Thursday, August 18, 2011

Bah! Humbug! Something New Challenge



As we settle back down from the summer holidays at Humbug Hall, we are doing a bit of work with our new found crafty items and exploring new techniques. Yes, this week's challenge at Bah!Humbug! is Something New. Those that know me well know, that rubber stamping is not my forte, especially when the medium is not regular ink. Although I've had this lovely Christmas stamp by Stampin' Up for awhile, this is the first time I've used it, and the medium was especially exciting (and challenging). I've used my new Judikins Mica Gloss Metallics Effects ink in green, rose gold and gold, spread it on glossy card stock, mushed it together and stamped it on another piece of black glossy card stock for this effect. There are a number of different techniques using this fabulous ink HERE.

Unfortunately, I did not refresh my memory as to technique before I began experimenting and did get a bit more ink on the delicate stamp than intended. It therefor took much longer to dry than anticipated, and I accidentally smeared it a bit while finishing my card. To hide a particularly messed up area, I use my Heartfelt Creations Limited Edition Regal Poinsettia 2 Precut Stamp and Coordinating Spellbinders Blossom Two Nesties and popped it over the offensive mistake. A metallic gold mat, a few adhesive beads, and a peelie sentiment was all that was needed to complete the card front. As I'm quite timid in diving into new stuff, I thank Ann and Max for this challenge. Undoubtedly, these supplies would have languished for years in my drawers had it not been for them. LOL Please take a look at their new found treasures and techniques HERE and we invite you to join along.

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful card Donna and a fab technique - not seen this before. Sandra

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  2. wow donna, that is so pretty and i love the way the colours show up on the black, going too have to give that a go!!! huge hugs Lou xxx

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  3. Wowzers, Donna! This is gorgeous! Love the look! The colors you chose are so warm and beautiful. The products are new to me but I think a little shopping may be in order. Never would have known you messed up of you didn't mention it. Looks like that poinsettia was meant to be threre all along. FABULOUS CARD!

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  4. WOW Donna, this is AWESOME! The colors are absolutley gorgeous. You'd never know this was your first time with this technique. I haven't see anything like this before!

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  5. Hi Donna,
    This is magnificent. I love the colours and design. Beautiful crafting.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  6. LOOOOVE this, Donna!!! And I love Judikins products!!! I'll have to try this technique -- you know I playing with new products!!!

    Do you know you're an enabler, my friend?!!! LOL!

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  7. Hi Donna a great card, never heard of those inks before. Off to check it out. Hugs x ChrisB

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  8. Very elegant and rich with the embossing on black! The poinsettia is perfectly placed, mistake or no. It looks like it was meant to be there!

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  9. Well if you made a "mistake", it definitely isn't noticeable.. very very well done. I can't believe all the talent on all the blogs.. you are definitely right up there on the top. hugs

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  10. Hi Donna,Your card is AMAZING!BEAUTIFUL job as always,I TOTALLY LOVE everything about it!!:)

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  11. Wow this is stunning. Love everything about it. Debs xx

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  12. I know what you mean...I always say I'm not a stamper too, but you know what??? I think you can call yourself a stamper--this is beautiful :)

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