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and thank you for taking the time to call in.
It's been wet and cold here this past week, but I have not been able to do very much cardmaking, thanks to an ongoing sinus infection - I have spent hours knitting though...
This was made at the beginning of the month for my small New Zealand swap group, where the challenge was to use this Optical Illusion technique.
I must confess that I had seen this video, and decided this was not for me, but I had to eat humble pie and make it for the challenge.
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I started out making the doodled panel, but I did a full sized card front, and then halved it when I had finished it. I added a red layer before adding it to my card front.
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I stamped the wee sentiment in black, and layered the hand cut tag over the same red card, despite how it looks, before mounting it with some red ribbon threaded through the top.
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I finished the inside of the card with a trimming of the doodled panel. Both that, and the layer of white card I ran over a red ink pad to give them some definition.
I was pleased with the results, despite my initial reservations :)
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Love this gorgeous card.. just read your comment and No I wouldn't let Bella have more pups, it was a breeders agreement to just to have one litter.. it has taken us a week with full on love and attention to get her settled, she has now forgotten her pups... I would never have agreed if I knew the trauma a dog goes through x
ReplyDeleteThe doodling is fantastic!!! I love this and what a great technique too. Take care and hope you start feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteLynn
What a great doodle! And so a great modern card! Hope you enjoy the weekend! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteSuper card, Maxine. A really interesting technique, thank for the link to the video. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
This is a lovely design, Maxine. I have not heard of the Optical Illusion technique. Will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday this week! Hope your sinus infection clears up soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat unusual technique but I love it! I may have to give it a whirl! Thanks for sharing your card with us at PIP Challenges!
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Hope you are feeling better soon Maxine - some lovely warm sunshine would certainly help! It has been cold and dreary here most days as well. Enjoy your knitting :)
ReplyDeleteA very elegant feel to your card Maxine. Hope the sinuses clear up. hubby suffers so understand.
ReplyDeleteB x
I don't know this technique, so I will go for a look, thanks for the link. Love the clean design that balances the busy pattern and the touch of red!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in our challenge this month with your wonderful project!
ReplyDeleteDT – Val, Nan, Leigh, Catherine x
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Wow! This is gorgeous! I thought it was a stamp at first!
ReplyDeleteMaxine, the technique may not have been to your liking but you did a fabulous job with it anyway. Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteOh Maxine, this card is simple elegance. I love the black and white with a pop of red. Great job. Sorry you are suffering with a sinus infection. It seems to be an issue here too. Feel better soon. Hugs, Carol
ReplyDeleteYou should be pleased, it looks amazing, love the pop of red too. So sorry to hear you have been unwell. Bad weather just makes everything seem worse too. Hope it all clears up soon xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautifull card, thanks for sharing it with us at the LeAnn's World 101 Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ilonka DT
I thought I had commented on this card, seems I did not! What a clever Gal you are, love the doodling, and you have the other half for another card? Beautiful work Maxine.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Wow Maxine, this is a cool looking card! I thought that was a stamped background until I read that it wasn't. Of course I had to go and watch the video and I can see why this wasn't for you...not sure it would be for me either, although I do love it. You did a great job with your "doodles". And it made a very cool and unique card. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteAnother technique for me to research, I had not heard of the Optical illusion Technique but I love this card. I do think the red lifts the whole image and definitely adds to the beauty of the whole card.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
Blessings, Neet xx
Fabulous job with card!
ReplyDeleteYou are reminding of another technique that I have not tried in a long time.
I love the look of zentangle!
I love your black, white and red color palette and the optical illusion is very cool! Thank you for sharing and playing along with Polkadoodles ~ Wendy
ReplyDeleteI love this card! Simple and beautiful, and even better - your main focal point is a doodle! Thanks for sharing with us in our challenge at Patties Creations - Vic, DT x
ReplyDeleteSuper card Maxine! Thanks for joining us on Jan's Digital Stamp Challenge. Pam, DT
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