For my card I grabbed a bunch of different flowers and leaves from the garden and using my old Cuttlebug, I placed the flowers between pieces of watercolour paper and ran them through the machine. I have to say that a lot of gubbins comes out of the plants, as picked straight from the garden, there is a lot of water content in them, so this time I put a piece of paper towel under the lower paper and it happily absorbed much of the juice. This particular plant was a montbretia flower. Once dry and all the detritus of the plant scraped away it was simply mounted behind a peek a boo window, adorned with a butterfly and given a simple heat embossed sentiment! Lots of pressings are more random but this flower came out particularly clearly.
It's my DT card for the challenge at CAS MIX Up
Host - Bonnie
I have never thought of trying to make a print like that, it has worked a treat for you and created such an interesting look and lovely colour. Love your simple framing too. By the way, the link from the main blog isn't working properly xx
ReplyDeleteMe again, it is not just your link. Most of them aren't working so I have told Loll xx
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Chrissie! Pretty design with the window and butterfly. My flowers were quite juicy, too and squeezed out from between the papers. I would not have thought.
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful yellow pressing using this Monbretia flower Chrisse and the Peek-a-Boo window frame shows it off brilliantly..a very pretty die cut butterfly too. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower print from your garden Chrissie! I am so impressed with the deep colours you got. Lovely design with the peek-a-boo window and sweet butterfly. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful color you got from your pressing, Chrissie! I've had some very messy samples too but none this colorful! That delicate butterfly is the perfect added touch!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely chose the right flowers for this lovely, clean card. Love how you framed the print and embellished it with the adorable butterfly. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, as always, Chrissie! Beautiful flower print and lovely color palette! Who knew there was so much juice inside a leaf? I also lovely your single white butterfly and the stitching around your focal point and border...nice work!
ReplyDeleteI tried the flower printing with Viola's but only achieved sketchy impressions that didn't look much like a flower and with very little colour, but you have created a perfect print with lots of colour for your beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Chrissie ! We can clearly see the flower print and it gave you a beautiful yellow "juice". And as always your CAS design is just a delight ! Thanks so much for inspiring and for having me guesting this month. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty print from your flower Chrissie! Great card. x
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is so pretty, I love the colours from the pressed flower xx
ReplyDeleteamazing flower print, great tip with the paper towel :)
ReplyDeletewhat a colorful print from your flower Chrissie - so pretty framed in white with the added die cut butterfly!
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS card! Love the yellow! I must say, I didn't have any success with squashing flowers! Maybe I should try again:)
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