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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Okeh Bokeh

Like I mentioned earlier my kid sis and I tried bokeh this past weekend.  Cool.  Way cool.  This method of doing it is quite easy.  You'll find instructions and the inspiration for these cards over at Splitcoaststampers.  The only things I have to add more as reminders to myself for the future are:
  • sponge lightly to avoid obvious sponge marks
  • removable Scotch tape is easier than Post-Its for masking
  • go light with the water; big drops warp the paper
As far as these cards go, I think the first is my fav.  There's something about that color and the wheat that really draws me in--reminds me of autumn trees reflected in a pond.  I also think either card would be fitting for a sympathy, birthday or really just about anything, with the first card being particularly nice for gents.

Card 1 (Wheat) Details:  PTI white card stock, Inkadinkado Meadow stamp, Stampabilities Definitions stamp, Memento Desert Sand, Rhubarb Stalk, Potter's Clay, and Tuxedo Black, removable Scotch tape, water.  On the inside it says "Count your blessings."

Card 2 Details:  PTI white card stock, Spectrum Noir black, Kaisercraft Thank You sentiment, Inkadinkado Meadow stamp, Brilliance Graphite Black, Memento Tuxedo Black, Dandelion, Bahama Blue and New Sprout

I'm entering this in Jellypark Friends Happy Thanksgiving/Give Thanks, Little Tangles #25 Give Thanks, Crafty Cardmakers #105 CAS, Pink Elephant TPE227 Be Thankful, Loves Rubberstamps #80 Give Thanks, Card Makin' Mamas CMM76 Thankful Tidings, Inkspirational #44 Anything Goes, Cards for Men Anything Goes, Jingle Belles Thank You and Crazy 4 Challenges Thankful, Twisted Tuesday Autumn Thankfulness. 
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21 comments:

  1. June HouckNovember 28, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    These are both beautiful cards, Toni! Thank you for joining us at Little Tangles :)

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  2. LinNovember 28, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Never heard of bokeh, in crafting before.

    Love your sponged areas, and the simple stamping over the top, very effective and perfect for our CAS challenge.

    Thanks for sharing with us

    Lin
    Crafty Cardmakers

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  3. jonim52November 28, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Very pretty design. Thank you for sharing at Loves Rubberstamps.

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  4. PaperDaisiesNovember 28, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Love the technique you have used. Both cards are stunning. With great images and perfect sentiments. Love each one. Thank you for joining us over at Loves Rubberstamps. Hugs Nina

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  5. AnonymousNovember 29, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    What beautiful cards! This technique is great. I love how the colors turned out. Thanks for sharing at Inkspirational!
    - Shauna

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  6. Holly AKA KopyKatNovember 30, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    this is so beautiful!!! Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps and you will not want to miss our black friday into cyber monday sale: until MIDNIGHT - Monday December 2nd!!
    You can save 25% off any size order!! Just use the coupon code:
    BLACKFRIDAY

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  7. SmilynStefNovember 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Such a fun technique ... so glad you shared your gratitude with us at jingle belles.

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  8. Laura LoveDecember 1, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Wow! These are beautiful! Love the CAS Design with those gorgeous scenes! Really makes them look elegant! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Loves Rubberstamps this week! We hope you play along with us again soon!

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  9. TracieDecember 1, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday Challenges.

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  10. ~amy~December 1, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    gorgeous cards and technique!
    Thanks for joining us at Little Tangles!

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  11. AthinaDecember 1, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    What a cool technique! You have done both designs beautifully and I love the CAS style. Thank you for playing with us at Loves Rubberstamps!

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  12. Charlene B.December 1, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Oh my goodness! These are so pretty! I love the silhouette and the bokeh!
    Thanks for joining us at Little Tangles :)

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  13. Ren-YiDecember 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Very darling. The sil and the bokeh is just stunning! Thanks for the link & thank you for playing along with us at Little Tangles

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  14. CraftevanDecember 2, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    This is such beautiful cards, layout and colours brilliant thank you for joining us at Cards For Men challenge blog. Good Luck Kate xxx

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  15. fionalawlorDecember 2, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful cards! Thanks so much for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers for our "Clean And Simple" challenge.
    Fiona x

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  16. LynneDecember 3, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    Stunning card!!! Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday!

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  17. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) December 3, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    What a beautiful CAS card! WOW!!!

    Thank you for participating in the Twisted Tuesday Challenge!

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  18. lauren bergoldDecember 4, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    both of these are utterly lovely! that bokeh technique is awesome & clearly you have totally mastered it! so pleased you could join our thankful fun at JINGLE BELLES! :)

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  19. LiliyaDecember 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Wow, I love the bokeh effect! Amazing cards! Thank you for joining CMM Challenge! Lilia DT

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  20. Lizzie RDecember 8, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Wow! Very cool! Thanks for joining us over at Twisted Tuesday Challenges!

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  21. MajoDecember 16, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Stunning card!!! Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday!

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Thanks so much for your comments. I really enjoy and appreciate them all!