Nov 12 2008
Bloggers’ Challenge! * RNBC9
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today’s Inspiration Challenge is brought to us by my oh-so-talented DT colleague, Broni! As you probably know, Broni is known for coloring, design, and that awesome “Oooooooh – Ahhhhhhhhhh” factor that so many of us dream of achieving. Her inspiration photo (shown at right) is an art piece by Dee Ott. For my contribution? I created a Bind-It-All notebook, centered around the Embossed Resist Technique.
Initially, I stamped the image atop a chipboard coaster with an embossing pad, then embossed with clear embossing powder. Next, I used a Tim Holtz embossing sponge and tool to apply Distress Inks Scattered Straw, Faded Denim, and Peeled Paint. Once I was happy with the color blends, I splattered a bit of water over the coaster. 
Next, I spritzed it with Perfect Pearls Perfect Bronze mixed with water in a little Ranger Mini Mister. I just love that shimmer! For the finishing step, I covered the coaster with printer paper and ironed it all to melt away the embossing from the original leaf image! Voila! It is so cool to see the difference in real life (IRL) caused by this technique. For continuity, I repeated the coloring process without the embossed image on the inside surfaces of the coasters and the back as well. It’s all bound together with my trusty Bind-It-All … another of my favorite tools (toys?).
I hope you’ll check out Broni’s challenge at the Rubbernecker Blog! And I’m sure you’ll find more challenge projects at our other teammates’ blogs: Candy, Sherry, Linda, Broni, Joan, Kittie, Juliana, Shelly, Tami, and Pam. You’re all welcome to play along, and share a link to your creations with us! Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration today. I’ll be spending tomorrow with some treasured SCS friends, doing a bit of paper shopping, lunch, and spirit enrichment via fellowship. I am SO looking forward to the next couple of days!
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Project Recipe: STAMP>> Pine Branch .
INKS>> Ranger Distress Inks Faded Denim, Fired Brick, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Scattered Straw, and Embossing Pad.
PAPERS>> Two 4″x4″ chipboard coasters, bright white printer paper from office store.
ACCESSORIES>> Bind-It-All, BIA Wires, Perfect Pearls Perfect Bronze, Michaels ribbon, SU grosgrain, Ranger Mini Misters, Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Applicator and sponges.
13 responses so far
this is so dreamy! love it
WOW, Bev, I love how you colors came together…this is beautiful!!! Love the embodded images, too, and the ribbon is gorgeous!!!! Have fun tomorrow and happy shopping!!!
Your book is so very beautiful, Bev!! So perfect for the inspiration Broni provided!!
This is stunning Bev!!
Wow Bev this is beautiful! Your technique is great and so colorful!
Have fun with your friends and don’t break the bank. hee hee
Joan
that is GREAT! I love everything about it!
have a great time with your SCS friends! isn’t it great when you get to meet up with them in person!?!
My jaw? Have you seen my jaw? LOL 🙂 WOW, Bev, this is soooooooo STUNNING! I love everything about it! I’m so glad I have a little time now to come back and look at this great art!
I love it, Bev! What a perfectly inspired project!!!
WOW!
THis is beautiful, Bev!!
I love the resist on the cover–and stamping on the insides!
Gorgeous Bev!!
WOW!!!! That was well worth the work Honey!!!!
Wow, Tex!!!! I love the colors on your book, and the wonderful leaf images!!! Beautiful!!!
Wow! It is beautiful! I love the complementary colors and also the matching image on the first page.