THE CHALLENGE #10..and a Tip!

THE CHALLENGE #10...And a Tip

WOW! 

LOVE all of the cards 

that linked up!

It's time again for The Challenge!

This time round you have a Wonderful choice of

either a sketch, or a color choice!

or Both... I did both for fun.

Though I am really loving what Jeanne and 

Lori have done with ribbon, I may have to join in again!

Check out what they have done here:

- Lesley Croghan  - Always Playing with Paper

- Lori Tecler of Inking Aloud - 

 - Jeanne Jachna of A Kept Life -

I hope that you are INSPIRED too!

I sponge over the embossed script with pink ink and purposefully

streaking it and darkening the edges for a waterbrushed effect

Supplies:

WeR memory Keepers Embossing Folders Butterfly and Script

Savvy Stamp Dies Flower Blossom Set 3

Craft Cardstock, Neenah White Cardstock

Copics: YG13 Chartreuse, R08 Vermilion, R43 Bouganvilla

Stampin Up Perfectly Pink

Studio G Sentiment

Memento LUXE Noir

Kromekote Post Cards*

Kimberly's Tip:

*How do I get such a smooth stencil or sponged finish? 

I use a special paper I buy in packs of 100

Judikins Kromekote Post Cards 4.25 x 5.5

I buy it at a local Art Supply store for $9.95 for 100pk.

I ADORE it and think it is worth it!

The paper pack is precut the size of a standard card front and one side is glossy 

the other plain.  The Plain side is perfect for stencil sponging.

Here is a side by side comparison of using Neenah Solar White on the left.

It will ink up well, however it really grabs and sticks the ink.

The Kromekote on the right however, it swishes it more with more give, and has a much smoother finish.

So if you are having trouble sponging and getting a smooth finish, 

just a suggestion, (I don't want to enable you guys trying to be budget conscious)

however if you really want to experiment, this will make you smile and

start stenciling and sponging with wild abandon.

Sponging using small circling motion with sponge wedge.

And if you emboss the glossy side, it looks like plastic, it is pretty cool, 

Here is a snippet where I used in on my last "The Challenge" card

The branches and the woodgrain have the ultra glossy smooth finish, the

Kromekote paper is awesome for high gloss looks.

I LOVE the look of it!

Example using both sides of the Kromekote for stenciling and gloss emboss!

Not a secret now, ENJOY!

I could not find this quickly online, however, here is a smaller batch of the same thing

Link here to: Sir Stamps Alot (UK)

If you have tips for me, love to hear them too!!!

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The Challenge is a Sketch Card Challenge 

that is hosted biweekly by

Lesley Croghan on her Blog

Always Playing with Paper

I truly hope that you will be inspired and 

will join us!

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Thanks for coming by my blog!

Create, Enjoy

Live, Laugh

and 

LOVE!

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