Monday 22 February 2021

Shine Bright

 Time just goes so fast and in these challenging  times I am grateful for that.
I had fun playing with the Gel Plate and coming up with this card....

Lots of stamping, colouring, fussy cutting and layering of the pretty flower stamp.
After stamping and heat embossing the crackle stamp in gold
I popped on crackle glaze.
The card is full of texture and dimension
and I had lots of fun getting inky and mixing the medias.....
Thank you so much for stopping by, I really do appreciate it.
Challenges I would love to enter
The Flower Challenge - The flower stamp and the crackle stamp are both new to me
Country View Challenges - First Signs of Spring


42 comments:

Diane said...

My gosh this is just stunning, love the colors, technique and design.

Hugs diane

I Card Everyone said...

Your skills never cease to blow my mind, Mac! It is just such a treat to see what's possible using mixed media - I have no such skills of my own!
LOve this gorgeous sunflower - it indeed shines bright! xx
=]

Pat said...

This is gorgeous Mac and love the gelli plate background in those hot colours, and the gold crackle on the circular mat and the CI flower stamp which looks great layered up over the top and with the same flower black stamped in the background..so inspiring and it certainly shines bright. x

cuilliesocks said...

A stunning card Mac, beautifully designed and so much detail to look at. I love the gorgeous flower and your colouring is awesome, Kate x

BożenA said...

WOW! Your glaze looks amazing like a thick layer of ice. The mix media background is so multi-layered, it's breathtaking. I have been looking at this multi layered flower for a long time, it is so amazing with all that extra dimension !!! The subdued colors look great and make this card perfect for some lucky guy :-)
hugs,
BożenA xoxo

BożenA said...

WOW! Your glaze looks amazing like a thick layer of ice. The mix media background is so multi-layered, it's breathtaking. I have been looking at this multi layered flower for a long time, it is so amazing with all that extra dimension !!! The subdued colors look great and make this card perfect for some lucky guy :-)
hugs,
BożenA xoxo

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! My goodness Mac, this is amazing, what wonderful colours and stamps, Super design, shine and the crackle. There is so much to see with every line and shine. Yep! I'm staring long and hard to see what else there is and I have been staring a while I promise you. You know I'm always in awe at your work.
Keep safe
Faith

Loll said...

WOW! AMAZING card Mac! I LOVE all the texture you've added to this stunning card. I have just bought some clear crackle from Ranger and hope that it adds crackle similar to your card. It's so beautiful. As always, you always inspire me. Love, Loll

Mrs A. said...

I love all the different textures showing through on this gorgeous card. The colours are just so lovely together. I have been watching a tutorial on making a pattina background as a front cover for a journal book which has inspired me to have a go at making a cover for myself. Hope you are keeping well. Hugs Mrs A.

Loll said...

And thanks so much for joining us at The Flower Challenge, my sweet friend! xx

Donna Ellis said...

Wow! This looks beautifully sparkle-full, Mac! Your crackle, colors, glitz, embossing, and fabulous layers look fabulous! Stamped Background are among my faves. There was a day that designer papers did not exist, and it was great fun making our own. This one is breathtaking! Gorgeously done! hugs, de

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Brilliant techniques and a great result, love it. Happy creative week, Angela xXx

Viv said...

Crackle Glaze - got to get me some!!
I love this stamp Mac and you have certainly done it justice with this stunning card. x

Verna Angerhofer said...

So beautiful in every way. I love the wonderful colors too.

Trina P. said...

S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!!! (excuse me while I pick my jaw off the ground)
I am always blown away at your mixed media masterpieces. Incredible texture and dimension as always. You use and combine all the different products so seamlessly and effortlessly. Love it!

wannabcre8tive said...

Wow, this is gorgeous. I love the warm colors and the use of the crackle glaze. Definitely a lot of fussy cutting, but well worth it when you see the finished product.

My Paper Epiphany said...

So fast and yet slow at the same time!!! Your card is so very rich and textural! I love the colours and the pretty flower. Reminds me of the black eyes susans that are stating to fade in our garden. So pleased to see you having some inky fun:)

Bonnie said...

This is amazing, Mac! Love that crackle stamping and the wonderful warm colors! Such a pretty dimensional flower too! WOW!

Marcia Hill said...

WOW!! What a STUNNING card Mac!! I'm loving all the shimmer, shine, texture, and crackle on this gorgeous sunflower card! Your talent just blows me away Mac...beautiful, beautiful card!! Hugs. :0)

aussie aNNie said...

Sheer beauty here Mac, saw this in our group at Ink Art Designs, absolutely stunning. xx

TK said...

Beautiful! But then again, we expect nothing less of your wonders! Love all the texture and colors

Christine Alexander said...

OMG Mac, your cone flower is stunning in all its layers and that gelli print background is gorgeous. So much texture and colour - I love it XX

Papercraft Boutique said...

This flower mixed media card is stunning, Mac! Even though it is a Gel Plate background, it gives me a feeling of a Klimt oil painting.
Love those glossy crackles, the dimension of multiple layers, and the gorgeous colors! Amazing work, as always!
Hideko xx

Greta said...

Love all the texture--beautifully artistic, Mac!

Words and Pictures said...

Wow - that's amazing. From the fiery sunshine of the background to the dimensional layering of those petals - a wonderful card.
Alison x

Brenda said...

Wow, wow, wow! This is a fabulous mixed media card Mac! It is just layers upon layers it looks like. The colors are so warm, the stamping, the embossing, the stamping....all so fabulous. I love that flower, looks like a cone flower maybe, but what ever kind, it is fabulous the way you did it. So much eye candy to look at! lol I love this card! Hugs, Brenda

Robyn Oliver said...

Wonderful textured card Mac, I love it... Robyn

kiwimeskreations said...

WOW, now I have picked up my jaw off the keyboard... this is stunning Mac - absolutely amazing work.
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

papierelle said...

You can tell from the card how much effort it took to create it. The result is amazing !!

Zoechaos said...

Yea she got inky again! Another very beautiful card so much depth and of course yummy texture. The crackle section is amazing and that flower head gorgeous. The colour you have gone with so rich fiery and exciting, then there are all the little details the special touches that lift your work to extraordinary every time. Stay Safe, Keep Well and please carry on Having Fun x

Izzy Scrap said...

WOW! Absolutely stunning, Mac ! when one thinks to have seen it all, you come back in force with a new masterpiece! Your creativity is endless and you will always amazed me. So many beautiful textures and colours. Striking as always. Take care and stay safe !

Liz said...

Love this Mac, what an amazing creation! xx

Cat Craig said...

Lovely, your are an ARTISTE!

Anke said...

OMG absolutely stunning, I love your art.

Hugs
Anke

Ros Crawford said...

Oh Mac you never cease to amaze me... This is incredible and definitely frame worthy... I love it!

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Gorgeous artwork.

TaeEun said...

WOW!!! This is an amazing Mixed Media card, Mac! A work of art! I think I need that Gel Plate :)! Thank you so much for sharing this beauty with us at The Flower Challenge!

Ina G said...

This is another one of your cards that needs to be looked at lots just to see just how much you have put into this masterpiece Mac. I need to know every single little detail on how you made it! I need lots of practice on my gel plate. Just wish I could craft at your house even in the middle of winter hehe.
PS So pleased to see you won over at Ink Art Designs with it too. Nice stamps to choose from too.

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

I have no idea how I missed these posts so please accept my apology dear friend. What a stunner this is, lovely layered gelli background and embossed Sunflower. The die cut circle really highlights it's pretty design. There's certainly beauty in nature. Hugs Tracey xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

wow...fabulous creation!!
xx Karen

Jo said...

You've been busy with these beautiful art pieces. You are definitely shining bright :D

Julia Aston said...

Gorgeous layers of inking and stamping Mac - I don't use orange too often - it looks like hot fire here on your design! xx