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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Collage Birthday

Hi everyone.  Today I've used a beautiful floral collage stamp to create a birthday card.  I stamped the image in Versamark and heat embossed in silver onto a light smooshed background.  I then watercolouring the flowers with distress inks so they stood out.  I added a 2-sided thin frame from perfect plum card stock and stamped the sentiment in a couple of shades of purple to get the right colour.  The main image is popped up on foam for added dimension.

This was a quick CAS card to make (QACAS ... ala Darnell).  I sent it to a friend for their birthday which was yesterday, but with the mail to Australia being super slow from Canada, it most likely won't get there in time. :(

Close-up ...

I'm adding this to the Seize the Birthday Challenge #183 - Show me your White Space.  I'm all about white space. :)



Thanks for coming by for a visit!







Stamps:  Floral Collage (Magenta)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Perfect plum card stock (SU!)
Ink:  Distress inks
Accessories & Tools:  Silver embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, water brush

Challenges:
Seize the Birthday #183 - show me your white space

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22 comments:

  1. HilaryJane13 February 2020 at 11:32

    This is just lovely. The soft water colouring and the purple edging really make this card special xx

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  2. Robyn Oliver13 February 2020 at 14:14

    A gorgeous card Loll, so soft and calming - seems to me a signature of your style, I love it and so will your Aussie friend. I'm moving along with Darnell's QACAS too, hugs and enjoy your day Robyn

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  3. JoAnn13 February 2020 at 15:45

    Beautiful card. Love the pretty collage stamp and light smooshed background. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday. Have a great weekend.

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  4. Christine Alexander13 February 2020 at 19:30

    Beautiful Loll, the smooshing is perfect with the colouring on the flowers.

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  5. nancy littrell13 February 2020 at 19:59

    Beautiful stamped and heat embossed collage image on your lightly smooshed background, Loll. Love how you added a border on only 2 sides of the image. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy

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  6. kiwimeskreations14 February 2020 at 00:24

    loving how your image stamped over the smooshed background Loll - an exquisite card! The panel is so beautifully mounted too, with the blue border
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  7. Mac Mable14 February 2020 at 04:11

    The recipient will be happy with this one Loll as it is so pretty, wispy and artsy x.

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  8. I Card Everyone14 February 2020 at 06:27

    Loll, I always love seeing that scripty background stamping … so happy your beautiful water coloring allowed it to shine through!
    =]

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  9. Bonnie14 February 2020 at 08:01

    Beautiful flowers in those pretty spring colors, Loll! Love the partial framing with that deep purple!

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  10. Faith A at Daffodil Cards14 February 2020 at 08:26

    Stunning card.
    Faith x

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  11. Anita in France14 February 2020 at 08:55

    Dreamy and delicate, Loll ... and wonderfully spring-like ... the silver shimmer is fabulous! Hugs, Anita :)

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  12. Darnell14 February 2020 at 16:44

    This is such a pretty QACAS card, Lolly! I love the design for showcasing this beautifully colored bouquet! Your friend won't even mind if it's a little late!! Hugs, Dolly

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  13. TK14 February 2020 at 17:00

    Love the image and script bg (must be all the same stamp), it's beautifully embossed and brightened up with color. I'm also enjoying the 2-sided frame

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  14. Brenda15 February 2020 at 06:46

    Beautiful card Loll, loving that image and how you used it. The colors are just beautiful, so sunny and happy as well as feeling summery. Which if I am correct it is summer in Australia. Loving the purple panel, it just sets that image to pop. You are just keeping your friend's birthday celebrations going a little longer and I'm sure she won't mind one bit! Hugs, Brenda

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  15. Bobby15 February 2020 at 09:45

    I love the look of this, Loll. I'm hoping I can CASE it with a variety of stamps.

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  16. Leslie Miller15 February 2020 at 10:48

    It's so pretty, Loll! Love the white space. I sent a card to the UK and it fell into the abyss. Never was received. Same happened with a card that was sent from Australia to me. I hope your card makes it!

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  17. Barb Ghig15 February 2020 at 14:31

    You have the magic touch with watercoloring, Loll! Your blooms are so pretty and I love your 2-sided plum frame...such a pretty card! Barb xx

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  18. Jo16 February 2020 at 09:26

    Silver embossing and plum card stock are the perfect pair. The loose watercolouring keeps this busy stamp grounded. The recipient will thrilled as punch. It'll be like a second unexpected surprise. xx

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  19. Susan Joyce18 February 2020 at 20:01

    Hi Loll, Thanks for the Birthday Wishes and this gorgeous card, love the collage theme water colouring and the colours. Thanks for the pressie too much appreciated.

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  20. Trina P.19 February 2020 at 15:24

    Beautiful card. Love the smooshing and colours.

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  21. Cathy22 February 2020 at 14:22

    Such a pretty card Loll, love the soft colours and the partial frame boosts them perfectly. Thankyou for playing along at STB too, Cathy x

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  22. BożenA29 February 2020 at 13:11

    I love the light bleeding in the background, so beautifully emphasizes the floral background elements. Silver embossing and plum = additions look wonderful.
    xx

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