I decided to make a Frida card and used a technique that is a type of mosaic. You stamp the same image on three or four colors of paper. You then have to cut the designs in the same pattern, to create interchangeable pieces. Then you arrange them to rebuild your image.
After that, I dug out the Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE) that I've had around for ages. I used Versamark ink and applied it to the image, poured on the UTEE and heated it. I did three layers to create a tile effect.
The background was a stencil and Dyan Reaveley Dylusions paint Tangerine Dream and I used some striped washi tape on the card front.
Inside, I had fun with some of my clear stamps. I used the MISTI and arranged the little clear stamps. It is so great to be able to stamp and if there's an area that isn't inked, just stamp it again. I have so many fun clear sets, I now want to use them with the MISTI. Forgive my upside down bird, no secret message intended, just my error.
The frame images around the DIVA letters are from an old Impression Obsession set. I have to warn you if you have an old clear set of stamps that is turning yellow, be very careful when you pull up the stamps to use them. I pulled one off the clear backing sheet too quickly and it tore in half. I think that it might be the early days of clear stamps didn't use the best materials and some aren't holding up as well.
I've been making so much art lately I have loads to show you. Hang in there and there's more to come! It is almost the weekend!!
