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Monday, March 19, 2012

Trying New Techniques

Welcome once again  - I am so glad to see you visit.


 The other day I had time to 'play' and I had been inspired by a technique that  Angela from Card Creations NZ had been trying - she found it at Hero Arts and it is called Velveteen Stamping.



I started out following the tutorial, but decided that the White ink I had used in the background was not white enough, so then I overstamped that with script using Platinum ink........ which jumps out at you!  Not good, but I decided to continue anyway. You can see here it hogs the limelight somewhat.

The flowers are from the discontinued Layers of color Polka Dot Love set. The Ivy is the Silhouette Ivy stamp from Hero Arts.


The Dragonfly stamp is also a discontinued LOC stamp - I deliberately stamped it twice to give an illusion of movement.


A few months ago I won some fun Flock in a blog candy draw  on Alicia's blog, and this is the first time I have used it - on the centers of the large flowers.


The sentiment was gold embossed on bright yellow vellum, and mounted with a lift in the middle.

I am linking this to:
Thanks for visiting and reading about my fun day in the studio.
May your day be blessed.

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36 comments:

  1. TinaMarch 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    lovely card..thanks for sharing at cupcake inspirations

    Tina
    sweetie dt

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  2. Dawn TMarch 19, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    what a cool card Maxine. Lots of lovely elements.

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  3. brendaMarch 19, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    A really pretty card Maxine and perfect for our theme.

    Thanks so much for joining in our Springtime theme at Penny Black and More this month and good luck with all the prizes on offer.

    B x

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  4. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Really pretty design I love the effect this technique gives thanks for joining in at PanPastel uk this week.

    Kerry DT Leader

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  5. marshaMarch 20, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    How clever Maxine! I love new techniques and your card is just beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  6. BeckyMarch 20, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful card Max.Wonderful Spring colors.

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  7. ReneMarch 20, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Double stamping? What a brilliant idea! I never would have thought of it! Thank you so much for linking up with us at Cupcake Inspirations and good luck!
    Rene ;D

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  8. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Maxine, what a beautiful card! Luv Trish x

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  9. Melissa CzaporMarch 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    WOW! I love the technique. I think I'll give it a try some day!! Your dragonfly is just wonderful!! Thanks for joining us at Get Hippity with Ippity!! Blessings!!

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  10. ElectraMarch 20, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    This is such a pretty "spring" card! What a wonderful way to use the fun flock-I never know what to do with mine. Thanks for joining us at Opus Gluei!!

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  11. Lindsay Craftymonster81March 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Really pretty, love the flocked flowers. Thank you for joining in with the PanPastel challenge blog
    Lindsay xx

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  12. KathleneMarch 20, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I love new techniques and this one looks like a lot of fun...great job!

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  13. ShirleyMarch 21, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    I find it always quite a challenge when trying a new technique. You managed so well on your card. The flowers and background script stand out beautifully.
    Thank you for sharing your lovely card with us at Penny Black and More and good luck in our prize draw.

    Shirley

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  14. Amy JohnsonMarch 21, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful work! I've never seen this technique before.

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  15. Gunn (MsPlum)March 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Hi Maxine!
    Thank you for always commenting on my blog. I do appriciate that very much!
    Your card is so bright and happy.. I love the colors you have used.
    Hugs
    Gunn

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  16. Shelly SchmidtMarch 21, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    This is a new technique to me- I will have to go and check it out! Lovely card- wonderful colors!

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  17. Brenda BrownMarch 21, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Great techniques and a super card. Thanks for sharing this with us at PanPastel UK challenge this week.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  18. The Crafty Goat GirlMarch 21, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Beautiful spring feel card, just fits into our challenge perfectly. Thanks for joining us over at Little Claire this month, good luck! Heidi (DT) xxx

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  19. Nikki ByrneMarch 22, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Beautiful card, fab stamping :o) Thank you for joining us at gingerloft challenge this fortnight and please come back again. :o) hugs
    NIKKI DT

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  20. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Love your card - so very artistic and love the Fun Flock!
    Alicia xx

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  21. Gunn (MsPlum)March 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I have got an award for you on my blog :)

    Hugs
    Gunn

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  22. Melisa WaldorfMarch 22, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Hello chick. Hope you are doing well. Love this card! It's so much fun to play with new techniques.

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  23. Mynn xxMarch 22, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    I think this is beautiful! I saw the video on this technique but am still a little scared to do it--your attempt is fabulous!!! :)

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  24. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Hi Maxine, great card...I really love the double stamping on the dragonfly! Thanks for playing with us at Get Hippity with Ippity.
    Hugs,
    Beth

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  25. Lovely LindaMarch 24, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Gorgeous card Maxine - I love the texhnique you have used - it looks fabulous! So many different details Maxine - you have ROCKED with this card!! {{{hugs}}}

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  26. TracyMarch 24, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Fab Entry, thanks for joining Penny black & More @ Allsorts challenge, Good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  27. RosemaryMarch 24, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Your card is wonderful, I checked out both of the examples you included and I want to try this technique - I think your version is grand! The dragonfly does have a sense of movement, that's a great effect.

    Thank you for participating with us at Opus Gluei and sharing your creation with our theme of Branching Out - you did so with not only the nature theme itself but also that you used a new technique - well done. I hope that we're able to lure you back over to our blog for more creative themes!

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  28. Stamp with AngelaMarch 24, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Wonderful card Maxine. Looks very effective with this technique. Love the dragonfly too.

    I am glad my cards & blog inspired you to try this technique. I found it wasn't as easy as I thought it might be, but it was fun trying something new.

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  29. Carolyn KingMarch 25, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    so pretty. love how you stamped the dragonfly. clever!

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  30. JuliaMarch 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the details. Thanks for joining us at Paper Creations Ink. Hugs, Julia

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  31. Gunn (MsPlum)March 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Hi Maxine
    I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well.

    Get well soon!

    Hugs
    Gunn

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  32. Michelle PearsonMarch 27, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    I love this...the platinum doesn't bother me...and I love the flocked centers! :)

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  33. febeMarch 27, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Beautiful card with the lovely details. :)

    pools Perth

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  34. KaryMarch 27, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Maxine! Just saw this card and I think it's beautiful!! Love the stamps you used and layout. This is a cool technique isn't it? I just discovered it recently. If you have some Hero Arts stamps you should enter their contest.
    Hope you are feeling better. Take good care. {hugs}

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  35. Karen LetchworthApril 1, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Hi Maxine: This is really beutiful. I really hope you will consider linking it up with us at Word Art Wednesday for this week's challenge. I hope you are able to play along with us. Have a veru blessed week!
    Blessings.
    Karen
    karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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  36. HelenRApril 6, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Gorgeous Spring card! Thanks for joining us at Little Claire's :) HelenR x

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