Sunday 17 April 2011

Resist practice piece

Welcome to a beautiful, bright and sunny morning here in Surrey, oh what a promise of a warm Spring and Summer to come      -         well we can dream can't we?


I haven't made a card or project for today but I have had a practice for my Stamp Man project for Friday coming. I found this tutorial - http://wn.com/Acetate_and_alcohol_inks which is a resist technique using glossy card DIs and AIs.















I love the colours and the materials I used but the TH birdcage stamp didn't lend itself well to this technique. I will keep it in my 'Inspiration Journal' though as a reminder for a future project. What I did learn is, that next time I try it, I will use black or coloured distressing powder to make the image stand out more.




When I returned from Cyprus I received these fabulous ATCs from The Stamp man ATC swap. My thanks to Torreke, Carol (no blog available) and Anita. I just love them and can see how collecting ATCs from other people can also serve as a source of inspiration for future projects. Yay.


Torreke


Carol


Anita

Have a great Sunday, I am going off to potter in the garden and later I will come and visit some of you. If I haven't got to you yet since I have been home, then many apologies but I will soon.

luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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12 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

wow Brilliant technique .. love the colours

Fab ATC's too.. what a rgreat gift to come home to
Lisa x

Kathyk said...

Fab project from you Brenda, as we've come to expect. Love your ATC's too - what talented swappers!

Glad you enjoyed Cyprus - greetings from sunny Florida and . . . HAPPY SUNDAY!

Kathyk

Netty said...

Glad you had a great holiday and so lovely to receive these beautiful swops when you got home. Enjoy your day Brenda. Annette x

The Sparkly Fairy said...

what a great technique. I'll have to have a look at that!

Zoechaos said...

Interesting video thanks for the link love how you have done it and think the bird cage looks fab just as it is! XOXO Zoe

donna said...

Oh I just love the technique you have used. Your images and stamping are great.And I agree with Zoe- the birdcage is lovely. Glad you had a good holiday. Nice pics. Hugs..Donna

cheryl said...

oh hun so glad you had a great holiday,hun,and love the technique you have used,hun and the bird cage is brilliant hugs cheryl xxxxx

lisa said...

It's been a fantastic day hasn't it Brenda. I feel full of sunshine and fresh air tonight. I hope, like you, this weather will last long into Summer.
Your resist technique is great, I shall have to have a go at this one. I was playing yesterday with a resist technique too which after a couple of goes I was happy with. All will be revealed!!!!
Love the ATC's.
Hugs Lisax

xxxtglxxx said...

I've never tried resist technique - but it sure has some fabulous results! :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

DesignerDiva said...

Your resist technique looks fab Brenda can't wait to see your project next week and the ATC's are super cute I haven't tried them yet - never enough time in the day lol
Laurie x

Unknown said...

Wow Brenda this is brilliant, beautiful colours and fantastic technique .. never tried of course he he :) Hugs xxx

Sue West said...

Glad you had a good break, Cyprus is so beautiful in the spring.
I just love your resist technique, and what gorgeous colours. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished project.
Have a good week.
Sue xxx