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I recently made a card using some relatively new purchases...
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The die is Tulip Border Die1 from Paper Rose - I had seen it somewhere online and fell in love with it. Not always a good idea to impulse buy, as when I got it, I drew a blank as to how to use it...
The stencil is a Uniko one, Mod Background Builder, and again I was a bit lacking in inspiration,
but then... I looked up Paper Rose and saw a couple of samples using the die, and then spotted my stencil on my desk and creativity flowed.
I started by positioning the stencil roughly where the open parts of the die cut would sit, and inked it up trying to make the colours correspond with the die cut. I also 'lengthened' the die to fit my card by moving it part way through inking. I also inked the edges of that panel to give a border for the top layer
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After I had adhered the die cut over the base, I added Wink of Stella to the flowers - you can just see the sparkle in the left hand flower above
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I added the sentiment using a stamp from the Altenew Label Love set, and popped it up on foam dots
After many false starts, I have found the best way to stamp these is repeatedly, using minimal ink each time - my Misti gets a workout with these !!
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The inside was decorated using three different washi tapes
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Enamel dots finished the card front, and I also stencilled the outside of the envelope.
I am linking this to:
(Gardening is an outdoors activity)
(I garden in summer, and tulips flower at the start of the season)
Beautiful blog
ReplyDeleteVery creative Maxine
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card
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Lovely card Maxine... the colours are so beautiful
ReplyDeleteOh Maxine, this is just gorgeous! LOVE your overall design! Don't forget we also have a stenciling challenge called Stencil Fun (link below my signature). Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Simply Clean & Simple challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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So recognizeble; had that about 5 times.... :)
ReplyDeleteGood that you used it after all! Love the colours and can see why you fell in love... Enjoy the weekend!
Beautiful!! I have a few of those impulse buys myself that I don't know what to do with. I love what you did with the tulip border die you bought. Thanks for joining us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies. Hope to see you again.
ReplyDeleteGreat buy on that die. I love the stenciling behind it. Totally gorgeous!
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A so creative and interesting design, love how you used different colours of the stencilled background to match the diecut! Thanks for sharing the idea!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and design, I love the colour combo ♥
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I really love this, the backgrouns is stunning.
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Gosh, what a clever first card, and your second is as beautiful. Lovely cards Maxine.
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Your creativity is really endless dear Maxine! I adore the window type you did on this one and shows a beautiful spray of green yellow and blue, which for me are both relaxing and energizing!
ReplyDeleteI've just started learning about Paper Rose and their products. I am loving them! And speaking of loving, I love this card you have made Maxine! The tulips are so pretty but it is the stenciling that really make them fun! A great card indeed, a great CAS card! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWOW! Maxine, your creativity is AMAZING, as is this gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely nailed it with this one. It works a treat. I often have that trouble with things I buy. Inspiration deserts when I get the new must have product in my hands - very frustrating. You definitely got it sorted this time though xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Your background is so cool!
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I agree! Impulse buying can cause a problem with creativity. I have a bunch of things purchased that way sitting around. They eventually get used but it is tough. Love your design and use of the die cut tulips. The choice of colors is great.
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Beautifully designed card!
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That was a clever way to use both the stencil and die cut together. It is so effective and i thought it was just one diecut but on closer looking I can see, with your explanation, what you have done. A beautiful card Maxine, I am impressed.
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Another stunning design, Maxine. These colors are so beautiful!
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Very nice! You are making me want to get my stencils out!
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