transformation tuesday...

Good morning!  It's my turn for Papertrey Ink's Transformation Tuesday, which is giving an older card a transformation of sorts.  This can occur in lots of different ways, from remaking a card you didn't quite love into something you are happy with, to what I've done today...going from soft and pastel, to more bold, dark, and full of contrast.  This was a fun challenge.

I created my first card a month or so ago, and as usual, gravitated towards the softer side of the color palette.  I used the Especially for You stamp set and stamped my florals on watercolor cardstock using watermark ink and then heat embossed it using white embossing powder.  I then used my Zig Clean Color Markers to add color.  

Across the top, I used the Penned Elegance stamp set and coordinating dies and a sentiment from the Especially for You stamp set, stamped on a die cut Wine Bottle II Tag.  Peeking out from below the sentiment is die cut vellum using the Top the Point Edgers die.

On my transformed card, I started with Ocean Tides cardstock and once again stamped my flowers using watermark ink and heat embossed those images using white embossing powder.  I sponged on a bit of Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, and Hawaiian Shores ink to add just a bit of color to my large floral.

I added a few embossing enamel splatters and sequins to embellish.

And, across the top, I used the very same elements, just swapping out the Bitty Big Sweet Blush paper for Bitty Big Soft Stone.  This time I used the To the Point Edgers II die for my vellum layer.

I so enjoyed this challenge and hope you'll give it a try too.  This is a sure-fire way to jump start your mojo and use your own creations as your source of inspiration.

Happy Tuesday!

Melis

 

Comments

[Stephanie Clapper]

Hi Michelle! Even though this was a transformation challenge, I love both of your cards-well because I LOVE everything you make! :) May I also take this opportunity to ask you a favor? I'm a huge fan of the Edger dies but haven't been able to purchase the Point Edgers II since they were released. I tried to order them on their release night, but was unable. (The site crashed and then they were out of stock). I hope you will forgive my (1st) complaint, it's something I've never done before. I have subscribed a request to purchase the die (and a few others) but was wondering if you would pass my comment along. Again, I apologize if this sounds like I'm complaining. Thank you Michelle, for sharing your beautiful work. :)

[Helen]

Michelle, your transformation card is so lovely, but then so was your first card--love them both! The colors in each one provide the defining contrast for me, both so well chosen to set the feeling/sentiment. I always enjoy seeing what you've created. tfs

[Greta H]

You've made me change my idea of what to do for the challenge this time, Melissa, as I adore both your cards! Instead of redoing one I don't like, I'm going to change one I was happy with--such a fun challenge! PS--thanks for inspiring me to use some of my enamels for MIM & I'm going to try & work more into my transformed card--LOVE the look of your splatters here!

[Nancy Penir]

I'm so glad you explained your 'transformation' as more of a contrast transform. Both cards are so beautiful, but happily different and definitely a contrast from each other. And gorgeous detailing and layering as usual! And I agree with Greta, LOVE the splatters!!!

[Becky Green]

I JUST LOVE your cards, Melissa! They're BOTH GORGEOUS!!!! I LOVE the "new" enamel splatters AND the striped vellum on your second card! I just LOVE this image! (Maybe, put in a word for more of these lined floral images from PTI??? For those of us that love to color, they're wonderful!) BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!! THANK YOU, Melissa!!! ;)

[Jen]

Technique question. Did you create embossed splatters with water in the sprayer (followed by powder, heat, etc.)?

[April Driggers]

OOOOOOOOOOH this is droolworthy! <3 love!