Anyway, I thought later, perhaps I'd used too complicated a stencil and not enough colour, so I tried again using a simpler stencil and a really thick layer of watercolour crayon. And even with my earth friendly wipes, it sort of worked.
I suppose if the result was meant to be really clear and well defined it wouldn't be called ghosting would it?
I've added a flower, stamped using a very old Raindrops on Roses stamp and heat embossed. I do love the regal effect of a purple and gold combo!
I am sharing this with
CAS on Friday - Embossing, dry or heat
CAS Stencil - Ghosting
Gosh, Jane...your ghosting technique worked out beautifully! TFS and joining us again at CAS Stencil Card Challenge. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautifully, Jane. Agree about the colour combo ... purple and gold --- gorgeous and very regal. You are right about the ghosting look ... it's not supposed to be perfect. Your's turned out so well. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous rich ghosted background Jane, a lovely setting for the gold embossing and layer. Thanks for sharing with CAS Stencil
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shades of purple on your ghosted background Jane - your gold embossed bloom and framing look lovely with it! Good for you persevering with this technique! (maybe try waterbased inks - like Distress inks - instead of crayons?! they may wipe off easier!?) Thanks so much for joining us in the CAS Stencil challenge! xx
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