Friday 25 March 2016

Faux Mother of Pearl....

Trying out this new to me technique......
I was inspired by the Happy Little Stampers CAS challenge 
of Faux Mother of Pearl Technique.
I also wanted to make a card on one layer for The One Layer Simplicity Challenge
Update...Thrilled to have been hi-lighted with this card 
from The One Layer Challenge-Thank you x
I wanted to make a card that had the 'White' open space of CAS in another colour.
The One Layer Simplicity Challenge is Shades of Green and I thought a leaf die 
would work with those colours.
I die cut the leafs from Memory Box, sprayed glue onto the back of them
 and used them as a mask/stencil.
I experimented with the Faux Mother of Pearl Technique after looking at Loll's Video...
I used liquid perfect pearls and when it was dry blended several colours of distress inks.
I carefully peeled off the die cut to reveal the white leafs.
I finished off with stamping the sentiment in a dark green archival ink.
I now have lots of 'experiments' to use at a later date.
Lots still to learn about this technique but will definitly be doing it again.
Crafty Hugs x
Challenges I would like to enter my card into.....
Happy Little Stampers - CAS Challenge - Faux Mother of Pearl





23 comments:

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

I really like the fresh, citrus colour that you've used here and you've done a great job with a new technique. I need to have a go at this one myself X

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Love that zingy colour! Clean & fresh! So pleased you joined us at Happy Little Stampers! Hazel xx
My Card Attic

Patti said...

Eye candy! that is what this is. I am partial to lime green!! I love this faux pearl technique. I watched the video but have yet to give it a try myself. If my card could look 1/2 as pretty as yours I'd be over the moon!

Patti

Rahmat said...

Absolutely gorgeous, the background has come up very nice! I love greens, so it is pretty to my eyes.

Loll said...

Very pretty Mac! Great job with the faux mother of pearl ... and it's awesome paired with the chartreuse! xx

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous Mac! Love the bright fresh spring green with the pops of white, so beautiful! How clever to put the sentiments on the stems, love it! Happy Easter! hugs :)

Bonnie said...

What wonderful techniques, Mac! I love the ferns with the green MOP! Lovely!

Ros Crawford said...

Oh you did a wonderful job with that technique! I love the green too!

baileyrosy.com said...

One of my favourite colours and love the effect from the technique. Clever you making your own stencils this looks brilliant.

Marie

Anita in France said...

Fresh and zesty and fabulous, Mac ... the shimmeriness with the crisp white is gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Happy Little Stampers! Anita :)

BożenA said...

Very spring card! Light, joyful, full of sun. I also love pearl highlighted background. You have unusual ideas about what makes your cards are very beautiful. Happy Easter, Mac :-)
hugs,
BozenA

Mac Mable said...

Thank you so much x

Mac Mable said...

Thank yo so much for stopping by and leaving such kind comments x

Mac Mable said...

Ohhh that is such a lovely thing to say, thank you x

Mac Mable said...

Thanks x

Mac Mable said...

Thank you so much x

Mac Mable said...

Thanks for stopping by x

Mac Mable said...

Thank you x

Mac Mable said...

That is so kind, thank you very much x

Mac Mable said...

I enjoyed the challenge, thank you very much for your lovely comments x

Mac Mable said...

Such kind comments, thank you very much x

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Congrats on your shout-out at OLS!!! Fantastic card - wonderful sponging and such a neat idea to put the sentiment into the stems!

Mac Mable said...

So kind...Thank you x