Monday, March 4, 2013

tons of birthday fun!

Good monday morning!

It's the first day of March break over here, which obviously means that the kids woke up at 5:40am (instead of having to be dragged out of bed at 6:30am for school) - oy!

We're kicking off a new lawnscaping challenge this morning - all about adding texture to your project.  Here's my take:

tons of birthday fun

Did you happen to see *this video* made by my friend Karin?  She was the inspiration behind my ink-textured focal panel.  I used her technique to create my sky and grass, all the while keeping a white border around my label.  Love it!

tons of birthday fun

I used the same technique as I did *here* to create a custom sentiment via my computer.  I'm working on a little tutorial for those of you who asked - I haven't forgotten!  We've all just been spending time being disgusting and congested... as soon as I get my voice back (it's manly-sexy at the moment) I will be posting something for you :)

tons of birthday fun

The big hit of texture on my card is in the liquid-appliquéd clouds.  I love how fluffy they got!

It's your turn to link up to our challenge:


This current challenge is being sponsored by Simon Says Stamp:

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14 comments:

  1. Very cool card Elena - I love the puffed up clouds!! Hope you recover soon - although I think maybe you should record your video while you still have your husky sexy voice, lol! :-)

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  2. LOL at your manly/sexy voice, Elena! Too funny! I hope you feel better/sound back to normal soon!
    Fabulous card-- those clouds look amazing!

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  3. This is super cute! I love the background!

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  4. I'm so honoured Elena!!! Have to say it here too; Your card is absolutely wonderful! I need to get some of that liquid stuff - looks so cool!
    Hugs!

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  5. This is so cute and the clouds are fantastic! So much texture, I love the background paper too!

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  6. Tons of fun and tons of texture too!!!
    Get well soon!
    Hugs!
    x

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  7. I just LOVE your puffy clouds...so cute!!!

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  8. Cute card! Love the happy birthday background!

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  9. Love your texture! Those puffy clouds look so dreamy. I hear you about the sexy manly voice. I've been caught on video when were were celebrating certain events and I was sick. Hope you are feeling better soon!

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  10. Love your card, so so cute! The puffy clouds are amazing! Need to try that liquid some day :)

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  11. Now how cute is this? love those fun clouds!

    I wanted to let you know that I received my Clear & Simple stamp set...thank you so much!!!!

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  12. This card is awesome, I wish I had a cookie cutter in that plaque shape.

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  13. Freaking awesome! Geez, Elena! You just keep topping yourself again and again!

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