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Friday, June 27, 2008

Blogger's Challenge - Week #53 Resist Technique


Well, here we are at Friday again and it's time for the next Blogger's Challenge post. In all honesty, I almost "resisted" creating a card for this week, I've had so much on my plate. But, I needed to finish designing for my "Going, Going, Gone" Stamp Camp this Saturday morning, so I figured this card could do double duty.

Bud Basics is the name of this stamp set and yes, it's retiring on this current list. I am sad about this one - it was released around the time I first became a demonstrator, so it's been in my cabinet for a while now.
But, enough melancholy - on with the CARD!
My card base is Tempting Turquoise layered with a piece of Pumpkin Pie Designer Series paper and embellished with some White Taffeta Ribbon (so easy to work with!).
The Green Galore layer is paper pierced all around the edge with the Piercer and Mat Pack from the Crafter's Tool Kit. It's layered with Pumpkin Pie cardstock and again with Whisper White cardstock. NOW, for the RESIST!
The top layer utilizes a piece of Glossy White Cardstock. I stamped the outline images from Bud Basics with Basic Black ink. Then I used a clear wax crayon from my Easter Egg dyeing kit and colored in the areas that I wanted to stay white. (You can also use a white crayon for the same effect)
Next, I used stamping sponges and layered on the colors - Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore and Pumpkin Pie.
Once I was sure it was dry, I wiped the crayon residue off with a napkin and VOILA! - Bright, fun, Crayon Resist! :)
To finish off the card, I used some of my FAVORITE Rhinestone Brads and stamped the sentiment from All Holidays onto Whisper White cardstock. I punched it out with the Word Window punch and wrapped it around the top two layers. Popped up on dimensionals, this card is done!
I hope you like these fun colors - I needed something cheerful today and though I don't often work with Bold Brights, these just seemed to lift my mood today!
Happy Weekend everyone!
Robin

21 comments:

  1. Oh Robin, a great card with my least favourite colour family. Can't do Bold Brights well, but you certainly can! TFS!

    new BC member
    Marcia

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  2. Oh WOW - Do I LOVE those colors!!! Never would I have thought to put them together, but your card is AWESOME!!!

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  3. Oh my...I've so loving these colors. What a great job you did! I'm glad you didn't bail!

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  4. I love everything about this card. It's very eye catching, your color combo is fabulous and your layout is terrific. Great job on this weeks challenge...

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  5. Who can resist a fun card like this! Love your color combo and layout, Robin, great job!

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  6. This is a fabulous card Robin! I'm loving these colors!!! So glad you played along! :D

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  7. Very pretty...I do like the bright colors...they go perfect with this set. I'll miss it...

    Connie

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  8. So pretty! Those colors look amazing together! {SMILES}

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  9. Totally agree with Marcia's comments. Bold Brights are hard for me to work with. This is awesome!

    Happy Stampin'

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  10. What a great card! I love the colors you chose-I tend to not use Bold Brights, but I think I need to expand a bit...

    The card turned out beautifuly...great job with this challenge...it truly inspires me!

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  11. Oh no....we've got the stamping mind meld thing going on....same color family...same stamp set. LOL!!!

    Great job on your card!!!

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  12. Beautiful colors - I'm sure your customers will love this one!

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  13. I really like this! The colors are great, the layout is great, I love how you put the words on there and love the stitching!

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  14. Oh I do like your color combo...So cheery and bright.

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  15. I love the vibrant look that you achieved with these colors, Robin! Just wonderful!!!

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  16. Pretty card -- cheeful and bright!

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  17. Love Bud Basics for this resist technique..what a bright and cheery card..
    Connie Paxman

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  18. Wow, those colors rock! I just love this card.

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  19. This is fantastic, Robin! Love the bold color combo and the layout.

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  20. I LOVE this! What a great card for our Resist Challenge AND for your class. Great way to send off this set into retirement....your ladies should love it!

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  21. What a beautiful card. Fun colors, paper piercing - this is just an all around WOW! Thank you for sharing. great job with the challenge.

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