STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge Optional Color Twist: Black

I am so excited!

This is my 1st card as a new Design Team Member

for STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge:-)

My October CAS card including the optional color twist: Black

Close up of heat embossed shine and black CS shadow!

CUTplorations For the Birds Die

CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

ARTplorations Leaves 2 Stencil 

STAMPlorations For The Birds Sentiment

I have been a fan of Shery's STAMPloration products from the beginning..5+ years ago!

I have always been impressed with the quality and wonderful customer service:-)

Thank you again, Shery for inviting me to join your friendly

 and talented Design Team Family:-)

Now back to my For the Birds Card Design...

I sprinkled Bisters pigment powders onto mixed media paper and spritzed with water.

I used Black, Blue,  and Yellow Bisters.

Let dry and then die cut my For the Birds.

Next covered the birds with Versamark clear ink and heat embossed with

clear embossing powder.  It gave a beautiful shine to the birds and branch.

I also die cut the birds a 2nd time with black CS and attached a little off set

for a black shadow effect.

Next used Strathmore Cold Press paper and die cut the framing. 

Then added the stenciled background 

with green Bisters and placed in MISTI to add the sentiment and attached the birds!

 I do hope you will join us at STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge.

You have until the end of the month to play along.  Hugs...

FYI:

• Players can link up to 3 CAS cards.
• Players can enter a CAS card with or without the optional color twist.
• Non-STAMPlorations products are OK
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)
• Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players