I wanted to try a 'new to me' technique using ink refills on mirri card - as I have tons of it which I don't use - but don't have many ink refills as I usually just buy new pads when they dry out!
When I went to find the refills I possess 2 were empty and the other had dried up! So it was back to a tried and trusted technique using a thin flexible metal bought when I was doing a lot of mixed media and now a little neglected.
I took my piece of copper metal and dry embossed with a 'Cogs' folder then used my clear embossing pad on it. Gold, Silver and Copper embossing powders sprinkled on top. I re did this a couple of times until I got the effect I wanted.
Once dry I swiped a Stazon Ink pad across the top.
I fiddled about with layouts and frames for a while but in the end I chopped up my metal piece into 2 strips!
Simply matted onto black card before placing on the card base and stamped the sentiment.
To be honest I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed messing about with metal - so whilst I had the metal pack out I embossed a couple more pieces and have made my hands very very messy using alco ink on them without gloves.....😒😒As well as CAS Mix Up, I am also sharing my man card at
Rainbow Card Challenge - Magically Metallic
Sisterhood of Crafters - CAS
Super duper male card Viv....clever use of existing materials without buying more (pat on back). Back to web feet here again! Have a good weekend xx
ReplyDeleteLove the technique; great CAS card! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS masculine card, Viv. Love the effect of this technique. xx
ReplyDeleteA super elegant card - love it. Hope you still have enough blending fluid to clean your hands! I usually forget to use gloves and end up having to do a clean up job.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous Viv, it has made a really lovely card.
ReplyDeleteKath x
I always forget the gloves until it's too late, Viv! My fingers are apt to be multi-colored! I LOVE your Oxidized Metal Technique! The split panel with the narrow black mat frames it all perfectly! Wish I could vote on this :-)!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful technique Viv and love the cogs, just great for a masculine card, and the embossing on the metal looks fabulous. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card again. By the skin of our teeth again!
ReplyDeleteB x
Love how your embossed panel shines and the cogs stand out with the technique Viv. Thanks for sharing at CAS Mix Up this month.
ReplyDeleteThis has come out really well, it is a great card xx
ReplyDeleteI love messing about and trying new things. Hopefully I'll have time over the next few months. This is a brilliant effect and so good for a man. The touch of black on top really finishes it off well. x
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card and what a fun technique. The effect looks so unique and so very eye catching x....Looking forward to seeing more with this technique x.
ReplyDeleteThis is so effective, and I like how you "broke" the design panels.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome design ... that textured panel is perfect for any guy! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Beautiful card! Thank you for explaining how you made it.
ReplyDeleteWow! I LOVE the metallic embossing! And and the use of the strips really accentuated your lovely technique in the CAS style! Thank you for sharing your lovely card with the Sisterhood of Crafters "CAS" challenge this week. Hope to see you often in our gallery!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING masculine card Viv! Love the cogs embossing on your copper sheet, along with the heat embossed metallics. Gorgeous oxidized metal that you've used brillantly with this layout. Great work Viv! xx
ReplyDeleteOH, this is SPECTACULAR! The texture and detail on the cog element is out of this world! LOVE this! Thank you so much for joining us at The Rainbow Card Challenge! Hope to see you again soon! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteThe perfect card for a man - and perfect for our challenge to at TRCC. Thanks for joining in - Jacqueline DT xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Viv! This is just outstanding! Fabulous CAS, fabulous mixed media, fabulous masculine card, fabulous metal. ALL fabulous! Thanks so much for joining us at The Rainbow Card Challenge this month. Hope to see you next month!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and beautiful card. Great to see you in our gallery and hope you will join us again soon! Please do visit my blog Paint Paper Scissors for more inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNandini – Design Team member, Rainbow Card Challenges!
Gorgeous...I have loads of copper lying around somewhere and really ought to play around with it a bit...I used to love using it. Love your results.
ReplyDeleteCath x