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Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Greens?



Hello my crafty friends, Today I've been making a card for  LIM62 Chrissie and Mandi require 3 greens and as they are  the divas we obey :0) LOL 

 Three Shades of Green.







 Here is a montage of the processes after the initial embossing

The card was stamped with the starburst in two colours of green (Versacolor ink pad limone), then clear embossed, I masked (1) to give a panel of colour which was two colours of green by Tim Holtz Crushed Olive and Peeled Paint. Over the top of that I stamped the flower in black (2) I masked and stamped twice more (3) but because I used a pigment ink I had to use a green mica powder to seal it and stop it rubbing off the embossed design (4)
Card candy from Craftwork cards, mine was silver and I coloured with copic pens.

I used stamps by Banana Frog sadly no longer in production :{
Mica powder, FX from Dreamweaver

I'm off to visit some lovely Limettes now, thanks for stopping here:0) Leave a comment and I can visit you too, Gay xxx
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40 comments:

  1. Susan11 April 2012 at 23:08

    Glad you stuck with it, because the final card is just beautiful! I really like that flower that you stamped in black...very dramatic and simply awesome!

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  2. Wishcraft11 April 2012 at 23:22

    Fabulous card Gay! Love the stamps and love how you've used them too :o) Lisa x

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  3. Emily Leiphart12 April 2012 at 00:01

    This is so cool, Gay! I love that you showed how you did it.

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  4. lililindsay12 April 2012 at 00:17

    I'm back! Lovely tutorial as to how you achieved this inspiring design. Lilian

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  5. Sasha12 April 2012 at 01:09

    Fabulous card, Gay! Brilliant take on the challenge. I love the stamping technique you used x

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  6. Mynn xx12 April 2012 at 03:53

    What an AMAZING use of masking, Gay! This is absolutely fabulous!!!!! :)

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  7. Doreen12 April 2012 at 06:38

    This is beautiful Gay,love the techniques you have used.xxx

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  8. nicolet12 April 2012 at 06:52

    A beautiful card Gay!
    Hugs nicolet

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  9. Chrissie12 April 2012 at 07:27

    This is another super card Gay, I don't suppose many people would realise the amount of work and thought which is needed to make a card such as this.
    Great stuff!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  10. Daniele12 April 2012 at 08:07

    what a lov ely effect, great card
    hugs

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  11. Valerie-Jael12 April 2012 at 08:26

    Lovely and unusual card! Love the colours! Valerie

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  12. Lynn12 April 2012 at 08:59

    Wow Gay, this is fab. The outline stamp is very striking. Lynn x

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  13. Dotty Jo12 April 2012 at 09:23

    Wow, this is stunning hun! Jo x

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  14. Sarn12 April 2012 at 09:39

    Ooh Gay . . .this is a brilliant card for the challenge.

    Thanks for the info on how you did it. xxx

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  15. Scrapmate12 April 2012 at 10:26

    What a lovely effect & a stunning CAS card.

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  16. Karin12 April 2012 at 10:34

    Wow, beautiful card!

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  17. Vicky Hayes12 April 2012 at 10:37

    Wonderfully effective Gay and very skilfully done too! I love that black flower outline layered over the sponged background. Vicky x

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  18. Suze Bain12 April 2012 at 11:23

    Wow Gay, I love this. The way you've done the flowers is just fab! xx

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  19. Diane12 April 2012 at 14:26

    This is fantastic Gay. I looked at the card and couldn't instantly see how you had done it, so the photos were fab, the effect is brilliant. I was a big fan of banana frog stamps, very sad they stopped.
    Diane

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  20. Loli 12 April 2012 at 14:40

    Hola Gay, very original design, thank you for your tutorial, clever idea, gorgeous card, well done!
    A hug from Palma

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  21. Faith A at Daffodil Cards12 April 2012 at 14:58

    A really beautiful card Gay. Love it.

    Just catching up, haven't been visiting blogs for the last few weeks, but have just spent a few happy minutes catching up on your beautiful cards and projects.

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  22. Canonbury creations12 April 2012 at 16:47

    Lovely original design Gay, the flower outline really stands out. Are you going to Ally Pally this weekend?
    Val x

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  23. Rosemary12 April 2012 at 17:08

    wow.. your cards are just gorgeous, gay... love the depth of color you achieved... so rich!

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  24. Anonymous12 April 2012 at 18:10

    Fabulous technique Gay,and such a sophisticated design. Love it!
    xx

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  25. Carol Q12 April 2012 at 18:37

    very pretty, lovely effect.

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  26. Jenni's Jems12 April 2012 at 19:29

    Really like the dramatic black flowers against the green background and thanks for showing it step by step x

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  27. Christine12 April 2012 at 21:13

    This is a great card Gay! Thank you for the explaination!
    Hug
    Christine

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  28. kingstonmama12 April 2012 at 21:39

    So pretty, Gay. I love seeing the process you went through making this beautiful card. Ann Y.

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  29. Jenny13 April 2012 at 00:48

    ooo I think I managed to get that set :0)
    Love the starburst centres...loved seeing how you created the card :0)
    I gather our paths might cross on Sunday??? it would be good if they did :0)
    Jenny x

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  30. Unknown13 April 2012 at 04:47

    So very creative my sweet friend. I love how you used the mask!

    I do hope you are enjoying your week.

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  31. Pop's Cards13 April 2012 at 10:52

    Morning sweetie this is stunning, I love the layout you have used really effective, fabulous creation huggles Pops x x x

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  32. Aileen13 April 2012 at 12:03

    Love your card design and flower stamp. x

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  33. SewSuzySew13 April 2012 at 14:40

    Fab Card and Fab Technique!

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  34. Unknown13 April 2012 at 16:44

    It's a very pretty card and so much work!

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  35. Mrs.B13 April 2012 at 20:24

    A stunning card Gay, love the technique you have used, thanks for the little tut.
    Avril xx

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  36. Mandi13 April 2012 at 22:21

    Terrific card Gay
    Enjoy Sunday, wish I was going too


    So sorry I'm so late this week
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  37. Lisa Arana14 April 2012 at 05:27

    what a fabulous design Gay! I love your center burst and the masking is perfect-o.

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  38. Anonymous16 April 2012 at 21:26

    Wozer ! stunning card and great tut, you dont do things by half do you ! Fantastic colours and great making, the result another Gay masterpiece.

    Marie

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  39. Shirley17 April 2012 at 01:58

    Gay, that is just too lovely! Very simply creative and elegant too!

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  40. hazel17 April 2012 at 09:07

    A beautiful card Gay, a fabulous colour [my favorite] and I love the flowers.
    xxx Hazel.

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I love to hear your comments. Sorry but I had to put moderation on, I will answer each comment and hopefully won't miss anyone out Thank you so much for your support, Gay.