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Last month's swap card is still 'in transit', but this month's swap card has arrived!
I will never understand the vagaries of the postal system....
This card was created by stamping a panel with Catherine Pooler's Cottage Garden background stamp in her Queen for a Day ink, and then colouring it with one Faber-Castel polychromo pencil
I then coloured a plain piece of card with the same ink, direct to paper, and cut both panels into 2 cm square blocks, before very carefully offsetting the plain blocks behind the patterned ones, and then adhering them all to the white layer - what a marathon, with a few quick removals enroute - glue is far better for this technique than tape....
The only accents after layering onto the purple base (again white card coloured with the same ink) was the silver ribbon, the silver embossed tag, and some silver rhinestones
and a few dots of silver ink on some of the stamens.
The liner was edged with the purple ink and had silver scotch tape added. Washi tape was added to the envelope.
I have just come back from a wonderful weekend, participating in a needlelace workshop, and will be away with girlfriends for a long weekend this coming weekend, so I won't be around blogland much for a day or so...
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This is a stunning card, Maxine. Never heard of shadowed tiles technique and I love it. Thank you for the inspiration, my friend. Kisses!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is amazing. I love the colours you used and I think you improved the design by cutting it into squares. Thanks for sharing with us at We Love Stamping.
ReplyDeleteA lovely design in the deep purple colours Maxine, many thanks for joining us at We Love Stamping challenge.
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A very effective technique, the finished result is gorgeous, very beautiful in the monochrome blues. Thanks for joining in at We Love Stamping.
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This is so pretty, Maxine. Very effective technique!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very effective process Maxine, it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI do love this one Maxine. Keeping it monotone has offset the busyness of the stamp and it was a genius idea to add the shadow to the squares. Such a brilliant effect well done. Enjoy your weekend away. I had a weekend away and it has taken me a whole week to catch up! xx
ReplyDeleteWow this one looks so beautful! Love all the shades of blue and the texture! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteGreat technique, Fantastic card and great design. Brilliant colours too. ♥
ReplyDeleteA lot of work but fantastic results. The shadow effect is perfect. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
A gorgeous card, I love your colouring of the image, and then cut up into squares and placed onto your card. The small sentiment suits so beautifully. A really lovely card. x
ReplyDeleteWOW! This had to be a labor of love with all of those little squares of delight. Beautiful card, Maxine!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are lovely and purple is one of my favorite colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Maxine. Well worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty Maxine, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- good luck!
I love this one Maxine. What a fab background stamp.
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