Welcome - thanks for visiting today.
This card is the result of an adventure in a new-to-me technique.
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The technique is called pullin' pastels, and I first saw it ages ago, (read years) and when I saw this recent article I decided to have a go.... but be warned, this is not how it is supposed to look.
In fact this is the nearest to the true look, but without the shimmer. I did the original technique, but my base pastel colour did not have enough contrast, especially after I had an 'oops' moment with the hairspray that I use to seal the chalk with...... so I masked the image and sprayed it with a glimmer mist, with rather a heavy hand I must admit, and it did pick up some of the chalk and has a pink tinges in some lights.
The original sentiment was, by now, almost invisible, so I made an overlay - and to try and match the colours I sponged with two inks....
I trimmed the original panel slightly to layer it over a lighter colour, cut a wee slot either side of the stalks and threaded a ribbon through and tied a bow. Added the pearls and was still not happy with it!
Did you notice in the second photograph that there was no shading on the rose? Yep - and the whole card looked as flat as a pancake!!
Then inspiration struck, and I shaded the rose with the chalk and volia, the whole thing came to life.
Arhhhhhhh, bliss!
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Maxine, I think this is just gorgeous! I love seeing new techniques what a beautiful design. Sorry I haven't visited lately, too much on my plate!
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Marsha
Well, whatever this was SUPPOSED to look like, I bet it wouldn't have looked as magnificent as it DOES! Hope that makes sense--I'm trying to say that this is gorgeous! I LOVE that rose and the background really makes it pop!!! If you have some time, I'd love for you to join in our challenges at Inkspirational and Technique Time Tuesday! HUGS! :)
ReplyDeleteOh sweet friend, I don't know how it supposed to look but I'd say you sure did a stand up job! This is a vision! WHat detail and beauty - you are a marvel, I have to add this to my challenges for the year! :) Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't look flat to me at all, Maxine! I think it's perfectly gorgeous!!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Wow- another amazing card! I LOVE the image- and the chalks are beautiful- love,love the shimmer spray idea!!!
ReplyDeletewow Maxine, this is some gorgeous embossing.
ReplyDeleteWow Maxine - I love what you have done with The Cottage Rose stamp - beautiful. I don't know about the original technique - but your card looks stunning - well done for persevering - it was well worth it my friend! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this technique but your card looks amazing, I will check that technique out so I too can have a try, so thank you. Thank you for sharing with us at Lady Anne's Challenges. I hope we see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteLove ~ Lady Anne xx
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Wow Maxine!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so beautiful. Fab job.
Hugs maz
Wow its wasn't meant to look like this? ITs brillinat I really love all the pink :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us at Forever Friends Challenge and good luck :0)
Love Clairebears x
Love your embosing, make for a beautiful card. Thanks for joining us for Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis card is simply stunning Maxine. Despite all your trials it is amazing. Well done creating your own technque. Love the shimmer
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I don't know what you "think" is wrong with it becasue it looks perfect to me. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your rose is just perfect. Thanks for sharing on Baffies shop blog Challenge. Have a fab weekend.
ReplyDeletexoxo Clarissa
Whatever you did looks great to me, love techniques, go find more for me to play with hahahaha
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Lovely card, great design and super image. Thanks for sharing at Fab'n'Funky this week.
ReplyDeletePat xx
A lovely creation. Thanks for sharing with us at Forever Friends and good luck.
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A very elegant card you have created.
ReplyDeleteThanx so much for playing with us at Baffies ShopBlog.
Hugs
Susi
A great card, love the design. Thanks for sharing it with us at Lili’s Little Fairies. Unfortunately it cannot be entered into the draw for the prize as you have not used an LOTV image but we hope to see you again next week. Hugs Christine x
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is stunning! A real work of art!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! And what a fabulous technique. Love the embossing and colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning rose...great technique!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card you have made. Thank you for taking part in the Aud Sentiments Challenge this fortnight and I wish you the best of luck in the draw. Best wishes, Kym (Aud Sentiments Design Team Member) xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card and well done to trying a new technique, you did it beautifully! Thanks for joining in the fun at The Paper Shelter this week, good luck in the draw, XOX Lucy
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for playing with us in the Aud Sentiments Bingo Challenge!
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Leslie, DT
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Wow! This card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStunning card!! Love the effect and what oops moment, all crafting oopses create even better effects :o) I should know I have had loads of them !! Thank you for joining us at Chalk N Stock this month and good luck.
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NIKKI
Wow, fantastic card design. Love all the texture. Thanks for joining us at Chalk N Stock!
ReplyDeleteAll your hard work paid off. Just beautiful, absolutely beautiful! Jearise from the Chalk N Stock DT and hope to see you back this month as our new challenge starts today.
ReplyDeleteWow stunning and the colours are beautiful . Thanks for sharing at Lady Anne's Challenges hugs Trisha x
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