Saturday, March 31, 2007

Wednesday Stamper


This week's Wednesday Stamper challenge is 'coloured' how you like to use colour. I like alcohol inks very much as there is no 'right way' just go with the flow. This ATC was done with blended alcohol inks on gloss paper and if it looks dark that is because the soot technique was also applied. This tech was demonstrated by our wonderful Kelsey as SAJ some time ago. After applying the ink you hold the paper over a candle to 'soot' it up and then stamp into it. The stamp removes the soot and you are left with a 'resist image'. Lots of fun to do but you must seal it with a fixative or it will smudge. The chain is one I picked up via the Op shop and broke up. Yes, Dawnine this is the ATC you wanted and I've just added a few bits as you can see. On it's way to you shortly. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. And best wishes to PJ and John who are getting married 'in the morning'. Love, Carmel xx

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

all i can say is - wow so cool,love it

bockel24 said...

I love the story behind it, and that it´s quite unusual - great!

Rika said...

Wow, love this!

Gillian said...

Oh this is wonderful Carmel..and what a great technique, love the addition of the chain..looks brilliant!

x said...

Wow, a wonderful piece. ;)

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful work.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful piece. Really gorgeous colours.

kelsey said...

What a fantastic piece Carmel, glad you like the alcohol ink/soot technique combined....it looks so cool in person! Gorgeous colours!

Natalie B said...

Fabulous Carmel!! Love the chain you've added too...

Julie H said...

OOOH! Love it and lucky Dawn! This is beautiful.

Shona Cole said...

this is fabulous, love the chain too

Dawnie said...

Its so cool and its ALL MINE ,YAY

Looks super Carmel and I love the added bellies.

So now Ive got to super charge something for you.
Excellent.

Cant wait to swap good buddy

Dawnie xxx

Anonymous said...

just beautiful! glad you played.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful!