Friday 15 March 2019

CAS Mix Up March Reminder ......

Popping in to remind you of the challenge this month at The CAS Mix UP
which is Faux Stained Glass........Hosted by the talented and creative Joanna.
Lots of inspiration and video links on the blog and the gallery is looking amazing.
It's our 3rd Birthday too, with prizes to be won.....

Here is my card......

I have used the Stained Glass Technique with Alcohol Inks, 
Stamping and my choice is Die Cutting and Heat Embossing
The background has been stamped with a flower bouquet in black ink.
For the poppy colours I have used alcohol inks.
For the stained glass effect I have used glossy accents and several layers of black die cuts.
The last black die cut layer has been heat embossed several times to get it super shiny.
Finishing off with the sentiments, two skinny frames and a cute mini heart....

Thank you Gundi (from Papierelle) for being our wonderful guest designer this month.
Looking forward to seeing you in the gallery....
Challenges I would love to enter....
Craft Stamper - Take it Make It Challenge - 
Anything goes so long as you use a stamp somewhere on your project
Watercooler Wednesday - Tristan's Occasion Challenge 
This is a fun challenge that I love to enter....
Thank you so much for the shout out...I am delighted x
CAS on Friday - Embossing dry or heat
I have used Heat Embossing
Memory Box Challenge - Flower Power - Cards with flowers on them
The die cut poppy is by Memory Box
The Flower Challenge - Anything Goes
Stamplorations - CAS Challenge without the option








45 comments:

cuilliesocks said...

A stunning card Mac, I love the die and how you've created the stained glass look, the colours are so striking and its a brilliant design, you are so creative, Kate x

Heidi Weaver said...

Oh my goodness, Mac! You never fail to surprise with your stunning creations. I love the way you've combined that wonderful stained glass look with the monochromatic background. You have the unerring eye of an artist. Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

pam said...

Stunning card Mac, love your gorgeous poppies.
Pam x

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Mac! GORGEOUS dual use of the SpotLight technique with the BW popped up images in the background, and the poppy superimposed on top of them. BRILLIANT design and so beautiful done in your stained glass technique with AIs! Thanks for the inspiration! hugs, de

Loll said...

Amazing card, my friend! Love this design. So classic with red, white and black. The black stamped bouquet in the background is stunning with the bright red poppy on top. So creative and beautiful. Love the skinny frames. A real WOW! card. xx

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

The flower turned out great! I really like how you did the background with the frames, too!

Karen Brown said...

Great minds create a like! I literally just finished an alcohol ink inlay (in red!) using the same poppy die. I did not stain glass mine but your effect is gorgeous! Very nice. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

Viv said...

Another wonderful creation Mac.. your layout is stunning and the AI poppies are simply beautiful. (I am putting my jealousy away now..... ha ha!!!)

Maria said...

A fabulous red flower! Wonderful stamped flower background! The design is so interesting! Stunning card, well done!!

Ina G said...

Catching up on commenting - been out of town and again next week so very little spare time to play but need to catch up on checking your amazing creations.
What a stunning card this is M. So love the simple framed background and that poppy is so very beautiful with the bold AInking.

Mia said...

I always admire your gorgeous cards, Mac. And I am thankful that you always share the steps. This card is stunning, my friend. And the use of mini frames is really inspiring. Kisses!

Christine Alexander said...

Mac, OMG stunning, love the black die cut flower such a statement over the bouquet background, I also love the subtle die cut in the background :)

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous faux stained glass poppy, Mac. I love your uncolored background too...so creative my friend. Hugs..Nancy

Susan said...

Oh, I'm in awe of this card! It is so beautiful! Black and red look so sophisticated, and the black and white background adds a great deal of elegance.

Brenda in IN said...

Oh my, that red really stands out and is so impressive. I love the outline in black. It really makes the red pop.

Mrs A. said...

I was so busy admiring the rest of your card that I completly missed seeing the two white frames until you mentioned them. That is a brilliant finishing touch to an already gorgeous card. . Hugs Mrs A.

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is fantastic, Mac! The AI faux stained glass poppy looks so vibrant and shiny, especially with the heat-embossed outlines. Love that you simply stamped a bouquet of flowers in black and added the skinny frames. Such an amazing design! I love it!
Hideko xx

Jo said...

Wow, this poppy looks like a piece of glass enamel. Such great dimension and texture all in one die cut. Love how you added the stamping and the framing keeping our eyes focused on these gorgeous poppies.
Spectacular xx

Brenda said...

Wow Mac, this card is just stunning! I love the black/white/red color combo. Makes for one elegant card! Love this design as well, it really draws the eye right in! Hugs, Brenda

Trina P. said...

Stunning, Mac. The vibrant AI colour is perfect for this technique. Using a black outline enhances it even more. Love the artsy background. Love it. xx

Inkyfingers said...

This is just stunning Mac - I love how you used the skinny frames too.

Marina said...

Love how it stands out against the black and white.

*Vicki* said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS design! I really love that skinny frame which gives this such a beautiful elegant look to it!! the glossy over the red poppy is brilliantly done!! What a show stopping card my friend!! HUGS :)

Linda said...

WOW! This looks amazing. One of my favourite colour combos too. Thanks for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge xx

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

You never fail to amaze me, this is a gorgeous card Mac. Everything about it is just stunning. Have a great week. Hugs, Angela xxx

aussie aNNie said...

WOW this is stunning, I am so loving your amazing posts and with your amazing designs and creativity..xx
I will be away from April 10th until May 30th, so although I have scheduled posts but will not be able to comment on your posts.....hugs..

TK said...

Wow! Stunning, Mac! LOVE your black and white, the subtle frame and huge pop of red!

Karen Dunbrook said...

really gorgeous card Mac, love your results!!
xx Karen

Sylvia said...

Gorgeous card,Mac.Love this beautiful layout.

Gr,Sylvia.

Anita in France said...

Wow, Mac ... what a gorgeous card ... dramatic and so striking ... the shine in the pop of red is stunning! Hugs, Anita :)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Sorry for the delay Mac, I've been laid low with the flu! BUT when I visited, what a lift for me. This is another VERY creatively Magnificent card. I love the background for the poppy die, the frames and the dash of red in the poppy just raises your card to above everything else I've seen. Incredible!
Faith x

Viv said...

Another stunner Mac! loving the monochrome look and the added pop of red.Such a great technique too, I must try it sometime. Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' ;) Viv DT xx

Created by Kath said...

I'm a fan of your cards! I absolutely love this one, the pop of red on the poppies makes me happy. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges!

Dana M said...

What a striking card! Lovely design and movement. The pop of red is fabulous.

Robyn Oliver said...

Brilliant card design Ma, it's stunning with the black and white and gorgeous pop of red with the poppies

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Absolutely stunning!! Of all the flowers in the world the Poppy is my favourite, what an incredible technique and inspired creation.
Big Hugs Tracey xx

Bonnie said...

The black outlines make this red stained glass poppy so rich and beautiful, Mac! I love how you've placed it on the simple black outline and those thin frames! Another work of art, my friend!

Izzy Scrap said...

WOW ! How stunning is this card, Mac ! Love the gorgeous contrast of the bold red and black together with the delicate outlined black flowers and thin frames. What an elegant design ! Thanks so much for the striking inspiration. x

Trina P. said...

Came back to say congrats on getting Rocker honours at Watercooler... and thank you for letting me know about my surprise win! 💙

Ros Crawford said...

Oh Mac it's breathtaking! I adore the 'glass' poppy and the design is once again unique and stunning!

Susan Joyce said...

Wonderful design, I love the diecut frames in the background Mac and that you used black die cuts instead of the white.

Aileen said...

Hi Mac, its been a while since I visited and I just wanted to say I have missed looking at your cards and will need to find a day just to stroll through. I love this wonderful creation, looks so eye catching with the vivid red flower in the stained glass look.Thank you so much for joining us at The flower Challenge xx Aileen DT

Greta said...

Another one of my favorites, Mac! This is striking & gorgeous!

BożenA said...

I love the contrast of your card. The first look is the idea that it is a monochrome card with an amazing red poppy that stands out in the foreground. And this amazing Stainled glass effect ... This card is another work of art.
Hugs,
BozenA

Tenia Nelson said...

Gorgeous!! Thanks for playing along in the STAMPlorations CAS challenge!!