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This card was made for the (N.Z.) swap group I am in, and the challenge was to use the 'strip technique' background that is currently quite popular
For my background I took a piece I had embossed, using (spritzed) Brushos in the folder - I was not that happy with it, but when I cut it, swapped the pieces around and remounted them, I loved it!
The sentiment was die cut from an unmarked die I was given, in the same card as the base. I added a layer of Clear Kindy Glitz on it, and when dry, a layer of Glossy Accents. The photo does not do it justice, as it was very pretty IRL.
The smiley face was another unidentified die, and I also coated it with glossy accents
The flower is an old S.B. die set, cut from snippets, with the layers held together with a brad - I chose the colours as they are in the background panel. The greenery is also cut from an old S.B die set, and again cut from snippets
This is a close up of the many colours that appeared on the Brusho's panel.
I decorated the inside using a strip from the side of the Brusho panel, trimmed off before it was cut down into the strips.
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Love this design, so effective
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A lovely, colourful card Maxine, your background is fabulous.
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How very effective Maxine, imagine it was time consuming but worth the time for such a striking card.
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Oh the colors Maxine! Super love it!!! I like that some dots are carefully smudged and some look crisp and bright! That teddy bear looks cute too!
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is so fun... love the paper technique. WOW! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteYou're so creative Maxine! Thank you for this lovely post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design, Maxine! Loving the background!
ReplyDeleteI really like this technique, I think I am going to try it!
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Wow your card looks amazing Maxine and no wonder you love it. What a difference it makes to swop the pieces around x.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card you made using that technique!
ReplyDeleteYou have ended up with a very pretty card that would brighten anyone's day :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks great just done with the one piece. I think the Brushos make such a difference. I like the extra embellishments you added too.
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is super fun and colorful and that little smiley face just is adorable!
ReplyDeletetotally awesome card. And I was the lucky recipient. It is really fabulous and I was chuffed to get it.
ReplyDeletewow absolutely love this card, love the background and amazing colours. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, I Love it, it's so very creative! Thanks so much for joining us at Little Red Wagon Challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteMaxine, such a wonderful card! I love the texture and colors of this one! Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. I hope join us again real soon!
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Wow- I love your background- and such a wonderful way you cut up the background! The die cut shimmery sentiment and the smiley face are a wonderful way to dress up that pretty background- and love the flowers as well!
ReplyDeleteThe Brushos colors of this piece are sensational, Maxine! I would love to have had a dress made from this fabric back in the day when I had a figure and wore dresses. I love the look of the strip technique and how you added the happy sun, pretty flower, and glossification to make it even more special and schparkly! I hope you are keeping well! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteVery cool card, love the design! Thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge this week xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteFantastic card!! I've never tried the strip background technique before. Thanks for playing along with us at Catch The Bug. On a side note, I love your bible verse for the day on your sidebar. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique! Looks super! And makes abeautiful card! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteso pretty...I did a card like that last year using Brushos.
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Good luck with moving and chat when you are settled again. xx
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Wow Maxine - I adore this card! Very clever to do the strip technique using the one Brushos piece, and I love all the gloss you added!
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I love this idea (I already put in on my list of things to try). Great look. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Dragonfly Dreams Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome technique for a background! Thanks for joining our Anything Goes challenge at Bugaboo Stamps' Catch the Bug blog this wee; good lick in the draw.
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This looks beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. Hope to see you again next time.
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Maxine: What a fabulous mixed media artsy card! I loved reading how you structured and coordinated all the elements together! LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thank you for play with us at Gem of a craft challenge blog. Good luck with your entry.
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ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this post. What a colourful and happy creation this is. I like the idea of putting distress ink on the smiley face. It makes it look so professional. Great technique too.
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A wonderful colourful card, and i always like a bit of glitter! thank you for joining us as LPCF - good luck
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love how this background turned out.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, thanks for joining us at the Dragonfly Dreams.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ilonka DT x
I love how you always finish your cards off - like the tiny strip on the inside. Something i admire but never think to do. Here's hoping I remember next time.
ReplyDeleteLove this background - I have never heard of it so I am going to have to give it a try as it is so effective and I have the Brusho's. It has made a lovely card Maxine.
Blessings, Neet xx
Nice Card. Lovely Colors. Thank you for joining us at The Corrosive Challenge Blog
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to cut up a background you did not like. Thanks for joining the challenge at Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's a very original card, I loved the colors and how everything looks together¡
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