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It has been way longer than I intended between posts - something called life has got in the way!
The background is one I made for the class - this time using water based markers, then brushing over them with a wet brush to blend the colours. When that was dry I sprayed it with water, left it for a few seconds and blotted off the re-activated ink.
I was going to use the panel with the green/blue at the base, but there was a very 'busy' blotted area that reminded me of steam, so I turned the panel up the other way. A great, very technical, way to design!
The cup and hearts die (unidentified) has been begging to be used, so it had it's day, finally.
I cut it from the same cream coloured card as the base of the card, and the parts placed back in after colouring - the hearts also got a layer of iridescent medium.
The sentiment was stamped using a magazine freebie, and hand cut into a banner.
The two rows of pearls and the two layers of ribbon finished the outside of the card
On the inside I glued a trimming from the main panel.
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A really delightful creation as always Maxine.
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This is pretty Maxine, a fabulous background.
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Love this Maxine and the added colours are amazing as always. Enjoy your weekend.x
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is soooo pretty! Lovely background!
ReplyDeleteLovely Card Maxine! Your watercolor background came out great. I need to give this a try. Love the ribbons and pearls too.
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Ginny M
Beautiful background. Love the way you blended the colors together. Fabulous card Maxine.
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Oh those pearls gave a great accent dear Maxine! But those silver hearts captured me! Coffee Smoke clouds with silver linings as they say :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun striped background you've created with markers and water! Thanks for playing along at The House That Stamps Built!
ReplyDeleteThe background is so beautful1 And love the colours on top with the little glinster that makes it so festive... Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou use so many different ways to make a background and they are all so effective. It is a nice simple die and I like the way you have used it. x
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the 'steam' Maxine....LOL x. A glorious coffee card with a fabulous background and design x.
ReplyDeleteAmazing card, I love yours design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for entering our Anything Goes Challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
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Oooo . . . what a fabulous background!!! I can see the bit of steam, so great idea to flip the background that way! Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and I love the little hearts creating the steam - very cute. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Crafty Creations Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
ReplyDeleteWhat an easy and yet so beautiful technique. I am going to try it for sure. In fact I may case this card. Thank you for the inspiration you provide. I love this card.
ReplyDeleteMonica xxx
Yes, it does look like steam. I like your clever layering of the ribbon too. CarolG
ReplyDeleteLovely colorful card. Thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge.
ReplyDeleteYes! Life does get in the way sometimes. I haven't made a card for a long time now. I finally feel like trying to make a card. But it seems like something else always takes my time for something else.
ReplyDeleteI really do like this cute card! Very creative!
Like your gap in postings, I am a bit the same way with commenting! I like how different this background this is from the other one you did. Lovely card Maxine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! So pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at Digi Choosday good luck and hope to see you again!
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