I think this challenge theme is one of Loll's favorite kitchen items, and definitely mine. 😊
I've seen so many beautiful cards where she's used the technique, and I'm so happy to get to try it for the first time.
I actually made a piece of colored paper towel first because I didn't have beautiful pieces of paper towel like Loll did! 😁
Here's my card:
Using Paper Towel, Die-cutting, Heat-embossing, and stamping
[How I made the card]
1. Spritzed water on a piece of paper towel, sprinkled a few colors of Brusho over it, and spritzed more water to make colored paper towel.
(Drying the colored paper towel on a rack)
2. Place the colored paper towel on mixed media paper and spritzed water over it to transfer the colors to mixed media paper.
3. Die-cut the Mixed Media paper into a square and glued it onto the black card base.
4. Die-cut a frame and cut out a square window from a white front panel.
5. Gold heat-embossed the sentiment on the front panel.
6. Popped up the front panel over the card base.
7. Fussy-cut a butterfly from Patterned Paper (*1), brushed Wink of Stella over it, and added a black Nuvo drop on the body of the butterfly for a little bit of shine. Popped it up on the paper towel panel.
(*1) Upcycling gift wrapping paper I received from a sweet friend.
It was so much fun to play with colorful paper towel. I hope you'll join us for this fun challenge!
Stamp: Birthday Builder (Altenew)
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black (Stampin' Up!), Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore - 140 lb.), Butterfly Pattern Paper
Ink: VersaMark (Tsukineko), Brusho (Ost. Red, Sea Green, Cobalt Blue, Violet)
Accessories: Embossing Powder (Gold - Hero Arts), Dies (Hemstitch Squares - Spellbinders, Square Collections Framelits - Stampin, Up!), Nuvo Crystal Drops (Ebony Black), Wink of Stella (Clear - Tsukineko), Thin 3D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)
Such a pretty card Hideko and the colours are beautiful. Love the circle marks left from the paper towel and the die cut frame with the black behind it looks so elegant. A really stunning card x
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the soft colours of your transfer, Hideko! Looks so pretty and delicate, especially with the gorgeous butterfly. What a perfect addition and wonderful that you cut it from gift wrap ... another great way to upcycle!! Love the black framing and gold embossed sentiment ... very beautiful and elegant card! xx
ReplyDeleteI have been admiring your card, my friend! I love the soft colors and the texture of the paper towel in the top corner! The butterfly is perfect all framed up in the hem stitch die cut! It's so nice you could upcycle your wrapping paper. A beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWho'd have thought of this technique?? Loll, that's who! Your first try, and this paper butterfly, is spectacular, Hideko!
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Beautiful Hideko, wonderful soft colours from your paper towel background and love the up-cycled butterfly :)
ReplyDeleteI love the soft colors and textured pattern you achieved on your pretty paper towel and Brushos background, Hideko. Love the design on your beautiful fussy cut butterfly with the Nuvo Drops black body and the black cardstock that shows thru your square hem stitched frame. Finishing your card by heat embossing in gold your birthday sentiment was the perfect final touch. TFS the close up too, my friend. Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteYour paper towel transfer background is so pretty and dreamy. Beautiful colours. The black butterfly provided the perfect contrast. Fabulous card and well done especially for your first attempt! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, Hideko! I love your color palette and the bits of texture from the paper towel is so pretty! Love your black & white butterfly and lovely frame, too! Thanks for inspiring me to play along!
ReplyDeleteOh your colours are so pretty! Beautiful card Hideko!
ReplyDeleteHideko your card is so soft and pretty, love the soft colours you achieved with the Paper Towel Transfer and the gorgeous Butterfly and framed die cut. One beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteReally like the soft pastel shades here Hideko. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a dreamy paper towel BG. The monochromatic flutter is a delicate touch and compliments this design beautifully. I love the black tucked behind which adds beautiful dimension. A very special card dear Hideko! xxx
ReplyDeleteSO soft and pretty!!! I love your card!
ReplyDeleteThis is just wonderful Hideko. Your background is so subtle and I love the texture. You've inspired me to play around some more! Love that you upcycled a piece of gift wrap too. Nothing goes to waste!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card...love your results.
ReplyDeletex Karen