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Monday 25 January 2016

Grunged Valentine


Hi there.
I like the look of grunge and I find it easy to create masculine cards using it.
Today's card should be called, 'Grunge meets Brushos'.  

I had a piece of leftover paper made using Brushos that didn't work out for a background so I used it to die-cut the heart using a die from Hero Art.  I sprinkled the Brushos over my paper, sprayed with water to activate the colour crystals and sprinkled bleach over that to remove some of the colour for interest.  That created the little white spots you see on the heart.
Next, I had to figure out what kind of a background I could add the heart onto so I got out my WPlus 9 grunge set.  I inked the stamp by painting on diluted Brushos and kept stamping repeatedly until I had a big enough area covered.  I then pop-dotted the heart over that and added the button and twine to the heart for interest.
I think this will make a great masculine Valentine card.


I am adding my card to these challenges:

 Addicted to Stamps- MAKE YOUR MARK

Love to Create- ANYTHING GOES

Simply Papercraft- ANYTHING GOES

Crafting with Friends- ANYTHING GOES


Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps-WPlus9/ Brushos/ paint brush/ die-Hero Arts/ twine/ button/ pop dots
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25 comments:

  1. Dotty Jo25 January 2016 at 07:18

    What a beauty - love the colours and the inky-wonderfulness you've created, Jo x

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  2. Unknown25 January 2016 at 09:23

    I have really fallen in love with your cards and creativity. Grunge hasn't really appealed to me- until now! I have ColorBursts, but haven't used them much. I think it is the messy thing that hasn't worked for me. UNTIL NOW! Wow, this is just beautiful! You are inspiring me with each and every one of your creations. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Karen Dunbrook26 January 2016 at 07:07

      Thanks so much Noreen.....hope you will try and get some time to play with them.

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  3. SD pooja25 January 2016 at 09:53

    Loved this vibrant grungy card !

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  4. Unknown25 January 2016 at 09:58

    This is a striking card. Love the boldness and grunge!

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  5. *Vicki*25 January 2016 at 10:29

    Karen, this looks so amazing!! WOW!!

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  6. Laura25 January 2016 at 11:42

    Karen, I love your grunge Valentine! It's sooo cool!!! Love the way the brusho looks! I haven't tried it yet. I have the bister and figured I'd use that up before I got into another medium, ha! After seeing this, I'm tempted to try the brusho!! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity! Hugs, Laura

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  7. nancy littrell25 January 2016 at 11:53

    I love your blue green shades of Brushos for your beautiful heart! You made the perfect grunge background too.How fun to add your sprinkles of bleach, button and twine! I really Love your work of art Karen. TFS my friend.

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  8. Faith A at Daffodil Cards25 January 2016 at 12:22

    WOW a fabulous Valentine. Love it.

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  9. Verna Angerhofer25 January 2016 at 12:24

    Oh, yeah! This is a great masculine way to make a valentine. Love the blue-green colors you used for it. The bleach idea is so neat too! Love the look!

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  10. Vicki Dutcher25 January 2016 at 15:08

    Excellent use of the Brushos! I really need to take the time and play with these - I end up with ugly blobs ;(

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  11. Cathy25 January 2016 at 15:22

    Wonderful card Karen, love these colours, Cathy x

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  12. Lori25 January 2016 at 15:35

    Fantastic card - love the heart and background that you've created!

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  13. Unknown25 January 2016 at 15:49

    What a great and different valentine card. Karen xxx

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  14. Gabby25 January 2016 at 17:09

    LOVE your out-of-the-box Valentine! Your Brushos and stamping looks great. :)

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  15. TaeEun25 January 2016 at 20:37

    Sure, It will make a great masculine valentine card! Looks very artistic and I love the effect of the bleach!

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  16. Ina G26 January 2016 at 01:04

    Funny how everyone thinks that hearts should be red! They need to see this amazing piece of art and they will think differently. Karen this card is spectacular. Of course I love those colours and how you achieved such a brilliant result. Totally fabulous!

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  17. Lilian26 January 2016 at 10:51

    Love it!!! Great background and love the heart's colors!!!
    Thank you for joining us at ATSM!
    Lilian
    The Leaf Studio

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  18. Princess Judy Palmer26 January 2016 at 16:21

    This is pretty nifty and like you mentioned, great for a masculine card.

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  19. Loll27 January 2016 at 01:54

    LOVE how creative and fun this grunge card is Karen. Beautiful colours and elements. Your design is OUTSTANDING. xx

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  20. Peanut27 January 2016 at 02:02

    WOW! That background is stunning. Great design, Karen. Thanks for joining us at ATSM.
    x Asha

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  21. CherylQuilts27 January 2016 at 13:18

    Oh, Karen, this is amazing! I just love this color and the grunge feel to it! Perfect for a guy! Sigh!!!! Hugs, sweet friend!

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  22. Pretty Paper Junkie29 January 2016 at 08:00

    I saw these at SCS. Pretty incredible!

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  23. Bobby30 January 2016 at 09:35

    What a great idea to make a blue valentine for the men in your life, Karen. The grunge background works well with your brusho heart.

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  24. shirley-bee30 January 2016 at 16:12

    Grunge meets Brusho - a match made in heaven! Fantastic!

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