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Friday, May 4, 2018

Paint Chip Flower

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I had fun with paint chips when I made this flower - The colours I used were Red Alert and Lime Leaf - both British Paints brands.


I embossed the background using the 'fade' technique, and also emphasised the blank by outlining it with an embossed oval


The flower was die cut in the two colours (the chips are quite large) and then inlaid it into the background



There were a couple of  'oops' in that process, plus a wee dab of colour where it should not have been, so what better than some rhinestones to do a cover-up job and embellish?



The edges of the feature panel and the sentiment were (heat) embossed in gold.

I am linking this to:

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes
Sasayaki Glitter May Challenge - Flowers
Moo-Mania Challenge - Flowers
D.L Art May Linky Challenge - Anything Goes
Digi Chooseday Week #18 Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafting By Design May Challenge - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #188 Anything Goes
Craft Rocket Challenge #48 - Use Embellishments
Fab n Funky Challenge #392 - Embossing - wet or dry
Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #332+333 - Anything Goes



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29 comments:

  1. MiaMay 4, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    Gorgeous card, Maxine. The flower and the embossing background are perfect! Kisses, my friend.

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  2. brendaMay 4, 2018 at 5:34 PM

    This is so pretty Maxine and your choice of colours and background work beautifully.

    B x

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  3. LizMay 4, 2018 at 5:35 PM

    Beautiful card, Maxine. Great use of the paint chips and the embossing makes a lovely frame around the flower. xx

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  4. Megan JMay 4, 2018 at 6:47 PM

    Hi Maxine, you make me want to hit Bunnings and Mitre 10 up for some supplies. Love the bright colours and the pretty inlaid die cut. Have a wonderful weekend... Megan

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  5. Dawn TMay 4, 2018 at 7:35 PM

    Beautifully done Maxine. The colours are so stunning. Aren't paint chips so cool to use. Must look out for some of the British Paints ones

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  6. RosieMay 4, 2018 at 8:12 PM

    A very nice card

    Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE

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  7. GerrinaMay 4, 2018 at 9:16 PM

    Such an elegant shape and card! Enjoy the weekend!

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  8. aussie aNNieMay 4, 2018 at 10:01 PM

    Love this Maxine, very feminine and pretty.xx[aussie aNNie blog]

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  9. Mel GeeMay 4, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    Lovely card.
    Thank you for entering our Challenge at Crafting by Designs https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/
    Regards
    Mel DT
    https://melgeecrafts.com/

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  10. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) May 5, 2018 at 1:19 AM

    Maxine, this is stunning!!!

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  11. Mac MableMay 5, 2018 at 4:26 AM

    Great use of the paint chips and love the inlaying of that contemporary and wonderful flower die. The faded technique on the embossed background looks great and all finished off with the gold heat embossed edging...love it x

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  12. froebelsternchenMay 5, 2018 at 5:29 AM

    This card is so beautiful dear Maxine!
    Thank you very much for joining us at Moo Mania & More!
    I love all the beautiful details!
    Hope all calms down for you now - I have my down syndrom brother here as a guest and much more work ... I can imagine how you feel!

    Blessings
    Susi

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  13. jimlynnMay 5, 2018 at 6:14 AM

    Pretty color combination and I LOVE this CAS beauty!
    Lynn

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  14. mamapez5May 5, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    A great way to use the paint chips. Well done. They were bigger than the ones we usually get which makes them more useful. I like the die cut, and every card needs a little bit of bling. Kate xx

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  15. HJMay 5, 2018 at 8:46 PM

    I love the bright colors and great use of paint chips. The rhinestones look as though you had planned them! Beautiful! Enjoy your day!

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  16. Wendy Nicola JacksonMay 5, 2018 at 11:17 PM

    Beautifully done Maxine. Love the gold edge. A really fun embossed texture too. Was thinking of you this weekend. Sending love and wishes that you're surrounded by love and support as this might be a particularly tough one if memory serves me correctly. Big hugs, Wends xoxo

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  17. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMay 6, 2018 at 3:44 AM

    So many years since I used paint chips, will have to take another look after seeing your wonderful use of them producing such a lovely card. Thank you so much for joining us in our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.

    Faith TTCRD DT
    Daffodil Cards {My Blog}

    Through The Craft Room Door
    ttcrd.blogspot.com

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  18. FranMay 6, 2018 at 4:22 AM

    Gorgeous! I love how you used the paint chip samples to create your flower. And your embellishments are perfect!
    Hugs, Fran

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  19. DIANA L.May 6, 2018 at 3:41 PM

    This is so sweet. I love how you did the flower and the embossing
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes MAY 2018 Linky Challenge. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER

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  20. SuchiMay 7, 2018 at 4:56 AM

    Your cards make dies so simple! I have never used dies. Always makes me wanna try. Simply amazing card! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope you are doing well?
    Hugs
    Suchi

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  21. JD/ JillMay 7, 2018 at 5:12 AM

    This is beautifully done, Maxine...

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  22. MariLynnMay 7, 2018 at 8:01 AM

    How pretty live the colors. Blessings.

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  23. Marie BingamanMay 7, 2018 at 12:17 PM

    This is totally cool, Maxine! I love the simplicity of it. Thanks so much for sharing this pretty card with us at Sasayaki Glitter for our "flower" challenge! :)

    ~Marie B -DT

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  24. Eve's Been ReadingMay 7, 2018 at 8:42 PM

    Lovely CAS card, thanks for joining in the fun with us at Digi Choosday Challenge, good luck! Yvonne (DT)

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  25. Monika ReeckMay 7, 2018 at 9:00 PM

    I love that embossing folder and lovely flower DIE you have
    simply and adorable made
    I am sorry for my absence
    busy with my spanish course ;)
    hugs
    Monika

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  26. Rose AndrewMay 7, 2018 at 9:30 PM

    What an Elegant card .. love it ! so clean and simple.
    Thank you for joining us at Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Week 18
    Hugs Rose DT

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  27. MonicaMay 7, 2018 at 10:19 PM

    Such a dreamy, exotic and bright flower. Rhinestones are such a good way to hide faux pas.

    Love,
    Monica

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  28. LollMay 8, 2018 at 3:06 AM

    The fade technique for your dry embossed background is awesome. I haven't done that, will have to learn!! Your flower is so bright and beautiful cut from the paint chips. And I love that you've added that little bit of gold embossing on the edges. Great techniques and a beautiful card Maxine! xx

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  29. Maria Nicotra TinyworksMay 15, 2018 at 4:09 AM

    Thanks for joining us at the Digi Choosday challenge
    GDT Maria

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