Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Pigment Craft Company!!

Recently a dream came true for one of the most talented card makers I know.  Ivana, I couldn't be more happy for you!!  May I introduce you to my first purchase from Pigment Craft Company... and show you why having the layering stencil included in this gorgeous Blooming Floral stamp and stencil set is such a smart idea on her part!

Have you ever heat embossed an image on vellum, and colored the back side of it?  The look is soft - a bit ethereal in my view.  What if I told you using the back side of those stencils is the easiest way EVER to add ink??  Yeah, that's exactly what I said the back side of the stencil!!!

Here's what that looks like... from the back [after lining up the easiest stencil I've ever used - all pertinent bits are identifiable by an etched outline] adding the first colors of green.


Here's what it looks like from the front... Altenew inks worked beautifully on this
PTI linen vellum.


Looking a little bright, after lining up the stencil, and adding all of my chosen inks! but never fear:


Soft and beautiful on the front!


Ready for the finished product?  Here's the closeup...


I made a card-base using one of my favorite dies from W&W that no longer exists, adding a layer of coral paper underneath - you'll see it peeking through, but softened so beautifully by that perfect slip of vellum!


That pretty little Hello is part of the stamp set - I've simply heat embossed it, again on vellum, and did a little fussy cutting!  I think Ivana will like that I've bling-ed it up a bit! 

Congratulations, my friend!!!  I have a few more goodies for another day!!

=]  Michele

Also used:  Blooming Floral Die

at

24 comments:

  1. Keren BakerMarch 9, 2021 at 5:01 PM

    Oh that’s so ethereal and beautiful. I’m a big fan of vellum and acetate, and this works beautifully. Stunning card x

    ReplyDelete
  2. Carol H.March 9, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    Holy moly Michele! I just saw this beauty over on Instagram and had to come see the details! This is such a wonderful idea to use a blending brush with a stencil on the backside of the vellum! I've tried Copic coloring on the backside of vellum, but was a bit underwhelmed by the results. Your card is absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing this awesome idea!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Vikki HMarch 9, 2021 at 6:42 PM

    Very nicely colored and you're the queen for sharing the process! The resulting card is beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Lisa EltonMarch 9, 2021 at 6:52 PM

    Oh my, hello gorgeous! I haven't done this vellum technique in forever. Gosh I love your results and I know Ivana will too!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Marcia HillMarch 9, 2021 at 7:52 PM

    I'm not quite sure I understand the process but I sure LOVE the end result...absolutely GORGEOUS Michele!!! :0)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Linda CallahanMarch 9, 2021 at 10:36 PM

    I have no idea what happened here in this blog post but whatever it was .....it was magical! That type of magic does not happen in my craft room! Amazingly beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  7. JeanneMarch 10, 2021 at 7:12 AM

    Beautiful card, Michele! So soft and elegant looking. Wonderful use of the stencil. Congratulations to your friend. May she have tremendous success. Thank you for sharing. Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Ivana CamdzicMarch 10, 2021 at 10:33 AM

    My beautiful friend, your card and technique are simply breath-taking! I cannot help but to admire every single detail and all of that ethereal softness - it gives me the tingles in the most heartwarming way! You know I am SUCH a fan, and to see you create something with one of Pigment's products is an indescribable feeling. THANK YOU for sharing this post and this incredibly creative tip - mind blown!! xo

    ReplyDelete
  9. conilMarch 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM

    Only one word for this amazing card...exquisite. Soft, ethereal, beautifully detailed. You totally took my breath away. Absolutely fabulous.

    ReplyDelete
  10. HilaryJaneMarch 10, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    This is just so pretty. Vellum is so good for giving this lovely soft feel. I love the little peaks of coral, a wonderful detail xx

    ReplyDelete
  11. Cat CraigMarch 10, 2021 at 2:03 PM

    Great technique, and beautiful card.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Barb GhigMarch 10, 2021 at 2:49 PM

    I'm a big fan of pastels, so I'm totally in love how you colored these lovely blooms and leaves, Michele! I also love that you chose vellum for the sentiment...Another beautiful card, my friend! xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. BonnieMarch 10, 2021 at 7:07 PM

    A beautiful stamp that makes a beautiful card! Awesome coloring and I love how the vellum gives it such a soft, dreamy look!

    ReplyDelete
  14. TKMarch 10, 2021 at 10:50 PM

    So beautiful, Michele, and the double layer base showing a perfectly matching cs is gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  15. lostinpaperMarch 11, 2021 at 5:00 AM

    Genius! Love love it Michele!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Mac MableMarch 11, 2021 at 7:22 AM

    What a soft and pretty effect Michele x. Great showcasing of the stamps and stencil and one really beautiful card x.

    ReplyDelete
  17. BrendaMarch 11, 2021 at 8:48 AM

    A stunning card Michele, so soft and girly! Vellum is always so beautiful to work with and boy did you work with it and I love it! Not quite sure I am understand how the stencil worked, but it sounds like a great idea your friend had. I know you have taken it and ran with it. Can't wait to see what else you do! Hugs, Brenda

    ReplyDelete
  18. JuliePMarch 11, 2021 at 12:06 PM

    Well aren't you such a clever one?!!!! I can't wait to try this. Your card is stunning.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Stephanie LanzalottoMarch 11, 2021 at 2:35 PM

    Swoon, swoon, swoon. I have done the coloring on the back of vellum, but that added color behind the die cut... well, I just can't even...

    ReplyDelete
  20. nancy littrellMarch 11, 2021 at 11:36 PM

    OMG..Gorgeous creative stenciled and colored flowers on vellum card, my friend. TFS your card and extra photos and detailed description, Michele. Love and Hugs...Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  21. Anita in FranceMarch 12, 2021 at 5:24 AM

    Dreamy, delicate and oh so gorgeous, Michele ... what a beautiful showcase for Ivana's new, innovative designs! Hugs, Anita :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. Ros CrawfordMarch 12, 2021 at 12:45 PM

    Oh my... I'm swooning over this... I love everything about it. Beautiful beautiful!! I have trouble over here finding pure white vellum, Yours is gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Papercraft BoutiqueMarch 14, 2021 at 2:11 PM

    Love the soft and pretty flowers on linen vellum, Michele! You're so sweet showing your support for your friend's new company! I was touched by Ivana's story.
    Hideko xx

    ReplyDelete
  24. BobbyMarch 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM

    What a soft and pretty card, Michele. I love the little bit of coral peeking from behind the die cut part.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by! Your visits really make me smile, and your comments are so appreciated! Please note that this blog is public, and in commenting, you do so publicly, and any link back to your blog, or email address, are also public. If you are a 'no reply blogger' and have questions, please leave me your email and I will do my best to answer them!
=] Michele