CAS Mix-Up is celebrating their fifth anniversary this month with the challenge of using printmaking. It's been one of those techniques I've been meaning to try when I first saw Kathy Racoosin demo it last summer. The other reason I had to enter a card in this month's challenge 'cause it was five years ago in March 2016 I was the winner on this CAS challenge. Thought I should make an Easter card again, but couldn't think of anything that would work.
I used a old PTI stamp and die set - Meadow Greens - along with DI inks - faded jeans, iced spruce and forest moss. Messed around with the print technique and then found a spot I liked for a background and die cut a rectangle. Stamped the detail on the die cut fern with forest moss. Put it all together with sentiment and done.
Retro Rubber's current challenge is "anything goes" and since my stamp is probably over five years old, I'm entering my card there also.
Your printed background is great - it adds a lot of interest to your design. The fern is well placed. I like this a lot. Thanks for playing along with us at Retro Rubber Challenge.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fern and it makes a lovely print, Betty - love the colors & texture!!
ReplyDeletesuperb print Betty. Love the artsy look you have achieved. It's awesome
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Betty.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully artistic & beautiful, Betty! I haven't had much luck with the technique, but need to try it again.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Betty ... I forgot that you were our first winner back five years ago! So happy you have played along this month. This is such a fun technique and you've had great success. I LOVE this card with your printed background. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect card, Betty! Great for a guy or gal and any occasion! Wow, that 5 years has gone by fast hasn't it! I think you've won more than once in those 5 years! Thanks for sharing in our birthday celebration at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteHow special Betty that you were our 1st CAS Mix Up winner 5 years ago and now you have joined us on our 5th Birthday:-) Love your print making background made with DI's and your beautiful die cut fern. Love the colors and the texture on your artsy earthy card. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWOW! How fabulous that you were the first CAS Mix Up winner 5 years ago, it's so nice to have you joining in the birthday fun.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love all the different shades of green in your printed background. Thank you for playing along with CAS Mix Up!