The background was made using the stencil monoprint technique-I have used this technique a few times but didn't know it actually had a name lol.
The stencil is from Imagination Crafts and I used oxide inks,also inked round the edges using a piece of card as a guide and working outwards with the ink.I then stamped and heat embossed the rose from Honey Doo Crafts and coloured with oxide ink,texture stamp from Lisa Horton and stamped sentiment from HOTP.I made the spotlight round the flower using a circle of card and oxide ink from centre of the circle outwards to create the spotlight then doodled round the edge for definition-splatters using a Graphik line painter pen and a strip of dictionary paper to finish.
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the card concept- insp photo/CAS and inspired by flowers and delicate colour of glass
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x
This is beautiful, Carol - so pretty and full of little bits of intriguing interest. I've done exactly the same with the monoprinting... just another way of using something?
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Love the technique , such a beautiful card xx
ReplyDeleteStunning Carol, love it.
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All the work that went into this technique was well worth it, because you're left with one stunning card! I love how that rose was spotlighted!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Carol, it's gorgeous. Xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is fabulous, Carol! I love the background and the popping flower. Thank you so much for the link for stencil monoprint technique. As I am still new in card making I did not know this technique and it seems easy and very interesting. Hugs, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting Carol, and certainly makes for a lovely card. CarolG
ReplyDeleteYour stencil work here looks incredible Carol! Really love the design and that rose really pops out beautifully on your design! HUGS
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, this is so lovely! I love your stencii and the pretty flower as a focal point - gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Carol. You did quite a nice background. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOoo Carol, this is gorgeous! I love the techniques you've used. Your background is stunning and of course, the image is beautiful! I love everything about this! Thanks for sharing it with us at Penny's!
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Carol, your card is beautiful. Those colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card as always!!!
ReplyDeleteVery fab card, awesome colouring..x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteI adore this Carol, the layers of colour, subtle background pattern and then that beautifully spotlighted Rose. Not sure if I've said before but I'm also a big Fan of Tracy's week.
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Beautiful card Carol! Lovely colours! Xxx
ReplyDeleteYou have used a very interesting technique on your background (it is another of the things I would love to watch you do). The circle around part of the image is very effective.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day.
Dionne xx
Beautiful! This has a simple elegance that I just love!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us this month at We Love 2 Create With Polkadoodles! Jane (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx
Beautiful card, fabulous stencilling and stamping, the background is gorgeous and I love the colours. Thanks for sharing at SWeet Stampin' this week.
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...and thanks for sharing at Crafty Catz too!
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Stunning creation I love what you have done here, hugs Pops x
ReplyDeleteOh WOW what an amazing creation Carol. I love that background and the colouring is exquisite :-)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful creation Carol, lovely stenciling and gorgeous colours used too.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
This is fabulous Carol, a super background and gorgeous Rose.
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gorgeoussssss Carol
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Absolutely gorgeous. Creative Blessings, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWow! The techniques combined are exquisite, Carol! Beautiful card! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteWhat a great combination of a stencil and stamp! Love the colours and the bit grungy look! Gerrina x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous background design, Carol, and superb coloring on the rose! Wonderful way to spotlight it. I'm wearing 2 DT hats today - Thanks so much for playing along and supporting our "Anything Goes" challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps this month and at QKR Stampede this week. Good luck in the draws.
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I watched the show you are referring to Carol and I too use the technique but never knew it had a name either! A wonderful creation. Shabneez x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with lots of layers, texture and color. Thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteCarole, What a pleasing card on the eye. The use of layers and color work together so nicely. Thank you for sharing your creation. I always love seeing different styles and melding of colors. Thank you for sharing. Good Luck in the drawing. Happy crafting!
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A stunning design. I love your background and the Rose really pops of the page x
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Carol, I do like the spotlight inspiration that Tracey does and it looks lovely with the rose you used. Background looks good - another great technique.
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You create such stunning backgrounds for your focal images Carol a beautiful card thank you for joining in at the Alphabet Challenge
ReplyDeleteHi, Carol! Please check out your email this morning! hugzzzzzzzz
ReplyDeleteoooooooooooooo gorgeous............Lis
ReplyDeleteLove this Mixed Media card! Great stamping too, perfect for our Country View Challenge this month!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is beautiful! It's a fabulous stamp and an especially lovely background. Such pretty colors. This "monoprint" technique... I guess when someone does a video "how to" they have to call it something.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the background. Thanks for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Carol and always love the backgrounds on your cards. Michelle x
ReplyDeletea very elegant card!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for playing along with us at alphabet challenge!
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Silvi xoxo
Amazing. Love the soft colors you used. Very elegant!
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Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in the Sketch Saturday Challenge this time and good luck :)
ReplyDeleteStunning creation Carol. Wow you could definitely pop this in a frame!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm loving the background! Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week. Sammy-x
ReplyDeleteStunning card, the background is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
Beautiful Carol, I love your texture and coloured background and the rose is gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Beautiful stenciled monoprint background for your beautifully stamped and colored flower. TFS and joining us at CAS Stencil Challenge. Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful make Carol - I adore this! So sorry for my lack of comments - I am a very bad blogger just now. Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stencil monoprint background that shows off your beautiful rose perfectly. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil!
ReplyDeleteSo so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Arty Divas this week. Looking forward to seeing you again next challenge.
Hugs, Zowie xx
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stunning background. Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin 'this week.
ReplyDeleteStunning card, I love the spotlight on the rose, really effective. Thanks for joining us at 'Lets Craft and Create. Jonnece DT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thank you for playing along with the CAS Stencil challenge xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!!! The background is awesome too!!! Thank you for joining the November challenge of the Country View Challenges!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant! I love it, Carol!
ReplyDeleteHugs Monica
Such a great card! Your background is stunning! Thank you for sharing with us at Gem of a Challenge.
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