Thursday 15 April 2021

April CAS Mix Up Mid Month reminder

 Our 'Paper Piecing' challenge set by Linda is mid way through at CAS Mix Up.

I chose this rose from the Visible Image 'Flower Art' set.
Having had a massive (and I mean MASSIVE) clear out of most of my paper pads I began a search for something to use.

Some time back I had a little play with Acrylic Dirty Pour - I made several cards with my finished piece and I had a teeny 2" square piece left which I kept - (only cos I was so proud of myself for mastering the technique😊) -  and I found it whilst scrabbling through a small box of patterned off-cuts which I had kept.

I started by using a 'stone wall' stamp as a background inked in Smokey Grey before stamping the rose.

I fiddled about a bit with the rose head on the dirty pour piece as there was a lot of black/grey tones on the saved bit and I wanted more of the red/pink and although the rose head is quite dark I am quite pleased with the result.

And I couldn't bear to throw out the remainder of the poured piece - I tucked the cut out bits under the card so what you can see is all there is left so probably not enough to use for anything else but it's gone back in the box anyway! 

Sharing at
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29 comments:

HilaryJane said...

This is just beautiful, how amazing that you remembered your left over acrylic piece as it is perfect for this. Love how you have added interest with your background stamps too xx

Kathleen said...

A really lovely image and subtle background, and the rose head looks really lovely.

Kath x

BożenA said...

Oh, WOW! Beautiful, very inspiring card!
hugs,
BożenA

Bunny said...

Lovely card.

I really like your dirty pour. I have wanted to try that technique. [Bunny]

Bonnie said...

This rose is so elegant from your snippet of dirty pour, Viv! Wow! Love the soft gray stone wall that sets it off beautifully! A gorgeous card, my friend!

Carole said...

Super design Viv..love your paper pieced rose..and waste not a scrap of your wonderful pouring efforts. A super CAS card suitable for any occasion, or just as it says. xx

Aquarius said...

This works so well and the rose looks really good against that subtle stamped background. Clever use of your scraps for the paper piecing.

My Paper Epiphany said...

Great find! This is perfect paper for your beautiful rose and you made it yourself! I love the background too:)

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Oh wow this is stunning Viv, I love how you've used that scrap of acrylic pour.

Sue xx

Claire said...

I'm intrigued by this 'acrylic dirty pour' technique Viv - never heard of it but I love how your flower's turned out. It looks amazing!

Leslie Miller said...

That is one gorgeous flower with the "dirty pour" paper piecing! Love the bit of stone wall background, too. I would save every last scrap of your amazing poured piece!

Brenda in IN said...

This is such a rich looking color and made a lovely flower. I've never done the dirty pour but yours turned out terrific.

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful paper pieced rose and the dirty pour leftover was just perfect-love the delicate stencilled background too
Carol x

Sally H said...

wow, wow, wow, Viv! This is amazing!!! Love how you used that acrylic pour! Wonderful creation xxx

Loll said...

So worth keeping the small piece of dirty pour because it looks perfect as your rose. I LOVE the deep colours and design of the pour. The rose just pops off that light gray stone wall. Great design Viv! xx

Susan Joyce said...

Your card is gorgeous Viv, love the background and the beautiful rose you created.

Stamps and Paper said...

Gorgeous card Viv...lovely technique and love the soft background


Anne

TK said...

Quite pleased? Well done, Viv, this is absolutely gorgeous! The bg stamp is perfect to let the beautiful rose be the showcase yet appear as marbling flows through both. Having used your "snippet", this should be entered over there because it's a winner!

Mimi said...

Very awesome! Love the CAS design! My daughter and I have tried paint pouring a couple times with varied success... but it is so fun to do! Your rose looks awesome! Thank you for sharing at Shopping Our Stash!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Viv, I love the simplicity of the single rose.

Mac Mable said...

What a fabulous way to use the little piece of the dirty pour technique Viv x. The rose looks amazing and I love the subtle background too. A real striking card x. Thank you for the inspiration x.

Pia S said...

Gorgeous self made paper and I love the style of this design. It really stands out from the crowd.

Fran Wing said...

Lovely card! Thank you for sharing it with us at Addicted to CAS! xoxo Fran

Vicky Hayes said...

A brilliant idea to use the dirty pour paper Viv and it makes the rose look almost fairy tale-like - I'm thinking Beauty and the Beast here! Love that the rest of the paper has gone back into the box and I bet you'll find a use for it! Talking of thinking caps (from your comment on my blog) I've been seeing beautiful paper pieced cards but can't get my head in gear at all! Vicky x

Ros Crawford said...

I always wanted to try the acrylic pour... The rose looks stunning Viv and perfect with the stenciled BG. Stunning card!

Pat said...

I do remember the beautiful paint pouring piece and this rose looks fabulous using a little piece of it for the rosebud and leaves Viv, and love the soft grey stonework in the background and a pretty swirly sentiment too. x

foleysfriend said...

Your acrylic dirty pour piece is so gorgeous and what a pretty flower. I like the background you added to help "ground" the flower. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to CAS.

sue n.

Katrina Bufton said...

The flower looks amazing, perfect use of your poured offcut.
Hugs,
Ktrina x

Linda said...

This is stunning! I love it when we can use up all those pretty scraps, your acrylic pour piece is perfect for that beautiful rose. Love the softness of the brick wall in the background too xx