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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Sending Sparkling Wishes

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I am so glad you have popped in for a visit

I made this card for a swap with Monika who crafts in Germany


I started by stencilling the background (Stencil was Mini Daisy Cluster by Crafter's Workshop) with iridescent medium and Distress Oxide  Wild Honey, which although not immediately obvious, gives a fabulous sheen to the colour.


The die cut comes from a die I received from Shelly as a RAK - brand unknown
I die cut it from a scrap of deep olive card stock, sprayed with Lindy's My Mojito Green, adhered vellum to the back of it, and then adhered it to the card front.
I was so glad the camera picked up the sparkle of both the background and the die cut.


The finishing touch was to add some herring bone ribbon and a bow, and then I added the wee touch of sparkle gold ribbon.  The front panel was mounted over a dark blue base.

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33 comments:

  1. Lovely card; great techniques!
    Thank you for joining us at Digi Choosday! Jane S (DT) xxx

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  2. Great how the swirls in the diecut work with the background and the colours will make her smile! Hugs, Gerrina

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  3. Love the iridescent sheen you've created on your card. Thank you for joining us at Unstampabelles. Wynn DT

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  4. Maxine, your card is so pretty. Love the photo staging, too. You are so creative and talented!

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  5. This is so elegant and beautiful - and I love how you have photographed it so artful!
    oxo Susi

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  6. That is such a pretty card Maxine - and I can see the sheen you mention. Must try those colours and see if i get a sheen too.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  7. You have some lovely techniques that you use. Fabulous colours Maxine. Have a lovely day.xx[aNNie]
    🐰

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  8. What a grandma idea, Maxine, iridescent medium and oxides.. must confess I’ve barely used the five oxides I’ve invested in, shame in n me!!!
    They work well with a stencil too. Awesome stencillled background.
    How kind of Shelly to give you this dies, looks great too,
    Hugs Shaz in Oz.x PS you can send Gita’s rain our way.

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  9. Thanks for your sweet comment on my latest card. hugs.x [aNNie]
     ❤️

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  10. Such an elegant card Maxine, loving the background in the lush golds.

    B x

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  11. Maxine your card is fabulous, the sheen adds a wonderful effect.
    You are very creative.
    Enjoy your week.
    hugs
    sharon :)

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  12. This is gorgeous, Maxine! I think it's great that you swap with the wonderful Monika! She will cherish your creation!! Hugs, Darnell

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  13. Maxine I love all the details you created on this card. The colors and sheen are lovely.

    Hugs, Fran

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  14. Beautiful design and colours, Maxine. The lovely die-cut looks great on that background and the touches of glitter are special.

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  15. This is lovely Maxine - I am sure Monica loves it! Gorgeous colours and texture!! xo

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  16. Lovely work, thanks for sharing with Crafting from the Heart!

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  17. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Get Creative, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  18. Great techniques and lovely card Maxine. X CarolG

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  19. Beautiful text card ! Thanks for joining us in our week 7 Anything Goes challenge at Digi Choosday! Creative regards, Gina

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  20. This is so sparkly! Thanks for sharing with us at Unstampabelles.

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  21. Elegant card Maxine. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Designs this week.
    We look forward to seeing you again next time.
    Good luck!
    Hugs
    creativEle DT

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  22. Awesome card and lovely design...Thank you for joining us at DIGI CHOOSDAY challenge this week,hope to see you again soon
    Željka DT xx

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  23. This is GORGEOUS, Maxine!! LOVE how the wild honey glows in the background ... so pretty. And the sparkle of the die-cut is amazing! Beautiful card and Monika will love. xx

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  24. A beautiful card Maxine. Your stencilling looks fabulous. Barbxx

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  25. What a gorgeous card. Love the new tip of using iridescent medium with the ink! Thanks. Thanks also for playing along with us at Unstampabelles and hope to see you back soon!

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  26. I quite like this Maxine! Great colours and that's a gorgeous die and a perfect little bow accent!

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  27. Yes this beautiful card is sit on my table in the office
    and I love all
    the colors the glitter on the Sentiment Diecutting
    and sweet tiny ribbon there
    Adorable card Maxine, that BG really lovely and shiny
    Love my card from you
    hugs
    Monika

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  28. Such a bright and uplifting card! Just beautiful with that lovely sentiment! Thanks for sharing with us at Path of Positivity! ~Katrina

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  29. This is so pretty! I love the sentiment. Thanks for joining us in February at the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog, and I hope to see you again this month. Julie, DT member

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