I reached for Altenew's gorgeous Rock Trumpet flowers for Color Hues #84 and Cindy's wonderful Spring-y colors:
I'm sure you're seeing far more of these colors where you live, Cindy!
But I only need a little imagination, and a few good inks to get me there!
This is a HUGE image! After stenciling it, I die cut it out and arranged the large piece over one card base...
Then used my paper cutter to snip off the excess...
which easily found a home on a second card - and I hadn't used
Dad's hammer for a little texture in SO long!
I use a mouse pad under the folder and a light touch to eliminate the risk of damage.
Here is the card I chose for Color Hues #84 today...
But fear not - the other will be shared at Can you Handle the Pressure?
Even without the 'twist' I think they'll get a kick out of the 'hammer method'
of using an embossing folder!
Have a great day!
=] Michele
Wow, that IS a huge image! And you are so clever to use the leftover and still make a beauty!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful and a neat trick with the embossing folder. Love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, large image and your stenciled coloring is gorgeous! You got not one but two fantastic cards from this one image! The hammered embossing is a perfect backdrop for the beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteThese colors speak "flowers" to me! I love your innovation for using the rest of that large stenciled image. Two pretty cards from one! Your Dad's hammer gave you such a soft texture in the background. It's just right!
ReplyDeletePhew! I was worried about that little extra flower... so glad it made it onto a card of it's own lol. These are both beautiful Michele, I've been playing with a bit of peach and green... but it's a little too early to share yet (wink)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Michele!!! Love your "hammer method," too! So creative and the results are great! Will have to give that a go sometime ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you got two beautiful cards with this large stamp set. I was amazed at your hammer use on the embossing folder. I might have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing these beauties and the "hammer" trick.
ReplyDeleteI've never thought to use a hammer, but the effect is wonderful! Love both the cards, but the CAS one is my fave. It's always great to see you in the Color Hues gallery!
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes, that is a big image! You've made the most of both the main bunch and the little snippet. Two fabulous cards, Michele!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous stencil but I can't get past the hammering! Honest the things I learn hanging out here.............
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely the things we learn here Michele, and all of it so good! (I wonder if Chris will notice his hammer missing?!) Now back to those 2 absolutely beautiful cards...they are both stunners Michele and our challenge colors worked perfectly on them!! Thanks so much for sharing these beauties with us at Color Hues...we always love seeing you in the gallery! Hugs. 😊
ReplyDeleteI just love it when Dad's hammer comes out. And what a fabulous way to get 2 cards!! I love these wonderful peach and green hues, Michele. Beautiful work, as always!
ReplyDeleteYou are soooo creative! I’d forgotten about your hammer trick. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteTwo MAGNIFICENT cards, Michele! Love that big trumpet vine but your colors stole my heart! Yes, peach anything will win me over -- especially peach pie, my choice of "cake" for a Birthday 😊
ReplyDeleteOnce again ... WOW! YOU ARE AMAZING!!! These are gorgeous and I always learn something new from you with each & every visit! Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love it when you give us something new to think about or in this case remember (your hammer technique). Great to get two cards from one inking as well. Fab!
ReplyDeleteYou picked the perfect flower for the colors, Michele, and the trumpets spread beautifully across both cards.
ReplyDeleteMichele both of these cards are so beautiful and yay you for inventing a super cool new technique! The Hammer Method--I love it! Thank you so much for sharing these with us at the Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are absolutely beautiful and how creative to get your embossing using a hammer, if I tried that I would probably end up with a smashed folder lol! I'm ready for some warmer Michigan weather, how about you? But they say it is to be 70 here on Monday, I'll take it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure!
Diane CYHTP Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
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Such pretty cards, I love what you did with that large stenciled image. GENIUS!!! Lots of wonderful work here and great take on the challenge. Thanks so much for playing along with us over at Can You Handle the Pressure. I hope we see you back again soon!
ReplyDeleteJudy~ CYHTP DT Designer
Your imagination and few good inks took you somewhere beautiful where the sun is shining and my color hues are too! Your cards are amazing, and I'm admiring your hammer method. Truly original! I'm so glad you joined us to play at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a large image but if you hadn't shown the before and after I couldn't have known! Love the tip about the hammer, wondered how you got the partial embossed look. Thanks for supporting Color Hues. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw that you used your dad's hammer, I smiled from ear to ear. You always come up with such terrific ideas, Michele! Both your cards are just as pretty as can be and it is always a plus when you can get two cards for the trouble of one. Have a wonderful day and thanks for being with us at Color Hues.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful twofer using this large image, Michele. The colours are gorgeous with the trumpet flowers. I LOVE the hammer embossing on your second card. I hadn't seen that before. I have a little hammer in my studio that my father-in-law made (he was a machinist). I'm going to have to pull it out and try hammer embossing --- it's so cool! xx
ReplyDeleteA duo of absolutely gorgeous trumpet flower cards, my friend! As always, your creativity dazzles and delights; so thrilled to see these over at Colour Hues! Wonderful that your dad's little hammer played a role...
ReplyDeletehugs~c