This artwork comes from the blog "Delightfully Distressing" but when I try to go to the page, it comes up blank. I want to give credit where it's due, you know. So here's the link, at least, to a Pinterest page for Delightfully Distressing instead. Be sure to check them out. Really pretty stuff!
With my July Cards & More Club approaching I decided to create a Close To My Heart inspired version of the coaster project. Being at the end of the CTMH Spring/Summer Idea Book, I feel as if I've exhausted the season's papers and really wanted some bold colors, so I opted to use inks and stamping and not a single piece of pattern paper to create my design.
With the help of CTMH's Persnickety Journaling Spots and quite a few stamp sets (like 6 or 7) these coasters were easy and fun to create.
Each coaster starts off plain, then gets covered with colored and stamped Colonial White 4 x 4 squares of card stock. The card stock is colored with a Tim Holtz-style technique of puddling re-inkers and water on a non-stick craft mat, then dragging and dipping the card stock squares into them to create a multi-color marbleizing effect.
Here's what I came up with...
I added some flowers cut on the Cricut (Art Philosophy cartridge) plus some small paper flowers I had in my stash. Buttons, a crocheted flower, and some stamped-and-cut sunflowers embellish the whole thing.
Here are a few close-ups.
Thanks for stopping by today. I'll be back in a few days with some exciting announcements about the new CTMH Autumn/Winter Idea Book!
Very very nice! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Sharon
ReplyDeleteBoy do I look forward to your postings! You never disappoint. What a pretty project with lots of fun playing with the inks!
ReplyDeleteAnnette, I love your wall hangings. Can't wait to attempt this one. Thanks for the email. Convention in Orlando again - woo hoo. Wish I was still a CTMH consultant.
ReplyDeleteOk this is awesome, very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThis is fab, love the rich colours and all the details...a great make,trace x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hanging! Love how much you've included on each individual piece.
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