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I had fun making this card - yes, it is similar to one I made a while back, but the process for the background was different.
I started by trying the wet on wet technique to water colour, but it didn't do what I wanted, maybe because I was using mica based paints. I used two blues and a green, but the green does not show in these photos.
When it was dry, I sprinkled on some Magicals in Whale Watch Blue, then wet them with water and a layers of blue mica based spray.... you can see the sheen above.
I die cut the circles in a semi-matt silver card, and stamped and embossed the fish on the same card. This time I mounted the fish half way through one of the circles, lifting the front half with thin foam dots.
The sentiment was embossed in silver directly onto the water colour paper, which somehow always seems to absorb it. I then mounted that panel over a medium blue cardstock.
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Stunning card Maxine. The background is perfect for the fish and circles.
ReplyDeleteGreat design Maxine, love the dies used too. Was just watching the news on the Jumping Fish which are rather awesome. Thanks for your kind words about my cards being published.xx
ReplyDeleteAhh, Maxine, this is simply one brilliant card, Clever work indeed, love it! Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteMaxine, those circles are AMAZING! And the card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card! I have seen you use this bubble die before on the card and I have loved it absolutely! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and unusual card, perfect for the men in our life. Thanks for joining in at Cardz 4 Guyz.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Such a pretty background and love the silver!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the fish going through the circles. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteYou say you had fun making this Maxine, well I had a big smile on my face when I saw your card and still have. It is a lovely card and somehow makes me feel happy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing - and love the background.
Hugs, Neet xx
This is a very cool card Maxine LOVE those Dies and the gorgeous background! Well done {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteWow this is fantastic Maxine! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteXoxo Olga
I really really like that matte silver you used. It makes for a fabulous fishy card. And BTW,that's one cool fish die.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!! Thank your for joining us at Digi Choosday Challenges.-Monica dt
ReplyDeletePretty. Thanks for joining us at Sunny Day Crafting!
ReplyDelete~DT Janis
Looks like you captured the shine of the sunrays underwter so well! Great card! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool design and awesome circle die! Amazing creation. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your techniques. This background turned out beautifully, and I love the die cut and the fish popping up out of the bubble! You rocked this fun card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Very unique! Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
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This is very classy and stylish. Love it. The background is awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour card is very beautiful !
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Good Luck and hope to see you again.
Fiki
A beautiful background with lovely shine, Maxine! I love the "bubbles" with the fish swimming through!
ReplyDeleteLove the background you created for this! I bet it is so shimmery and gorgeous in real life! The circles are a perfect die for this project.
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along at Crafty Sentiments Designs for our Anything goes challenge.
Fabulous card! I love the background you created. Thank you for joining us at Craft Your Passion. We would love to see you again!
ReplyDelete~ Bonnie DT
Wonderful design; so effective!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Digi Choosday! Jane (DT) xxx
wooooww
ReplyDeleteI love your fish and the bubble there
stunning result Maxine
love love much
you are great at combine with this adorable Background too
LUV your card
Very pretty water scene! Thank you for joining us Paper Girls for our Splish Splash challenge!
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