The challenge at http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/ this week is a new technique - well new to me anyway. The techinique involves using wax crayons and ink to create wax resist backgrounds and images.Of all the thousands of wax crayons I have had in my house over the years had I got any when I needed them - NO? Anyway my lovely daughter went to the Early Learning Centre and bought me a very professional looking pack. I was a bit worried when I saw the age range on the side - ages 2 - 10 years - as I'm way past that but oh boy did I have some fun...
and mess!!!
There are warnings about the mess on Mel's tutorial at http://melstampz.blogspot.com/2008/07/cuttlebug-crayon-resist-makes-nice-faux.html and actually I did my work in the kitchen near the sink so it wasn't too bad at all.
Here are my first attempts:
These were made using a white wax crayon and an Adirondack blue denim ink pad. I used a stippling brush to put the ink on and then quickly polished it off the waxed areas. This was the messy bit as bits of tissue fell off and the excess wax and of course you get inky fingers - all great fun.
It was quite tricky to decide what to do with the finished pieces as I wanted as much of the pattern to show as possible. My snowflake card uses an Anita's stamp I have had for years - one that I particularly like because it has wonderful preset spaces for bling. This card is just right for the challenge at http://wednesdaystamper.wordpress.com/ where the theme is snowflake kisses.
My snowman card is made using just the snow words embossing folder. I thought the snowman looked so cool and chilly that I wanted him to take centre stage. I've added a 'Happy Holidays' charm and crystal.
Materials used:
- heavy duty acetate
- silver card
- white card
- cuttlebug embossing folders
- white wax crayon
- Adirondack ink pad - Denim
- silver border and sentiment peel offs
- charms and gems from stash
14 comments:
Just wonderful Ann! It sounds like you had such fun with this.
Well done on trying new techniques, I'm always meaning to and never get around to it!
your cards turned out great, thanks for joining us this week
Cuttlehugs
AllisonX
I really like both cards a lot. They look super.
Eveline.
Wow these are really elegant.
Wonderful work. Love them.
All of your cards are very nice, great color choice and textures too!
Ann, these are absolutely beautiful! Very impressive!!!
blessings, Maria
So different Ann, but fantastic.
luv
irene
xxxx
Ooh Ann these are just gorgeous! I haven't had time to play around with that technique yet but must give it a go.
Ann x
They are gorgeous.
WOW Ann, what a great effect must look into it. Fabulous cards
Beryl x
Gorgeous cards Ann and well done you - I binned my attempts. Didn't help that I didn't have any wax crayons, only dorsa ones for pergamano and they are silly colours - if you could have seen the mess. That's about par for this week though.
what a great technique. looks like lots of fun!
These are beautiful! What a great technique - I need to try that one!
I hadn't thought to use a stippling brush - that is a brilliant idea.
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. I especially love the stamp you used on the snowflake card.
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