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I would like to extend a welcome to my newest follower, Barb Finnical of
Stamping For Beginners and Beyond. Do pop over and visit, she has some wonderful work on display
Today's card features the Gina K Majestic Peony stamp, Stamped in Memento London Fog ink and coloured with Polychromo pencils.
I trimmed the image out, coloured the area at the rear that I did not trim, and attached it to the back of a standard fold card that opens from the left... I tried the technique here as taught by Jennifer McGuire - Don't know that I did it quite right, but it 'worked'
Here it is partially opened.
The base of the card was painted with some Cosmic Shimmer mousse in metallic blue. I cannot give your the exact colour as I am currently not at home... I am staying with a friend who had surgery this week.
I embossed the sentiment in silver onto the blue, and also added some silver sequins around the focal image, some of which are on the panel, and some on the blue background
The inside is a double spread that I layered over the base for added stability - I also stamped part of the image in the grey, splitting it over the two sides. The panels were edged with the blue, and an encouraging verse stamped in the grey on the left.
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A beautuful card with gorgeous colouring, Maxine. I love peonies x
ReplyDeleteWow a beautiful card! Love your colouring and the blue backcardbase! In our garden the daffodils are blooming! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is a lovely card and I love that large floral stamp! Very clever to cut along the edge, that makes a very effective design. Thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Funday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this card is gorgeous inside and out. Gorgeous flowers and overall design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful peony card! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD DT {Nellies Nest}
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Oh Maxine, this is just beautiful! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Shades of Pink’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
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Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Craft Challenge.
I hope to see you next time.
Hugs, Myriam
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This is a lovely design Maxine, a new one to me
ReplyDeleteI love a pink peony.
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful Maxine. I love the inside of this card. Great idea to use the double layout.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful peony card and love the gorgeous design, these colours are also lovely. ♥
ReplyDeleteMaxine: your card is lovely both outside and in! Those beautiful peonies needed to be repeated on the inside! Wonderful choice. The blues and silver make an elegant combo letting the pink on the cover catch the attention. Well done! --Becca
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic Maxine. A beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and your colouring is lovely. The technique is interesting. I watched Jennifer's video. Her stencils etc are very expensive and out of stock! but I am sure I have some stamps I could try it with. Kate x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and feminine card with fabulous colouring x. I like how you did the inside too Maxine x. Great work too with being away from home x.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty card. I hope your friend soon recovers from their surgery :) xx
ReplyDeleteAs always, your art is beautiful Maxine. You have such a soft sweet style, and I enjoy visiting your blog and seeing your wonderful creativity. I hope you're having a blessed week. Please let your friend know that I hope she recovers fully and quickly.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen
This is gorgeous Maxine, what a beautiful way to give the focus to the flowers and what great cooring and fussy cutting. I like the way you always give attention to the insides too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Maxine! I love how you made it open, you might not have it opening exactly like JM's, but it is opens into a tri panel card and I love it! The flower you used from GM is gorgeous, the shimmer blue you added to the card stock is so pretty. You knocked it out the park with this card Maxine! I sure hope your friend has a speedy recovery from her surgery and that she will be back up on her feet feeling well again. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card. Great to see you in the ATSM gallery. Hope to see you again soon. Nandini, DT
ReplyDeleteFantastic fold card! Your peony is coloured in a wonderful way and exactly cut out. Really great. I love all the rhinestones on your card. It's a nice shimmery. It´s so nice to find the peony again in the inside of the card as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for entering the EAC challenge.
Hugs Uschi
This card is just gorgeous! I was looking for a big flower stamp the other day and couldn't find one. I love the way you finish the inside of your card.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Chriss
What a beautiful card, Maxine! I love the stamp and your coloring. And I always admire the way you decorate the inside of your cards. Hugs, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I've never tried coloring on colored cardstock and I really must try it. You've achieved wonderful results! Thanks for linking up to the Double D Challenges. Best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteI love Peonies and this stamp is gorgeous. As is the card you have made. This is beautifully done and I love how you extend the artwork inside the card.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Neet xx
Beautifully colour image on this very pretty card. Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky. Pat K xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Maxine! Love how you used the pretty floral stamp cut out! Thank you so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant! Thanks for sharing with Polkadoodles this week Nelly dt x
ReplyDeleteA very nicely done card!
ReplyDeletePeonies are one of my favorite flowers. The coloring is excellent. The card design is cheerful and spot on for a birthday. Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove, Hugs and Blessings,
Jim
Lovely card Maxine 🥰🌷
ReplyDeleteLovely card as always Maxine! ~ Thanks for entering the Polkadoodles Challenge ~ Pam DT
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