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This second card that I taught last week is not my usual style, but it is good to extend myself, and those I am teaching. The style? Shabby Chic.
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I started the class by teaching them to tear paper so you have a ragged edge to sponge, and then layering onto the card base. The layer on the outer edge is actually some wrapping paper that I bought some 10 years or more ago!
The flourishes were cut in a light brown card and sponged, before being layered under the rose.
The rose is made out of dictionary paper, the edges stained and folded and crushed gently to get the turn back... at class there were many laughs as some were a tad energetic with their 'crushing'! One even turned into a 'bud'!
These little flowers were a result of one of the class members punching some scrap paper and squishing it slightly. Again I stained mine and added a pearl when I mounted them.
The lace is some I bought off a local auction site - I added some pearls for decoration.
I added the embossed sentiment after class, when I had decided what I wanted to use the card for.
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A very cool card Maxine - it is always fun to step outside our comfort zone - I am sure your ladies loved creating this - torn paper is such a great technique! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteSplendid!! THis is an absolute vision, Maxine - what a fun technique to tear the paper and layer it as such - gorgeous dictionary paper flower! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to try something new. Lovely colour scheme you have used. Kate x
ReplyDeletegorgeous Maxine. This looks like a great class
ReplyDeleteOh Maxine, this is just fabulous! I love the technique you used and the paper. Very creative and outstanding layout! I love seeing you "step out" and I'm sure your class is having just oodles of fun!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Marsha
Wow you made town paper soft and pretty! Great effect with the roses too!
ReplyDeleteSo very artsy, the earth tones look great. Thanks for playing along in the SweetStamps.comchallenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat card...a technique I haven't tried before...You have inspired me...
ReplyDeleteFab card, love the colours, thanks for joining us over at Anything Goes for our anything goes challenge xhugsx Nikki
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a ripping good time with all this paper tearing! This is sensational! Love that flower too and the flourishes! Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Wonderful effect with the ripped background
ReplyDeleteI love your card.... thank you for joining TTCRD this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, Maxine! I'm so glad you linked your blog up to the Moxie Fab World Blogroll. It will be great to stop by and say "hello" from time to time! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card thank you for joining in at LEJ Designs Challenge Blog - Challenge No 62 - Anything Goes , LEJ DT
ReplyDeleteThe layering is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Use it Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteMaxine- this is fabulous! I love the effect of the torn papers- and LOVE the dictionary rose is awesome!!! Oh- and....Thanks for sharing with us at SweetStamps.com
ReplyDeleteLove the layering and beautiful soft shabby chic look!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty and eye catching details. Beautifully crafted. Thanks for sharing your talent with us at Tuesday Throwdown. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Berni, DT
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So glad that you shared this with us on your blog. It's such a fabulous card. Love the vintage, grunge look.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteMaxine this is wonderful, love all the textures and papers used, thank you for joining in with us at LEJ Designs, this week, good luck xxx
ReplyDeletesuch a great project. I love the vintage touch!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your handmade flowers!
ReplyDeletewow Maxine, this is fabulous. Love the design and those flowers.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive, Maxine! So richly detailed with the textures, lace, pearls and flowers. It sure doesn't look like it is outside your comfort zone! I'm sure that everyone really appreciated you teaching them this lovely style!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project! Ripping paper is such a stress reliever :) Looks awesome! Thank you so much for playing along at Crafty Sentiments Designs this week! We hope you will play along with us again soon!
ReplyDeleteYour card is super pretty. I love the vivid colors. Hugs. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stamps.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Maxine! Your class must have had such a great time creating in the shabby chic style!
ReplyDeleteNicely done! Great use of stash items! Thanks for playing along with us this week at Shopping Our Stash!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Chana
Such a pretty card!!! I love the flowers made out of the newsprint. Your class sure sounds like fun. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely...Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Sentiments..And good luck.
ReplyDeleteCaz xx
Very elegant Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week!
ReplyDeletewhat a uniquely beautiful card! i ♥LOVE♥ the texture and dimension you've achieved by ripping, sponging & layering so many different papers! thanks for SHOPPING YOUR (most interesting!) STASH with us this week!
ReplyDeleteHey Maxine! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI can definitely see the shabby chic influence here...It made me think of collage! Love the newspaper roses, what a different take on a rose!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful Maxine...I especially love the flower. Thanks so much for joining in our Birthday Challenge this month xx
ReplyDeletelove the newsprint flower! Very cool! :)
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