Funky Fossil Birthday Words

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My inspiration for this card was firstly sparked by the August challenge 'Look Who's Talking' on Funky Fossil's FB page where they wanted to see text/numbers and/or sentiments.  I also decided to try out the new-to-me iron-off embossed resist technique.

On a panel of smooth white cardstock watermark ink was applied through the birthday words stencil and clear heat embossed.  Three different colourful distress oxide inks were then smooched over the top drying off each one as I went.  Panel was placed on a folded tea towel with copy paper on top and gently ironed which removes the EP.  You need to peel off the copy paper fairly quickly before the EP reside dries or the paper sticks to your project!  But another press with the iron resolves that.  This technique also works well with stamped images.


For added dimension and interest I created a die cut eclipse flower which has purple cardstock layers underneath same as the whole panel matt layer.  Cute bug stamped, fussy cut, brightly coloured with alcohol markers and adhered with 1mm foam pads.
I've used - 6x6" white card base
Funky Fossil stencil - Birthday Words
Funky Fossil die set - Doodle Blooms
Funky Fossil stamp set - Bugs and Blooms
Distress Oxide inks - cracked pistachio, wilted violet, wild honey
Promarkers - aubergine, sunflower, tea green
Linking up with -
Seize the Birthday                                                                Time Out
#267 Make a Shaped Card/ATG                                              #245 - Colourful
 
Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. KateSaturday, 19 August, 2023

    Love this iron off technique Steph but to then add the eclipsed flower was inspired! Cute bee too! Thanks for sharing this fun and very colourful card with us at Time Out Challenges!
    Hugs, Kate (Cards a la Kate)!

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  2. NancyMonday, 21 August, 2023

    This is such a fun technique that I have not tried! You have certainly sparked my interest. Love your choice of colors and of course that darling bee. Thanks for playing along at Seize the Birthday and we hope to see you back again soon.

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  3. Glenda JWednesday, 23 August, 2023

    What a cool technique! You did a fantastic job. Great colour choices and cute little bee! Thanks for playing along with the topping at Seize the Birthday.

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  4. EmmaTWednesday, 23 August, 2023

    Fantastic fun design, love the little characterx

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  5. MakiraFriday, 25 August, 2023

    Wow, this card is awesome! The design, colors, and overall composition are impressive. If you're open to exploring more opportunities to showcase your talent, I encourage you to consider participating in another exciting challenge: Colorful Options Challenge. Your contribution would undoubtedly add an extra spark of creativity to the challenge. Have a great week!
    Cheers, Makira
    https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

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