Some ATCs

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I have added a new page to my top bar. It's called 'My Artwork' and shows off some of my paintings - hope you like them.
I've also been doing some ATCs today for the monthly swap over at The Stamp Man. This month the theme is 'TREES'
Each one was first stamped in Versamark ink using a stamp from the Lovely as a Tree set and then sprinkled with white embossing powder. The images were set with a heat gun and then each one was sponged with various inks - oh and I made a post it note moon too.
After sponging the images were covered with copy paper and then ironed with a very hot iron (I knew that thing would come in useful someday!!!!) I then stamped the trees again using dark ink. The embossing spreads out slightly and also goes flat doing this technique - it also makes the trees look quite shadowy and ghostly.
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look - see you soon - Jacqueline xx.

Comments

  1. Vicky Hayes9 June 2011 at 23:49

    I've not seen this technique before Jacqueline - now I know what my iron is for too! Love the effect. Vx

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  2. Jean10 June 2011 at 14:51

    Lovely set of ATCs. I like the tree stamp and the colours you've used. Jean x

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  3. Cazro10 June 2011 at 22:54

    Lovel ATCs I love the technique, one of my favourites too. You have chosen some fab colours. Caz

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  4. Carla20 June 2011 at 06:26

    love the stamp and the colors,

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  5. fatmonica21 June 2011 at 21:37

    These are just gorgeous!I used that technique on my Christmas cards last year-I love that effect!

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  6. The Sparkly Fairy22 June 2011 at 09:20

    These are beautiful. What a fab technique!

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  7. Angela Weimer24 June 2011 at 12:59

    Love the ATC's and technique. The colours are fab. Have a great day, Angela

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  8. Ali30 July 2011 at 10:59

    Really fascinating to read how you made these gorgeous ATC's...love the shadow effect and all the colours too.

    Ali x

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