Heavy Metal is the challenge theme over at Artful Times.
A while ago at a Craft Retreat, I remember we made book covers using embossed mirri card. For this card I used silver mirri card.
After embossing you use drops of Alcohol Inks , straight from the bottle and blend them together. Let it all dry, then give it a rub over.
The lock die cut, was coloured the same way adding dabs of Antique Brass Distress stain.
The heart shape was triple embossed and stamped into while still hot. I rubbed over the top of this with an old un-named metal wax. A few papers to layer up, a few charms and a Tim Holtz stamped ticket were the finishing touches. Also a few promises to self to remember in future that mirri card, no matter what you do to it, does not like being photographed.
Thank you for stopping by to take a look, I do so appreciate the comments you leave.
This is terrific just love how the card looks after the ink is added.
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Love Chrissie x
A gorgeous work - love the shimmer on the embossed piece. Elizabeth xx
ReplyDeleteJust fab Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteWow, really gorgeous! Valerie
ReplyDeleteFabulous Yvonne, great technique, must try it!
ReplyDeleteVal x
Yvonne your card is gorgeous Just love the colour combination. The mirri card has worked really well. Thank you for joining us on Artful Times.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colour combination :)Yvonne and well done on winning the last challenge
ReplyDeleteVon ♥
using the card is really effective looks like metal as well, such a lovely background
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This looks great, I love the effect of the alcohol ink on the embossed mirri card.
ReplyDeleteJean x
Beautiful effect Yvonne, Annette x
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Brilliant, I love all that texture x
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, Yvonne! How I'd love to go to retreat such as you described where you learn yummy techniques like this!
ReplyDeleteLove the background you've made!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully textured and distressed Yvonne - love it xx
ReplyDeleteStunning you don't do things by half now do you. What a sensational piece of art I love it Yvonne the texture and deep colors are amazing.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Smashing piece, fabulous embossed background.
ReplyDeleteGreat texture on the metal and a wonderful colour! Great card altogether!!
ReplyDeleteI love that number folder and it has coloured up beautifully. The heart - well, that is just perfect and marries so well with the background.
ReplyDeleteGreat work - thanks for joining us at Artful Times.
Hugs, Neet xx
Sounds like a fun technique....must give it a try :-)
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Sally