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Thursday, January 07, 2016

Celebrating with Fusion


Hi everyone.  Today I'm honoured to be Guest Designing at Fusion as they celebrate 2 Years of challenges --- YAY!  My good friend, Julia (Create with Me) is on the Design Team and she asked me to join her for this challenge ... thank you Julia!!

Here's the challenge ...


I LOVE this inspiration photo, and used several elements to make my card.  I used the Smooshing with Acetate technique to add the bright pink and yellow splats background, picking up the colours in the photo.  A bright yellow stamped chevron on the left hand side mimicks the table runner, and a die-cut white leaf sprig with punched flowers carries through the floral theme.  A soft gray stamped sentiment banner doesn't compete with the colours ... and a few clear sequins add a little sparkle to finish.

I hope you'll check out the Fusion Challenge and come celebrate.  Make a card using the photo for inspiration or the sketch ... or both. :)  See you there!








Stamps:  Mix Mash (Happy Little Stampers)
Paper:  White card base and die-cuts (Neenah); Mixed Media main panel (Strathmore)
Ink:  Picked Raspberry, Squeezed Lemonade (Distress inks from Tim Holtz); Smoky Slate (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  piece of acetate, water mister, Little Leaves die (Sizzix), Hydrangea punch (Martha Stewart), clear sequins

Challenges:
Fusion - 2nd Year Celebration

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45 comments:

  1. sandie7 January 2016 at 05:11

    So good to have you join us Loll and this card is a beauty-love how you mixed up the chevrons with the background and such a fab idea to keep the die white xx

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  2. Carol7 January 2016 at 05:33

    Such a pretty CAS card Loll, love the inspiration you've taken from the photo. Carol x

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  3. Sue7 January 2016 at 05:44

    Beautiful card, Loll, I love the colours and how you did the background. Great take on the inspiration.

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  4. Julia Aston7 January 2016 at 06:07

    I just LOVE your card Loll! such a lovely mix of elements taken from the photo - love the watery look of your background and the depth the white die cuts layered on top give your card - I can't thank you enough for joining us as my guest DT in the Fusion Card Challenge 2nd anniversary post! Julia xx

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  5. Marlou McAlees7 January 2016 at 06:22

    fabulous!! card :)

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  6. My Card Attic: Hazel7 January 2016 at 06:46

    This is fabulous Loll! Love the layering but still managing to keep it beautifully CAS!! Have a lovely day my friend! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  7. Diane Jaquay7 January 2016 at 07:12

    Absolutely FABULOUS collage here, combining collate and CAS is not an easy task but you did it perfectly!!

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  8. Julie B7 January 2016 at 07:21

    Congrats on your GD spot, such a pretty interpretation. x

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  9. Stamps and Paper7 January 2016 at 07:22

    Lovely subtle colours Loll and congrats on your DT spot

    Anne

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  10. Canonbury creations7 January 2016 at 07:22

    Fab card Loll love how you've interpreted the sketch and photo.
    Val x

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  11. Annette Allen7 January 2016 at 10:49

    wow this card is gorgeous..

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  12. Tracey McNeely7 January 2016 at 11:39

    Lol this is just beautiful, I love the delicate white leaves and all the layers!

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  13. cm7 January 2016 at 11:50

    Congratulations on joining the Fusion celebration, Loll, and what a beautiful card you've brought to the party! Pretty and delicate...
    Hugs~c

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  14. Bonnie7 January 2016 at 13:44

    WOW! You sure nailed this challenge! Congratulations on the GD spot!

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  15. Darnell7 January 2016 at 13:47

    Congratulations on Guest Designing at Fusion, Lolly! You really nailed the brief with a big ol' hammer when you created this gorgeous inspiration card art for us! It is one of your best and I'm pinning againing!! Hugs, Dolly

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  16. Lee-Anne7 January 2016 at 14:33

    Stunning take on the challenge! LOVE! So happy to see you as a GD at Fusion!

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  17. Kylie7 January 2016 at 15:24

    Oh. My. God. Loll, I think this is my favourite card of yours EVER. I adore this. Seriously, the design is perfect. The gorgeous chevron and the smooshed colours are divine. Those clear sequins are not on my list of things I must have. Having the sentiment in grey is genius! xx

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  18. Karren7 January 2016 at 15:39

    Loll, this card is so gorgeous and I just love how you've picked elements from the photo and "layered" them on to your card. Just fabulous!

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  19. stampwithsandy7 January 2016 at 15:43

    Your card is gorgeous, Loll! The background is just stunning and I love all the layers, yet how CAS your card still is.

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  20. Barb Ghig7 January 2016 at 16:29

    Congrats on your Guest Designer spot, Loll! This is such a beautiful take on the inspiration photo...I love your smooshed background, and the white leaves are so elegant! Stunning card!

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  21. Michelle Lupton7 January 2016 at 16:38

    I immediately pinned your card, Loll - it is just beautiful!

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  22. Katie Ann Brooks7 January 2016 at 20:16

    Such a stunning card, love the flowers! So glad you could join us as a Fusion Guest!

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  23. Katie Ann Brooks7 January 2016 at 20:16

    Such a stunning card, love the flowers! So glad you could join us as a Fusion Guest!

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  24. nancy littrell7 January 2016 at 20:45

    OMG Loll, I Love your pretty Freestyle Fusion card with vibrant colors and embellishments. I will be print in for future inspiration. TFS my friend. Hugs, Nancy

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  25. TK7 January 2016 at 23:01

    Oh this is beautiful! Love the softness, and the wonderful colors and elements!

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  26. Linda8 January 2016 at 00:56

    Congratulations on your Guest spot ...... your card is just so pretty, I love the colours and the smooshed background. Have a fabulous weekend my friend xx

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  27. ~amy~8 January 2016 at 03:57

    Such a gorgeous card!

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  28. SonjaK8 January 2016 at 06:21

    Such a pretty card! I love how you've managed to make it look so soft although you used some really bright colors.

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    1. SonjaK8 January 2016 at 06:22

      And congrats on your guest designer spot, of course, :o)

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  29. Pamellia8 January 2016 at 06:38

    Wow Loll, this is just stunning!! Not only did you nail the colours and designs of the inspiration photo, but you also captured the spirit of the imagery! LOVE IT!! hugs :)

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  30. Jeanne J. 8 January 2016 at 08:22

    Loll this is total eye candy - love the raspberry lemonade colors and the soft white intricate die cuts! Such contrast and really gorgeous!

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  31. Unknown8 January 2016 at 12:49

    This is great Loll. Love the way you've interpreted the sketch.

    Hugs.

    Karen xxx

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  32. gail9 January 2016 at 01:26

    Gorgeous card Loll, love those colours xx

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  33. Kelly Griglione9 January 2016 at 01:29

    Loll, this is one heck of a card!! LOVE all that's going on, yet there is still a ton of white space. Wonderful layering!! It's one of my favorites : )

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  34. stampingbowd9 January 2016 at 06:09

    Loll, this is gorgeous! I love the huge impact you make with a few perfectly placed elements!

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  35. sarascloset9 January 2016 at 07:58

    Gorgeous card, Loll! No one can make a CAS card look so elegant! You really nailed that sketch in color and elements! Fabulous!

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  36. Anita in France9 January 2016 at 14:03

    Congratulations on Guest Designing with Fusion for their second birthday, Loll! What a stunning smooshed background ... and fantastic dimension in your crisp white sprig ... stunning! Hugs, Anita :)

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  37. Bobby9 January 2016 at 14:22

    Congrats on guest designing on Fusion, Loll. I love all the different elements on your card. I haven't done the acetate smooshing in a while. I may have to try it again.

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  38. maria f.9 January 2016 at 16:10

    Yay, you! Congrats on your GD spot. And wow, for an amazing card fusing artsy fartsy with clean die cuts and graphic images. And then in those cool colors. Love it.

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  39. Mac Mable10 January 2016 at 08:37

    Congratulations on the guest designer slot. Loving this card and how you've interpreted the fusion theme. So very pretty and very creative x

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  40. Brandi12 January 2016 at 08:21

    Your card is absolutely stunning for the 2nd Anniversary!

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  41. shirley-bee12 January 2016 at 14:07

    Oh, Loll, this is fabulous! I love how you've put the bright colours on the background and kept the diecut leaf/flower sprig white. Stunning!

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  42. Unknown15 January 2016 at 22:09

    Your card is perfection!! I'm so inspired by it!! hank you for helping us celebrate Fusion Card Challenge's two-year anniversary!!

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  43. Lyndal18 January 2016 at 11:13

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! So glad you could join us to celebrate a Happy 2nd FUSION Anniversary Loll ;)

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  44. Donna22 January 2016 at 02:42

    WOW... This is so very, very pretty. LOVE it. x

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