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My apologies for not being around blogland much these past few days - but I have good reason this time - wee Annalise was born into our family on Saturday, and I have been getting my share of Grandma cuddles :-)
I chose to mount this wonderful scripture, which is a freebie over at Word Art Wednesday this week, onto a grungy style background so it would be an acceptable card to give to a man
I decided to mount the scripture on some corrugated card, that I had taken one surface off. I left some of the torn paper on it, and also was careful to leave a smooth section in the centre of the panel so there was some purchase for the adhesive when I mounted the scripture panel.
I then smooched over some gesso, gold Inka Gold Paint and some Finnibar Art Alchemy wax in Fire Ruby. I discovered this recently at a craft fair and love it!!
I used the gold paint to edge the scripture panel, and also flicked it over the base card, which is a recycled card I purchased from a local printer.
The final detail were the gold and bronze glitter tapes and a piece of coarse twine tied around the main panel - I did not realise it was a perfect match to the corrugated card until it was too late :).
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41 comments:
I do love this style...and great to see that you used some glitter-gold with it; so original and looks so good! Hugs, Gerrina
Congratulations Maxine, a new baby to the family always bring joy, make the most of those cuddles as trhey grow so fast.
Loving all the lovely grunge and textures.
B x
Fabulous mixed media card Maxine.
Beautiful verse there and what a superb work of art. Love the shabby chic look and all the browns with copper and gold.
Hearty congrats to you for the arrival of your grand daughter.
Love,
Monica
Love this Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Michelle DT Owner/Admin for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/
Maxine, the Scripture on this card is awesome... and what a fabulous card! Love all the textures!!!
Great mixed media project .Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.
Michelle DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/
Beautiful MM card,Maxime.Love the glitters.
Gr,Sylvia
Very cool grunge card Maxine. Love the corrugated card. The art alchemy - fire ruby red just jumped onto my wish list. :)
Congrats on the arrival of Annalise!! So exciting! xx
Loving the bling on your fabulous and grungy masculine card. The corrugated card looks amazing. Congratulations to you on the arrival of baby Annalise and what a pretty name x Enjoy the cuddles x.
Fabulous masculine style card Maxine..and congrats on the new baby..Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Chrissy DT http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...
Wonderfully made card! Congrats to you...So happy for you!
Congratulations! A new little granddauther - what a joy!
I hope whe will give you a lot of cuddles for many years!
Love the roughness of this card - definitly a great male card.
*Hugs*
Gunn
What a beautiful verse, and you've used it to maximum effect on this very imaginatively designed card. Actually, I think it would work for either gender, but as you say, great for a masculine occasion as well. The work on the corrugated c/s is lovely, and I see this Finnabar stuff online, but didn't know what it was. Also there is a line of Patina products which look interesting. You've done a marvelous look on this card...and I like it very much. Congratulations on your new little angel, and getting cuddles is definitely a priority. They grow up so fast, so enjoy those cuddles as long as you can. TFS & Hugs
Thank you for sharing your card with us over at Colour It, Create It, Show It Off Challenge. Good luck with you entry. Hugs Andrea DT
A beautiful card Maxine. Love the use of corrugated paper!
And congrats on the new granddaughter! Love her name!
Hi Maxine, a huge Congratulations on the birth of sweet little Annalise, enjoy all the new baby cuddles.... a beautiful card with its upcycled corrugated card love the sparkle and gold from the paint and wax... Have a wonderful weekend... Megan
You are having so much fun with techniques, and I love it! Such a wonderful Scripture and love your creativity with this corrugated card!!!
P.S. COngrats on a new Grandbaby!!!
Congratulations Grandmom or whatever they call you. Your card is fabulous. You are so creative. I always love to come see what you are doing.
Big hugs to new baby Maxine and what a joy it always is to have the smell of the little one, enjoy.
Beautiful verse and love the way you designed this card, lovely. hugs.
Gorgeous! I just LOVE the treatment you've given that corrugated board Maxine, this is a fabulous creation hunny, from the ink splatters to the glitter fishtails. Big hugs, Wends xoxo
Lots of interesting treatments on this one Maxine. Thank you for your entry at the Mix It Up Challenge Blog. Anne W (DT MIUCB)
(1) Congrats on welcoming a new granddaughter in your family! (2) Thanks for visiting my blog! (3) Love the mixed media awesomeness of your card! (4) Suggestion for the twine--use an orange marker to add some color to the fibers. The orange will go well with your glitter tapes and paint dots. (5) Thanks for sharing this cool contemporary masculine encouragement card!
Pretty card! Thanks for joining us for Week #38 at Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge!
Congrats on the new little one!
Ove mixed media card creations. Very creative. Nicely done.
Hugs and Blessings
Jom
Congratulations to your family on the safe arrival of Annalise - so lovely to hear that you are enjoying plenty of Grandma cuddles. I take my hat off to you for the results you have achieved with this card because this is a style I struggle to make. Lovely sentiment too! xx
A fabulous mixed media project, Maxine. A great look with all the layers and textures, it looks like you had fun creating this!
First of all many congratulations on the new grand-daughter - another gift from above. How many grand children have you - I have not been blessed but have friends with young children whom I have enjoyed.
What a lovely verse you have there and how well you have showcased it Maxine.
Take care, enjoy your cuddles
Hugs, Neet xx
A fabulous grungy card and great added textures.
Thank you for joining in with the Crafts Galore Encore September Challenge “Anything Goes”. Good luck x
This is a STUNNING and very inspiring masculine card, Maxine. I love the psalm, too. Hugs, my friend.
Fabulous xard Maxine - love the Mixed Media details - fabulous!! Congrats again on the new granddaughter - what a blessing! xo
Congratulations on your new granddaughter! What a lovely card - love the grunge look and just a beautiful addition with the corrugated board!
This is a fabulous mixed media project, Maxine! I love how you've treated the cardboard! The distressed look of it makes me think of our lives and the scripture reminds us of what gets us through! Great job!
I like this Maxine. A lot! I like the grunge style but it's also quite chic... chic grunge, a new style! Love all the different textures and that gorgeous sentiment as the beautiful focal point.
Congrats on the new grandbaby... they are the best little things ever!
Gorgeous card!!! I love the cardboard and glitter paper together. So pretty! A wonderful sentiment!! He is indeed my refuge!
Wow- this looks fabulous Maxine!
Congratulations on your new Granddaughter, Annalise. I can just imagine how much fun you are having cuddling her.
Your card is a perfect masculine card. It turned out so amazing!
Hugs, Fran
Congratulations on the new arrival, Grandma cuddles come high on the list of the best ever. This is a lovely card. I have always been a fan of corrugated card for adding just that extra bit of texture.
Thank you for sharing with us at "A Inky Mess" this month, Helen DT
It really messy and looks so vintage maxine
love the paper you have choosen
great idea
and lovely made
hugs
Monika
What a wonderful card, love the gold splatters, and the verse is perfect for the card. you have done a wonderful job. What a wonderful way to use a sentiment. Megan Happy Craft Challenge, anything goes https://thehappycraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
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