I blended several colors of Regular (Spiced Marmalade, Rusty Hinge, & Mustard Seed)
and Oxide (Old Paper) Distress Ink,
as well as some Alcohol Inks (Rose Gold and Gunmetal), and Blending Solution.
After getting both a panel and tag background,
I used the same colors mixed for adding some texture with Distress Powder in Antique Linen.
After using the tag to make the TH Alterations Die cut of World Map,
I added some more Distress Inks in Regular Black Soot and Vintage Photo Oxide
for some grungy-ness, and used a finger-mix of TH Paints in Mowed Lawn and Salty Ocean
for that greenish tinge of rust on orange metals.
Next up; making my own masks for stamping.
I wanted to cut the masks slightly smaller than the stamp- to make the image look
like it was blending in with the planned ghosting.
Making masks ended up being a HUGE job- a mask for each stamp chosen.
My TH Stamping Platform REALLY came in handy for this panel project!
It became "stamp and cover... stamp and cover" for each layer.
Lastly; for the stamping part...
I decided to use my newly acquired -and much wanted!- Distress Perm Inkset-
with my TH Stamper's Anonymous Reflections Set; Numbers, to "ghost stamp" all over the background (all masks are on at this point now).
Yeah, the numbers are backward on the panel, but it just looks right to me.
Complain to my Muse...she was THERE!
I liked the ghosting colors so much, I decided that The Professor was going to
be a mix of all those same colors. I simply kept turning the stamp all around until it was covered
completely. I LOVED the effect!!
And here's another newly acquired item- wax seal set by 7 Gypsies
(and a very generous Crafter who was willing to part with this on a DeStash Sale).
It was actually a first for me, but it was something I always wanted to do!!
And this was the resulting panel...
There have been MANY Inventors, Time Travelers, Scientists,
and others from all times, eras, and places....
But there's only ONE PROFESSOR!
(And that's why I just had to have him!)
A few closeups...
I even labled the numbers 20 for Calcium and 80 for Mercury.
Both bottles have Glossy Accents in the bottoms with a drop of (20) Gunmetal Alcohol Ink
and (80) with Silver Alcohol Ink on top to make it look a bit 'foamy'.
I LOVED the play on "eyes and ears" you see here: the horn blowing into The Professor's ear,
and his goggles with TH Nailheads (Screwheads?).
IdeaOlogy is never very far from my mind!!
Distress Crayon in Black Soot around the Quote Chip.
The awesome card from THA Team (Tim Holtz Addicts of Facebook)
that inspired this panel...I was loooooong waiting to finally use The Professor!!
Since I am actually finished EARLY, you have time to join in on this Challenge!
There are Badges and Prizes to be had for the Top Picks courtesy of
The Funkie Junkie Boutique ,
& you can also enter your project into other Challenges as well (up to 10 others).
THANKS SO MUCH for the comments and encouragement from everyone!
Sharing is what it's all about, and reading your shared thoughts is awesome!!
Be sure to check out the next post as well, since it's my first time
entering more than 1 project (a second panel) and I am excited !
BE SAFE &
HAPPY BLOGGING!!
3 comments:
Lyla, what a fabulous use of The Professor on that wonderfully inky background! I really love the colors of the Destinations die cut and addition of the metallics! This is one HOT, HOT, HOT make! Sending hugs! Oops almost forgot to thank you for sharing with our It's Heating Up! challenge at The Funkie Junkie Boutique challenge blog!
I love the way you created your beautiful backdrop to all the fantastic bits and pieces. The professor is looking spectacular and love the travelling gentleman in the background! Thanks for sharing this with us at The Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge "It's Heating up!".
I'm so excited to see your project chosen as our winner at The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog, Lyla! Yippee!
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