It's time for a new challenge at Seize The Birthday, and this week Jules has chosen No Stamping - not even the sentiment!
I'd run out of encaustic wax scenes, so I got all the kit out and did a spot of ironing. I think I made about 8 in all. I've just ordered some more waxes so I'll probably do some more ironing before I put it all away again. I love the complete randomness of how the scenes turn out, you can only do so much to control it.
For this card, I added some silver wax along the edge of the iron, which gave the hilltops a bit of a sheen. I was happy with how it turned out, and with that white gap where no wax covered the card, because it makes it look like snow-covered hills and reminds me of Scotland. Especially as I finished it off with a plaid printed sentiment topper.
Not that I've been to the Scottish Highlands. But we're remedying that this year and having a little trip up there in the summer.
Pop on over to the Seize The Birthday blog for some fabulous examples of no stamping, and play along with us. If you'd prefer to include stamping, you can play along with our Anything Goes theme.
Happy stamping cardmaking!
This looks like a fun technique Shirley. Looking forward to seeing your makes with it. Great card and the hills do look like they are snow topped.
ReplyDeleteOM goodness! This is spectacular! When I read that you did this with wax, I was even more impressed. I have not tried that ever. I am glad that you think that it makes you think of the Scottish Highlands as we are going there this August too.
ReplyDeleteShirley, this is so beautiful, and this is a new technique to me. I can't even imagine how it was done. Lovely. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love this product! Your end result is fantastic. You inspired me to get mine out :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card Shirley, not heard of the technique but it looks amazing, the colours remind me of Scotland too! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteYou have intrigued us all with this fabulous background. Looking forward to seeing more and your trip sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteEvery time you do this encaustic backgrounds, I am just in awe! So stunning - absolutely love it. Beautiful card.
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