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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Sunshine of Life

Oh, my, I cannot relay to you how many things I tried with this concept all because I couldn't settle on a background.  First I tried my usual outline, but deep colors because I love that shade of blue against yellow.  I didn't like the result so tried again using dots.  Ick.  I finally decided to do an entire colorwash of a deep blue over everything and then wet a paper towel with colorless blend and dab it off.  Yay!  Not so yay--it didn't occur to me that the ink the paper towel was picking up would transfer onto my uncolored flowers.  Are. You. Kidding. Me.  Unfortunately, no.  I couldn't get the blue off the petals so colored and fussy cut another set.  Whew!  Well, worth it I think.  I'm going to place Copic backgrounds on my practice list but not for a while.  LOL.
 The Details:  Hammermill color copy cardstock 80lb, Ellen Hutson woodgrain cardstock, Stampendous Sunflower Ladybug and white embossing powder, Lil' Ink Sunny Sentiments, Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black, Recollections 110lb white cardstock base,

I'm entering this in Crafty Cardmakers and More #146 No Patterned Papers, Try it on Tuesday Sending you Flowers, Penny Black Summer Flowers, Simon Says Anything Goes, Addicted to Stamps and More #159 CAS
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18 comments:

  1. Becca CrugerAugust 26, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!! So bold with such a GORGEOUS color scheme, girly! And arghhhh that flower incident must have been So frustrating. That's the worst! But the effort was worth it in the end. I'm totally pinning this beauty!

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  2. MargikAugust 26, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Fabulous card! Love the vivid colours, specially the blue background. The flowers are beautiful. Thank you for joining us at Try it on Tuesday. Mar

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  3. LinAugust 26, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Oh my what a gorgeous design. I love the vibrancy. Also love your idea of the colour wash and then dabbing off with the blender covered paper towel. I might try this idea myself, but I shall use plain paper towels! Your disaster worked out really well though because those flowers pop even better against the background having been fussy cut and added on top!

    Thanks for sharing your fabulous creation in my 'no patterned paper' challenge.

    Lin
    Crafty Cardmakers and More

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  4. LinbyAugust 26, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    wow - thanks for sharing this card, especially after all the effort you put into making it! It does look fantastic by the way.;)
    Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black & More this month.
    Lynn x
    DT

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  5. AprilAugust 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Gorgeous card! I'm like you - love that yellow against that blue background.
    April

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  6. AnonymousAugust 26, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    beautiful and yes, well worth the effort! i've used the damp paper towel on a watercoloured background and it looks similar; i love how yours turned out - very vibrant. thank you so much for sharing another of your lovely creations with us at penny black and more.
    linda

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  7. zandraAugust 26, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Such a pretty card and love the sunflowers. Great take on the challenge and thanks for playing with us at TIOT.
    Hugz, Z

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  8. TanjaAugust 27, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    I love your vibrant sunflower card - the coloring ist amazing and the background ist perfect - thanks for joining us at ATSM

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  9. brendaAugust 27, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    What striking colours on your lovely card, many thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black and More challenge.

    B x

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  10. ~amy~August 27, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Well, it's gorgeous. The contrast of the yellow and blue is awesome.

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  11. froebelsternchenAugust 27, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous ! An awesome creation! Thank you for joining TIOT's!
    oxo Susi

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  12. Lisa LaraAugust 27, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    WOW this is so beautiful Toni. Love the big sunflowers.

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  13. pearshapedcraftingAugust 28, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    Phew! I'm glad you didn't give up -this really is fabulous! So pleased you joined us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx

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  14. SewPaperPaintAugust 28, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    This is really gorgeous!!! Looks like a professional card from Hallmark! WOW!

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  15. cmAugust 29, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Your perseverance paid off (oh, how I know those crafting frustrations!) with a card that has a lovely blue background that is perfect for your gorgeous, big sunflowers! Smiling all over my face in seeing this beautiful creation! Thank you for sharing your amazing card in the ATSM gallery!
    Hugs~c

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  16. EllibelleAugust 29, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    What an amazing creation! Love the sunflowers and gorgeous blue paper!
    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Penny Black and More!

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  17. jenn shurkusSeptember 1, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    this is gorgeous! i love the sunflowers against that blue background!!! your hard work paid off with this stunning card! thank you for playing along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

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  18. JSeptember 6, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    What a lovely bright and vibrant card! Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Cardmakers & More...

    Jackie

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