sprung, winter just doesn't want to give it up!!
As most of you know, I have been having such a fun time playing with my Bister paint medium. I saw this technique and wanted to give it a try. Others that have done this technique suggest using glossy paper but since I didn't have any, I just used my regular heavy weight cardstock and went for it with pleasant results.
First, you need to take a piece of plastic wrap and lay it down on your work surface but crinkle it up a bit. Sprinkle some Bister over top of the plastic wrap then spray with water. Next, I laid my paper on top of the plastic and wrapped it around my paper. I set it aside for 10 minutes so the ink could soak into the paper then I removed the plastic to reveal this wonderful background. Love the detail it left behind. I stamped the sentiment with black Stazon then added the die-cut fern. The fern mimics the lines on the background.
Adding my card to these challenges:
Seize the Birthday- ANYTHING GOES
Simon Says- HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Just Us Girls- SPRING
Simply Create Too- ANYTHING GOES
Sister Act- ANYTHING GOES
Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.
Supplies: stamp- Mama Elephant/ Bister/ plastic wrap/ Mini Mister/ Stazon bl/ Cuttlebug/ fern-Memory Box
Wow Karen, this is stunning! I have tried the cling wrap technique but never with Bister products...what a gorgeous effect you achieved! Love your colours! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLove the card, sounds a fun technique. Karen x
ReplyDeleteI love the plastic wrap technique too, your result is grandiose, I love the color combination.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and better weather!
Anja
Wonderful technique,the bg looks fab !
ReplyDeleteReally lovely look. I am very inspired!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous background and the fern ties in perfectly! xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Karen. I also like the effect on non-glossy paper. Love what you're doing with the bister - especially your One Layer Simplicity card, fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at Seize The Birthday :)
Love the crinkle look background, very nifty. Gorgeous card as always. That die fern--swoon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Karen.
ReplyDeleteI just love coming here and seeing what you've created, Karen.
ReplyDeletestunning and FABulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous results with the technique and the fern looks wonderful with it! Beautiful Karen :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful , I love it!!
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Maria
This turned out so beautifully Karen. I have tried it with w/c paper and sprays and it's fun too! :) xx
ReplyDeleteStunning background. Wow! Thank you for sharing with us at Simply Create Too - Myrna DT
ReplyDeleteDo we live near each other? We had Easter snow too!!
ReplyDeleteYOu background work is just gorgeous!! And the white fern on it is such a great contrast! Wonderful card!
Thanks for joining us this week at Just Us Girls!
stunning, fabulous technique! so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeletesparkle & shine *~*
So beautiful. I happened across your card in the Simon gallery and it really jumped out at me. Bister paint is new to me, but I'll have to check it out since I love your card so much!
ReplyDeleteWow! Such a cool technique and love how your background turned out! Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteI can see I need more practice with my bister. Your cards are fabby!
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving such a nice comment on my blog. I have spen quite some time looking at and reading some of your descriptions. Love all the backgrounds you make and your waterr coloring is beautiful.
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