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This card is for the mid-month DT reminder for the
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I started by cutting the oval into the embossed top layer, then stamping the trees using masking and second generation stamping to give some dimension, stamping approximately where the oval would sit.
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I added the brown to the tree trunks by hand after stamping, thought it looked a bit stark, so then stamped some grasses at the base in versamark ink, sponged on some white ink on the top and drew some birds in with a fine liner pen - about the extent of my drawing talent...
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The sentiment was gold embossed onto some kraft card that matches the base, and hand trimmed into a fishtail banner before being mounted with foam dots
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The inside was finished with some sage green Washi tape.
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Beautiful and lovely card;-))m
ReplyDeleteIt's an elegant design with the focal aperture and trees Maxine, would work for many occasions with various sentiments.
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Super elegant card Maxine. Stunning layout.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little scene trough the oval view Maxine, love this design, so effective! Those trees are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMaxine, your card is so pretty with its texture, embossing, beautiful trees, and the washi tape inside, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Maxine this is so lovely I love how you have embossed the card and stamped the image is the aperture very clever I love it
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lolo x
Your "drawing" the trunks into the trees and adding the birds added so much. It's a very quiet and calm card and the green washi tape inside also adds so much to the overall flow. I really like your choice of embossing folder. ON another note, Your saying at the right is the truth for sure! Smiles, Kathy
ReplyDeleteLovely trees and embossing texture. Thank you so much for joining the challenge at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteLovely scene, Maxine. The embossed frame adds great texture and your hand drawn birds are perfect! Thank you for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThe way you have framed the scene is so effective. It looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling much better now.
Love this gorgeous creation Maxine.
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Cathy
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I love trees and like this it looks so serene! And a great texture on the base card! A stunning card! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card Maxine, so peaceful. A great masculine card or nature lover card. I love this scene! I have no talent when it comes to drawing either. LOL Maxine, do you remember Mac Mabel? Did you know her?? I haven't seen her around blogland in a long time and some of us bloggers were wondering where she went. I was hoping you would know. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful plus! I love the embossing and just the right amount of coloring too. SO very pretty Maxine!
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Maxine I love this card. I'm especially fond of trees and the embossing folder you used. Just wonderful. I hope you are feeling better. Hugs
ReplyDeleteLove your colours, a very pretty card with that image coloured beautifully x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card Maxine. Thak you for sharing at Allsorts this week. Sarah DT
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card with a gentle colour scheme. Thanks for sharing with us at Dragonfly Dreams :)
ReplyDeleteVery Creative. Impeccable coloring. The design is great.
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I thought I had commented on your beautiful card, seem not Maxine, love the trees off set, with the beautiful embossing.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
A lovely card. This would be a nice idea for a Christmas card with a bit of snow on the trees.
ReplyDeleteI do like ovals - somehow they add class to a card and this one, with the embossing looks lovely.
Blessings, Neet xx
What a lovely little tree scene you have created in your oval. It is framed beautifully by the embossing too xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just wonderful, Maxine!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellie
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