JOY TO THE WORLD

Hey there, Just Us Girls (JUGs) is having a technique challenge that I've never done before, so I thought I would give it a try.  It's called Ghosting. 

I couldn't find any Glossy Paper in my stash, so I used Neenah.  I also used white pigment ink instead of VersaMark (like Lisa from JUGs suggested).  After the first layer of ink was sponged, I wasn't convinced it was going to work...but I kept going.  As the darker inks were applied, the images started popping.  It's really pretty cool and I'll definitely try this technique again!

The caroler is from an Our Craft Lounge single called Sing with Joy.   This stamp has a bunch of music notes and swirls all around it.  Since I only wanted the caroler as my image, masks were cut out of blue painter's tape.  With the tape in place, the stamp was inked.  Before it was stamped, the tape was removed.  Viola...only the section I wanted to use was stamped on the card stock!  I love using painter's tape...it holds well, doesn't leave any residue when removed and it's way cheaper than removable tape!

With the card stock still in the die, the image was stamped with white pigment ink then heat set. Three shades of blue were sponged (lightest to darkest).  Another caroler was stamped on white card stock, colored with Copic markers, cut out then popped up on foam.  Seam binding was dyed with the medium blue, fastened with a brad then attached to the card with a Zots.  Not an ideal location for the bow, but alas...fingerprints...need I say more?  The music notes are from a border punch.  I guess that's about it for this one.

Copic coloring:

Skin:  R30, E000, E01, E00  Mouth:  R30, R32  Hat/scarf:  B91, B95, B93, E42, E44, E43  Mittens:  B91, B97, B95, B93  Shirt:  E42, E49, E47, E44, E43  Pants:  B91, B99, B97, B95, B93  Boots:  E42, E49, E47, E44, E43  Book:  B63, BG000, BG70, 0

This project includes the following challenges:

Cards for Men #23 ~ It's Nearly Christmas
Crafty Creations Challenges #143 ~ PB and Jelly Sandwich Theme (kraft/brown, white/cream and one other color...blue)
Do You Stack Up Challenge Blog #45 ~ Inspired by a Song (Joy to the World)
Just Us Girls #110 ~ Ghosting Technique
Stamp Insanity #SISC79 ~ Chill Out!
Top Tip Tuesday #59 ~ Anything Goes Christmas

Thanks for stopping by!   

SUPPLIES
STAMPS:  OCL's Sing with Joy (enter "Check Us Out" to receive a 20% discount on your entire purchase with Memories of Time)
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; SU Not Quite Navy; Little Yellow Bicycle Snowflake Scratch, Snowy Window
INK:  Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Brocade Blue, Not Quite Navy, Night of Navy and Whisper White Pigment Ink
ACCESSORIES:  Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Labels One Small; painter's tape; heat tool; sponges; paper snips; SU Dimensionals; seam binding; Mini Mister (water); Creative Charms Vintage Marble Brads; Zots; EK Success border punch; Sakura Quickie Glue pen; Stamp-a-ma-jig; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5" x 5"