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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Denim for a Teen

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I was stuck for a card idea, and was browsing though a magazine I have had for some weeks, (A U.K. magazine Cardmaking and Papercraft Issue173) when I came across this idea for a card, and as I had all the requirements on hand (which does not happen very often) I decided to give it a go. 
The article was entitled Optical Illusions/Tactile Textures, by Carolyne Knott..


I started with some linen textured card, and swiped Chipped Sapphire and Faded Jeans DI across it
as the base 'denim'

After that was dried I used a white pencil for the 'wrinkles' and a gold pen for the stitching


I had no fancy brads for the rivets, so heat embossed bronze over gold split pins instead.


The final detail was the sentiment, embossed with white e.p.

A simple card for a teenage girl who is very much on the go and loves her denim .

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26 comments:

Lovely Linda said...

Wow this is great Maxne and really looks like Denim - well done! Love the font of the sentiment too! xo

brenda said...

It's a prefect card for that age group Maxine, I always find them so difficult to make cards for.

B x

aussie aNNie said...

What a brilliant idea too. Looks like the real thing, fab card.x[aNNie' blog]
 ❤️

Barb said...

Wow your jeans card looks fantastic Maxine. A super technique. Great work. Barbxx

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my goodness, Maxine... it looks like jeans. I love Love LOVE this card!

jimlynn said...

Oh my goodness! Maxine, this looks exactly like a pair of jeans and I thought that's what they were! CUTE card and a great idea.
Lynn

Ellibelle said...

A fabulous card Maxine, perfect design for a teen!

Gerrina said...

This looks great! What a goood idea! Hugs, Gerrina

froebelsternchen said...

A super design! COOL !

Mac Mable said...

So creative, so clever and such a fun card x

Ginger said...

Genius!What a clever idea. Well done.

Terri Winske said...

A very clever card, indeed!! The detail on the stitching is perfect, and I love how the white marker makes the denim look distressed. So glad you shared this with us at PIP Challenges!

HJ said...

Great job! It really looks like denim. Had me fooled when I saw the card before reading about how creative you were. It will be treasured by the recipient. Enjoy your day!

Shelly Schmidt said...

So fun Maxine! I love your denim card!

Dawn T said...

amazing Maxine. It turned out beautifully

The Craft Princess said...

I love this!!! You did a fabulous job at making it look so real!!! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafter's Castle this month....good luck :)
Hugs... Janie
DT
Crafter's Castle
crafterscastle.blogspot.com

creationsnz said...

Perfect card for a teen Maxine!

Megan J said...

Hi Maxine, a perfect card for any teenager, I probably would have reached for my kaisercraft basecoact paper and used the denim sheet. Thank you for the well wishes, have a wonderful weekend.... Megan

Sherry said...

Thanxx For Sharing With Us At Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Beautiful Creation ..
Sherry Lynn
Dt @ Lpocf

Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie Lou said...

What a great idea! It turned out fabulous! Thanks to joining us at PIP Challenges!!
Hugs

Marilyn said...

Wow Maxine, what a creative and inventive card! It's amazing how much it does look like jeans... perfect for a teenager and she's going to love it.

Sylvia said...

Fun card,Maxine.It really looks like jeans.Such a creative idea.Enjoy your weekend.

Gr,Sylvia.

Blue Daisy said...

Perfect for a teenager! Thank you for joining our challenge at Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends!
Tracyx

Monika Reeck said...

ha
clever idea to make Jeans for teens Maxine
will remembering your idea
great bday card for any teenager
hugs
Monika

Fran said...

You did an outstanding job giving the appearance of real denim fabric. And the perfect design for a Teen. Hugs, Fran

Jennie - The Crafty Wife said...

Thanks for joining us at INTAAS with your fab mens card or a girl who loves her jeans!