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Sunday 25 October 2015

Bokeh Christmas

Morning.
Working on another Christmas card this morning.  
This one has a fun and easy bokeh looking background.  If you own Copic markers, I hope you get the chance to try out this easy technique.

I began by using a circle stencil that I made from a piece of heavy acetate.  I lightly drew the circles in with a pencil, then went back in and colored the circles using red and green Copic markers.  I then dripped Blending Solution over the inked circles to create the 'bokeh' effect.  
When that was all dry, I stamped the sentiment with Versamark ink and then white heat embossed. 
I then splattered white paint over the top and mounted the piece on some red and green cardstock.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Crafting With Friends- ANYTHING GOES


CCEE Stampers- REFLECTIONS




Thanks for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps- Paper Smooches/ stencil-homemade/ white EB powder/ Versamark/ Copic markers/ white paint/ Blending Solution
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15 comments:

  1. CherylQuilts25 October 2015 at 10:29

    Oh, Karen, what a beautiful Christmas card, and I just LOVE the technique with the Copic coloring and dripping blending solution for a Bokeh effect. It's fabulous! Hugs, sweet friend, and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

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  2. Verna Angerhofer25 October 2015 at 11:01

    I love this. What a great festive design! Thanks for sharing how you did it too!

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  3. Dotty Jo25 October 2015 at 11:24

    Very effective! Jo x

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  4. Unknown25 October 2015 at 12:21

    Lovely card, clever technique. Karen x

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  5. A Place for Kia25 October 2015 at 12:30

    This is awesome Karen - the Christmas colours look absolutely fabulous used this way. tfs

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  6. Sally H25 October 2015 at 12:37

    That is wonderful, Karen! I love it

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  7. Karren25 October 2015 at 23:42

    What a fun technique and a bright and cheerful Christmas card! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  8. Lynn McAuley26 October 2015 at 00:15

    What a bright and beautiful holiday design, Karen! Thanks for for sharing this wonderful card with the CCEE Stampers in their Reflections Challenge this week!

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  9. Kim S26 October 2015 at 13:16

    Such a wonderful and festive background you have created!! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  10. Sabrina26 October 2015 at 16:56

    What a wonderful Christmassy feel you have created with that amazing bokeh background, Karen. They're like glass baubles!

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  11. *Vicki*27 October 2015 at 16:03

    WOW!! What a stunning effect you've achieved on this card!! LOVE the Holiday colors too!! :) Thanks for sharing! :)

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  12. Faith A at Daffodil Cards28 October 2015 at 15:54

    Who would have thought "bokeh" would be good for Christmas, clever you with your technique love it.

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  13. Cindy Groh30 October 2015 at 20:06

    I love it. Great card.

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  14. LauraEva31 October 2015 at 08:22

    wow---love that card! It is wonderful! Thank you for joining us over on the HIMCR blog!

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  15. Miranda V4 November 2015 at 13:11

    I love bokeh cards! I didn't try it myself yet, but it looks so much fun!

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