Friday, February 4, 2011

Retiform Blog Hop

Today is the Retiform Blog Hop!  I have never done this technique, so after searching online and watching a few youtube videos I gave it a try. 


I started by thinking about colors and selecting stamps.  I decided to go vintage - can you believe it?!?  I love vintage sets but quite honestly I don't use them very often...although today they came out.   

I chose 2 sets "Vintage Backgrounds" and "Fly Fairy" and thought I would try to create a masculine card.  

I started with 2 pieces of white cardstock (1.5" x 3.5" & 3.5" x 5.5"), a black pen and some sticky notes.  I placed the 1.5" x 3.5" piece of cardstock in the center of the 3.5" x 5.5" cardstock, then traced around the rectangle with the black pen.  I sectioned the outer frame. 

The outer frame was masked and the bicycle was stamped in the 1.5" x 3.5" rectrangle.  I used Cognac Palette ink and a sponge to ink the edges.  On the opposite side of the line I sponged Burnt Umber Palette. I repeated that pattern.    


The finished image was matted on Bazzill Raven and the base card is Bazzill Pinecone.  I added a piece of brown twill ribbon to finish it off.

This is a great technique!

Hope you enjoy the rest of the retiform blog hop.

Hope your day is blessed!
Deb





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26 comments:

  1. ChelseaFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I absolutely love this ... It all works like it is suppoed to "go" that way. Your card is FABULOUS!

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  2. Paula-Kay BourlandFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Deb, that is very unique. I've never seen it done that way with the lines defining each area. Very neat and attractive design. Good job.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Wow! You nailed the vintage! It's great! I like the added defining lines and the shading!

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  4. Glittered PawsFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Very nice - love the vintage look. The brown twill completes a perfect card.

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  5. Carol HirschFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    This is gorgeous. Love how you defined each area. I would never have thought to do it that way.

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  6. MischelleFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    WOWzers Deb! I've NEVER seen any RETIFORM done like this and I LOVE it! Incredible! 5-stars!

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  7. Tricia February 4, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Amazing! This is just gorgeous!!!!

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  8. SandyFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I don't always love the vintage look, but I absolutely love this card!

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  9. MariaFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I love how you placed the technique as the background. This is a great card.

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  10. Angela KFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wow! I love this!! Just beautiful!

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  11. ArtfullyJuneFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Wow, beautiful card.

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  12. Trudy OsbornFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh my goodness!!! You RRROCKED this technique!!! I LOVE it

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  13. RisaFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    What a beautiful card. I never would have guessed this was your first Retiform card. Lover-ly!

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  14. KimFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    LOVE it! You do vintage wonderfully!

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  15. KarenFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    This is truly a work of art!

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  16. ChrisFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Debra - simply amazing! I love the dark lines seperating each area...it's a great twist on the technique and on that I like very, very much!

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  17. Christine PenningtonFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    What Karen said! My son would love this card too!

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  18. Laurie UngerFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Love how vintage this is! Wonderfully done!

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  19. YukiFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    wowzers! for your first time doing this technique, you did GREAT. Love your card!!!

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  20. SharonFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Great card. I love the vintage feel.

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  21. Lisa StewartFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    For never having done this before, I think this is remarkable! You did hit the nail on the head with the vintage! It looks fabulous, and I'm a big fan of vintage! Really a well done card!

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  22. HollyFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!

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  23. tactrishFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I LOVE this card! I've had that set for a while and haven't been able to create anything I really like. I'm so copying your idea! Love, love, love it!!

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  24. AmethystCatFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    love this - a perfect masculine card! Great job!!!

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  25. MischelleFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This is one of those cards I just CAN'T STOP LOOK AT! I'm going to CASE it today ... I think! I just LOVE it Deb!

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  26. Teresa JenkinsFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    This is beautiful! Love it!

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