fresh & fun

I had to try Monday’s technique challenge. I had never tried Mulberry Batik before. It’s definitely not my favorite card I ever made, but it’s the first one created in my new stamp room.

I stamped the gorgeous tree branch from Artfully Asian on Mulberry paper with Versamark ink and embossed it with clear ink. Next I colored the flowers with Rose Red, the leaves with Certainly Celery and all around with Brocade blue and aqua painter. While the Mulberry paper was still wet I tore the edges. Then I put it between two sheets of copy paper and ironed over it to take off the embossing powder.

I glued the mulberry paper on a piece of white cardstock with crystal effect. While the crystal effect was still wet, I added dazzling diamond glitter over it .

My card base is a 5 1/4″ square card. I layered a 5″ square of BasicGrey Perhaps paper over it. The green paper is from the Stampin’ Up! Enchante designer paper pack. I added some lines on the green layer in white and black to mimic the lines in the BasicGrey paper.

I will have to stamp more later. It’s already noon and I didn’t get my daily dose of sunshine yet! Last night was rough. Lots of coughing and snotty nose! Backyard time will make me feel better. Maybe I can even take a quick nap. Austin will be home in 2 hours…so I better get my bootie out there!

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So pretty Beate! I love how light & airy it looks.

Posted by: Stefanie (ssummerer) | May 2nd, 2007 12:17

I LOVE your card, everthing about it. TFS.

Posted by: Juanita | May 2nd, 2007 15:13

I think it’s just gorgeous! I love the light wash of color around the flowers and how you altered the Enchante paper.

Posted by: Bethany | May 2nd, 2007 15:24

BEATEiful!!!

Posted by: Otter | May 2nd, 2007 15:38

I think its very pretty, Beate! I think you found your mojo again! *HUGS* Alex

Posted by: lilstamperalex | May 2nd, 2007 15:49

Pretty card. I failed bad at that technique~LOL! Went through a whole 8 1/2 X 11 sheet trying. I am glad you are trying out the new room! Hope you feel better though. Keep cooking it out of yourself in the sun! It is the best thing for you!

HUGS

Posted by: Jennifer | May 2nd, 2007 15:59

Love the colors Beate! Cool card.

Posted by: Elaine Cae | May 2nd, 2007 16:59

This is truly a stunning card…what’s not to like? I would love to see photos of that new room….; )

Posted by: Michele | May 2nd, 2007 17:06

I didn’t try this technique as it’s not really me, but your card is nearly forcing me to be braver, lol. This is beautiful, so soft and dreamy. I have missed your cards over the last couple of days.

Posted by: Ally | May 2nd, 2007 17:20

I think it’s a beautiful card Beate! That Basic Grey Paper is gorgeous but I really like how it showcases the Artfully Asian stamp. That’s one set on my wishlist!

Posted by: dvodak | May 2nd, 2007 17:42

This is gorgeous!!! What a great technique!!!

Posted by: Teresa | May 2nd, 2007 20:47

I love the soft colors of your beautiful card!

Posted by: Rose Ann | May 2nd, 2007 21:51

This is without compare one of the most beautiful cards I’ve ever seen. I’ve never worked with Mulberry paper, but you’re making me want to try. Lovely, lovely, lovely. This is the sort of thing I would frame for my room.

Thanks for sharing. I’ll be putting my credit card in the freezer in a bag of ice to keep from running to Michaels immediately for paper….

Posted by: Susanna | May 3rd, 2007 05:36

This is a beautiful card! My favorite colors too! Thanks so much for sharing your soft and gentle rendition of the challenge!

Posted by: sharon | May 3rd, 2007 05:39

Your card is stunning - I love how all the details work together (pattern in the paper with the flower stamp, the lines you added, and the small green circle with leaves). I’m going to try this layout - just need to find beautiful paper to work with!

Posted by: Bettina | May 3rd, 2007 07:39

Oh wow!! This is gorgeous!!

Posted by: Barbra1224 | May 3rd, 2007 08:11

I think it’s beautiful! I haven’t done that technique, guess I’ll have to try it! I love your new stamping room, Home Depot, here I come!

Posted by: Diane | May 3rd, 2007 08:23

This is soooo beautiful!! I love how the DP compliments it so well! As always, BEAUTIFUL work!!

Posted by: Jen del Muro (genie1314) | May 3rd, 2007 09:23

beautiful card beate - i love it!

Posted by: Kendra aka Scrapstampindiva | May 3rd, 2007 09:41

Oh WOW, Beate! This is amazingly beautiful!

Posted by: Jill | May 3rd, 2007 17:17

Love this card. That Batik is a neat technique I am going to give it a whirl.