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I have been MIA as I took time out last week to indulge myself in another passion - embroidery - and went on a four day retreat to simply sit and stitch. Bliss.
I made this card for a young man who loves his snow sports when the family heads up to the Central Plateau (in New Zealand) to stay on Mt Ruapehu.
I started by blending my Broken China, Faded Jeans and Chipped Sapphire Distress Inks on the blue cardstock... I was not happy with the result, but had to leave the project to have a meal, and when I came back I was very surprised to see they had dried and looked wonderful!
The snowboarder image is from an Avery Elle Stamp set Stoked, and coloured with Polychromos, and his visor was given dimension and shine with some Glossy Accents
The sentiment was embossed with gold on the white, die cut 'slopes', which were edged with
Kindy Glitz
The stars were embossed with platinum embossing powder.
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What a pervect card for a snowboarder. The background turned out just right
ReplyDeleteHi Maxine, I hope you enjoyed your time away. A fantastic card for a snowboard fanatic, love the scene you created. Have a wonderful week... Megan
ReplyDeleteSo cute and that young man is going to love this! Love the "snow" you created!
ReplyDeleteYou need to show us more of your embroidery. I know it's beautiful.
Lynn
Sounds like it's a perfect card for the young man in question Maxine. So nice to hear about your retreat and that you had a good time.
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Maxine, this is such a fun birthday card... love the snowboarder and the snow banks!
ReplyDeleteLove the inky sky, Maxine! Great card for a snow boarder, I think he will be delighted.
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute! I remember the year our son discovered snow boarding. He fell in love with it while visiting his Grandparents in Minnesota, couldn't get enough of it, bought a snowboard at a second hand store, and then returned home to Nevada and hasn't done it since. Well, at least he knows he loves it. This card really made me smile thinking about that. thanks SO much for sharing your art with us.
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Karen Letchworth
Word Art Wednesday
A great image to use for a snowboarder - well done!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card for a young man,Maxine.Beautiful sky.
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Really great card! So happy for you that you were able to get away on a retreat. It sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat guy card, Maxine! Fabulous job with the sky. An embroidery retreat sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME and fun card Maxine, love this.xx♥
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What a darling card Maxine! Any child would love this, what fun! Big hugs and happy May, Autumn
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card with so much movement; clever made! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteThat sky is beautiful Maxine. And I love all the shimmer and shine from the heat embossed sentiment stars, and sparkle on the snow hills. What a fun image and I bet your friend will love this card!!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you had some quiet time away and enjoyed another wonderful hobby. Hope you'll share some pictures of your embroidery. xx
Fabulous masculine birthday card, Maxine! I'm so excited to see you playing along in our Anything Goes challenge this week at QKR Stampede. Good Luck.
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Love the blended background and what a great image. Fabulous card Maxine and so glad you enjoyed your retreat x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card, love the starry embossed background!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see you joining in at papercrafters linky party this week!
Super job on your card. The background turned out great! Such a fun card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card for a snowboarder Maxine - you always seem to have the perfect stamp for these occassions!! Love it! The background is wonderful too! Glad to see you have been enjoying your other passion! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is simply AMAZING dear Maxine! Hugs Susi
ReplyDeleteThe perfect design for a snow boarder. I know he will love your Birthday card you created. Hugs, Fran
ReplyDeleteI just love this amazing card- esp with the son I have who loves snow sports them rock climbing on the other hand! It is an amazing card!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you took some time to enjoy your other hobby...I expect that refreshes you for cardmaking too! This is just cute, and that's a great look on the starry sky too. Love the 'snow' shining on the snow hills, and terrific work on the pencil coloring too. TFS & Hugs.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Maxine. I have a hard time creating masculine cards. What a great background you've created with your distress inks. Love all the heat embossing you've done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your card with us at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.
Smiles,
Norma
You have created a lovely scene. Thank you for joining in the QKR Stampede challenge this week.
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Thanks for joining us at the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenges for our latest challenge. {Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenges}Good luck and join us again soon. Hugs, Kathy
ReplyDeleteWhat a bliss! And I love the use of glossy accent! :)
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Suchi
Hiyaa cute boy Image
ReplyDeleteand love that snow you made
cool really cool boys card
I am in love
hugs
Monika
Perfect card for a snowboarder and I like the glossy accents on his glasses.
ReplyDeleteWell done for going on a retreat. Cannot wait to see what you embroidered.
Love,
Monica