Monday, August 27, 2018

Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial

Hi crafters! I hope your weekend was a good one. We had a fun weekend with soccer, a birthday party for one of my friends and a really long walk. The weather is starting to turn and although the days are still pretty warm, the nights are getting cooler. 


This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog we have a Fall/Autumn theme. Don't miss the last project of our wonderful August guest designer Anne Redfern.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

I made an autumn themed birthday card, which started out as an art journal page. I was in the mood for some dimensional flowers, and I try to keep my art journal pages as flat as possible, so I turned it into a big card instead.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson, watercolor background

I found the background in my box of scrap papers and it was perfect for an autumn project. I might have made it when working on this Watercolor Tree Art Journal page. The clouds were done with Distress Micro Glaze before painting the background with watercolors. The glaze resists the paint.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with SSS Brushed Branches stamp

I used the Simon Says Stamp Brushed Branches as my focal point. I love this stamp. It was inked with a combination of ink pads and markers. It is a big stamp, and I used one of my Sizzix Cutting Pads as an acrylic block. Mist with water before stamping.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz Sizzix Funky Floral

The flowers and foliage were made with Tim Holtz Funky Floral 3 Thinlits set. The Funky Floral sets are so versatile and you can make an almost unlimited variation of flowers with them. I colored watercolor paper with Distress Inks and let it dry before die cutting the pieces. It helps to use the Sizzix Precision Base Plate with these intricate dies. The red paper was in my scrapbox and had been stamped with various stamps.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz Sizzix Funky Floral

Use the new Sizzix Paper Sculpting tool kit to give shape and life to the flowers and leaves.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz Sizzix Funky Floral 3

Layer the flower pieces to create dimensional flowers and glue them to the card. I added a piece of burlap and twine below the flowers. Tuck the leaves in all around.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz Sizzix Funky Floral3.

I also glued some sequins among the flower, for a touch of bling.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Ranger Distress Micro Glaze

Here you can see the resist effect of the micro glace. It also resist the stamping, so that it looks like the tree fades out in some areas. The birds were stamped with Faded Jeans ink.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz Sizzix Funky Floral

The Brushed Branches stamp looks great with the watercolor stamping technique. If you want to see more examples using it, check out my Guestbook tutorial.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz Sizzix Funky Floral

The sentiment stamp comes from the SSS Big Greetings set.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz Sizzix Funky Floral

Here you can see that the inky red paper I die cut some of the flowers from, already had some stamping up. It was a full sheet that I had inked and stamped to use on projects. I need to do that more often, because it is very handy, especially if you are in a hurry.

Layers of ink - Autumn Tree with Dimensional Flowers Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz Sizzix Funky Floral 3 dimensional flowers.

Here's another look at the dimensional autumn flowers. If you don't want to do an autumn project, just use different colors.

I hope you will join us this week in our Fall/Autumn challenge. As always, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to do some fun shopping at Simon Says Stamp. You have until next Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.




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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog today!  

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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16 comments:

  1. I really love the beautiful flowers you added but for me that watercolour tree is just gorgeous the way it fades in and out and your colour choices are so perfect for Autumn... Hugs, Anne xx

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  2. Gorgeous card Anna-Karin :-) the background is beautiful, you are such a natural with watercolours and this is so pretty! the flowers are stunning too, love the colours :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  3. Gorgeous birthday card, Anna-Karin! I love the watercolor background, and the beautiful fall colors. That cluster of flowers is a wonderful touch! hugs, Maura

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  4. Fantastical card! Love everything about it!

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  5. I love the colors on this piece. It's wonderful and so perfect for the Autumn season.

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  6. I love everything about this! The colors, the background, and OMG those flowers!!! Just had to tell you! Beautiful card.

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  7. I hope the person you send this greeting to appreciates your talent and frames it. I love the pretty blue sky and clouds behind the colourful fall tree and blossoms. I actually saw a tree that had turned red already when we were on our way to the city this morning. It stood out so bright in the midst of all the green ones.
    Thank you for sharing your lovely work! :)

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  8. What a pretty scene! I always admire your watercolor landscapes, they are such a beautiful backgrounds each time. Hugs, Macarena

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  9. beautiful card Anna-Karin,you truly are the queen of watercolour landscapes hugs kath xxx

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  10. This is such a beautiful card, Anna-Karin ~ the colours are stunning and the scene is just sheer perfection! I absolutely adore it! :)

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  11. Wow...this birthday card is stunning! Anna-Karin. Love the fantastic colors you created. The flower and leave embellishments are so beautiful! :)

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  12. This is SO PRETTY and I love seeing the way you bring out the best in every single product you use! It's always inspiring here at your blog.

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  13. What a lovely birthday card, Anna-Karin! love the water coloring and those funky flowers look fabulous! Hugs, Sandra

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  14. Anna-Karin you're the Queen of watercolor background! your skill to create them is absolutely incredible! When you create every kind of scene you create masterpieces! Wonderful work as always! barbara

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  15. This is such an original card Anna-Karin! i am impressed!

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