I was over at Split coast Stampers checking out Lydia's graphite transfer with an embossing folder. To my surprise I had the tools to try the technique including the graphite paper, normally I have to head out and buy something that I don't have. I bought the graphite paper to mark on wood about 3 years ago and used the smallest piece you can imagine.
I placed the graphite paper graphite side down on the card, placed it in my embossing folder and ran it through my Cuttlebug. I then put some Distress Oxide inks on my craft mat spritzed with water and picked up the colour on the card, the graphite creates a resist to the ink.
This is such a fun easy technique and I love the touches of graphite throughout the embossed image, it adds an aging effect.
My Rhino is a stamp from Rubber dance which is coloured using Prismacolor pencils.
I'm entering this for
Craft Stampers Take it Make it Challenge (anything goes)
Day of the Month Challenge (Rhino day)
Card Recipe
Stamps: Rubber dance
Paper: 110lb white, Gray, Mixed Media
Ink: Distress oxide, Versafine Clair
Accessories: Carbelle Studio embossing folder, Prismacolor pencils
Techniques: Fussy cutting, Graphite Transfer Debossing
21 comments:
Sweet card and so gorgeous design. Thanks for your sweet comment and taking the opportunity to use DIL computer to say Hello...hugs..
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This is really wonderful! I can't imagine where you get all your ideas from. I love seeing each card you post. They are all so different and interesting!
Such a cool and artsy graphite dry embossed background for your wonderfully colored rhino with watercolor pencils, Christine. TFS Hugs..Nancy
Interesting technique with a cool effect. Love the sparkle. Beautiful colouring of your rhino, too. xx
This is such a great technique and you've mastered it on your first try, Christine. LOVE the bright turquoise / green with the graphite embossing. Your rhino is awasome! xx
WOW! Great design, Christine !! I had to think about what graphite transfer paper is :-) But finally I came up with a solution to the riddle :-) I did not think that this paper could be used that is now almost unused. I love this project, great men's card. Great colors and beautiful rhino coloring.
Hugs,
BozenA
I have no idea what graphite paper is but what a fantastic effect it has. Love the rich texture on this as well as the muted colors. Outstanding job on coloring the rhino too! You must have the world's most interesting collection of stamps there! This is truly fabulous!
What a cool technique, Christine! Wonderful texture and color!
Wow, such an interesting background, Christine! Love the graphite's aging effect and the DOX colors you used! The rhino is perfect for this background and your coloring is gorgeous. I especially love that you added blue to him.
Hideko xx
Wow, that's awesome!! The rhino seems to blend in with the background in some places! - It's like he raised a lot of dust while running and it partially envelops him. A fantastic technique that I absolutely have to try! Thank you for the link and thank you so much for joining us at DotMCC!
Rosi x
This is a new and unique technique that really made a fantastic card. I like the colors and the rhino is very imposing.
Sorry to take awhile to comment but I was intrigued about the technique and found some time today to look at the link. What a fabulous card you've made with the fun and effective technique. The muted colours look great, love the texture and the wonderful Rhino.....Fabulous card x.
You're so good about trying all these different techniques. This turned out pretty amazing, Christine! I love the embossing and colors and the very cool rhino. Funny how you don't even see the graphite. Who thinks up all this stuff?!!
I also have to try this technique. This gives a great effect and the background fits perfectly with the rhino. Beautifully designed card. Thank you for showing them to our current Challenge of DotMCC.
Gundi
Oh this is incredible!! I haven't checked out that technique yet but I love your card!
I am so getting some graphite paper! This looks fabulous, Christine. Wonderful looking card and great technique - thanks for sharing. Hugz
wow...you had amazing results!! I tried to buy some graphite paper locally but can't seem to find it....I may have to go online.
x Karen
This is something new to me Christine and you certainly nailed it. I adore that Rhino and the touches of yellow and green look great with the grey tones of the graphite. x
WOW! Great technique with fabulous results. Thank you for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge xx
Cool technique! You colored the rhino perfectly with the different shades of greys and blues.
Hi Christine... gorgeous way to enhance the technique. I've also tried this technique, and thanks for your comment on it. I don't think SCS is still getting much attention anymore as there were no comments on my cards and ATC's I uploaded to SCS. Do you know more about it?
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