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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Blues and circles

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This card was made for a commission by a friend.  One of the things she mentioned when requesting the card was that the recipient loves blue, so I started at that point.  I was also inspired by the current sketch at Stamplorations


I started with a piece of paper that has spent a couple of years at least in the bottom of my 'spray box', and as I had until recently only a lemon, blue and silver glimmer sprays, it has a very deep sheen on it of these colours - I cut the paper to use a section of the mostly blue area, but it looks more silver in the photos.  I ran it through an embossing folder called Grunge Dots.


I then lined up two pieces of double sided tape, removed the backing and applied blue glitter on it.  I used some metallic waste to layer over that again


Next came the vellum, which is a pale blue, and embossed in a script folder.


The scripture is one from Word Art Wednesday, which I die cut, embossed and sponged, then layered over a scalloped rectangle. 


The sentiment was silver embossed, then I cut it to a rectangle, put masking tape around the edge and sponged it, before using the scalloped die 'creatively' to be able to match the other panel.
The finishing touch were the three flat back pearls.

I am linking this to:
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Challenge #80 - Glitter
Sprinkle and Sparkle February Challenge - Used Loose Glitter
Not Just Cards Challenge#12 - Anything Goes
Craft Creations Challenge - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs - Use a Punch or Die Cut
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #46 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge #248 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #169 - Anything Goes
Stamplorations Sketch Challenge #27

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22 comments:

  1. BeckyFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    This is one fabulous Birthday card. Love the design and glitter.

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  2. Dawn TFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    fabulous Maxine.

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  3. aussie aNNieFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    Fabulous card and special sentiment, detailed added goodies are amazing.xxx

    {The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  4. KraftyKoolKatFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    So beautiful Maxine. Love that gorgeous blue. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Creative Card Crew.
    Hugs
    Cathy DT Member
    xxxx

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  5. MiamiKelFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    Wow!! Absolutely stunning and so vibrant! Beautifully done Maxine ❤️

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  6. JD/ JillFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Beautiful card...like how you added all that texture!

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  7. jimlynnFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    That scripture is so pretty and your card is beautiful! Love the shine on the glitter too. Beautiful!
    Lynn

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  8. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Love all your shapes and textures.

    Thanks for entering Craft Your Passion Challenges.

    Kim
    Craft Your Passion
    {Design Team Showcase}
    {Craftisan Studios}

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  9. applejack cards by sueFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    A beautiful card with a special sentiment and lovely papers. Thank you for sharing this with us over at Crafting from the Heart. Sue x

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  10. Tenia NelsonFebruary 12, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    So so pretty!! Thanks for playing along in the STAMPlorations Sketch Challenge!!!

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  11. Shelly SchmidtFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Loving all of the shimmer- and the scripture is awesome! Beautifully done.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 14, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    What a fabulous creation! Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Card Crew!

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  13. Sari / GranneFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Gorgeous! Fabulous textures and love the blue. Thank you for joining STAMPloratiosn, good luck.

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  14. EllibelleFebruary 14, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    A gorgeous card Maxine. I love the embossed words and lots of wonderful details!

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  15. BarbFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Lovely card. Thanks for sharing with us at the Incy Wincy challenge. Barb

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  16. Kristie GouletFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Gorgeous card, Maxine! Love the scripture.
    I am your newest follower and a fellow sister in Christ. :)

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  17. Lovely LindaFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Sorry I am late to comment - I thought I had already, but no... :) Love all of the texture on this card - it works so well with the colours you have used! {{{hugs}}}}

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  18. aletheaFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Fab card! Thanks for joining us at CYP! HUgsxx

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  19. Deonna BFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Gorgeous! I love all of the textures and the verse. Thank you for sharing your talent this week at TTCRD and please come and play again next week.

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  20. Anne TempleFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Wow, this looks amazing. I'm sure the recipient loved it. Love the bit of metallic bling over the strip of glitter. So glad you shared this with us for the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge.

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  21. MaryHFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Maxine, Well DONE! Love all the pretty colors on this one, and all the textures. Am really liking the effect of the metallic waste against the embossing & the pretty vellum. Love the torn paper look, and the verse was so appropriate. Liked the way you handed the word art with the die cuts, emboss & distressing. I'm sure your requestor loved it, as did whomever was lucky enough to receive it. Very lovely card. TFS & Hugs

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  22. E. MarieFebruary 28, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Love the combination of papers, colors, and texture. This all added to make a lovely card. Thank you for sharing in the Sparkle N Sprinkle February Creative Challenge.

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