Friday, June 27, 2008

Blogger's Challenge #53: Resist

This week's Blogger's Challenge was to use any resist technique. That sounds pretty simple, doesn't it? This challenge has been rolling around in my head forever...I actually thought about it all week long. I just couldn't decide what to do...

Now Friday rolls around and I am backed into a corner. I have only 45 minutes left in my day to make the card and post it to blogger.... So what's a stamper to do? I just grabbed the stamps that were already strewn on my messy desk, and started with those. This Joseph's Coat/Emerging Color card came out of the mix. Both are really old techniques from the TJ Newsletter... Although this card is funky, I really like it! I'm sure it pales in comparison to my other BC partner's artwork, though.

To make the background, I brayered two colors of ink over a matte white cardstock randomly. Then I stamped the medallion with VersaMark, Clear Embossed it, and let it cool. Then I brayered burgundy ink over all that, and wiped the excess ink off the medallions. A few dots of Silver Stickles, and the background was done!

I hope you enjoy my "because it was on my desk" resist card...if you have a few minutes, take a look at the other cards from the rest of the BC players (in my left sidebar).

All stamps, Stampin' Up!; the Silver medallions are from Club Scrap.


23 comments:

Nikki Bond said...

Sooo pretty! I love the colors! {SMILES}

MJ said...

Beautiful, I love the embellishment for the O. Great colors too.

Lynn Mercurio said...

Wow...this is gorgeous. It takes me 45 minutes just to gather supplies...lol. Fabulous job Pat!

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful Pat - love the medallion and the layout!

Ida said...

Well I certainly did "enjoy" your card for this challenge. Love the colors and the great touches of bling!

Barb Hardeman said...

Wow, Pat. I could never have pulled this together. What a striking card. Your medalions are awesome. 45 mintues you say? I'm very impressed!!!

Unknown said...

That is what we call "Serendipity"! :)
Your card is very fun and funky - that snowflakey thing from True Friend is one of my fav images!

Kimberly Gajewski said...

Very pretty card Pat! Thanks for sharing this technique with us! It turned out wonderfully! I love the medallion too! :D

Anita Van Hal said...

VERY pretty! Sometimes I do my best work under pressure! Love the colors...

Kerry D-C said...

Cool Beans Pat! Love the use of the BRAYER. My brayer is a dust collector.... :P

rozie640 said...

Wowza, that card has some serious bling going on!! Beautiful.

Connie Fossenier said...

ahhh Pat, our best creations are done under pressure..I love this, very elegant and mystic..
Connie Paxman

Marcia @ Pretty Things said...

WOW!

This set is just about to launch in OZ in our mini catty and is on my wish list. Now I know why!

Marcia
new BC member

Claudia Perry said...

cool card!

Anonymous said...

Great colors! Love your resist card! We both used a Joseph's Coat technique...but mine was in the TJN more recently (just a couple months ago!) lol!

Connie

Lisa Bohler said...

It is funky and fun! I love how you accented the letters!

Patti Chesky said...

Pat, this is a fabulous card!!! The medallion adds the perfect touch.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the tutorial-am going to try it.
Thanks for the chance to win a neat stamp set.
Linda Peterson

Lori said...

This is gorgeous, Pat! The technique you used highlights the medallion images beautifully.

Barbara said...

Great color combo...bet this is really stunning in person....'cause it's lovely on screen!

StampinCathy said...

This card is way to cool. I just love your creative and inspiring projects. I just love these stamps. Thanks for a chance.
Cathy M

Chrissy D said...

Love how you embellished this card. The colors are fabulous - well frankly the whole card is! TFS!

Mary Ann S. said...

Beautiful card! I wish I could make a card like that in a crunch.