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Monday, March 02, 2015

HLS March CAS Challenge - Sponging


Hi everyone.  At Happy Little Stampers, it's the start of March's CAS Challenge ...




The above card uses two different sponging techniques.  One of my favourite ways to sponge is over a stencil to create some interest in the background. Here I partially sponged the background to bring focus to the area of my main focal point (the hibiscus flower).  I also added sponging to the petals of the hibiscus, giving the flower lots of colour and dimension.  I layered the die-cut, using a solid flower for the base, and then adding a second layer on top of the individually-cut petals, popping them up for dimension with rolled glue dots. Finally I inked a stamp from the Gorgeous Grunge set (SU!) in versamark and heat embossed with gold ... same embossing for the sentiment.

This month we are so happy to have Susan joining us as our Guest Designer.  I hope you'll check out her gallery ... lots of beautiful cards to inspire!  So happy to have you with us Susan! :)


And if you also add your card at the challenge of at Happy Little Stampers Forum, you are automatically entered for a randomly-drawn prize at the end of March.  :)

I'll be back in a week with a reminder card using a different sponging technique. :) See you soon! :)

Also, happy birthday to Virginia's View challenge!! :)  Congrats on turning one and congrats on hosting a fabulous challenge, Virginia!  I'm joining in for Challenge #13 - All Things Embossed (the gold sentiment and "splatters" are heat embossed).



And also entering this into the Less Is More Challenge (#213 - This makes me happy).  I am totally happy with this card.  I think it's the combination of mixed media in a CAS design with colours and techniques I adore. :)

And this is also a reminder of the current challenge at Mixed Media Card Challenge - Hints of Spring.  This card is definitely spring-y to me :)


Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge (SU!), Where the Heart Is (Simon Says)
Paper:  White (Neenah)
Inks:  Distress inks:  Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Squeezed Lemonaide, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  Hibiscus Flower die (Memory Box), Twigs and Berries die for leaves (Memory Box), blender pen, gold embossing powder (Hero Arts), heat tool, Branch Background cut file, Silhouette Cameo for cutting stencil, plastic sheet, sponges


Challenges:
HLS March CAS Challenge - Sponging
Virginia's View - Challenge #13
Less Is More #213 - This Makes Me Happy
Mixed Media Card Challenge - March - Spring


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29 comments:

  1. Carol2 March 2015 at 12:38

    This is beautiful Loll, love your sponged background and the pretty die. Carol x

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  2. JJ2 March 2015 at 12:56

    Hi Loll,

    WOW! This is stunning, so love the Hibiscus flower, never seen this as a die anywhere before, will have to take a look at memory box as I love Hibiscus flowers, got five of them at home lol! beautifully coloured, love it all.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. nancy littrell2 March 2015 at 13:40

    I have never seen your Gorgeous Grunge speckles so beautiful. Loved reading all your details too. Your hibiscus is just stunning. TFS my friend.
    I hope to play by tonight:-)

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  4. Anonymous2 March 2015 at 14:52

    I really like this one Loll. Love the sponging.

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  5. Brenda2 March 2015 at 15:05

    Oh my this card is just beautiful Loll! I love that Hibiscus flower, you have inked it up beautifully. I also love how your background turned out. The leaves are fabulous and I love the gold speckles. Yep, just stunning! Hugs, Brenda

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  6. Bonnie2 March 2015 at 16:18

    What a gorgeous flower, Loll! It looks so pretty against the soft green of the stenciled leaves and I love that gold embossing that adds elegance!

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  7. Susan2 March 2015 at 19:10

    I love your card - the sponging is great, but what it makes it so superb for me is the simple addition of the gold heat embossed Gorgeous Grunge speckles - that was a brilliant idea!

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  8. gail2 March 2015 at 22:41

    This card is stunning. Love that flower, and your embossing. Gail xx

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  9. Stamps and Paper3 March 2015 at 00:27

    Stunning card Loll your grungy background is amazing and your hibiscus so pretty

    Anne

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  10. Petra Swart3 March 2015 at 01:09

    You make the most beautiful cards, Loll!!!!
    Have a lovely day!!!

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  11. Bea3 March 2015 at 02:50

    This is lovely Loli - the gold really makes a difference - your blog is always a joy to visit :)

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  12. Sazzle Dazzle3 March 2015 at 07:31

    Gorgeous, yummy and totally delightful Loll
    This colour and flower makes me happy too
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  13. Julie B3 March 2015 at 08:07

    Gorgeous card Loll, so full of detail and texture but still CAS. :)

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  14. Virginia L.3 March 2015 at 21:42

    Wow, this is one BEAUTY that you created, Loll!! I love love the gold splatter against the flower! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View “All Things Embossed” Challenge!

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  15. Kathyk4 March 2015 at 00:47

    This is gorgeous and whilst everyone LOVES splats ... GOLD splats have to be even better!

    Kathyk

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  16. Chrissie4 March 2015 at 10:27

    This is stunnign Loll, a truly beautiful creation!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  17. Anita in France4 March 2015 at 12:07

    You've created such a fabulous, velvety look to that stunning bloom, Loll ... it's gorgeous ... and I love the gold embossing with it! Anita :)

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  18. Lucille K4 March 2015 at 18:59

    Your card is just beautiful, love the bright flower and the little details :)

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  19. Anne4 March 2015 at 23:17

    Wow Loll, what a striking and creative card, love it!
    Thank you for joining us at Less is More
    Anne
    LIM

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  20. Barb Ghig5 March 2015 at 07:47

    WOW! This is a real beauty, Loll! I love the Hibiscus flower and your leaves and gold splatters in the background are fabulous! Such a striking card!!!

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  21. aufspapiergebracht5 March 2015 at 10:13

    So beautiful ;))))))
    Elisabeth

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  22. MaryH5 March 2015 at 13:08

    Love the hot warm colors on this one. A lovely hibiscus (reminds me of Florida summers) and the background sponging & delicate gold heat embossing adds to the feel of heat & relaxation. Great card indeed...love this particular flower die. TFS

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  23. Heather7 March 2015 at 13:19

    Those colours are just so beautiful and vibrant. I love how the background colours recede perfectly as you have made them paler and paler.
    Gorgeous.
    Heather T

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  24. sannalippert8 March 2015 at 08:53

    gorgeous card, Loll! love the sponging and the golden details with the beatiful flower! greetings, Sanna

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  25. shirley-bee8 March 2015 at 09:51

    The partial sponging and splattering are the perfect background for your beautiful hibiscus flower, Loll!

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  26. Julia Aston12 March 2015 at 12:30

    I just want to reach out and touch that soft hibiscus flower Loll! great colors and I love the touches of gold!

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  27. Darnell13 March 2015 at 20:21

    Congratulations on being Showcased at LIM, Lolly, for this brilliant work of art! I hope you are continuing to heal well! Hugs, Dolly

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  28. Darnell13 March 2015 at 20:21

    Congratulations on being Showcased at LIM, Lolly, for this brilliant work of art! I hope you are continuing to heal well! Hugs, Dolly

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  29. BożenA15 March 2015 at 14:09

    This card is amazing. The colors and the idea of perfect. I love the gold splatter, the card is the perfect finish.
    Regards,
    Bozena

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)