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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Reverse Stenciled leaves

Welcome

I prevented blogger from swallowing my signature this time, but it was another learning curve. 
I guess there are many of us in blog-land on the same trajectory!

At Word Art Wednesday ,  Hello Bluebird, are sponsoring the prize for this new challenge 

My card this week features the wonderful scripture that is available as a freebie on the Word Art Wednesday website, from Psalm 77.



I started with a background of sponged DIs - Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold and Peeled Paint, which turned a blue shade over the Dried Marigold... 


The verse was die cut with a Spellbinders oval die, layered over the matching scalloped die, and liberally sponged with Spiced Marmalade


That panel was then stenciled with black ink - an inspiration from Gina K. - using a STAMPlorations stencil. The edges on this panel, and the card base were all run over the Spiced Marmalade ink pad.

The wee flowers are from Rosie's Crafts, and I swiped them with the brush I used in the Spiced Marmalade ink, just to add a touch of colour to the edges of the petals.


I used a trimming from the stenciled panel for the inside

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38 comments:

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Maxine, a fabulous design.
I think the new blogger is testing us all!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Monica said...

Maxine, this card is brilliant. The stencil is lovely and the colours even more so. I also find the words very comforting. Just a super card.

Happy to have you back,

Monica

Claire said...

A lovely design.
Claire Mrs H's Crafty Corner

Mac Mable said...

Yes the new blogger sure is testing us x. The blending and stencilling on your card look wonderful Maxine and a lovely design too x.

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, your card is stunning!

And I'm in awe that you won the battle with blogger because I've been coming out on the losing side every single time.

Debbie said...

What a lovely card.
Thank you for entering our Anything Goes Challenge at
Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to seeing you again in our next challenge.
Crafty Hugs x
Debbie Maddock
TTCRD DT
My blog

MiamiKel said...

Oh how gorgeous! THis is simply magestic in color and design!

Yes, having the same battles with blogger but I'm being patient and know they will eventually work out all the kinks!

Hugs!

Glennis F said...

Great result Maxine

Cynthia said...

Great colors and fun stenciled background, Maxine. Lovely design to showcase this week's Scripture!

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Funny you should post today Maxine, you were on my heart earlier and prayed all was well. Lord does that sometimes.
I love this card... brilliant colours, equally brilliant design... and such a beautiful comforting verse well show cased.
Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X

{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

aussie aNNie said...

Absolutely beautiful verse and stunning card with the most gorgeous colours. xx

brenda said...

Blogger is becoming a total nightmare Maxine, I tried the new one for a month then reverted ti the old as there are just too many glitches on the new. But I fear soon we will have the choice taken out of our hands.

I love this card, the composition is so well thought out and the subtle blend of colours a delight.

B x

kReN said...

Maxine, love this card! Thank you for joining us at the PIP Challenge this week! kReN on the DT. Follow me at https://afourthlife.blogspot.com

Brenda said...

Yes, blogger is being a stinker! lol Wow, this is an amazing card Maxine! I love the scripture sentiment, but what I really love is that background! It is so striking and vibrant. The colors are so beautiful and the black stenciling just makes the colors pop even more. Love that you put color on the flowers too, makes them stand out as well. Well done! Hugs, Brenda

JD/ Jill said...

This a really nicely done card. I like the colors, and that verse is just perfect for right now.

Take care, and God Bless,
Jill

sallysbitz2 said...

Your card is beautiful. Love your techniques x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz2.blogspot.co.uk

Karen Dunbrook said...

really pretty card mf.
x Karen

creationsnz said...

What a super stencil Maxine. A great effect achieved with it and pretty colours too. CarolG

Mariann Jakobsen said...

Such a beautiful card, Maxine ❤️
I love your background and your techniques!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a kind comment.
Take care, Stay safe ❤️

Wendy said...

Hi Maxine...a lovely card you have created. Love the reverse stenciling idea. Thank you for joining us this week at Polkadoodles.

shayndel said...

Love the way you highlighted the beauitiful Psalms verse using these creative techniques!!Blessings!!♡

Chriss America Real said...

This card is gorgeous! I love the sentiment too!

Hugs,
Chriss

R's Rue said...

Love it so much

Sall said...

Beautiful and such a wonderful verse. Thank you for taking the time to join in with our challenge and sharing your creativity with us, I love to see your talent, creativity and imagination at work. I hope to see more of your creativity in the near future. Love 'n' hugs Sall IkesWorld Challenges DT

Lori Podolsky said...

What a truly wonderful background and lovely sentiment, Maxine! Beautifully done! I'm so glad you have joined our challenge at Lemon Shortbread. Good luck with your entry, and hope to see you again.
Hugs,
Lori xx (DT at Lemon Shortbread)

Carol W said...

This is beautiful Maxine.

Margaret said...

Beautiful coloring and a great layout.

Stevenson Q said...

Super super love this card Maxine! The colors give me so much energy and the flower details makes it extra special!

creatingandsharingit.blogspot.com said...

Lovely card, Thank you for play with us at Polkadoodles Craft of a challenge blog. Good luck with your entry.

Loll said...

Lovely card Maxine. What a cool way to use a stencil to do a reverse. I had never thought of that. xx

Maz said...

What a sweet card. Thank you for joining our Digi Choosday Week 32 Craft Challenge at Polkadoodles. Good Luck! Maz

Arteconpapelmaderaehilos said...

Wonderful card! Thanks you for joining with us at Digi Choosday Crafting challenge. Good luck with your entry
Maritza DT

Neet said...

I love those colours together and often use something similar. I like using the orangey shades of DI's to brighten up the colours I use. They look particularly good with the stencil you have used and the scripture is perfect. What a great freebie.
Blessings, Neet xx

Dagmara Gorczyńska said...

Lovely card, especially the background!

Thank you for joining us at Ike's World!

Borqna said...

Such a clean and simple elegant card.
Thank you for playing with us at the Ike's World Challenges!
Hugs,
Borqna

Granmargaret said...

Lovely card, Thank you for joining the challenge at Jan's Digi stamps. Hope to see you again next time

Shelly Schmidt said...

How very beautiful Maxine! Love this card!

Becca Cruger said...

You're sure killing it with the stencils lately! I love this background.