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Sunday, 15 May 2016

Hmm...Quite Bright!

Hello and thanks for popping in,  I've just bought a couple of Wendy Vecchi stencils, so of course I had to have a little play, I've used Checkmate with  Rangers Transparent Gloss paste.  When dry I spritzed with Dylusions Dirty Martini, this is the first time I've used this - quite bright for me.
I let it soak into the card  in places and love how it's seeped under the embossing in places. I stamped some script with Frayed burlap DI before spritzing with Vintage photo and then when that was dry some Dylusions White Linen. The flowers were made with Tattered florals using a pink cardstock and then tinted with Aged mahogany DI.

I am entering this at:
  Mixed Media Mojo - Flowers
  Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Flower Power
  The Sisterhood of Crafters - No Designer Papers
  Simon Says Work it Wednesday - Flowers
 

I'm off to do some blog visiting myself now, so thanks for visiting,
Avril xx


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29 comments:

  1. Pia S15 May 2016 at 19:55

    I'm not familiar with the materials you've used but from the sounds of it you've used a paste with a kind of 'embossing resist' ability. I think the green color looks fantastic, so right for spring and summer and I love the whole design.

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  2. sally15 May 2016 at 21:38

    Unusual colours for you Avril but they go to create a stunning card!

    Sally

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  3. Rita16 May 2016 at 06:18

    What an amazing card Avril. So beautiful and the stencil worked has just given it that extra lift. Enjoy your day. Hugs Rita xxx

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  4. Valerie-Jael16 May 2016 at 06:32

    This is gorgeous, love the colours. Hugs, Valerie

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  5. brenda16 May 2016 at 07:26

    Not too bright at all Avril, love both the colours and design.

    B x

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  6. aussie aNNie16 May 2016 at 07:48

    Oh I just love this, the stencil and colour you used are awesome. The added flowers just finish it off perfectly.xx

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  7. chrissie16 May 2016 at 08:29

    Wonderful card with great use of the new stencils

    Love Chrissie xx

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  8. Shirley16 May 2016 at 11:10

    Love the sound of the Dirty Martini ink Avril not to bright at all your make is so pretty.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  9. Paper Creations by Shirley16 May 2016 at 13:05

    Beautiful card and background, the flowers are gorgeous :) Take care, xx

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  10. Pamellia16 May 2016 at 15:20

    Gorgeous Avril!! Love those flowers, they really look beautiful against the soft background! hugs :)

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  11. Joan16 May 2016 at 15:38

    Fabulous card Avril, could do with some Dirty Martini myself right now or even a clean one LOL,,love that colour and your gorgeous flowers

    Joan

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  12. Darlene 16 May 2016 at 16:47

    Well Avril ... all I can say is 'BEAUTIFUL'!!! What a fabulous job you've done here! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘NO DESIGNER PAPER’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  13. Caro´s kreative Welt16 May 2016 at 18:15

    Wonderful Avril. I love the sprayed background and the flowers. Great card!
    Hugs Carola

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  14. sirkkis16 May 2016 at 18:47

    Beautifully designed card. Lovely flowers.
    Hugs ♥
    Sirkka

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  15. Electra16 May 2016 at 19:46

    This is really lovely!

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  16. Jannet16 May 2016 at 20:08

    A beautiful card! I love the pink flowers.

    Thank you Avril, for sharing your art with us at Mixed Meida Mojo.

    Good luck in your challenges.

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  17. Sandma's Handmade Cards16 May 2016 at 20:17

    Hi Avril, I really like the stencilling and the spritz background on this card and your flowers look wonderful against it :) X

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  18. Meggymay16 May 2016 at 21:14

    Love the brighter colours and your new stencils Avril, this is a fantastic card.
    Yvonne xx

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  19. Aimeslee Winans17 May 2016 at 08:31

    Avril, I think it's a sign to go bold more often! Very pretty,
    xoxo

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  20. debby400017 May 2016 at 09:01

    Gorgeous, beautiful card
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Luv
    Debby

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  21. Diane18 May 2016 at 12:58

    Beautiful card and beautiful stencil work..love it and the pretty details! Thank you for joining us at The Sisterhood for our challenge!
    Diane TSH DT

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  22. Linda19 May 2016 at 08:45

    Love this Avril .....the colours look fab! xx

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  23. Paper Therapy Ponderings20 May 2016 at 01:49

    very beautiful - love your background - I think I have the dirty martini in paint
    thanks for joining us at Mixed Media Mojo
    Barb Housner (DT)

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  24. Deb20 May 2016 at 04:46

    Beautiful card, love that colour, think I'll have to buy some of Dyan's new spray! Thank you for joining us at Mixed Media Mojo, Deb xo

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  25. Lula21 May 2016 at 06:50

    It's a WOWSER Avril! So delicate and beautiful card! Thanks for sharing it with us at Mixed Media Mojo. Hugs!

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  26. Sandy22 May 2016 at 01:20

    This is quite pretty Avril -- I must admit I am still hung up on your blotty dotty!
    sandy xx

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  27. SewPaperPaint23 May 2016 at 19:06

    This is just beautiful! Love the colors and the subtle checkerboard. :)

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  28. hazel28 May 2016 at 09:21

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful card with us at Mixed Media Mojo, I love it.
    xxx Hazel.

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  29. Maria31 May 2016 at 00:05

    What a great card! Love the background and those flowers! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Mixed Media Mojo!

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