To create the shadow, I stamped the fern in Versamark ink and then chalked over the image in green chalk, first with the applicator tool from the chalk palette and then to even it out and blend away the edges, with a cotton wool ball. Then I overstamped the image in black Memento ink.
On the first card I made, I picked out the colours of the image with Candi embellishments.
Then I remembered that this week it is a one layer challenge - slapped wrist - so I had to make another card. As the image is quite strong and masculine, I thought this was a good opportunity to adapt it to the current Time Out challenge, too - Happy Birthday with a masculine twist
So here is my finished card - although I have to confess that I really prefer my original Candi-embellished version!
Hi Jane, I have not idea what the LIM team will make of this but I think it is perfect shadow stamping and CAS. Certainly of the entries on the challenge so far this is head and shoulders above all the other entires well done. XOXO
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoe, it's years since I last used chalk and versamark together and now I'm wondering why I left it so long.
DeleteA fabulous looking card. Hugs, Ankie
ReplyDeletetwo beautiful cards, very CAS
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. I must dig out my chalks. Had forgotten all about them. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS card and I like the second one best with out the candy! To me it looks more slick and more lovely white space! Thanks for playing along at TIME OUT x
ReplyDeleteLovely soft images and CAS design.
ReplyDeleteThey are both simpy fabulous, almost looks as if your leaf is jumping off the card.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
great stamping Jane x
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week
Jen xx
Less Is More
Beautiful shadowstamping and great card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the Time Out to join us, Gerrina
This looks awesome Jane... I love the aura around the image!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Stunning Jane, love them both
ReplyDeleteMargaret x
Jane like you I prefer the candi version! Chrissie is the boss, but I think it still fits the definition of one layer - one piece of card and minimal embellishments! Beautiful colours
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along this week
Anne
Less is More
Both version are really beautiful, but I also like the candi version a bit better. I have to try the chalk Versamark combo. looks great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Great shadow stamping and CAS design
ReplyDeleteLovely card ...... I like the delicate shadow using the chalks. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the technique you used to create the shadow effect! Thanks for taking the Time Out to play with us!
ReplyDeleteAwesome technique and FAB masculine card. Thanks for taking the TIME OUT and joining in on the challenge. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cas cards. Love them both. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your ShowCASe - your card is stunning, Jo x
ReplyDeleteYour card SO deserved to be showcased at LIM, Jane! With that shadow and the aura, it truly looks like a real fern casting a real shadow!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWell done on being showcased at LIM. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteLynn x