Hi everyone, following on from my last post I've made a few cards using a mixture of Seth Apter and Lin Brown stamps. The first is all Seth's, I really liked the tag and star elements with script on them so I also created a little rust project and card following his monoprint technique that I was lucky enough to catch him demoing on periscope.
(I'm entering this card into the current PaperArtsy challenge which is all about Infusions and Paint)
This is another print from a stencil, I've used Sleight Blue and Olive Tree on this one.
I used the edge of the star to make white lines with a sharpie.
The circle is the original piece of card I stencilled paint and sprinkled infusions through and the star is a piece of card swiped with infusions and paint. Using the same colours but in a different way helps the images stand out from the background.
Next I've used In the Navy, Green Man and yes Sleight Blue for a quick card.
I gessoed through a number stencil to create a resist before using infusions and then gently sanded back.
I added some crackle glaze to the numbers to help the tag stand out more, there is also a hint of treasure gold.
A piece of rusty fabric stamped with the hinge from a Lin Brown set, is tucked underneath, and I added in a rusted metal piece, black cotton and some robo die cuts.
It's great that you get the odd pop of pink or violet in places.
Next having seen this demoed I picked a piece of left over book board I had and was just going to have a play but couldn't really believe how easy and effective this was. You monoprint with paint from a piece of card.
Not sure if I pressed too hard or was using a very cheap piece of card to monoprint from at first..I changed to watercolour paper after the first disintegrated...but little blobs of paint appeared which I'm not sure were meant to...but I was happy.
This is the easiest rust I've ever made.
I added some home rusted paper clips...
...and a washer.
Some stitching and a little metallic finish it off.
Thanks so much for stopping by again, I need to walk away from the infusions now...well just for a little bit!
(I'm entering this card into the current PaperArtsy challenge which is all about Infusions and Paint)
I used the edge of the star to make white lines with a sharpie.
Next I've used In the Navy, Green Man and yes Sleight Blue for a quick card.
I gessoed through a number stencil to create a resist before using infusions and then gently sanded back.
I added some crackle glaze to the numbers to help the tag stand out more, there is also a hint of treasure gold.
A piece of rusty fabric stamped with the hinge from a Lin Brown set, is tucked underneath, and I added in a rusted metal piece, black cotton and some robo die cuts.
It's great that you get the odd pop of pink or violet in places.
Not sure if I pressed too hard or was using a very cheap piece of card to monoprint from at first..I changed to watercolour paper after the first disintegrated...but little blobs of paint appeared which I'm not sure were meant to...but I was happy.
This is the easiest rust I've ever made.
...and a washer.
Next I had an idea for creating some rust in the centre of a card...Seth style, CAS and one layer??
I've used a mixed media paper containing cotton which gives a lovely ragged edge.
Absolutely gorgeous samples Ruth, love them all. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteThey are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely fantastic! Ruth . Big Love for them all. x
ReplyDeleteWow, wow,wow , Ruth, your cards are fabulous, what an amazing mono print, do you think you can do it again, or is it a luck because of your paper choice... but it is gorgeous, and looks like a long time rusted old piece , -they are so wonderful all !! I have to try this ... Xoxo
ReplyDeleteWowser, lovely creations Ruth.
ReplyDeleteFantastic art Ruth. These are inspired. You are flying high my friend! Xx 😊
ReplyDeleteLove it all, Ruth. Brilliant! Happy crafty week, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteAll fabulous projects, Ruth!!!!
ReplyDeleteFab cards, Ruth! They've reminded me that I've got some PA rust that I've not used yet...
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic Ruth! Love the results you've achieved on all of them. Really want to have a play but I'm in the middle of having a major craftroom sort out and have told myself it must be finished before I allow myself to craft, lol!
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Lesley Xx
Beautiful and inspiring as always Ruth!
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Really fabulous makes, Ruth - each one with so much to offer. Your monoprinted rust is fabulous, and the second card with the rusty metal and fabric and that fabulously wild thread is a new favourite. Again - oodles of inspiration, thank you.
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Love your Infusions play Ruth! Beautiful pieces! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic projects, Ruth! I really love the combo of rust and Infusions! These are fabulously textured and totally stunning little works of art! xx
ReplyDeleteHow amazing are each and every one of these?!?! I am in awe!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely beautiful, each works were a very wonderful art and I enjoyed it. xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow Ruth, - I am just doing a major catch up, as life has been so busy, - each and everyone of these is amazing, - arty, grungy and just brilliant! I cannot pick a favorite, I love them all.... Magical work with both the infusions and the clever paint technques, hugely inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteOh my - love your Seth inspired pieces. The texture created using the monoprint technique is incredible. I stand in awe!
ReplyDeleteEach piece is simply gorgeous Ruth! Wonderful textures and colour combinations! I'm not surprised they caught Seth's eye, you have used his fab products to full effect ! Xx
ReplyDeleteThese are all absolutely stunning Ruth! I LOVE your mono printing one especially, but they are all very inspiring! xx
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed dipping into your blog and learning such a lot. I had fun with the infusions too but nothing like this...Thank you for the inspiration on your amazing projects x
ReplyDeleteFabulous work - the infusions backgrounds are stunning and I love how you get such gentle, subtle effects - I think I'm too heavy handed with them as I'm never happy with what I produce. The rusty tag is amazing - what a great effect you've achieved.
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled across this today and Love it all over again!!
ReplyDeleteWowser! These are utterly fabulous Ruth. I was enthralled from start to finish. Lx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant pieces Ruth......love the textures and colours
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Abso fab! I am lusting to see and touch these in person! Brava!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous rusty feast of inspiration Ruth. Your subtle treatments are a masterclass.
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