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Wednesday 11 July 2012

ATS - Addicted to {BLUE} Challenge #1

Hello fellow bloggers it's time for the next challenge over at Addicted to Stamps and this week the theme is Addicted to BLUE.  My card is definitely blue!!!  I've started off by making up a base card of 6"x6" and the stamp set I've used is Stampin Up Bordering on Romance which is such a useful stamp set.  I've gone a bit mad with SU goodies on this card as I've also used the Framelits Labels Collection, Edgelits Adorning Accents and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Adorning Accents. - inks used are Whisper White and Pacific Point.  I started off using the dotty border stamp in Whisper White and then die cut and embossed the edge of the card.  The flower border was stamped in the same ink.  On matching blue card I've also stamped the main flower stamp in Whisper White.  I've die cut this using the Framelits Labels and matted onto blue mirri and then a piece of white which has been stamped in Pacific Point using the smaller flower elements.  I've used the VersaShadow Technique to make everything "pop".  It's very easy to do - all you need is a VersaMark pen and, using the smaller end, outline your images.  This will stay darker than your base card.  It works well on most dark cards except for black but it's worth experimenting with some cardstock before you start.  I've added some gems and a piece of dotty ribbon from my stash.  Sorry for the reflection on the bottom part of the mirri card - it's almost impossible to photograph without this happening!

Thanks for dropping by - hopefully you will all have a go at this challenge and I look forward to visiting your blogs.

14 comments:

  1. Love the card Karen. Great tip on the versashadow technique too.
    What did we do before Stampin' Up?!

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  2. That technique really does make things pop! I am yet to try it out but have ordered my marker. Beautiful blues and layout xx

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  3. Fabulous card and the versa show technique works beautifully on your card and certainly does make things POP......

    Anne

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  4. Lots of SU goodies used here and to good effect. Never come across that Versashadow idea so will be trying that later so thanks for sharing. Now where is my Versamark pen??

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  5. Yes I think you have definitely nailed the blue theme here ! What a gorgeous card and great blue tones, love all the edgelets framelets and whatever other let you used here , the result is a stunning card. knew there was some reason I left the country !!! Take care,

    <marie

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  6. Are you sure there's enough blue? Because I'm not one to pick holes, but I can still see some white.....
    Absolutely stunning card, Karen!

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  7. Lovely card Karen and very definitely blue! Great tip re the shadowing it's very effective.
    Val xx

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  8. oh wow this is fabulous just love it
    Hugs Kate xx

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  9. So very pretty Karen. Love that gorgeous Edgelit border. x

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  10. Karen, this is AMAZING! LOVE the bold blue you chose--so fabulous!!! And I keep seeing this set. I didn't think I'd ever use it, but I may need to reconsider! ;) I invite you come and join me at Technique Tuesday--I'd love to see what you'd create!!! :)

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  11. Great inspiration card, Karen! I forgot about this new challenge blog, dang. I'm going to have to stick a list of favorite challenges somewhere where I'll SEE it!

    I also joined your site; I can't for the life of me figure out why I wasn't already joined as I thought I had. (Did you block me? LOL!) I do try to always return that compliment and I am an admirer. You should have whacked me one!

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  12. But is it really blue...? Only kidding Karen, there is no denying your card's blue-ness! I love the pretty edge and the mirri frame is lovely too. Thanks for the reminder about versamark for shadows - I'd forgotten all about that! Vicky x

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  13. Gorgeous flower border... and for my money, nothing can ever be too blue - lovely card!
    Alison x

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