Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I struggled with the GO7 technique for September. I seem to have a block when it
comes to putting ink on my embossing folders. Especially permanent black ink!
I loved the look of the technique though and thought there must be an easier way.
For me at least.
I did the first part of the technique using re-inkers on wet mixed media paper, spritzing
and letting the colors blend. (Sorry I didn't take a picture of it before I cut into it.)
I die cut this branch twice from the inked and completely dry piece and
glued them on black cardstock that had been embossed with the branch die.
So much easier and no clean up involved.
I liked it so much that I did another....
This time I used the flower die to emboss the background and used an embossing
pen to add gold embossing powder randomly. My gold "splatters" were punched
with 1/16" and a 1/8" circle punches from gold cardstock. I am loving this way of
splattering. So much more control!
Challenges:
Krafty Chicks #683 - Thanksgiving (card 1)
Tic Tac Toe #228 - Using bottom left to top right-Black, Orange, Purple (card 1)
Try it on Tuesday - Going Round in Circles (card 2-Circles on flower and background)
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps:
Ink:
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Black, Tangerine Tango, Gold Foil
Other: SU Re-inkers (Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Tangerine), Privet Branch Die (SSS), Words of Gratitude Die (PB), Circle Punches (1/8", 1/16")
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps:
Ink:
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 Series), Black, Gold Foil
Other: DI Re-inkers (Salty Ocean, Picked Raspberry, Fossilized Amber), Wild Flower Stems #2 Die (TH), Side Drifting Butterfly (MB), Circle Punches (1/8", 1/16")
Enjoy!
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Both of your cards are really beautiful Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Bonnie, I like your way better, too! You have achieved much the same look with your embossed elements - gorgeous leaves! - and I do love the drama of black card!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't even think about putting permanent black ink on my dearest tools ... I won't allow permanent black ink to come anywhere near my stamps either!
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The reinkers give such brilliant color, Bonnie. They die cuts really stand out against the black background. Beautiful cards, my friend.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are stunning! I love your use of gold cardstock for the splatters! But, I have a question! How do you glue these tiny circles on and not have glue leaching out from under the circles on to the cardstock? The shiny sight of errant glue ruins a card for me! Would love your advice! And, thank you for sharing all you do. I so look forward to my almost daily dose of your artistic talent!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colors you used for the leaves and also the butterflies. Looks stunning against that black.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Very Clever!! Crafters always find a another way to do something!
ReplyDeletetwo beautiful cards, Bonnie and love your improved technique! thanks for joining us at TicTacToe this week!
ReplyDeleteLovely examples of your workaround to folder inking, Bonnie - love the rich black with your colorful die cuts!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. Just stunning! I will have to try this technique! Your way!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I use Bearly Art Glue with the tiny tip. It makes it easier to get a tiny drop.
ReplyDeleteWhere there's a will, there's a way, and you nailed it Bonnie! And I like this way better without adding ink to my embossing folders!! Especially permanent ink!! Your cards are both absolutely GORGEOUS and I am definitely going to try this technique now...thanks for the updated version!! Hugs and happy weekend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteWOW....The same Wow results using your technique and without the mess!!! You are so clever and creative, my dear friend. I would like to try your technique in the future..Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are stunning, Bonnie! I do LOVE the bold colors on black cs, but always neglect to actually do it -- maybe there's inspiration here? I think so
ReplyDeleteWhat a great alternative technique Bonnie - I love these two vibrant results - and well done on your technique of making splatters also :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
These are stunning, Bonnie. That's what is great about Group of Seven, you learn other ways to do things and this worked out beautifully. The colors are so fall and lovely.
ReplyDeleteI do like your idea to keep the spirit of the technique with out having the messy clean up...and possible inability to get rid of all the ink! Genius.
ReplyDeleteBob oh boy did you nail this! MARVELOUS cards, Bonnie and so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful examples of an alternative way to do the reinkers with black background! Wonderful vibrant colours on your die cuts!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Bonnie, loved the one you've shared with us at Try it on Tuesday. Avril x
ReplyDeleteGreat twist to the GOS technique and with beautiful results, I will try this myself ♥
ReplyDeleteI think your small dots/splatter help tie the scene together very beautifully, it's a clever idea and a gorgeous card. Thanks for joining our challenge at Try it on Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular cards! Love all your technique, those colours are great for fall. I’m delighted to have you playing with the Krafty Chicks All Occasions Challenge this week. Hope you join us again soon.
ReplyDeleteDiane - DT
Brilliant! Love that it’s cleaner and easier, as long as the EF cones with a die. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThe technique is amazing. I'm all for this variation. It's not only cleaner and easier, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are stunning, Bonnie! You're so clever to come up with your own way to get the same look as the cards made with the original technique. The vibrant ink colors and the gold against the black background create such a dramatic and beautiful effect! Love them both!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Ha, leave it to you, Bonnie, to figure this out without making a mess with the black ink! I LOVE how both of your cards came out! So vibrant and so beautiful without all the mess. Gorgeous fall colors and gorgeous summer colors in your second card. I also love your "splatters"!! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tip on how to avoid permanent EF dyeing and still make such stunning cards. I love all your dramatic cards, Bonnie.
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