Thursday, May 16, 2019

Neat & Tangled May Release & Giveaways - Day 4


It's the last day of release reveals at Neat & Tangled and today we're showing off my new Foliage Frame set.  I love all my designs, but I have been anxiously awaiting the release of this one.  

It's always nice to have sets in your collection that allow you to create lovely elegant looks quickly and easily.  This one fits that bill.  There is a die set that coordinates with the set with an opening that you can cut in the center as well as coordinating dies for the individual leaf images, but I wanted to create some simple one layer cards today.

For this first card I cut watercolored a panel of watercolor paper using a single shade of of blue and instead of an ombre wash that continues across the whole panel, I created essentially two washes that faded towards the center of the panel.


Once that was dry, I heat embossed the background using Hero Arts Sand embossing powder which adds both some texture and sparkle.

I used my MISTI to stamp the sentiment so that I could stamp ifirst n color, and then directly over top again with Versamark so the sentiment could be clear embossed.


I have been plotting this second card since I designed this set.  I started by stamping the background with white pigment ink on kraft paper.

Then using Altenew inks, I stamped the individual branches on top of the white pigment ink.  I wasn't looking to be particularly precise here.  I love the look of colored ink over pigment on kraft.  When you don't stamp exactly it actually gives you some extra dimension and gives it a more rustic/vintage feel.


Once I was done with the leaves, I added some berries in red, just randomly stamping them about the panel, and finished off with the sentiment in the center.

You definitely want to stop by the Neat & Tangled blog to check out what the rest of the team has created, there are such pretty samples today!  While you're there leave a comment to be entered to win a set.

I have a set to give away too.  To be entered, just leave me a comment.  There are extra chances to win on my Instagram account too (@mprantner).  I'll be back tomorrow with a recap and winners!

20 comments:

  1. I understand why you've been plannning that 2nd card. It is so pretty with those white highlights on the kraft cardstock. I've got to remember to try that technique so am saving it to Pinterest.

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  2. So pretty. I love the rustic feel of the second one, and the blue wash on the first one enhances the meaning of the sentiment.
    Marianne x

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  3. Your cards are stunning. Your planning on the second card really paid off what a lovely idea!

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  4. Gorgeous cards featuring this beautiful Foliage Frame set! Love your pretty color combos!

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  5. Another great stamp set! It's really versatile! Love your cards!!!

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  6. Congratulations on a really beautiful set; I love it!!
    Your cards are gorgeous.

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  7. Such a pretty set.love how you can use this set for so many occasions.

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  8. I especially love the kraft one. SO PRETTY. It looks just amazing. You are going out with a bang!

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  9. I love this so much Miriam! Its so pretty and feminine and so different from many other stamps. And having the dies for it is brilliant!! Well done!

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  10. Beautifully done! I'm a huge fan of wreaths and leaves! Love the delicate design of these leaves, perfect for so many occasions!

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  11. Both are gorgeous but I LOVE the Joy one on kraft paper! Really pretty!

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  12. These are both beautiful cards! I really love the heat embossed foliage. :)

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  13. Beautiful. I like the gold embossing on the first and the colors on the second.

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  14. I love this Foliage set that you designed. The leaves are so pretty and the fonts on the sentiments are so elegant and can be used for so many occasions. I love that these are Christmas cards, especially the kraft card!

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  15. Gorgeous cards and such fabulous inspiration using these beautiful imagee!

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  16. I absolutely LOVE these cards and the Foliage set is for sure on my must-have list.

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  17. These are both beautiful, Miriam! You've designed what looks like a very versatile stamp set!!

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