Distress Micro Glaze, Stencils and Oxides.

Evening, 

As I've told you before, I have boxes of cards that I have made over the years, just waiting to be shared with you.

Here are a couple made during a playtime with Distress Micro Glaze, stencils and Distress Oxide inks.

I was inspired by something that I saw on Pinterest, I think, but of course I can't find the cards that inspired me now.........typical.

I loved the colours that they had used, and decided to combine the technique with some fabulous Aall and Create stamps that I own.

A smaller panel on this card, along with some double stamping for a very watercoloured effect.

I have several other cards made with this rather blurred background technique, so I will share them on another occasion.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love and Crafty Hugs 

Kimx

Distress Oxides and Glossy Paper.

Evening All,

I feel like I am wishing the year away, but I am so glad that it is Friday again. It feels like it has been a very long week!!

Tomorrow is play day, and I have finished my homework. In fact there are two tags for this class.

While catching up with a Tim Holtz video, I was reminded of using Oxide inks on Glossy cardstock.

That is what I have used for the background to this card. After applying your layers of ink to photo paper, you are left with a very chalky finish. The oxidization will wipe off on your fingers, so I placed a stencil over the panel and used Distress Micro glaze to remove some of it and leave a stenciled impression.

Note to self........Don't try heat embossing Photo Paper. As you can see it cracks, but it was too nice to throw out so I used die cut foliage to finish it off instead.

Similar idea for this card only I used non glossy cardstock, some stamping and more die cuts.

This is a very basic background piece but using the same layout. 

Time for bed. I am sooooo looking forward to meeting up with the Girls tomorrow. Plenty of crafty playtime, chat, and copious amounts of tea, coffee and biscuits. A perfect way to spend a Saturday.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs Kimx