Make Art Challenge #1

A new challenge started up at the beginning of the year, you can find it HERE.  The challenge celebrates all things Wendy Vecchi. The first challenge is to use Embossing Paste.  I would like to enter more challenges this year and Wendy's challenge is such a great opportunity.  The first challenge is sponsored by eclectic Paperie who will be awarding a product prize to a randomly chosen entrant.

I have had Wendy's heart stencil for some time now and since February is just around the corner, I thought I would use it to create a Valentine card.

I used the stencil and Wendy's Crackle Embossing Paste onto black card and left it to dry.  When dry I covered it with Carnation Red Archival Ink, using a blending tool.  The black card shows nicely through the cracks.   I cut the heart out and edged it with Black Archival Ink.

The flowers are from Wendy's Stamp It, Stencil It range.  These were stamped onto white card, coloured and then the stencil was placed on top and I used Wendy's Clear Embossing Paste over the top, let this dry and then I fussy cut the flowers.

To make the background I used Ranger Manila card stock and stamped the bottom and top border with Say It With Art lace stamp (SCS126), half on the bottom and the other half on the top of the cardstock.  I used Tea Dye and Tumbled Glass Distress Inks to cover the card.  The top was then spritzed with a mix of Broken China Re-inker, water and a spot of Perfect Pearls to give a slight sheen.  I went around the heart and the edges of the card with a black Distress Marker.

The sentiment is from The Beauty of Art (SCS124) and seems just perfect for Valentines, this was stamped directly onto the heart with black Archival Ink.  I finished by adding a Blossom bucket Butterfly and mounted the card onto black cardstock and then onto a white base card.

Thanks so much for looking, hope to see you again soon.  Hugs, Anne xx