Monday 10 December 2018

Purple & silver baubles.


Hi everyone, I'm back with a card for the 
CAS Mix Up Card Challenge where the theme is emboss resist.
I love this technique and you can do it with so many colouring mediums.


My elements are emboss resist, stamping, sponging inks and diecutting.

I stamped the Gradation stamp in silver versacolor ink then embossed it with silver embossing powder. It's a large stamp so I only inked the area where the large dots fade into smaller dots.

I always find it easier to lay large stamps face up on my table then press the cardstock over the top, although a stamp press would help to get good ink coverage too.

Next, I sponged on a few distress inks with a finger dauber. I've added an extra diecut layer to give the baubles dimension and popped the top one up on some foam dots.

I'm also linking up to the challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday
where the theme is b is for? I've gone with baubles.

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At Addicted to Stamps & More it's anything goes.


For Stamplorations CAS Challenge it's anything goes, I'm not doing the optional colour twist.


At Inkspirational, it's anything goes Christmas.


At Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge, I'm taking the anything goes option.


Supplies:
Stamps: Impression Obsession Gradation; Annabelle Stamps Gifted Swirls sentiment.
Inks: Versamark; versafine black; versacolour silver.
Other: Elizabeth Crafts ornaments 2 and Crafts 4 U stitched rectangle die; Wow extra fine silver and clear embossing powder ; bling and silver paper and cord from stash.

Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x




20 comments:

BożenA said...

WOW! Cathy! These baubles look stunning, I love how you applied purple paint while maintaining a brighter center. I love the CAS style of this card.
Hugs,
BożenA

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful elegent card and love the baubles
Carol x

Mac Mable said...

Such a beautiful effect with the resist emboss technique and the colour of the purples against the silver looks fabulous. Love the hint of glow/shine form the centre of the baubles. Thank you for joining in The CAS Mix Up Challenge Cathy x

nancy littrell said...

TFS the gorgeous faded design Emboss Resist ornaments, Cathy. Love the texture thru out your beautiful design. So pleased you joined us on CAS Mix Up. Hugs..Nancy

Papercraft Boutique said...

Gorgeous purple and silver baubles, Cathy! Gradation of the dots and the sponging turned out so beautifully. I love the well-balanced design. Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at CAS Mix Up!
Hideko xx

sandie said...

I love how CAS this is but with all that lovely texture from the embossing-adore the ombre look this gives and wonderful sponging. Thanks for joining Ink

Brenda in IN said...

These ornaments are so beautiful. The purple and silver make a lovely color combination and they just shine.

Maura said...

Beautiful and elegant card, Cathy! Love the purple and silver, and your ornaments turned out so lovely! Thanks for sharing it with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! Maura

Cat Craig said...

Stunning.

Loll said...

Your gradation stamp works beautifully with emboss resist, Cathy! Two gorgeous silver and purple baubles. xx

Pia S said...

This is a truly eye catching design. The shading of the baubles is expertly done and the silver embossed spots are beautiful details. Thanks for joining our Christmas challenge at Inkspirational.

Ina G said...

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful cas card Cathy. So elegant love the colour choice.

Julia Aston said...

What a beautiful dots stamp to use on your ornaments Cathy! Love the silver with the purples - a lovely Christmas card! xx

Bonnie said...

Love your purple and silver baubles, Cathy! The way you've stacked them gives wonderful dimension! What a wonderful font of the sentiment! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

Susan Joyce said...

Beautiful CAS design, love the colours and the silver embossing. Wonderful Christmas card. Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up.

Darnell said...

Wow, what a cool bauble that is and I love your design in purple and silver with it, Cathy! Very elegant! Have a Happy Christmas and a blessed new year!! 🎄Happy Holiday Hugs, Darnell

Anita in France said...

Gorgeous, Cathy ... the sense of depth on those luscious baubles is brilliant! Hugs, Anita :)

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

your baubles are very beautiful. they have a wonderful color.
thanks for joining us at HLS
Barb Housner

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Well this an amazing piece Cathy, the subtle sponging with the resist Stamping is really clever well done.
Thanks for popping over. Hope it’s not too hot there and every blessing for 2019.
Hugs Shaz in Oz. X

Terri Koszler said...

I love the texture of your Baubles, such an iconic christmas image. Thank you for playing along in the STAMPlorations CAS card challenge,STAMPgirl Terri