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Thursday, 27 August 2015

To the Moon

Morning.
A few weeks ago, I found this stamp by Hampton Arts in a bargain bin at Michaels.  I just had to pick it up as it was something I used to say to my kids.  
I got playing with my Brushos and then this card happened.  I was also inspired by the challenge at Splitcoast called Make it Metal.

So, I started with the Brusho background.  I just love playing with them because you never know what you will end up with.  I sprinkled them over my paper and then sprayed with water to activate the paint crystals.  When dry, I stenciled circles using white Colorbox ink over the background using a circle stencil that I made from a piece of acetate.  By adding the stenciling, it gave the piece the look of what they call 'bokeh' and reminded me of a night time sky.  
I stamped the sentiment then splattered the piece with white acrylic paint and glued on some metal stars to complete my card.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- ANYTHING GOES

Shopping Our Stash- SPLISH, SPLASH
 (I sprayed water to create my bkg.)

Inspiration Destination- ANYTHING GOES

Cards and More- CARDS FOR MEN

Deep Ocean- FOR THE BOYS


Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamp- Hampton Art/ ink- Memento, Colorbox/ stars/ Tacky glue/ ink applicator/ stencil/ Brusho/ Mini Mister/ paint brush/ wh acrylic paint

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23 comments:

  1. Kathyk27 August 2015 at 08:49

    Looks simply fabulous and perfect when used in conjunction with your Michaels bargain purchase too

    Kathyk

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  2. Faith A at Daffodil Cards27 August 2015 at 09:08

    You make it all sound so simple to obtain such a fabulous result.

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  3. stampinganja27 August 2015 at 09:35

    Love how it turned out! You always make such great cards! Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. Dotty Jo27 August 2015 at 09:59

    Fabulous, Jo x

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  5. A Place for Kia27 August 2015 at 10:32

    You do make it sound simple and I know it takes talent to achieve such a beautiful result.

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  6. Chris Dring27 August 2015 at 10:36

    I was getting nervous for a moment there, when I didn't see one of your super awesome cool background cards not posted at first! But it was worth the wait! This is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

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  7. Craftychris27 August 2015 at 11:04

    Beautiful night sky and a fabulous sentiment! xxx

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  8. Diane Jaquay27 August 2015 at 11:08

    WOW, another fabulous background, Karen, so celestial!!

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  9. Elizabeth27 August 2015 at 11:33

    Lovely card, Karen. The background is beautiful and how clever to make your own stencil with acetate - must remember to try that some time. Elizabeth

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  10. Princess Judy Palmer27 August 2015 at 11:35

    Wow! This card is so awesome! And OMG! Star eyelets! I just used one of these myself, amazing what you can find in your stash when you dig to the very bottom.

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  11. Verna Angerhofer27 August 2015 at 11:59

    Awesome. Reminds me of the Bokeh Effect cards. I love your background and love the sentiment too.

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  12. BożenA27 August 2015 at 12:22

    Enchanted card! I love brusho and bokeh effect, and here I have both the art so beautiful double effect. And my favorite blue colors ... WOW!
    hugs,
    BozenA

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  13. Donna27 August 2015 at 15:34

    Awesome card, looks like a moonscape, which works perfectly with your sentiment!!
    Thanks for playing along with the Shopping Our Stash crew for our "Splish Splash" challenge this week!

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  14. CherylQuilts27 August 2015 at 16:35

    Oh, Karen, this is amazing, and I LOVE this sentiment! It's a great one, and how precious that you used to say it to the kids! Wow, I love the Brushos and the great stenciling...really looks like a moon out that!! I love it! Hugs, sweet friend!

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  15. Yvette27 August 2015 at 16:50

    Gorgeous card! Love the sentiment.

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  16. Loll28 August 2015 at 02:18

    LOVE!! This is so beautiful ... the colours you've used, the bokeh technique ... makes for an amazing design. The sentiment is PERFECT. Great card, my friend! xx

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  17. KT Fit Kitty28 August 2015 at 08:11

    That is a gorgeous background! Love the sentiment too!

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  18. Niinu28 August 2015 at 14:14

    This is a piece of art! Such a beatiful!

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  19. Lorraine A29 August 2015 at 05:04

    Gorgeous card Karen :-) the background galaxy is amazing! WOW this really is FABULOUS!! :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  20. shirley-bee29 August 2015 at 13:34

    Fabulous background, Karen!

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  21. Bobby30 August 2015 at 09:11

    I imagine all kinds of things looking at that fabulous background, Karen. Like a bunch of light blue balloons with confetti flying, photographed from above.

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  22. Michelle1 September 2015 at 01:40

    Fantastic this card. Lovely.
    Thanks for playing with us at inspiration Destination.
    Good luck and I hope we see you again.
    xxx Michelle (DT)

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  23. Julie B1 September 2015 at 05:30

    Great card Karen, I love coming across a great bargain. Love playing with Brushos too, I've had mine for nearly 15yrs and forgot all about them 'til they appeared everywhere recently.
    Thanks for sharing your card with us at CuM. :)

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