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1.21.2014

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Good morning!  I am in LOVE with the dress in this week's inspiration for the Runway Inspired Challenge.  I wish I owned it...I would wear it to dinner with my husband tonight (it's our 8th anniversary!! woohoo!)


source: style.com

I focused on the soft colors that are scattered on her dress.  I was so excited to use one of my new stencils- no, I didn't buy them- Emily (who often plays along with RIC) made them and was kind enough to send them to me!  Thanks so much Emily!!

I don't have embossing paste yet, so I used the stencil with regular acrylic paint.  I first laid down white, then used an old gift card (real high-tech tool, eh?) to swirl on some pastel colors, focusing on the lower half of the card.  Things sure got messy, and I wasn't confident that it worked until I pulled off the stencil. Success!!


(I hope you don't mind that my cards have been more artsy recently!)


There is a lot of amazing inspiration from my team today...

Guest Designer - Charlene Bopp
Virginia - Yes, Virginia...
Tasnim Ahmed - Cards & Bookmarks
Pamela Ho - miao
Joni Andaya - Papell with Love

Thank you so much for visiting!

21 comments:

  1. LOVE the creative way of dry-embossing and layering! It's absolutely gorgeous! So original, Jen!

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  2. That is some neat technique there, Jen! It almost looks like a cool patterned paper stencil-ed off! Love your card!

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  3. I *love* that your cards have been more artsy lately! And I am proud of myself for figuring out your technique before reading your post too - right down to your 'fancy tool', ha!! The final effect is breathtaking and so beautiful. You have such flair for these beauties. Happy Anniversary too - I'm sure whatever you wear tonight will be stunning!

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  4. I love your arty card and the beautiful colours!

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  5. Happy 8th - and many more. Love this result and how artsy seems to be reigning at the moment!

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  6. I wish you a very happy anniversary, and I hope to "see" many others to come :). The artsy style is everywhere and I love it!

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  7. I love Artsy cards, so keep them coming. Your stencil technique on this card is flawless and BEAUTIFUL!

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  8. Beautiful!!! Never apologize for getting artsy, girl! You rock it!

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  9. I love to see more artsy so keep up the beautiful work

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  10. WOW! Such a gorgeous creation using tweed stencil. I LOVE LOVE it! Thanks for sharing your technique. Happy 8th Anniversary, Jenn!!

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  11. Seriously?!!...I don't even know if I have words for your card!?! lol It is GORGEOUS! LOVE.IT. :)

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  12. Wow! Beautiful card...love the softness and you rocked the color combo!

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  13. Absolutely gorgeous! I love the peeks of color! And I love your signature!

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  14. Oh my! I did not realize how detailed this was when it was just a thumbnail. Such a beauty!

    And congrats on your anniversary :)

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  15. You're so creative! I love the splash of color! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  16. This card is perfect. That's all. :-)

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  17. This is a beautiful card! I found it floating around Pinterest today and had to follow it back- I love how you added the color into the white. It has such movement! Gorgeous!

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  18. I love how your card turned out....I also love getting messy!

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