This week's demonstratable card challenge was to make a retiform card. I have never tried this technique before because it looks complicated. But Caville assured us all that it can be done quickly, and if Cav says it, I believe it! So I pulled up Beate's tutorial and got started. This card was the result. The technique wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, but I think I would have liked my card better if I had left off some of the stamping around the edges. Next time I will, but I had to follow the directions the first time; that's just how I'm made! The reason for the warning in the title is that my mom can't stand that bird, but it's one of the few SU bird stamps that I actually like!Try a retiform card, and tell me what you think!
Supplies (all SU): Stamps: Always; Paper: Glossy white, Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand textured; Ink: Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss; Accessories: sponge, Styled Silver HPH, blender pen, Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla satin ribbon
Happy stamping!
10 comments:
I've never heard of the retiform card technique - but it looks fun! Your card is so pretty - love the bird!
It does look like a tricky technique, but way to get up for the challenge- I like what you came up with-
I am with your mom, still don't get the bird thing- but I guess it is a hot thing!
Like the card but the bird could have been left off and it still would have been pretty.
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Wow, this is great!! I love the color combo and the layout. Beautiful card! TFS
I have to agree with your Mom I don't like that bird BUT I do like the card!! Great Job with the challenge.
I think this has such a neat texture look to it. You did a fabulous job for your first try.
I love this bird! It's one of my absolute favorites. I have a friend who's mom hates bird cards.
That is a really neat technique. I love that bird too!
I have really been wanting to try this technique too....you did a great job with it! I have to admit that I didn't care for this bird when the set first came out... but he has been growing on me ever since!!! (or is it a she???) Thanks for sharing your lovely creation!!
I was thinking the same thing when I saw this technique in the tuorials on SCS...waaaay to complicated. Maybe I'll try it...
you did a great job!
I have never seen this technique before either. This is a must try technique. Can't wait. Thanks for the inspiration!
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