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Friday, July 21, 2017

Thinking of You and AliExpress

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing another tissue paper watercoloured card.  This time I crinkled up the Distress Ink watercoloured tissue and glued it onto my card stock.  It created some beautiful texture.  And I love the colours with the white die-cuts.

Speaking of die-cuts, today's card uses two new-to-me dies that I purchased from AliExpress.  I had to wait for a long time for my order to arrive, but it didn't disappoint.  I will include links to the AE site for the dies I have used - just click on the name of the dies below.

Both the "Window Square Frames" and the set of three "Leaves with Beauty Embossing" work really well.  The prices are so good ... it's hard not to buy from AE. I just have to learn to be very patient for my order to arrive. :)

I adding my card to the CAS Mix Up July Challenge - Tissue Paper gallery.  There's still a few days left before the challenge closes at end of day July24th.






Stamps:  Thoughtful Messages (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  White (Neenah 110 lb. card stock); white tissue paper
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz); Versamark
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, glue, Window Square Frame die (AliExpress); Leaves with Beauty Embossing die (AliExpress), white embossing powder, heat tool

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up July Challenge - Tissue Paper

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31 comments:

  1. nancy littrell21 July 2017 at 10:24

    Loll, I LOVE your 2 new dies and how they are perfect for your beautiful inked and scrunched tissue paper background. Beautiful color combo on your tissue too. TFS my friend. Hugs..

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  2. Mac Mable21 July 2017 at 10:52

    Great stamping of the sentiment onto that ever so pretty textured background. Love the colours you've used. Thank you for the links. Yes I have been really impressed with Ali Express. Good quality but you do have to be patient ....maybe us crafters aren't used to that! Such a gorgeous card Loll x

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  3. gail21 July 2017 at 11:58

    Love the colours on your pretty background, those new dies look fab,
    Gail xx

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  4. Vicki Dutcher21 July 2017 at 12:47

    Gorgeous background I LOVE ali! My first visit was 3 hours long! So fun 😀

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  5. Barb21 July 2017 at 13:20

    Your background looks lovely behind the diecut frame Loll. A beautiful card. Barbxx

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  6. Darnell21 July 2017 at 13:59

    Stunning colors against those beautiful floral cuts, Lolly! You've created a tissue sensation in Blogland! Thanks for the links!! Hugs, Dolly

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  7. Cathy21 July 2017 at 14:55

    Beautiful card Loll, love those soft colours, Cathy x

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  8. Nstiz21 July 2017 at 15:41

    Your blend of colors and color choice on your background are fabulous, Loll! Time for me to find some better tissue and try again. Love that die. The links are appreciated too. This is so beautifully designed.

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  9. Marcia Hill21 July 2017 at 16:28

    Lovely, lovely card Loll! Love the colors you used together on the tissue paper and SO pretty with the white die cuts against it! :0)

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  10. Susan21 July 2017 at 17:58

    LOVE this - my ideal colour blend! Perfect with your new dies (that I also love!).

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  11. Linda21 July 2017 at 18:23

    Love these beautiful colors Loll. It looks so lovely with your white frame and leaves.

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  12. Susanne Vargas21 July 2017 at 18:34

    Thanks for letting us know about AliExpress. The prices are awesome and I usually have no problem waiting for things since I have enough to play with... The frame paired with the leaves looks fantastic! Also love the soft background you have created! A very soothing card!

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  13. Julie B22 July 2017 at 01:10

    So pretty Loll, love the tiny leaf dies and the inky background. :)

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  14. Margaret S22 July 2017 at 05:15

    Love the colors and the new dies. Another beautiful card Loll!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Jeanne22 July 2017 at 05:22

    This is one gorgeous card! Thank you so much, Loll! I was going to ask you where you got the leaf die and now I know. Thank you for sharing this card and this beautiful technique. Hugs!!

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  16. Bonnie22 July 2017 at 05:59

    I love this die, Loll! I may have to fold and order from AE! A beautiful tissue paper background to show off with the white frame and foliage!

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  17. Julia Aston22 July 2017 at 07:56

    Your white die cuts are beautiful layered over your water colored tissue Loll - (I've ordered twice from Ali Express and the items came within two weeks, I was shocked it was so quick - sorry to hear yours took so long!) and your right - it's hard not to order with such cheap prices!! Julia xx

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  18. Aquarius22 July 2017 at 08:07

    Brilliant effect with the colour behind the frames with the white flowers breaking up the straight lines. Really must get down to some tissue paper play!

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  19. Faith A at Daffodil Cards22 July 2017 at 08:45

    I'm loving the dies over the paper, these are great dies, thanks for the links.
    Faith
    x

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  20. Christine Alexander22 July 2017 at 09:07

    gorgeous Loll, love the beautifull tissue background. the frames show it off so well.
    Now off to buy another die :)

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  21. Trina P.22 July 2017 at 14:14

    Beautiful card, Loll. No surprise...LOVE the colours! I bought the same frame at AliExpress too. Have yet to use it, but hopefully soon.

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  22. Happy Dance22 July 2017 at 17:20

    That's a beautiful tissue paper layer behind your sweet frame! I'd heard of AE, but have not tried it as of yet...might have to check it out soon, lol!! And those leaves...I'm a sucker for gorgeous foliage, and this is going to be hard to resist. Delightful card!! Bev

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  23. Anita in France23 July 2017 at 02:53

    Just gorgeous, Loll ... that beautiful tissue paper background behind the white frame puts me in mind of stained glass ... it glows! Hugs, Anita :)

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  24. swldebbie23 July 2017 at 18:27

    Those dies really work well together, Loll. Hopefully, when you order and it takes that long to arrive, you forget about it and it's like Christmas in your mailbox when it finally arrives.

    I really like the colors you used on your BG. I have such a difficult time picking up purples in any shade, but I sure do like the look of your background - just beautiful with the white.

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  25. akmoose23 July 2017 at 22:08

    As always, your card are inspiring and beautiful. I checked out AE, didn't realize how big it was...very interesting!

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  26. kiwimeskreations23 July 2017 at 23:57

    Oh what a beauty Loll - those colours are so pretty against the white. I love AE too - and my dies only took 15 days to arrive, but I am still waiting for the stamps ordered at the same time. :-)
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  27. Stamps and Paper24 July 2017 at 05:35

    The frame die shows your tissue background off beautifully Loll...such a pretty card

    Anne

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  28. My Card Attic: Hazel25 July 2017 at 08:13

    Such pretty colours Loll! Love that technique, I'd quite forgotten how pretty it could look! Thank you for your visit today! Have a great week my friend! Love & Hugs. Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  29. BożenA25 July 2017 at 13:29

    So much blue :-)) I love too, love :-) Looking at your card I see a window, such a large window, through which only the sky can be seen. It must be on the top floors of a skyscraper. Just sunrise, literally before a second, and the sky is still painted with violet ... With this window I can stand all day :-)
    xoxo

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  30. Papercraft Boutique27 July 2017 at 14:43

    Love the color combo, Loll! The white die-cut windows are perfect to look out the beautiful sky! Thanks for the AliExpress link - I just spent a lot of time browsing! Hideko

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