This week's MIM is Cracked Glass! Not a new technique, but one that is fun to revisit. Heather made a really beautiful set of floral cards. I decided to use this technique on the watering can to give it an aged look, like it has been left outside all year long. I stamped it with grey ink, but didn't get the color that I wanted for the tin. Following the stamped image as my guide, I used my grey copics to color and shade the can. After that, I "flicked" alcohol onto the colored image to get a mottled look. Layers and layers of clear embossing powder later, I cracked and inked the watering can. Looks a little old and rusty I think :)
I stamped the background with the house from Boards and Beams to represent the dream of home ownership. Tuck a gift card in the seed packet and it's the perfect gift for someone purchasing a new home!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Cardstock: PTI White, Rustics White, Kraft, Black Bitty Box Basics
Stamps: PTI Autumn Abundance, Boards and Beams, Garden Variety
Ink: Memento Black, Brown, and Grey, PTI Tea Dye Duo
Other: Copics, Garden Variety Die, Seed Packet Die, Twine, Fiskars Scallop Border Punch, Corner Rounder Punch
Ooh..this looks cool, Kara. I love how you used the technique on the can AND the gift card in their is brilliant. Really pretty card!
ReplyDeleteI really like this. I never thought about using those flowers. Very pretty card.
ReplyDeleteI love this Kara. How smart to use the Autumn Abundance stamps. I wonder if any of the others will fit into that sweet watering can? Very smart idea. I love how weathered the can looks too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is fab! Now I need Autumn Abundance. :D Love those flowers in the watering can!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a lovely creation, I especially love this little pocket, very creative!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog to say hello! Off to see more of you beautiful work now! : )
Gorgeous Kara! as always!
ReplyDeleteOMG, this is so fabulous! Love how the watering can came out and the flowers from Autumn Abundance work so well.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card Kara, sunflowers always make me smile and your card has definitely done that..hugs!
ReplyDeleteLOVE ~~ TOTAL LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!! LOVE your coloring and the cracked glass! Love the sunflowers in the can!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I especially like the sunflowers in the watering can.
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant card, Kara. Love how you added the sunflowers to the weathered watering can, turned the seed packet into a gift card holder, and stamped the house subtly in the background. How perfect for new homeowners!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea , and I love the background you stamped. This is a great card,Kara.
ReplyDeleteSo special! I love the subtle background!! Pairing Autumn Abundance with Garden Variety is SO smart and chi... really beautiful, Kara!!
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ReplyDeleteKara this is gorgeous! I love the flowers! The pocket for the gift card is such a great idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, this is darling! You've added so many fun details to this card. Love the watermark houses on the background and the gift card tucked into the seed packet. So fabulous!
ReplyDeleteVery cool watering can. Your card is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an absolutely fabulous card (and idea for the watering can - the colouring, the cracking, the filling with the sunflowers, the background stamping....). So creative!
ReplyDeleteKara.....I think you did a great job with making your watering can "old" looking! This technique looks great used here! You never cease to amaze me!! Beautiful job!
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