Monday, August 1, 2022

CAS Mix Up Mixed Media August Emboss Resist Challenge

Time for our August CAS Mix Up Mixed Media Emboss Resist Challenge hosted by 
Nancy (me) (scandinancycreates).  We have awesome inspiration cards by 
our very talented DT and our talented GD Brenda (inkinspired to stamp)


Please remember to keep your cards Clean and Simple...Thank You!

Emboss Resist is an old technique using different Heat Embossing techniques.
I highly recommend you watch one or more of the videos that have been 
provided by our design team.  I guarantee that you will be inspired to play along!
We can't wait to see your Clean and Simple Mixed Media cards:-)



I Used Stamping, Heat Embossing, Watercolor Wash EB Resist and Die Cutting.

I began by stamping my Essentials by Ellen "Mondo Hydrangea" stamp onto
Canson Cold Press 140# Watercolor Paper using MISTI and SSS White Pigment Ink.
Then heat embossed with Wow White EB Powder for the
 Watercolor Wash Emboss Resist Technique by Debbie Hughes

Then the fun began using Gansai Tambi "Gem" Watercolors with #6 and #2 Princeton
paint brushes.  I let the paint dry between layers until I got the final effect I wanted.

The colors are beautiful and very shiny in the natural light.
I used Gem Colors: Blue, Green and Yellow Gold.

I finished my card using Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangle Dies to die cut
the main image.  Next stamped in MISTI
the Altenew "Leaf Canopy" sentiment and added a punched Yellow Gold heart.

My sympathy card went to a very dear friend.

We would love to have you join us at CAS Mix Up Emboss Resist Challenge.
You have until the 24th to play along.  You are going to Love this Challenge💕

Love and Hugs,


Supplies:
Stamps: Essentials by Ellen "Mondo Hydrangea" and Altenew "Leaf Canopy" sentiment. 
Paper: Canson Cold Press 140# Watercolor paper.  SU Basic White 140# card base.
Inks: SSS White Pigment Ink.  Archival Jet Black for sentiment.  Gansai Tambi Gem WC Paints: Blue, Green and Yellow Gold.
Accessories: Spellbinders Rectangles Hemstitch Dies.  MISTI. WOW White EB Powder.  SU Heat Tool.  #6 and #2 round Princeton paint brushes.  


24 comments:

  1. This is a real beauty, I love that hydrangea stamp as they are one of my favourite flowers. Great idea to do the embossing in white, what a wonderful effect it gives and such a gorgeous blue xx

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  2. A love this hydrangea stamp Nancy - and you have certainly shown it off to it's best with the fab embossing and beautiful colour! x

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  3. A gorgeous watercolored resist hydrangea Nancy - what a great challenge and beautiful card created!

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  4. Beautiful hydrangea, Nancy, and I love the hemstitch frame.

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  5. Beautifully done, Nancy and your painting is so well done! Love that stamp and your color choices as well as your wonderful framing.

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  6. Nancy I adore that Hydrangea set - used it many, many times myself and still love it! Your emboss-resist technique was perfect for this set!! What gorgeous colors you've chosen today and the resulting card is fabulous!
    You can count me in, my friend! I can't wait!!
    =]
    p.s. I didn't do a thing, but we have blossoms on our Hydrangea bushes FINALLY!!

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    1. I wish you could see the metallic shine of the blossoms...I tried, but could not get a good photo...Lolly received my card and Loved it too:-) Can't wait to see what you create, mf. Love and Hugs...

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  7. Amazing card, my friend. xx Love the gorgeous hydrangea with watercoloured leaves. xx

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    1. A special card for a special friend...Love and Hugs dear friend:-)

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  8. beautiful watercolouring with your emboss resist, Love that Hydrangea stamp and your card ♥

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  9. What a beautiful hydrangea, Nancy! Such a pretty shade of blue that stands out beautifully against the resist! Great challenge, my friend!

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  10. Such a beautiful white embossed and watercoloured flower Nancy and a great choice of technique for this month's challenge. I love the hemstitch frame and the added gold star alongside the sentiment too. x

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  11. This is a beauty and your watercoloring is lovely. What a wonderful challenge this is and I'm so happy to be a part of it.

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  12. Gorgeous card, Nancy! The hydrangea are beautiful! I love the hemstitch framing and addition of the heart! Thanks for the fun challenge! I couldn't resist joining in your challenge! Sue N

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    1. I was thrilled to see your beautiful Emboss Resist Snowflake card in our gallery, my friend. TFS and for the sweet comment. Hugs....Nancy

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  13. What a beautiful hydrangea, Nancy! I love the blue shade of the watercolor paint. The metallic shine must be prettier in real life! The cool hemstitch frame sets off the lovely flower, and the placement of the sentiment is perfect. I'm sure Loll loved this card as I do. I can't wait to join your fun challenge this month! Hugs.. Hideko

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    1. Thank you my friend for your sweet comment. I can't wait to see what you create for our Emboss Resist Challenge:-) You CAS designs are always simply Gorgeous. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  14. This is such a stunning hydrangea, Nancy, and I love the colors you used! I'm sure it will bring lots of comfort to your friend. This Mondo is one of my favorite stamps and I can't remember the last time I used it, so thank you for the reminder to unearth it! I love your prompt this month and the technique you used (and Brenda is a great pal), so I'll be seeing you in the gallery! Hugs, Dolly

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    1. I am so pleased you plan on playing along with our CAS Mix Up Emboss Resist Challenge, Dolly. We do have fun:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  15. Perfect card right now - the hydrangeas in my garden are blooming beautifully. Love your watercolouring!

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    1. Ours are blooming too:-) Love this time of year with so many flowers blooming and the veggie garden doing well:-) I think of you working in your gardens everyday too, my friend. Love and Hugs....

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  16. Beautiful flower and beautifully coloured Nancy and a wonderful challenge this month.

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  17. This is beautiful Nancy. I do love hydrangeas, especially the blue shades, and you've coloured this one perfectly.
    Emboss Resist is one of my favourite techniques ...... thank you for the fun challenge xx

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  18. Nancy this technique is so cool and your version is wonderful, love the white embossing with the blues for the hydrangeas, gorgeous card

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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated comments! Hugs....Nancy