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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Monday Blues

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I wanted a 'no fuss' style of birthday card recently, and I was inspired by this card by blogger Maureen Merrit, and here is my CASE.  It was the layout that attracted me.


I started with the patterned paper - a scrap of an Amy Tangerine design, then matched the blue in the design for the base.


I was not entirely happy with the basic card, but did not want to detract from the design, so I stamped using bubble wrap and Versamark ink and embossed the results with clear embossing powder.  This definitely added the interest I wanted, without detracting from the paper.


I was then at a loss as to how and where to add the sentiment, and came up with this diecut from the Lacy Circle set of dies, which was sponged to echo the dots on the card base.


I was quite happy with the results.

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21 comments:

  1. jimlynnJanuary 7, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Maxine, I love the embossed look with the bubble wrap! I have a piece of that stuff set back to try something in the future! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Love this card. The blue is a perfect match for that beautiful patterned paper. Fantastic card!
    Lynn

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  2. MiamiKelJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Oh Maxine ,this is a beauty! I really like your take on the card (I saw that, too, and kept it for my future CASE's, LOL!) Gorgeous palette and as always, love your little embossing - that's really your signature on your lovely cards!
    Blessings!

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  3. Shelly SchmidtJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    What a great card- love your colors and the bubble wrap embossing is fab! The layout is so cool- I can see this done in many colors and DP's too! I love seeing all of the new techniques you are trying : )

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  4. CynthiaJanuary 7, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    I love how this turned out, Maxine! The clear embossed bubble wrap is perfect. I may have to give that a try!

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  5. Dawn TJanuary 7, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Fabulous Maxine. The bubble wrapped embossing really adds to the card with out distracting. Great design.

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  6. JacquelineJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Thanks for joining in this week at MMM with your lovely card - what a great idea to use bubble wrap - Jacqueline xx

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  7. Dee's Craft RoomJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    Fab card Maxine, I love the way you have done the embossing with the bubble wrap.

    Thank you for playing along with us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  8. mamapez5January 8, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    A great card Maxine, which I must admit, I prefer to the original - because of the colour combo I think. You've made good use of the bubble wrap which gives just the right amount of interest without swamping the rest. Well done. Kate x

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  9. Lovely LindaJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    Lovely card Maxine - what a great technique - I love Bubble Wrap especially with the embossing. The paper is a perfect choice too! {{{hugs}}}

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  10. BeckyJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    What a fabulous "No fuss card" :)

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  11. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) January 8, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    Maxine, this so fun. Love the diagonal piece of DP. And the embossed sentiment. Lovely!

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  12. KarinsArtScrapJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    beautiful card Maxime.

    Thanks for join us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge.

    Greetings Karin DT Coördinator

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  13. FiestyCrafter (Tina)January 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Your "no fuss" card turned out beautifully.
    Thanks for joining us at Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog
    Tina DT

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  14. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)January 10, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    Very pretty no fuss card! Thanks for sharing with us at Lexis, Susan x

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  15. Flutterby TrinaJanuary 11, 2014 at 2:51 AM

    love the simplicity of this card! thanks for playing along with us this week at CCC and our 'anything goes challenge - we do hope to see you again soon :) x

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  16. CraftingMumJanuary 11, 2014 at 3:08 AM

    Beautiful card, thanks for sharing it with us at Artistic inspirations, have you checked out our blog hop and collected the letters to try and win a prize, also some of us are offering candy. Louise DT x

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  17. Suzi BJanuary 11, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    Thank uoi for joining us at MMM with this lovely card
    Suzi B x

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  18. Mona PendletonJanuary 11, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Wonderful card! The gold embossed sentiment looks fab! Thanks for joining along with Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 12, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    Lovely card, like the clear embossing. Many thanks for joining us at Artistic Inspiration with our anything goes /blog hop challenge Hugs Txx(DT)

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  20. UnknownJanuary 12, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    nice simplistic card lovely colours,Thanks for joining in at Artistic Inspirations Pam DT xx

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  21. julie_woolstonJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Beautiful card thanks for sharing with us at Lexis.
    Hugs Julie x

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