Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Blending

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Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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USE YOUR FAVORITE TECHNIQUE and/or PRODUCT

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For this weeks challenge I've decided to showcase my favourite technique of Blending using ranger products although its not one I excel at but I give a good try.
I do like stamping and embossing in white embossing powder now that I've discovered Bright White from WOW which does a proper white.
So I stamped and embossed the Fir branch from Simon Says Stamp Holly Berries and then used the Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tool. I brought this one to see if it was easier than the rectangle one. For me not really but I didn't get as many random marks I was making with the rectangle so I do prefer it.
What I like about this technique it reminds me of the colouring books that you used water and painbrush on and magically a picture appeared.
When I was happy with my blending trying not to be to heavy handed, then I stuck it onto the navy card. Now I wanted something to sit on my branches so I grabbed the Bird I cut off his curl on the previous Crazy Birds card. But I didn't colour him in conventional way, I used the blending tools but I did stamp two birds so I cut out the eyes and beak to add to the blended body.
Using Stazon I stamped the bird on my background so it would work on the embossed white and this also meant I cut the body of the bird and layered it on top of the stamped one. I think this bird could be heavily involved in my Christmas card making this year.


I thought I'll make another card I'll try not to waffle on, this time I blended round the edges of my card and then stamped the holly from the same stamp set as above. I needed some decent size Holly to cut out so I found some on the Penny Black Forest Friend just the right size but I was all blended out and used some Copic Pens to colour the leaves and some large red pearls out of my stash.
To finish I used the Simon Says Stamp Christmas Blessings die which I'm not sure I've actually used yet and I cut it twice and layered it so it really stands out.

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30 comments:

chrissy xx said...

Oh My! I LOve your CAS design Debby.
Brilliant colours and the embossing powder? I will have to take a look at.
One cute bird too!
Chrissyx

Pat said...

I love both of these beautiful CAS cards Debby and the ink blending is wonderful! I love that crazy bird on the first and the holly and large sentiment work perfectly. I love the red pearls you have used for holly berries - so pretty! x

Sarah said...

These are equally brilliant Debby...fabulous blending too!! xx

Jingle said...

Very pretty cards, Debby! I really love the blending on that first one!

JenniferD said...

I loooooooove this bird and what a novel way to colour him.

Virginia L. said...

Love how you used this cute Ranger birdie into a Christmas card! Totally FAB, Debby!

NGCARDS said...

It looks great hun, the blended background is lovely and I'd never thought of using these birdies for Christmas! The other card is lovely too :) xxx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Debby :-) I love the crazy robin!! what a fabulous idea and the white embossing and ink blending are fabulous!
Love the Christmas Blessings too, very stylish and classy :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Jacee said...

Great designs Debby!
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Di said...

Wahoo Debbie - this is fabulous!! I'm waiting for my Birds to arrive - they taking a looooong time to fly their journey though, sigh.

Hugs

Di xx

cotnob said...

Fabulous cards Debby, brilliant blending and such a fun Crazy Bird.
Pauline
x

Chrissy said...

I love the embossed branches and blending Debby and that bird is fabulous..fabulous sentiment die too..I really need to go shopping..

luv CHRISSYxx

Heather said...

I love this one Debby, your white embossed fir branch is beautifully and fantastically blended background for the cute crazy bird. Your Christmas Blessing die is stunning, a beautiful background and gorgeous holly and berries!!

hugs
Heather xx

Sue said...

These are gorgeous Debby, your blending looks fabulous and I love your designs.
hugs Sue xx

Anita in France said...

What a gorgeous sponged background, Debby ... fabulous with that sweet Crazy Bird! Thanks for your visit and sweet words! Anita :)

Stephanie said...

LOVE!! Both cards are gorgeous!! I can't get enough of those cute birdies :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Brawny x said...

Fabulous cards Debby. Love the robin one x

Tammy said...

Any card using the Bird Crazy set is a winner! Love that set. Both of your cards are fabulous!

McCrafty's Cards said...

These are both fabulous Debby!!
Kevin xx

Cheryl W. said...

Two perfect cards! You are an EXPERT blender! Love that bird. Wouldn't have thought of him for Christmas cards, but he truly makes the card.

KraftyKoolKat said...

Two really gorgeous creations Debbie.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Christine L said...

Both are fab Debbie...... but the top has to be my favourite........ and I can see I'm going to have to buy these birds sooner or later!

Hugs
Christine x

Lin said...

I love the simple design you used with that wacky bird, Debby, and your Christmas card is quite refreshing at this time of year!

Lin said...

I love the simple design you used with that wacky bird, Debby, and your Christmas card is quite refreshing at this time of year!

Lynne in NI said...

These are gorgeous Debby, LOVE your colouring on the robin :)

Melissa Bove said...

Beautiful cards Debby! Love that bird!! Too cute!!

hugs...

Teresa Kline said...

hello Debby! soooo luv this bird...I am gonna have to have those...lol...super sweet design! hope you have a fabulous week!

sparkle & shine *~*

Teresa Kline said...

hello Debby! soooo luv this bird...I am gonna have to have those...lol...super sweet design! hope you have a fabulous week!

sparkle & shine *~*

Ruth G said...

Such a great idea to get some Christmas cards created at this time of year! I love the ink blending you did - the effect is wonderful on both cards! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!

Daria said...

This is so beautiful. I love the blended background; it turned out perfectly. TFS. Daria