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Thursday 1 April 2010

PDCC #23 Singing the blues

[Sorry, I really couldn't resist that April Fool 
(scroll down to the next post to see it; the posts were scheduled minutes apart)]

Blue has been my favourite colour since primary school but funnily enough I rarely use it in cards.  It does mean it crops up a few times in my colour choices for challenges though ;)


 I noticed that for all the other play date challenges which strongly featured blue I have crocheted or sewn, so this time I decided to challenge myself to make a card.


I still had to get my paint out though as all my 'blue' inkpads lean towards teal.  However, it was only this week that I discovered that some people didn't realise that you could use paint on stamps.  If you've never tried, why not give it a go? 


 I used a piece of cut n dry foam to apply a baby blue and a bright blue to my stamp (just clean fairly quickly with a babywipe),


 then added layers to my card and finished with some stitching and braid.


Thanks so much to those who entered mixed media entries to the play date cafe challenge this week.  Any regular card makers fancy the challenge of using paint this week?

And don't forget to visit all the other designers to see what fab cards they made too! You can check them all out here but it's so nice to visit their individual blogs and let them know what you like about their cards.

21 comments:

  1. Well, I'll tell you what I like about YOUR card....EvErYtHiNg!
    Thanks for going outside the box...that's what friends are for :)

    love ya xxx

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  2. Lovely idea to use the paint on your main image. Beautiful card and love that stamp! Great inspiration to use the paint!

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  3. You just continue to amaze me with your creativity! What a super way to use the paint on your card! Beautiful blues ;)

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  4. Paint is very useful lol
    Barbara
    SparklesSimpleStuff

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  5. Love your April Fool! Bet you gave them all kittens. Your bluebird card is lovely!

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  6. I really like your card, the bird is gorgeous!

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  7. Hello Sarah

    You asked about the stand I use to put my cards on, my Mummy bought it from America on e-Bay. She said it is called a frog, they are used for flower arranging :o)

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  8. Beautiful! Great idea to use paint on your stamps, thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. Hi Sarah. I've just had a lovely time catching up with all your wonderful creations. Sorry I've been such a bad blogger lately, will do better!!
    A very Belated Happy Birthday. Sounds like you had a great time and what lovely pressies. Those vases are amazing.
    I love this blue card and using paint, Mmmmm something else to try.
    Have a lovely Easter.

    Lisax

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  10. Such an incredible creation, Sarah!! I just love how you always think of such wonderful ideas!

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  11. I like paint to stamp with too. I ahve tagged you, after Marsha tagged me - check my blog for details!

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  12. Ooh, great card Sarah! I didn't know you could paint with stamps. They say you learn something new every day. Can you use any type of paint?

    Great April Fool ;o)

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  13. very inspirational card Sarah. You have some wonderful ideas. I also loved the heart in the April fool too its gorgeous (then again I collect hearts LOL).

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  14. Lovely card :-) Oh yes, a lot of my stamps have traces of paint on them LOL! Kate

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  15. FAB colors, Sarah! Love the idea of paint on the stamp too. Beautiful card! xxD

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  16. Amazing colors for this challenge! I love your sample as well. So talented!

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  17. I love it--love that bird and the writing in the background...WOW! Super card! Thanks for the pics and info on how to do that with paint! TFS:)

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  18. This is great! Stamping with paint is fun and the result is amazing!

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  19. I Love your card thanks for the technique!!

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