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Believe it or not, the rat is purple... it's the camera that is lying...
The background for the card is the bubble technique, but as I don't have re-inkers or tube water colours, I changed things up a bit
I started with a piece of white (linen) cardstock, sponged it with Distress inks,, and then dipped it into the uncoloured bubbles, left it a few ticks and then popped a paper towel over it to dry it off.
I was thrilled with the results!
What to do with it?
I stamped the rat from Katzelkraft Les Rats De Ville set on a snippet and then coloured him purple with my Prismacolor pencils
The child I made the card for is turning one, so I punched a group of balloons from sparkle card, and also the digit 1, tied some metallic sewing thread around them , and attached them to the rat's tail.
I stamped and embossed in gold the simple greeting,
and decorated the inside with a snippet from trimming the background to fit the card front.
I am linking this card to:
Surely a Purple Rat counts as cute?
This is one friendly rat!!
What could be cuter than a purple rat?
The rat and the bottom right balloon are purple
27 comments:
I once had rats in my loft space when I lived by a river. The whole area had them so I shudder at the thought of rats but I do like your one. He is actually so cute. Katzelkraft do the most delightful animal stamps don't they? He looks very French I must say.
The background is gorgeous. What did you use to stamp the bubbles over the whole background - the effect is truly amazing.
Glad you are keeping busy with your crafting and talking to your neighbour over the garden fence. At times like this we need to keep up friendships in as many ways as swe can.
Blessings, Neet xx
Maxine, I love the inky beauty of this card! Very nice!
A fabulous card Maxine, a super background.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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What a super fun technique. I love your bubble background.
A purple rat. Now I've seen everything. He is cute though. Thanks for joining us at Cardz4galz. Love Dawn x
Your background is awesome, and I can absolutely see that your rat is purple. Love all the glittery balloons. Thanks so much for joining us at Time Out.
Great background fab colours it's lovely and bright thanks for joining us at Polkadoodles DigiChooseday challenge hugs Sue x
Lovely bright and cheery colours Maxine and how nice with the strip of colour carried through to the inside.
B x
This is such a happy card! I love the bubble background! I love how you were able to use this technique with distress inks! So clever! Your rat is a hoot and I love the sparkling balloons!
I'm not familiar with the bubble technique. I'll have to look it up while I have the time to have a play with new techniques. I really like your card and your purple rat Maxine.
Nothing better than a purple rat - and stunning balloons!!! HOW FUN!! Love!!
Lynn
Hi Maxine, this is such acute card. I am envious of you having some of those stamps, I did not know they were available here!. And perfect coloured in purple too!
Super fun background colors and design.
Hugs diane
That's just too cute for words! Sharing your technique is fun to see, too.
Your link is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week! Thanks for linking up!
WOW this turned out just as effective and the bubbles show so well. Love your Katzelkraft stamping, they are so much fun. Maxine if you are on facebook please come over to INk Art DEsigns as we have a monthly challenge and you are using a stamp brand found in the store.. you could be a winner.xx
How cute! I love me a purple rat!
Have a great weekend!
Beautiful craft.
What a beautiful card, Maxine! The purple mouse is gorgeous! Great idea! And I love the sparkling baloons and the bubble background. I do not know this technique so I am going to watch the link now. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, my dear friend and please stay safe.
Super cute card, Maxine! I love your background!
Hugs xoxo
YAY, a new technique and great result Maxine. Well done! CarolG
LOVE your bubble background Maxine! What a great way to do it too! I defintiely have to try this. Fun card! xx
Cute card, Maxine. I like your bright background and sparkly balloons!
Awe, such a sweet card for a one year old, Maxine. Love the treatment you gave to it instead of the bubble technique. Thanks for the pictorial tutorial and so well explained at that.
Bright, cheerful and lovely,
Monica
Brilliant background and great take on the technique-I don't have reinkers either so definitely going to try your idea-love the sparkly balloons and little rat-my daughter has just got a new pet rat Coaraline and she is gorgeous-well really cute lol.Thank you for joining us at Craft Rocket
Carol DT x
What a super technique for a background; love the colours too! And fun rat :) All on this card is already festive and the balloons ad to that in a perfect way! Hugs, Gerrina
Well aren't you the clever one!!! I love your results and so appreciate that you sent me a link! thanks so much.
What a fun card you created.
xx Karen
Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenges for our latest challenge. We look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work. Hugs, Kathy { Crafty Creations Challenges }
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