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Saturday, January 02, 2016

Smooshing in the New Year


Hi everyone.  Welcome to the New Year!  And welcome to Happy Little Stampers January CAS Challenge.






Smooshing is one of my favourite technique right now.  I love the randomness of the design when I drop and drag card stock through diluted ink or paint.  Makes very beautiful backgrounds or die-cuts for cards.

I have three Smooshing videos on YouTube: (I really do love this technique!) :)


(smooshing with re-inkers)



Inka Gold is such a beautiful product and is awesome for this technique.  The wax paste has a metallic, pearly sheen --- GORGEOUS!  And that's what I used for my smooshed winter sky above.  I simply added two die-cut rows of trees that are coated with clear glitter glue, and a simple stamped sentiment in gold to match the colour of my background. :)

We are so excited to have Joyce (Cards-by-the-Sea) as our Guest Designer for HLS CAS this month.  Welcome Joyce!

Come check out the challenge to see the amazing cards by our Guest Designer and Design Team members.  Then make a Smooshed CAS card and join in the fun.  Hope to see you in the gallery.

I'm entering this card into the Just Us Girls Challenge #324 - Thank you.  Perfect timing! :)



Thanks for coming by for a visit!!









Stamps:  Thinking of You (Happy Little Stampers)
Paper:  White (Neenah)
Ink:  Delicata Gold (Tsuikineko)
Accessories & Tools:  Inka Gold wax pastes (Gold, Turquoise, Greenyellow), water mister, Fir Tree Border die (Impression Obsession), Dazzling Details Glitter Glue (SU!)


Challenges:
HLS January CAS - Smooshing
Just Us Girls #324 - Thank you


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36 comments:

  1. Toni2 January 2016 at 12:46

    Loll, your card is fab! You are the smooshing queen!

    Toni

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  2. nancy littrell2 January 2016 at 12:53

    Gorgeous Smooshed background for your very, very sparkly winter tree scene. TFS and choosing another awesome CAS Challenge my friend. Hugs, nancy

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  3. My Card Attic: Hazel2 January 2016 at 14:31

    Love that stunning sky Loll! You do this technique so well . . . I really MUST dig out those Inka Golds soon! Have a wonderful 2016 my friend! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  4. Canonbury creations2 January 2016 at 15:16

    Just beautiful Loll!
    Val x

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  5. Aileen2 January 2016 at 16:07

    Well it looks like I have been pushed into a decision. NOW it is time to try smooshing, I love this card looks so pretty with the background you have made and the glittery trees.

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  6. Tenia Nelson2 January 2016 at 16:39

    So so gorgeous!

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  7. Bonnie2 January 2016 at 16:53

    What a beautiful Winter sky with those "icy" trees! Love this, Loll!

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  8. Joyce2 January 2016 at 17:36

    I love your smooshed sky. It is so beautiful, and really highlights your white trees.

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  9. Julia Aston2 January 2016 at 18:54

    What a beautiful framed scene you created Loll!

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  10. Julie B3 January 2016 at 00:10

    Stunning little scene Loll. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year to you and yours. :)

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  11. Kylie3 January 2016 at 00:33

    I always adore seeing your inca gold creations. The little scene is so pretty! xx

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  12. Kylie3 January 2016 at 00:33

    I always adore seeing your inca gold creations. The little scene is so pretty! xx

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  13. gail3 January 2016 at 00:51

    Love seeing your smooching, your cards always look stunning, I love how you have created this scene. Xxx

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  14. sandie3 January 2016 at 02:04

    Fabulous smooching, you are so good at this. Love the touch of yellow. Have a great New Year x

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  15. Valentyna Komisarenko3 January 2016 at 04:54

    Oh, what a gorgeous scene you've created, Loll! Just love that colors play and white glittered trees are beautiful! Have a wonderful 2016!

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  16. Bobby3 January 2016 at 06:07

    My favorite technique too, Loll, and I love those glitter trees.

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  17. Unknown3 January 2016 at 06:08

    This is lovely Loll - talk about Queen of Smooching!!! lol The background sky looks just like the northern lights.

    Hugs.

    Karen xxx

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  18. Sharyn Polesel3 January 2016 at 06:44

    This is lovely! Your background is so beautiful, and I love the glittery trees. Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls!

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  19. samantha's cards3 January 2016 at 06:54

    beautiful card!

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  20. Linda3 January 2016 at 07:08

    Happy New Year to the Queen of Smoosh! I love your little winter scene, that smooshing is the perfect backdrop for those glittery trees. xx

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  21. Vicki Dutcher3 January 2016 at 09:18

    Pretty smooshed sky!!

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    1. Vicki Dutcher3 January 2016 at 11:50

      I forgot to say thanks for joining in at JUGS!

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  22. Inkyfingers3 January 2016 at 10:27

    What a delicious card Loll with the perfect smooshing and gorgeous CAS design.
    Happy New Year and I hope you are feeling better now.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  23. Susan3 January 2016 at 11:05

    Another gorgeous example of your smooshing - love it, especially the way there is a spot of gold that looks like the sun struggling to come out in a winter sky. Beautiful sparkly trees!

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  24. Anita in France3 January 2016 at 12:13

    What a lovely calm, serene scene, Loll ... simply beautiful in all it's wonderful shimmeriness! Wishing you a wonderful 2016! Hugs, Anita :)

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    1. MaryH3 January 2016 at 13:33

      Another gorgeous background that looks so cold with the icy trees in the foreground. The glitter glue on these trees certainly looks as though they are covered in ice! I like the way you've done the raised aperture window too..really lets the image show so nicely, with the embossed frame. TFS Hugs, and hope you are feeling lots better.

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  25. shirley-bee3 January 2016 at 15:08

    I love your little wintry scene, Loll! It's like looking through a window onto a magical landscape. The smooshed background looks like the northern lights, and I love the glistening on the trees. happy New Year!

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  26. Becky4 January 2016 at 10:22

    Happy New Year Loll! Your card is stunning.

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  27. Lee-Anne4 January 2016 at 12:45

    Love, love, love this scene! Such gorgeous colors and sparkle, Loll!

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  28. Sue4 January 2016 at 12:58

    A beautiful wintry scene, Loll. Your smooshing looks so good and makes a lovely background for those pretty trees. Happy New Year x

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  29. Sue VanDeVusse4 January 2016 at 15:23

    This is absolutely stunning! That sky is amazing, beautiful smooshing. Love those gorgeous trees, too. So elegant. Thanks for playing with us at JUGS!

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  30. Barb Ghig4 January 2016 at 19:03

    I LOVE when you use Inka Gold on your cards, Loll! What a GORGEOUS effect, especially blended with soft blue for your sky, and with your sparkly trees! Such a beautiful card!
    I finally ordered Inka Gold, and it will be here Wednesday...Count me in with this challenge :)

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  31. TK5 January 2016 at 09:06

    You are truly amazing! I love your smooshing (even had to go buy me some Inka Gold!), and the whole scene and window are just delightful!!!

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  32. Maura5 January 2016 at 20:12

    Love your little frosty scene, Loll! The background is so pretty too - as is the gold sentiment! I am sorry to hear that you are leaving HLS, I always appreciated your kind comments!!

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  33. Pat6 January 2016 at 09:13

    This is extremely pretty Loll and I adore your framed glittery trees and background smooshing. x

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  34. cm7 January 2016 at 11:43

    Adding my voice to the others proclaiming the stunning beauty of your smooshed, serene wintry scene. So gorgeous! I'm sad you're leaving HLS...may whatever is 'new' on the horizon bring you immense joy!
    hugs~c

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