Retiform Revisited - Again (TSOT #664)

 

Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #664 is underway. This biweekly challenge will run through Sunday afternoon, March 2, 2025. The only requirement is to create a project using our sketch. We encourage you to use your imagination and creativity while having fun.

If you are looking for a bit of inspiration, take a look at the TSOT664 Blog to see what our Design Team has done. Additionally, try TSOT's sister challenge, Double Trouble Challenge #185, and you could win a prize.

To create my card. I decided to use an old technique called 'Retiform'. To see examples, click on the following:

Retiform Revisited

Beata Johns at Splitcoast Stampers Tutorials

Gina K Designs

If you look at the above links, you can see each card maker has a distinct style of their own, but the cards are all interesting and unique.

The retiform technique requires creating a grid by masking off sections. I initially masked off the basic sketch, then added more lines to the grid. The inks were blended, and then I went through my stamp stash, selecting images to stamp onto the sections. The stamping was enhanced with Copic markers as necessary. 

The flower was stamped four times onto white cardstock. The four pieces were fussy cut and then stacked onto each other. The top flower was colored with Copic markers. The inside of the card was lined with a panel of white cardstock and stamped with additional images. Typically, additional items are not added to the Retiform card front - it's all stamping - but I could not resist the urge to add a bit of texture and dimension by adding the Golden Poppy.

Visit the TSOT664 Blog to check on the challenge guidelines and play along. Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments.

Melanie

Materials

Stamps: Stampin' Up!

        1. Grace's Garden #151513 (sentiment, cat, & bird)

        2. Painted Poppies #151599 (golden poppy, leaf)

        3. Textured Essentials #152612 (mosaic-type design)

        4. Seascape #155009 (fish & bubbles)

        5. Butterfly Gala #148580 (butterfly)

        6. Mountain Air #151610 (evergreens)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Alcohol Markers; Stampin' Up! Summer Splash, Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie, Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, & Poppy Parade

Cardstock: SU! Basic White, Cucumber Crush, & Peach Parfait

Size: A2

Techniques: Retiform, Stamping, Ink Blending, Masking, & Fussy Cutting