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Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Trying out Brenda's technique

Our lovely blogging buddy Brenda of Friends Craftin' With Friends posted a tutorial on her blog a few weeks ago (the link is just above). It's step by step instructions to make cards very similar to this one, which I made as a result of her inspiration:
I used:

 - 4.25" x 5.5" white card blank, tent style

- snippet of deep turquoise card, trimmed to 4" x 5.25" and glued onto the card front

 - piece of white card, trimmed to 3.75" x 5"

 - then stamped a Uniko Studio 'Gerbera' just off the top left corner, using Memento 'London Fog' ink and at the same time (using the Misti) also stamped the sentiment using the same ink pad and a stamp from the Hero Arts 'Truly Appreciated' set. It's easy to stamp like this using the Misti, just pop a piece of larger paper underneath the piece of card to protect the grid paper/foam layer

 - die cut the rectangle, slightly off centre, using a Lil'Inkers 'Stitched rectangles' die measuring approx. 3" x 4.25" and put the resulting 'frame' to one side

 - then coloured the gerbera on the central panel using Pro markers

 - glued the 'frame' onto the turquoise panel and then glued the coloured 'insert' inside that

 - finished off with three yellow sequins, added using Glossy Accents decanted into a Woodware Fine Liner bottle. And the glue and Glossy Accents are still as good as the day I decanted them - and the pins, which I never got round to replacing, haven't rusted at all so all I can think is that Woodware took on board some of the earlier issues and put things right

Do take a look at Brenda's tutorial. As she says, you can pop the coloured panel up on sticky pads if you wish. I decided to quit whilst I was ahead though :)

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25 comments:

  1. Greta6 July 2016 at 06:04

    So effective, Di--really beautiful card!

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  2. Loll6 July 2016 at 06:48

    Great job with Brenda's technique, Di! xx

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  3. flossbite6 July 2016 at 06:55

    Beautiful card Di! xx

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  4. LesleyG6 July 2016 at 07:26

    Pretty card and interesting technique, thanks for sharing! Xxx

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  5. Kath6 July 2016 at 08:13

    A lovely card - and thanks for the link to the tutorial too.
    Kath x

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  6. brenda6 July 2016 at 08:14

    A really lovely creation and such pretty soft colours Di.

    B x

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  7. Pen Sunshinepen6 July 2016 at 08:25

    Lovely card Di, and thank you for the link. Have a great day x

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  8. Sarn6 July 2016 at 08:32

    Ooh, LOVE this Di & thanks for the link too.v clever & effective xxx

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  9. Janice6 July 2016 at 11:11

    Such a pretty card Di, thank you for the link.
    Janice x

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  10. Carole6 July 2016 at 11:28

    Lovely card Di and a clever technique too....another on the to do list!

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  11. Pat6 July 2016 at 11:54

    This is a wonderful technique Di and I love the Gerbera in that fabulous bright blue and thank you to Brenda for the tutorial. x

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  12. Em Louise Fairley6 July 2016 at 12:24

    This is gorgeous, Di. I must try this technique
    Hugs,
    Em x

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  13. Michele Kovack6 July 2016 at 14:13

    I have always loved this technique as it gives the card such drama and impact! Lovely!

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  14. Mary Anne / MA54K6 July 2016 at 14:59

    That is such a great way to spotlight!

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  15. Brenda in IN6 July 2016 at 16:08

    This came out great. I can't wait to try this new technique. It makes a terrific, fun card.

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  16. Liz6 July 2016 at 18:19

    Gorgeous card, Di. I saw this technique on Brenda's blog and it's on my 'new techniques to try' list. :-) xx

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  17. Whisper6 July 2016 at 20:50

    Oooo what an absolutely stunning card and i'm loving Brenda's tutorial too, i will have to rememeber it, next time i look at my PB flowers and wonder what to do with them ;-), Luv Sam x

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  18. Tina Z.6 July 2016 at 21:06

    wow, amazing card, I love this technique, great design.

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  19. Kathleen6 July 2016 at 21:55

    Well you know what they say "the World loves a tryer" and I love this card, very well done Di.

    Kath x

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  20. MagsB7 July 2016 at 17:18

    This is so lovely, Di, what a fab technique!

    love Mags B x

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  21. Princess Judy Palmer7 July 2016 at 20:59

    This technique reminds me of the spotlight technique only with stitching and an inlay. Sine I only have stitched circles I just may have to try it that way. This is a fun card! And inspiring!

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  22. Unknown7 July 2016 at 21:14

    Always love your cards. Hoping to try this technique someday soon. Looks like fun. I love the contrast of the white and the blue. Adorable.

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  23. Unknown7 July 2016 at 21:15

    OH SORRY enter me to win please. Thanks. Theresa

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  24. Bonnie8 July 2016 at 00:14

    This daisy is perfect for this technique, Di! So pretty!

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  25. Cara9 July 2016 at 17:52

    Wow, stunning. Thanks for the woodwear heads up too. Cara

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