Craft Barn Challenge #11

Firstly, I'd like to apologise for being absent this week. I've been unwell and consequently have spent very little time on my laptop or at my desk. I'm feeling lots better and will come and visit you at sometime over the weekend and reply to the emails that I've received.

We have reached week 11 at the Craft Barn Calendar Challenge and the theme this week is circles. My brain managed to compute this into a stamped page with embossing and a little stencilling. I've chosen a recently used colour palette because I rather like it and I thought it would be a good choice to brighten up a dreary November day. . . . . .

Here's my completed page:

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The first step was to create a background using distress inks in warm orange and yellow tones.

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For the next step, circles were stamped with versamark then embossed with clear powder. The colour in the background was then deepened in different areas.

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A border stamp was added at the bottom for interest. I like the way this stamp allows the background to shine through.

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Here you can see the script stamping in the background to create depth. The top of the calendar stub was covered with Tim tissue tape then inked using sequin waste and archival ink. This method was also used around the edges to create a frame and again, more depth. Only one more page to go now and then I'll attempt to take a picture of all the pages together - not sure how I'll manage that one though! Once again, sorry for not being a good blogger but hopefully, the coming week will be better. Unfortunately, my Christmas preparations are now a week behind too!