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This started off with a boo boo - I adhered the layer of napkin to the card front on an angle - and I had no time to correct it as I had used a spray glue, and it sticks fast and hard!!
So I chose to work with what I had...
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The image is from Tim Holtz Crazy Cats set, and I stamped it in a Caramel ink, added ink to an acrylic block and then painted it with a wet brush.
I lost the image a wee bit, so then stamped it again to get some definition back, and it worked!
I also grounded it with some green ink brushed on, and gave it a faint blue sky - both inks were applied before I removed the die
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I had to cut it on an angle in the oval, as the next size of oval was too large for the card, so it fitted the background much better like that - it all started to look coordinated...
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It's eyes were highlighted with some glossy accents
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The sentiment was stamped in the same Caramel ink and cut into a fish tail banner, the panel was edged with the same ink, and the main panel adhered to a kraft coloured base.
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Some bronze coloured washi tape for the inside
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And some stamping on the envelope, and it was finished!
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Both image and sentiment are old stamps
No one would have known about the mistake if you hadn’t said it, Maxine! A beautiful design and to me the oval put diagonally adds interest to the TH crazy cat! Love the matching envelope too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... that cat image is so fun! Such a cute birthday card, Maxine!
ReplyDeleteOH! Love that washi, and the fabulous cat, a great design here Maxine.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
It looks fine to me Maxine. Sometimes it can be boring to have nothing but straight lines so having them slightly at an angle makes the eye wander to the main image.
ReplyDeleteI love the Crazy Cats, you did well to get it so accurate the second time you used it. Well done!
Blessings, Neet xx
What a fun card Maxine. Love the cat with his attitude, reminds me a bit of my Thomas when he is gets close to a stray neighbourhood cat LOL but he's very friendly towards humans :)
ReplyDeleteSo great to see you linked up at both I spy with my little eye and my Crafty Wednesday challenge! Thank you for playing along!
Great use of that washi take and I love that little cat. The green eyes are sensational - and so cool looking. Great card Maxine!
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Fun birthday card and matching envelope, Maxine. The napkin background looks great and would never guess that's what was used. Thanks for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Maxine, I wouldn't take this cat on, he looks quite menacing.
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Cathy
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Still a great cat-card! Love the warm gold and brown combi! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this card. Your color choices are perfect. Have a great weekend ♥
ReplyDeleteNo one would ever know your background was placed at an angle by mistake, it looks like an intended design. Fun and Funky cat, Great card! Thanks for joining us at the Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge.
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
Very well rescued, it looks like it was planned all along and the wonkiness goes very well with that rather angled cat. Great job xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome boo boo. Great recover and saving of the card. You did a wonderful job with this card Maxine
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Carol
A Very nicely done card!
ReplyDeleteI think it's really perfect! Nobody would have noticed. And it looks more interesting this way. I love the shiny silver background stripes as well as that stunning cat. She's really pretty, but also a little mad. Great coloring and a beautiful matching envelope.
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in the Everybody Art Challenge.
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I'm glad you went with your boo boo Maxine, because I love the fun look you got! These animals that TH's does are always fun and crazy! I can't imagine that this card wouldn't lift someone up and make them smile from ear to ear! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done - Thanks for sharing over at AAA Birthday this month, hope to see you in future challenges.
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Nice birthday card, what a funny cat! Love the foiled bg!
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job on fixing the glue hold. I like the color scheme you have gone with here.
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The wonky background goes so well with the wonky cat! Gives it some movement and fun. CarolG
ReplyDeleteMaxine, what a crazy cat! The oh-oh position of your cat worked out beautifully!! Thank you for sharing your car and talent with us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!!! -Donna
ReplyDeleteMaxine, it came together purrfectly, after all you were showcasing a "crazy" cat. Smiling, Kathy
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is a crazy cat! Great card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the AAA Birthday Challenge.
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