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I recently taught a card class where I followed a tutorial by Natasha Foote to make some abstract backgrounds.
I used Semco mica paints (a very cheap set) and diluted the blue to three shades to add variety.
We only made backgrounds in class, and this is one I finished into a card
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The mica paints added interest with the shimmer and shine, and then I randomly stamped and embossed with a silver hologram embossing powder, an abstract 'doodle' .
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The sentiment was stamped in blue (using a magazine freebie stamp), die cut using an oval die, and then sponged with the same blue before removing it from the die - I then doodled some faux stitching around the edge with a silver pen.
The feature panel was wiped over the blue ink before being adhered to the base, as was the inside panel.
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I finished the inside with some car washi tape top and bottom
as the card is for (another) great grandson.
I am linking this to:
This was made for my great-grandson
23 comments:
What an interesting creation Maxine, I am finding myself returning to look again. It puts me in mind of childhood days when we used to lay in the meadows on the farm and look up at the clouds to find shapes.
B x
This is lovely Maxine, I have just been having a browse through everything I have missed, you have been making some super cards.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Great start with the geametric backgrounds!I love the blues... Hugs, Gerrina
Blue just happens to be my favorite color - so I LOVE this! Interesting background and so pretty in all the shades of blue. Great card for a guy and your great grandson will love it.
Lynn
Lovely design, Maxine. The shimmery shades are blue are eye catching. I'm sure your great grandson will love this! Thank you for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week.
It's a very interesting and different background, love the shades and the shining! And it's perfect to match the sentiment and the doodles!
An awesome creation Maxine, inside and out.
Hugs
Cathy
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Hello Maxine,
Wow amazing background you made it looks fabulous.
And it`s always nice to join in workshops and create beautiful things together.
Have a nice weekend
Hugs and Creativity
Cinderella
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So distinctive - I love how you made the shimmery background its so pretty!Thank you for sharing with us over at polkadoodles, good luck with the challenge!
Looks really classic and beautiful! Love the colours ♥
A lovely card, thanks for sharing it with us at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.
Hugs Ilonka DT
What a great design, Maxine with a fun retro feel! Love the silver accents and you finished the inside very fitting with the classic cars! Love it!
Thank you so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
Beautifully done. Love your clean and simple feel. Thanks for joining us this week at Pammies Inky Pinkies. Hope to see you again. Bonnie DT
OOOoooo...so pretty Maxine. I love the silver embossing and the awesome car washi tape. Love it. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday. Blessings!!!
Nicely done background! Great colors!
What a wonderful card! You did well with the background! I like all the shimmer and the shine! Delighted to have you join us at Krafty Chicks Challenge for Anything Goes week.
Diane - DT
Love that pretty shimmer...gorgeous!
Thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday! Jane S (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx
Awesome card, Maxine! Thank you for sharing your wonderful card with us on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog. Good luck, and hope to see you again. Lori-DT
Love the shades of Blue, thanks for sharing with us at the Paper Shelter this week.
Julie DT
What a fun birthday card for a boy - these are not easy to do and you mastered it!
I've clicked on the link - you are so good at finding things that bit different for us to look at. I'll go and see it shortly.
This is a lovely card with lots of shimmer and sparkle. I do like how you have echoed the silver embossing in other parts of the card and I love the washi tape inside.
Blessings, Neet xx
Adorable! I love the blue colour scheme. Thank you for sharing at Polkadoodles Craft Challenge. Hope to see you again!
Merja DT
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Wow Maxine, I think this card is so cool looking! I love this idea, very artsy and vintage/modern looking. I bet your great grandson love it too! Hugs, Brenda
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