The new technique I came across is called Retiform. I've been crafting for over 20 years and have never come across this idea and I had a lot of fun with it.
My retro stamps are very old sets from Stampin Up - one called Autumn Days, where that majestic pheasant is from, and the other is A Touch Of Nature offering up all those lovely leaves.
My choice of inks for this technique were Tim Holtz Bundles Sage Distress Ink, SU More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie and Early Espresso. The twine is from my stash and the sentiment is non SU. I've also coloured in the pheasant with some SU marker pens adding a touch of green, red and cold for his plumage.
So, as I said on my travels I found The Male Room - a challenge I'm guessing all about cards for men. They are celebrating their 5th Anniversary and I've just found them. As I'm reusing an old technique which I'm sure goes back further than 5 years I'm all about the Retro.
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What a beautiful card, Fiona! Love that technique, too. I haven't tried it but you may have pushed me a little closer. LOL The colors you chose are great, as well. Thanks for playing with us at Retro Rubber and hope you will join us again soon.
Oh Fiona, I love retiform! I was so excited when I discovered it from a fellow demo, the most amazing Jackie Noble, and i just couldn't leave it alone but it's so hard to get the balance just right. You've managed it so well. The balance and colour of the panels is fabulous! I'm glad you've enjoyed my Tic Tac Toe too. Thank you for joining us again at Retro Rubber.
Such a fun and beautiful card! Now I have to investigate more about this technique you have used. It looks fun! Love your muted colors and cool design and that tag with the sentiment is just the right finishing touch. Thank you for celebrating our birthday with us and I hope to see you again at The male Room. We have all kinds of fun challenges for male cards.
x Lise Mariann, DT The Male Room
Oh Jan don’t tell me there needs to be a balance! I’ll be too scared to try it again lol😂
Thanks for your comment Lise. Yes try it it’s a fun technique
I do like the neutral tones you've used on this card. That background looks fab! Thanks so much for playing along with our Birthday challenge at The Male Room. Deborah, DT.
I'm glad you found us, otherwise we would have missed your amazing card, I tried this technique a while ago, it's so effective especially with your colours and subject. A Great masculine card. Thank you so much for joining us in Our 5th Birthday challenge at The Male Room this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
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LOL, retiform is one I DO remember from way, way back! It is definitely "retro"!! And I still have both of these stamp sets and should definitely dust them off, because I LOVE that pheasant! Anyway, you've created a wonderful card with those pretty colors too! Thanks for sharing this with Retro Rubber this week!
Oh my goodness!! what an amazing technique!!! I've never heard about it but I'm most definitely will try it, I Google it and it's so easy but the results are gorgeous.
Love your card, beautiful images and colors too.
Thank you for sharing with us at RETRO RUBBER, hope you play again soon.
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So glad you found us, I am totally going to check out the technique that you used, looks like a lot of fun. Love the beautiful card you made and I love that Pheasant too! Thanks for playing along this time at Retro Rubber. Claire DT
Fiona, love your card and so happy you found us! I will have to try your technique. Thanks for joining Retro Rubber Challenge!
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