Friday 1 March 2019

CAS Mix Up March Challenge.......

The theme for The CAS Mix Up March Challenge is Faux Stained Glass.
The challenge is hosted by the very creative Joanna.
Pop across and be inspired by the talented Design Team 
and our fabulous guest designer Gundi (Papierelle)......
We are also celebrating our 3rd Birthday..... 

This is My Card......

I have used the Technique, Stamping and my choice is Heat Embossing, Die Cutting and Stencilling...

The Large die cut Butterfly, from Memory Box has a solid part and a more intricate part to it....
Two separate dies.......
For the solid background die I used a few pretty colours of distress inks and water.
The more intricate die cut has been die cut 5 times and layered to achieve the Faux Stained Glass,
using Glossy Accents.
There are really good links on The CAS Mix Up Blog that explains the technique really well.
This photo shows the added extra background layer, which I heat embossed in copper to give even more dimension and to make the butterfly look like it was actually flying.....
The top layer has a couple of layers of heated copper embossing powder 
and I think this photo shows the effect of the Faux Stained Glass technique.
The stencilled flower has been done with translucent embossing paste 
and I finished off with white heat embossing on the tag sentiment.

I had never done this technique before but with the help of the video links I had fun and enjoyed it.

Hope to see your wonderful creations in the gallery 
and I hope you'll join in our 3rd Birthday celebrations x.
Challenges I would Love to Enter........
Watercooler Wednesday - Heidi's All About Occasions Challenge
Thank you for the shout out......
The Craft Stamper - Take it Make it Challenge - Anything goes as long as you've got stamping on it.





49 comments:

Mia said...

Amazing card, Mac. Really inspiring technique. I love your colourful background and your "flying" butterfly. Hugs, my dear friend.

Cath Wilson said...

Yet another stunning creation - this is wonderful. I love the understated effect of the dark florals behind the focal image. Such a wonderful design.
Cath x

Jo said...

Wow this flutter is ready to take off, well succeeded. I love the contrast between the soft pastels and the copper, they are so complimentary. I love the addition of the stencilling too. The sentiment says it all. Another beauty Mac! xx

Liz said...

Oh WOW, the butterfly is so striking against the dark background. Gorgeous card, Mac. xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I HAVE to echo the WOWs. Another amazing card, what a wonderful result your playing has achieved. So much movement and colour, a STUNNING result again Mac.
Faith
x

pam said...

Stunning card Mac, love that gorgeous butterfly and wonderful background.
Pam x

Maria said...

Gorgeous butterfly embossed in copper! Wonderful color, too! A fabulous card, so pretty!!

Mrs A. said...

So professional looking and loving the choice of colour combinations. Hugs Mrs A.

Bonnie said...

I am so loving this butterfly, Mac! I also love the tone on tone stamping and embossing! The colors in your butterfly show beautifully against the dark gray background! A super elegant card, my friend!

Pat said...

Ooh, this is absolutely stunning Mac and love the pretty colours you have chosed for the stained glass, and the copper metallic embossing with its two layers has added a really rich look to the finish, especially against the darker background card, and the touch of texture with the stencilled flower using the paste, and the white embossed sentiment are fantastic finishing touches. This would look stunning in a frame too, although I know for the challenge it has to be a card. x

Cathy said...

Totally amazing card Mac, such a gorgeous butterfly, Cathy x

Christine Alexander said...

Stunning card Mac, your butterfly is so beautiful and love the subtle heat embossing behind :)

nancy littrell said...

Simply Stunning CAS faux stained glass die cut butterfly card design, Mac. I love how you watercolored the solid butterfly layer and copper heat embossed the top detailed butterfly layer. I always enjoy seeing your colored "white space" you often use for your CAS designs. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy

Craftyfield said...

So gorgeous! And the real look of stained glass too.. The CAS background is just the thing to get the butterfly to pop off the page in its glorious colours! x

Viv said...

Just amazing Mac. Never done this technique and my mojo has currently deserted me with all the house upset but hope to try and join in again this month. x

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely stunning Mac, the butterfly is gorgeous, what colours too. I love it set against the dark grey card, it a fabulous creation, Kate xx

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS card Mac...LOVE it!! :0)

Brenda in IN said...

Mac, you did a great job from the video. This is so pretty and the background is beautiful.

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is simply stunning, Mac! I love the pretty wing colors with the gorgeous faux stained glass shine, contrasting the dark background! The copper metallic heat-embossing added wonderful dimension to the layered die-cuts (what a detail work on the two wings!!), and the stenciled flowers on the side are really nice touch! And, as always, a fantastic and well-thought-out layout!
Hideko xx

HilaryJane said...

I love this card. The butterfly is amazing and the subtle detail on the background finishes it off beautifully. The dark card base creates a wonderful contrast xx

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

You never fail to impress with your use of techniques to produce the most stylish of projects. I just love everything about this gorgeous card. Happy creative weekend, Angela xXx

Marianne said...

This looks amazing, Mac, a real stunner. I have to resist the urge to reach for the butterfly through my screen and touch the butterfly.
Marianne x

Donna Ellis said...

My goodness, Mac! Your butterfly creation with its splendid coloring and gorgeous copper details is beyond beautiful! Your intriguing use of more dimension behind the butterfly really does resemble stained glass layers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation with the rest of us. hugs, de

Karen Brown said...

Your card is absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the faux stained glass technique...you really pulled it off! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

Anne Temple said...

This is stunning! Love everything about it. You might want to enter it into the Scrapy Land Challenge where the theme is always anything goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.

aussie aNNie said...

STUNNING and so beautiful, it looks like a broach to wear and full of gorgeous colours and artistic cleverness...xx

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Your butterfly looks amazing Mac. It's not a technique that I've tried before but I will definitely be having a go at it in the near future. I love the Copper embossing too, it looks fabulous. I also really like the very subtle flower that you've stamped in the background. Great work as always x

Patti said...

Oh this is stunning! I really love the colors you used! the rich dark colored cs really brings out the vibrancy of the butterfly.

(((Hugs)))
Patti

Susan said...

Fabulous results, Mac! I would be so proud of myself if I'd made that card. Wonderful combination of colours in the butterfly and the copper embossing and copper card base. The stenciled flowers work perfectly to ground the butterfly.

Trina P. said...

Elegant and classy, Mac. Your colour choices are spot on. Love the shine of the copper embosssed top layer. xx

Ina G said...

What a stunning and beautiful butterfly you have made here M. So much dimension and amazing colour. Love the extra bit os heat embossing in the background. Adds so much more to another stella creation. Certainly is 'dreamy'

Darnell said...

I'm absolutely gobsmacked by this beautiful piece of jewelry you have made to inspire us for this challenge, Mac! I love the rest of your design, too. It's the perfect platform for this spectacular butterfly!! Hugs, Darnell

Ros Crawford said...

It so does look like glass and it's stunning!

Inkyfingers said...

This is so beautiful Mac and I love the glossy colourful stained glass look.

Loll said...

Your stained glass butterfly is gorgeous, Mac! I love it done with the copper and how you've layered it to create a 3-D effect. Your deep coloured card base is go elegant and perfect with the butterfly. I love you translucent wildflowers and heat embossed sentiment banner. Amazing design! xx

Diane said...

Wonderful techniques, color and design Mable.

Hugs Diane

Marina said...

This is a great technique and I love the colours you chose.

papierelle said...

The butterfly with its glassy wings is beautiful. And on the dark background it shines perfectly.

Brenda said...

This is stunning Mac! I love that stained glass butterfly, it just pops on your dark background, love the glossy stamping on the background too, just so beautiful, so elegant! Hugs, Brenda

Izzy Scrap said...

Oh my, your butterfly is just stunning ! What a striking piece of art you've done with this technique, the beautiful colours you chose, the copper EP and the dark card. Another stunner from you ! Thanks so much for sharing. x

Words and Pictures said...

Oh, your butterfly is beautiful - that shimmer of the "glass" is wonderful as is that subtle ombre shading capturing the sunrise. Stunning!
Alison x

Greta said...

Perfect die to use for the technique, Mac--gorgeous card! I love the technique & need to try it again--thanks for the inspiration!

Karen Dunbrook said...

wow Mac, stunning butterfly cards, love the look. I'm never disappointed when I come here for a visit!!
xx Karen

*Vicki* said...

Oh my this colorful butterfly with the glossy wings is just perfectly done!! You've really made the most of this technique and I always love to come and see what you've done!! I love it!! Thanks for the well wishes my friend! HUGS

Julia Aston said...

Wow Mac!!! Your butterfly is just stunning using this technique - love how it's raised off the card at it's wings, the subtle clear stenciled stems - and so pretty layered over that bronze shimmery card base! I've got to try this technique! xx

TK said...

Dreamy! Such a gorgeous butterfly and your stained glass is beautiful as well.

Linby said...

This is so beautiful - you've used the technique so well.

Linda said...

I love your stained glass butterfly. The colours look stunning with the bronze and I like the delicate flowers in the background. Thank you for playing along with the Cradft Stamper challenge xx

Susan Joyce said...

Mac your butterfly is a total delight and your card is stunning!! Love everything that you designed.