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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Stripes and Scripture

Welcome

It's once again the start of a new challenge over at Word Art Wednesday, and our lovely sponsor is
My Scrap Cabin Shop , who are offering a bundle of seam binding ribbon of your choice.





My card today started when I decided to use up some of my (large) pile of trimmings...
they were glued to a sheet of A4 light weight card, then I cut into it as I need to. 


I trimmed out the size I wanted, and then embossed it with an (unmarked) folder with a pattern of squares on it, with the thought of keeping to a geometric theme.


The scripture, designed by Karen Watson, and available free on the WAW website
was cut using a Hero Art Infinity hexagon die.  I cut a two layer black frame using the same dies


To finish the card I layered the background over a black panel, and added some black bakers twine before adding it all to a white base. 


27 comments:

Glennis F said...

Very effective background Maxine

Carol W said...

Oh my goodness Maxine. I love they background and how cleverly you laid out your trimmings. I also love the sentiment on the front of the card. This card is beautiful.

brenda said...

So pretty and effective Maxine, makes for something a little bit different.

B x

cotnob said...

A super card Maxine, a lovely striped background.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Dawn T said...

Great use of your trimmings - great card Maxine.

Neet said...

A lovely scripture on a lovely background. I do like how you made this background Maxine. Of course, you always just put the perfect finishing touch to your cards - the baker's twine and the strip inside the card are just perfect.
Blessings, Neet xx

Janis Lewis said...

Your card is gorgeous. Thanks for linking up at Crafting Happiness Challenges. If you link up more than once, keep in mind that I only comment on one of your projects (since it's just me with no design team), but I see them all and appreciate you sharing! Have a blessed day,
Janis, Owner @ Crafting Happiness Challenges

Shandy Davis said...

Love this card!, Scrape turned into gorgeous and the scripture is lovely! Thank you for joining us over at Paper FunDay, Shandy,DT

Gerrina said...

What a great way to use up all those stripes! Hugs, Gerrina

Billie A said...

very pretty. I like the pieced background and focus on the sentiment. Thanks for sharing over at Crafty Sentiments.

Ginny said...

fab card, thanks for joining us at FnF :)

Becca Sadler said...

Maxine: Terrific card and verse! I like how you kept the Scripture focal as black and white to contrast with all the colors from the scrap strips. Brilliant!

Jane Savage said...

Wow, great colours!
Thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday! Jane S (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx

mamapez5 said...

You put a lot of work into making that background. What a great way to use up some trimmings. It is very effective. Great scripture quote too. Kate x

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

WOW! The quilted look makes this a fabulous card! Very pretty!

Debbie Mageed said...

Such a wonderful card, using pretty designer papers! I'm always looking for ways to use them! Thank you for playing with us at the Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge and hope you can join us again soon.
Debbie
https://secretstamper.com
Check out my Creative Creases Challenge for fun folds!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Love your ribbon striped and embossed background. How beautiful! Beautiful scripture for the main focus of your card!

Brenda said...

I always love seeing your scripture cards Maxine and this one is gorgeous! Love how you used up some of your trimmings, perfect background. The scripture looks great in the hexagon shape, it looks like it was made for that shape! Love, love, love! Hugs, Brenda

Cynthia said...

Love the use of scraps, Maxine. Very creative! Perfect for this week's Scripture.

aussie aNNie said...

A stunningly beautiful card, gorgeous colours and as always your design is amazing. xxx

Darlene said...

Oh Maxine, this is just AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Please stop in for a visit!

Irish Cherokee said...

Not a simple card design but a very effective one. Nicely done.

Hugs and blessings,
Jim

Neet said...

That background is constructed so neat and tidy. It is similar to a patchwork quilt and therefore is a lovely comforting card.
The quote from the Psalm looks lovely and fits so well in that hexagon.
Blessings, Neet xx

JD/ Jill said...

Lovely! I really like your background!

Maria Valente said...

Wonderful! Thanks for joining us at Creative Moments challenge xx

Madison said...

So fun and bright. Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at Polkadoodles Digichoosday. Madison

stampingbowd said...

Wow! This is so fun. I love the background! So much work to add all those strips and end up with such a pleasing color combination! The sentiment is one we should remember as we go about our business! There is just too much quarreling among believers!