Bonnie has set this months challenge at CAS Mix Up.
It is mixed media time this month and she chose the theme of BOTANICAL PRINTS.
I had only ever tried this once before and my results weren't brilliant so was a little apprehensive, but I watched some more tutorials and took the plunge!
I wanted to try a different colour than the usual Autumn shades so turned to one of my fave colours - Grape Jelly.
As my Big Shot is still packed away, I just inked the leaves and popped them alongside each other, took another piece of card and just pressed down.
Held my breath when I lifted off the card and leaves but was amazed to find that the impressions were really not bad at all!
Linen textured card, die cut frame, a little bit of ink dusting, some watercolour shading and job done.
The Design Team have some simply beautiful makes using different methods of getting these prints, please pay them a visit and we have Guest Designer Izzy (Izzy Scrap), who has also made a stunning contribution to our challenge this month!
So put your coat on, go outside, grab some leaves and come and join us!
Just beautiful Viv, I love the CAS design and in my favourite colours too. xx
ReplyDeleteThese leaves are so pretty in purple, I love how you have given them a shadow and a lovely background. They look like they are standing to attention. You can't help but smile looking at this xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant result and lovethe colour
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Are you kidding... not bad? Sheesh, Viv, this is amazing! LOVE the color, love the shading underneath and the suggestion of a landscape behind. I'm awestruck!
ReplyDeleteHi Viv...this is fantastic! You have succeeded really well with your prints and I love how you have framed them. Hope you are well.xx
ReplyDeleteHow pretty the leaf prints are using the Grape Jelly ink Viv, and I love the frame and bit of ground shading and background colour. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous leaf prints, Viv! Love the purple and how it stands out against the white background. Beautiful soft sponging to finish your design! xx
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job with your limited crafty supplies - great leaf print and good colour choice.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Viv! Who knew you could get such great results using leaves from the garden... Have a good weekend and I hope things are progressing for you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Viv and the colour is gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
This is simple and stunning Viv, and such a change to have this really fresh colour!
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
What a gorgeous card Viv - and you used one of my favourite ink pads as well. As always, so elegant. However, if you think I'm putting even one toe outside right now to look for leaves then think again. It's piddling down here, as well as cold and windy!
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Di xx
I love these purple leaves, Viv! The detail is amazing and the leaves look like they are dancing!
ReplyDeleteWow, this came out great (or should I say grape)! Lovely images that you got with your leaves.
ReplyDeleteYou succeeded with those real leaf prints, and great call going for a different and unusual color choice. Beautiful clean design.
ReplyDeleteSimply love the way your leaves appear to be standing straight up as if to say, "just look at me". And using that amazing color rather than autumnal colors was completely brilliant...love those luscious purple-y shades. I'd say this card was a true success.
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful Viv! I love your card! Absolutely perfect leaf prints and so good in that colour too. I may well have a wander in the garden for a few leaves later.
ReplyDeleteOh my....Clean and Simple Botanical Print Perfection, Viv. TFS your description. I love your purple leaves and softly colored background. Your die cut frame and sweet sentiment were wonderful touches to your beautiful card. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteYou've made two perfect impressions of the two leaves -- and the artistic license in color makes a great card!
ReplyDeleteViv you achieved some great images for your beautiful CAS Design! The stamping of leaves worked much better than I thought it might.
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say Viv ...... I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! Those leaves look soooo cute, and I love the colour. CAS perfection! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful effect with the fun technique Viv. The colours of the rose leaves look so pretty and so is your gentle background. Great framing and love the texture of the linen card too x.
ReplyDeleteOMG, this is brilliant ! Such a beautiful CAS design and what a clever idea to ground your gorgeous printed leaves with watercolour shadow and this subtle and delicate ink blending. These two leaves look like two trees standing in a winter wonderland ! LOVE it. Thanks so much for inspiring and for having me as guest designer for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteUtterly fabulous leaf prints. Love this.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarnie xxx
this is my type of challenge, I love all the leafy prints and the inked ones give such detail. Your choice of colour is wonderful ♥
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been around, I just got back from a trip to the UK (Wales) so trying to catch up :)
what a wonderful clear print you achieved inking your leaves Viv! They look like two little soldiers standing there - quite magical!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Viv and I have to say that you did a much better job than I did using just water colour ink. Such a clear impression, so well done you x
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