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I have been under the weather with another chest infection, add that to a prolonged spell of (for us) very high temperatures, I have done nothing very much very energetically!
This card was made in response to a challenge in the small (NZ) swap group I am in, where the challenge was to try this technique by Natasha Foote, and fellow New Zealander
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I hunted high and low and low for a large, open, floral image, and could not find one, so made do with this old one from Happy Little Stampers, stamping it in opposing corners
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When i had finished the zentangling, I water coloured the background, as per the instructions
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I was pleased with the results, and decided that a deep red was the appropriate colour for the card base.
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I finished the inside slightly differently this time, making it a truly 'reusable' card, following this tutorial, again by Natasha Foote
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I decorated the envelope using the same image, but colouring it with pencil, rather than zentangling it.
I am linking this to:\
Di's Digi Designs Challenge - Anything New This is a new technique to me
22 comments:
Such a great idea zentangling that flower stamp! I would CASE it! Fabulous card and
... and love the inside and envelope (blogger ate my last words)
Just GOrgeous! I LOve your colours and design. Such a versatile stamp too.
Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz.
GDT Chrissyxx
Maxine, I love the background on this beauty! Such a breath of spring, too! Thank you! I needed that on this snowy/icy day.
It looks so good! Think you really loved the zentangle... These flowers are perfect for them... Hugs, Gerrina
Sorry to hear you've been feeling unwell under that oppressive heat, Maxine. I hope it cools off and you feel better soon. I love your colorful design and how you zentangled the petals of your flowers and decorated the envelope! Very fun and inspiring! Hugs, Darnell
Sweet colors. So pretty.
I do love zentangle and I love what you have done on those flowers. so pretty. Lovely soft watercolour background too. Sorry to hear you have been poorly again. I hope you are all better soon and you start getting some sensible temperatures that you can enjoy xx
Another wonderful card Maxine - loving the envelope too. I do hope you feel better soon - yes our temps have been horrid haven't they. Looking forward to autumn so much! xx
very pretty Maxine
OH! Maxine, what a marvellous, colourful and clever card. I'm sorry I can't catch up, but have perused your gorgeous cards and appreciated them all.
Faith x
Back with my DT hat on: Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations!
A lovely background for your Zentangle flowers. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts this week.
Lorraine
A generic C&P comment as unable to type much (MS flare up) to let you know I've seen your lovely entry at Stamping Sensations and Allsorts, thank you.
B x
What a beauty you have created. A full set at that. Zentangle is not always easy to do but you nailed it. Love the butterfly inside and the envelope. Love that it is reusable.
It has been quite cold here with at least 4" of snow. Take care of yourself. stay in a cool place and out of the heat.
Love, Hugs and Blessings
So sorry to hear about your chest being bad. You will have to be extra careful but I hope being so close to family now will make the move seem even better. It's at times like this you need family around.
When I had this accident my son commented that I was lucky to have someone with me plus family and how he was concerned for people who lived on their own when they had an accident like this. True, sad but true.
Love your card and, of course, you know where I am off to now. Following the links you give. You keep me smiling with all the different techniques you pass on, I just enjoy them so.
Of course the way you finish them off always intrigues me, you take such care to give the recipient the full treatment.
Blessings, Neet xx
Hi Maxine how beautiful this card is especially set against that gorgeous background I love your Zentangled flowers thank you for joining us at Allsorts
hugs
lolo x
I love the idea of zentangling your flowers! I also think the color splash background is fantastic! Thanks so much for playing along at Di's Digi Designs - DT Nikki
What a cool idea and the background colours are beautiful. Hope you feel better soon!! Thanks for playing along with us at Stamping Sensations this month.
Pinky
Love your zentangle card! I only tried this technique one time, and I enjoyed doing it. I think you have encouraged me to give it another try. Hope all is going well for you. God Bless, Jill
Beautiful card. Love the watercoloured background. Thanks for joining the challenge at Polkadoodles Polkadoodles challenge this week! Good luck with your entry.
Crafty Hugs, Renske Polkadoodles DT.
Great flowers and I love your background too.
Thanks for joining us at the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge.
Helen x
DT
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