Welcome...
My title refers to the technique I have used - it's called a fractured card!
This was the challenge for my small swap group that I belong to here in NZ.
I started with and inky panel that was on my desk, and I embossed it.
I then went hunting for a specific floral image that I wanted to use, but it eluded me - I tried another small floral, but that was a big fail, as I tried to use watercolour stamping...
I eventually found this face image, stamped it in Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink, (after more fails at the watercolour stamping) and added some red to the lips, and blue to her eyes, and then mounted her onto cream card.
The sentiment was also stamped with the same ink on cream cardstock layered over some of the same
Cranberry coloured card that I used for the 'fracture' lines and base.
A few gold faceted gems and I called the front of the card done.
The inner lining was cream, and I added a strip of the background card to the edge of it
I decorated the edge of the envelope with off the edge, repeated stamping of the image
The card and envelope together.
I am linking this to:
Thank you for visiting, and hanging in this long - it's taken me hours to do this post, as part way through my trusty mouse once more dropped off the arm of the chair, and this time the 'right click' function died... and i had to learn how to use my mouse pad - thanks to my daughters expertise, I can now use it, albeit slowly!
These techie issues are sent to try us Maxine, it's taken me or should I say the voice programme weeks to understand my voice, till then a few faux pars!
ReplyDeleteIt's an interesting design and always loved that Stampers Anonymous face (or Stamp Addicts, they have one almost identical).
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts, stamping Sensations and We Love Stamping challenges.
B x
I've got this technique on my to do list! Yours looks fabulous. So nice to see you at Allsorts, thanks for joining in with us.
ReplyDeleteLove how you got this to work, with the image and added to the envelope too, Maxine, a Super card. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at We Love Stamping. Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
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Fun card design, Maxine. Great texture and colors. Thank so much for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week! Take care!
ReplyDeleteGreat fractured card design, Maxine. I love how you’ve decorated the envelope too. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
I was worried reading your title! :D LOL Interesting technique and face, love the textured background!
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking design. thank you for sharing at Allsorts. Sarah
ReplyDeleteLovely card Maxine this 'fractured' card style has been appearing on FB for some time I sort of had ago but must seriously try and get one made yours looks gorgeous
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lolo x
Wow totally stunning x
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool, original and creative Maxine. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing art with us at Word Art Wednesday. I will always be grateful for you, and I do keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week, my friend.
Delightful card Maxine. I really like how you did this one. I'm so enjoying this technique.
ReplyDeleteI liked the 'fractures cards', and this is a good one. I have just made a set of twelve Christmas cards using this technique but I am keeping them to use for my challenge that goes out on 25th each month.
ReplyDelete(I am hopeless with a mouse pad, so I would have to invest in a new mouse if I did that!)
Kate x
WOW!! This is so impressive, Maxine!
ReplyDeleteVery creative. Love the use of the face on the card and on the envelope. The card has a slight air of sophistication to it. Excellent!!!
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Looks like a fun technique! And a great background for your face image. Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteSo cool, Maxine! Fun card design, very creative!
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Sorry about your lack of success with the watercolour stamping - so frustrating. Funny how some new techniques we try work brilliantly the first time then fail, and other times it is the other way round. Whatever went wrong it doesn't matter because your finished card is great. Love the face xx
ReplyDeleteLove your fractured card. You had me with the title - I thought you had fallen and suffered a fracture! My heart gave a little flip.
ReplyDeleteSo glad it was the style of card. I am going to do one of these and had one sent to me as a birthday card. Yours has made me realise that I could probably do this technique (when I look up how to do it) whilst sat in my chair and with a tray on my knee, supplies gathered around me. Watch my page!
In the meantime, hope you are better than you were and settled in nicely.
Blessings, Neet xx
What a great card Maxine. This layout is so much fun. I love how you embossed the layering papers and the image fits in the layout so well. The layout really highlights this image. Great job.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great design Maxine. I've not heard of this technique before, it's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellibelle's Corner
Maxine, such a "Fun" technique, and your interpretation is simply clever and so creative. Love it all, Kathy
ReplyDeletevery different I like it alot,thank you for joining us at Crafty Gals Challenges
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