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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Look Ma - No Stamps!

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This card started as a background  that I made from Brushos while experimenting with their SprinkleITs  - this one used an iridescent one. 

The friend I made the card for is a keen gardener and amateur florist, so I chose a botanical theme


I was able to find some card that matched the brusho colours, as did the chiffon ribbon.


The wee floral images were from a Kaisercraft 6x6 pad called Rose Avenue 


You can see some of the subtle glimmer in this photo - it is notoriously difficult to photograph.


The greeting is from the same pad - I edged them all with Memento Rhubarb ink


I used another  of the pop outs from the same pad for the inside sentiment

I am linking this to:
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes
Arty Divas Challenge #12 - Anything Goes
Water Cooler Wednesday Challenge #253 - Anything Goes - Twist, Feminine
Paper Fun Days January Challenge - Anything Goes - Optional Friendship
This was made for a very dear friend
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Fun with Florals
Creative Moments Challenge #182 - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenge #405 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #420 + 421 - Anything Goes


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25 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieJanuary 9, 2020 at 9:43 PM

    wow how gorgeous and love the experiment working out. Your friend sounds like a gardener like me, many of us around. Pretty paper pad.xx

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  2. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) January 10, 2020 at 3:18 AM

    Awesome card, Maxine - the splotchy background looks fabulous!

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  3. MiaJanuary 10, 2020 at 3:36 AM

    What a beautiful card, Maxine, with no stamps. What a great idea to use images from a paper for the card. Very inspiring idea. And I love the Brusho's background. I think I will have to start using more often my Brushos. Hugs, my dear friend.

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  4. brendaJanuary 10, 2020 at 8:55 PM

    A perfect card for a gardener Maxine and I always love Brushos, you never know what you are going to end up with but it's always pretty.

    B x

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  5. SueJanuary 10, 2020 at 11:51 PM

    This is beautiful, Maxine. Love the background, I enjoy using brushos too and the pretty colours I am sure your friend will be delighted. Happy and Healthy New Year!! x

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  6. NeetJanuary 11, 2020 at 1:58 AM

    Love Brushos and you use them so well.
    How fortunate that you found some cardstock and some ribbon to match perfectly, mirror I would say, the colours you have used. A lovely card.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  7. R's RueJanuary 11, 2020 at 3:21 AM

    Beautiful.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  8. CorryJanuary 11, 2020 at 5:02 AM

    Wow what a beautiful card
    you also have a nice blog. I started to follow you. I want to invite you to come and take a look at my blog and maybe you would like to follow me too
    My blog is corryscardandcreations
    Hugs Corry

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  9. Irish CherokeeJanuary 11, 2020 at 9:17 AM

    Very Creative. I am a gardener too. Love the images. The colors are wonderful. Nicely done.

    Love, Hugs and Blessings
    Jim

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  10. PattiJanuary 11, 2020 at 9:32 AM

    This is super sweet Maxine! I love the fresh clean look of it. Your friend is going to love it.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  11. R's RueJanuary 12, 2020 at 4:11 AM

    Beautiful.

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  12. Wendy Nicola JacksonJanuary 12, 2020 at 11:46 AM

    Hehehe, that title made me smile! Gorgeous fun creative adventure and no stamps?!! Wanted to swing in and wish you a wonderful 2020 before we're too far into it! It's been a crazy busy start for me but I'm excited by what this year holds. Thought of you at Christmas as I know there will have been a distinct 'absence' there for you and my heart was with you. Sending loads of good wishes for a wonderful year ahead. Hugs, Wends xoxo

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  13. Megan JJanuary 12, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Maxine, a super card, love the sparkle you were able to capture in the photo, I never really know what to do with all those bits in the back of the Kaisercraft paper pads, sentiments and pretty edges I use but some of the others just remain behind, thank you for the inspiration.., have a wonderful week... Megan

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  14. Karen BrownJanuary 13, 2020 at 1:11 AM

    Your brushos background looks fun on your birthday card. We are so pleased that you joined us this week at Watercooler Wednesday. Karen - DT

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  15. Kathy BarnettJanuary 13, 2020 at 6:04 AM

    Thanks for joining us at the Crafty Creations Challenges for our latest challenge. Good luck and join us again soon. Hugs, Kathy {Crafty Creations Challenges}

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  16. JD/ JillJanuary 13, 2020 at 4:38 PM

    Lovely card! I like the colors!

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  17. Dawn TJanuary 13, 2020 at 7:16 PM

    Very pretty Maxine. Love the background. Thanks for playing with us at Watercooler Wednesday
    Dawn T ~ DT

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  18. ReginaJanuary 14, 2020 at 1:57 AM

    Looks awesome!
    Thanks for playing along with us this month.
    Regina DT-Member of Paper Funday Challenge

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  19. cotnobJanuary 14, 2020 at 2:13 AM

    A super card Maxine, you have created a lovely background.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  20. Created by KathJanuary 14, 2020 at 2:06 PM

    I'm sure your friend loves the card! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges! Kath DT

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  21. Art by Zowie DixonJanuary 14, 2020 at 2:48 PM

    Such a wonderful card Maxine. Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Arty Divas this week. Looking forward to seeing you again next challenge.

    Hugs, Zowie xx

    Arty Divas DT

    Crafts from the Fairy Den {My Blog}

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  22. creationsnzJanuary 16, 2020 at 5:49 AM

    I haven't found Brushos in NZ yet, but have something similar, this has reminded me to have a go. Thanks Maxine. CarolG

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  23. Lovely LindaJanuary 16, 2020 at 11:27 PM

    Everytime I see you using Brushos it makes me feel the 'need' to get some - love this card with no stamps - perfect! xo

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  24. Monika ReeckJanuary 19, 2020 at 7:48 AM

    lovely BG you made with green and yellow
    sweet Image too
    beautiful Birthday card dear Donna
    hugs
    Monika

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  25. OlgaBJanuary 21, 2020 at 5:32 AM

    Love the background!
    Thank you for joining Creative Moments!
    Hope you have a blessed 2020!
    Hugs from Africa!
    OlgaB

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