This card has been made as an entry into this fortnights recipe challenge for weeks 286 & 287 over on the Less is More Challenge blog whose theme is 'Use Something Tactile'
I decided to look at what I had in my stash and found a collection of pots of micro Deco Beads in various colours and I thought if I used these as an infill on a solid stamped image it would provide a touchy-feely texture to the finished image.
I took a 4 x 4 inch white card blank and stamped directly in Versafine black ink with a styalised flower stamp from Anitas that I have had for years. It's a solid image of a flower with foliage which I thought was ideal.
I then used Glossy Accents as an adhesive and coloured the petals with magenta beads, the leaves with green beads and the flower centre with gold beads. I left a border showing in black to set off the infill with the beads. Once dry these provided a raised textural finish to the flower.
The sentiment (PaperArtsy) was stamped in black Versafine ink to finish.
Sid xx Pin It
How totally awesome and creative! The micro beads look fantastic against the black of the flower. It must have taken a while to finish, but so worth it as it looks amazing. Fab entry, thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Those micro beads are amazing.
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That's such a clever card. It's so pretty x
ReplyDeleteWhat a textural card Sid - this is stunning. Loving that sentiment too.
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Maxine
Bet this looks extra fab in reality. What a wonderful idea for texture.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week, keep the FB pictures coming - Hugs, Neet xx
A great choice for adding texture, Sid. And a great idea to use glossy accents for your adhesive, those beads are going nowhere now! Love the black outline you left too, it's really effective.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
Liking the texture with the micro beads...
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant whata great idea for texture
ReplyDeleteLucy x
This is fantastic Sid and what a clever idea to use the seed beads - such a brilliant effect and super CAS too. Thanks for sharing and playing along at Less is More this week.
ReplyDeleteSarah
Perfect take on the LIM theme.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Sid! Didn't those little devils go everywhere? What patience you must have (I have enough trouble working with them confined - like a shaker). Well, worth the effort to get this little wonder! I predict a winner! Have a lovely weekend! Hazel xx
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Love the sentiment and your flower must feel really nice to touch!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like it was a labour of love! Fabulous texture. Cara x
ReplyDeleteTerrific use of the micro beads. Your patience must be endless! Perfect for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat tactile card Sid, love the clever use of the micro beads too ;) Viv
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sid - love the effect of the micro beads - i will need to try these as haven#t as yet :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so pretty and I love the texture the beads give.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sid - reminds me a bit of rennie mcintosh :) Always good to find a use for older stash as it reminds you why you liked it. :)
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