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It was only the other day that I realised that my last post was my 1,500th, and it has occurred in my 15th year of blogging. An interesting numerical coincidence. I somehow don't think I will be blogging for another 15 years....
Once more the birthday's of the fishermen in the family have rolled around, and this was made for a January birthday...
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I saw this technique online, but cannot find the source now.
I masked off the edges, and inked with some deep brown ink, then basically one takes a series of similar coloured washi and or card strips, (snippets) (I also used some hessian ribbon) and about a third of the way up the card, form a criss-cross pattern, then adhere the focal image over it.
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I did that with this fish image, that was embossed on a snippet of ink sprayed card and fussy cut, and mounted on foam dots.
The sentiment came out of my 'magic mug' of stamped and die cut sentiments
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I decided the card needed a wee bit more, so masked the image and stripes, and sprayed a copper mica spray over the opening. The lower section was a bit messy, but it 'worked', and I was pleased with the result
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A few black enamel dots and I called the front finished, then finished the inside of the top opening card with some more of one of the washi taped I used on the front.
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One of the stripes, and the fish
What a wonderful masculine card Maxine and lovely for Allsorts, thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes, frightening how those years go, we will shortly be celebrating 15 years at Allsorts.
Please you arm is starting to play nice with you, mine is still MIA but hopefully mid April will get that sorted.
B x
I love this design Maxine, it's really pleasing to the eye and would work well with any focal image although the stamped embossed fish does look amazing. I like the metallic look too, perfect for a masculine card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at Crafty Catz.
Chris
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Hell again Maxine,
ReplyDeleteThis card is very beautiful I love what You did with the Micah spray.
After doing a little blogging round I am gonna do a little mixed media I think .
And congratulations with the many years of blogging .
Have a nice Sunday
Cinderella
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Very cool and creative card, Maxine. Thanks for sharing with us on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge. Good luck to you, and hope to see you again soon. Lori - DT
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Anniversary! That's a lot of posts. Great masculine mixed media design, Maxine. Thank you for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week! Take care.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great achievement Maxine, I must check out where I am up to as well. Great card design and perfect for a fisherman
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this one. What a good idea. The addition of the spray has worked really well too xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a wow card! So many neat things about it. Yes, same with me! I can't believe how many years that I have been blogging. I started the same year that you started. I thought that no one would even look at my blog. Especially since I started only so I could show some friends and family my cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect card for a fisherman Maxine. Gosh you always get the details just so perfect. Congrats on 15 years of blogging - that is quite some achievement! Well done! xx
ReplyDeleteWe can never say never, right? Only the good Lord knows what any of us will be doing in 15 years. I'd like to think He will return by then, and we will be in glory with Him. If not, you may still find me at my craft table. God willing. I do know that as long as He lends me breath, I will praise Him. Have a blessed week and thanks again for sharing your amazing cards with us at Word Art Wednesday, Maxine. I praise God for you.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Love all the different techniques and textures you made! And the colors! Great card! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteHi Maxine, a fabulous card for an angler, love the spray behind the fish and washi. Congratulations on your 15th Blogging Anniversary. Have a wonderful week... Megan
ReplyDeleteA fantastic masculine card Maxine. Love the pretty background you created with the image. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at The Paper Shelter. We would love to see you again ... Anet DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card for a fisherman, Maxine. I love how you incorporated all the different media, so creative.
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card! Love your design! Thanks for sharing with us at Cut it Up!
ReplyDeleteA great masculine card perfect for our challenge this week. My uncle would love this card too! Thank you for joining in the Paper Shelter challenge. We hope to see you join in again.
ReplyDeleteVannessa DT
Maxine the metallic adds so much to this awesome card. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteYour card has a marvelous design! I love how beautifully it draws the eye to that stunning fish. Thank you so much for joining the challenge at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous masculine card for a fisherman's birthday, Maxine!! Such amazing design full of textures!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Maxine! Perfect for a fisherman - fascinating to read how you made it too.
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Di xx
A perfect masculine card for the fisherman in your life! Great design. Congrats on 15 years of blogging and so many posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground. X
I've just realised I am coming up to 15 years too! This is a great technique and showcases the fish wonderfully. Thanks for joining us at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteSo much interesting detail on this wonderful card. Thak you for sharing at Allsorts. Sarah
ReplyDeleteSpectacular creation. The design is perfection. Love this card.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
Maxine, Congratulations on your BLogiversary! Your cards vary in techniques and are so interesting. I really like all the elements on this one! Smiles, Kathy
ReplyDeleteSo much texture! A perfect card for a fisherman. So happy to be here. Hope you are well, my friend.
ReplyDeletegreat design! Thanks for joining our Cut it Up 300th challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Larelyn (CIU owner)
Stunning card Maxine, love that mica spray effect and your beautiful fish. CarolG
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card for a male member of the family. The idea of the criss crossed washi tape or ribbon is a good one and this is a good indication of how well it works.
ReplyDeleteThat fish is fabulous
Blessings Neet xx