Monday 29 June 2009

House Mouse Challenge #44 - Paper Tole

At House Mouse this week it's Pat Rose's challenge.............:~ Paper Tole!
I must admit that I didn't know what this was until I was shown a tutorial on Mary's blog which you can find here but I'm still not 100% sure I got it right though it looks OK. The winner of last weeks prize will be announced in a seperate post.
Check out what our lovely DT have come up with to help inspire you. Don't forget to check out their blogs for more details!!


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I used the image Gentle Rain and coloured it with Copic markers, once done I cut around the mousie's face and ears, some. but not all of the daffodil petals and some, but not all of the leaves. At this point I turned over the image and using a largish ball point embossing tool gently worked over the cut area to stretch the paper. I padded the embossed area with silicone glue to create the dimension. I have seen a tutorial where they said you could use paper, foam or card to pack the embossed piece but I think silicone is more malleable. On some tutorials inc. Mary's the card is not cut so I think it's merely a personal choice. If you zoom in you should be able to see where the card is actually cut. Hope this helps any of you who are not sure - give it a go please - I certainly had heaps of fun trying this out.


25 comments:

Karen said...

Aaaaawwwww he looks so begraggled bless him ! Wonderful card Heather.

Love Karen x

Tara said...

I love the effect Heather, very 3D especially on the cute little mousie's face! xx

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Heather,l love the image and colours.

Hugs Riet.x

Moni said...

Hi Heather, so gorgeous card as always, love cute image and you coloured it fab! Love the flowers! Hugs, moni

Desire Fourie said...

Heather, I just love this image, which have coloured masterfully. Lets hope the happy and bright colour combo will cheer up the old chappie. Hugs from Desire

de said...

Interesting effect! I tried to see it in the card before reading where you applied it and sure enough I found it! Beautiful job!

June Houck said...

What a fabulous technique! It really makes your card "pop". I did not think it possible to improve a Heather card. Clearly I was wrong :)

Janneke said...

Very beautiful card Heather :D

Janneke X

Christine said...

Wow love this card Heather colouring & image is brill must get myself some of these cute stamps.

Christine xx

Cathy said...

Stunning Heather. I love the image and what a great technique.
Hugs
Cathy xx

America said...

WOW!! A terrific job on this technique! Great colors and coloring!!!

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful! Wonderful job on the challenge, great image.

Sue said...

Gorgeous card Heather luv this image, coloured beautiful as always, great layout. sue.x

stephanne said...

This is great and coloured terrifically, I might add. I can't seem to colour that image anything decent, although I have tried. Interesting technique this week, I will see what happens. If I don't post at HMMC, it's because things didn't work out, lol.

I hope you are managing a little rest during your move, and good luck through the rest of the journey.
Stephanie

Sandie said...

Stunning card. The paper tole is magnificent. Love it!!

Debbie said...

THis is stunning, you nailed the technique.

Crafting Queen said...

Stunning card, love the colouring of your image. Just wanted to let you know I used another of the images on the decoupage sheet you so kindly sent me (on my blog). Thank you again. Anesha

Julie M said...

Amazing card, Heather. I hadn't heard of this technique either - it's so effective - the image looks so 3D. Love your colouring, too!!

Julie

Tracy said...

How gorgeous is that little fellow, and the card is so beautiful. I must get some house mouse stamps, they are really lovely.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Christine said...

Hi Heather me again have replied to your PM re DC.

Christine xx

Tova said...

wow !! Your coloring is fabulous !!!!!

Pauline said...

Really cute card and congrats on your awards; well deserved.
Hugs

theneon said...

Heather, you've done it again! Another amazing card -- I just love visiting you -- and thanks for the silicone trick -- I might try this one now!

Sue from Oregon said...

This card has so much personality!

Lorraine A said...

Aww how cute is this !! Gorgeous card heather :-) The mouse looks so miserable eh !! Love the way you made the daffodil !! fab :-)

Lorraine x x

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