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Wednesday, 5 July 2017

Simple Sympathy

Hello and Welcome!
Today, I am restocking my stash of sympathy cards.
I like to have them on hand so I can sent them out as soon as possible if needed.
I like a simple, clean design for this kind of a card.

Very simple card but can be a bit messy...truth be told, I don't mind getting a bit messy!
The technique I used on my card is called

So, I sprayed some inexpensive shaving cream into a shallow dish and dropped on some Distress re-inkers over the top.  I pulled the colour into the shaving cream with the wooden end of a paintbrush, then picked up the shaving cream with a credit card and spread it over the top of my stencil. I lifted the stencil carefully, then removed the excess shaving cream with the clean edge of the credit card to reveal a lovely bkg.
When it was all dry, I stamped the sentiment and then splattered with some watered down ink.


Thanks so very much for coming by and taking a look.


Adding my card to these challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More- CAS
Mixed Media World- ANYTHING GOES
Love to Create- MIXED MEDIA
Brown Sugar- ANYTHING GOES


Supplies
Stamps-Deepest Sympathy (MFT)
Ink- Tuxedo Black Memento; Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers; 
Salty Ocean Distress re-inkers (TH)
Paper- heavy white cardstock (local store)
Accessories and Tools- Misti; shaving cream; credit card; black gems; stencil- frond (Stencil Girl)
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20 comments:

  1. aussie aNNie5 July 2017 at 07:18

    Fabulous Karen. I have not tried this technique as yet, has always been on my
    'to try' list but never seem to get around to it...great result here though.xx [aNNie]

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  2. Holly AKA KopyKat5 July 2017 at 07:21

    This is so beautiful!

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  3. Kim S5 July 2017 at 07:22

    What a stunning effect! And so soft and perfect for a sympathy card.

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  4. Pat5 July 2017 at 09:49

    I love this technique and must get out the shaving foam again soon. The colours are so pretty and this uncluttered design is perfect for a sympathy card Karen. x

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  5. Aquarius5 July 2017 at 10:42

    Sympathy cards are so much nicer when they aren't over elaborate and this is just right. Sounds like a messy procedure though!!

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  6. Princess Judy Palmer5 July 2017 at 11:33

    I like this. It makes me think of architect somehow. Simple but messy!

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  7. Bonnie5 July 2017 at 12:09

    You can find more uses for a credit card that don't require spending! I love it! A beautiful background, mf, and a lovely sympathy card!

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  8. Verna Angerhofer5 July 2017 at 12:24

    Wonderful look and what an artistic background you did with the credit card.

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  9. Mac Mable5 July 2017 at 14:43

    Fun and messy technique..I'm in. Gorgeous card and love the effect x

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  10. Faith A at Daffodil Cards5 July 2017 at 15:05

    Something I have actually tried, but couldn't get this kind of finish, so very Beautiful.
    Faith
    x

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  11. Cara5 July 2017 at 15:08

    Beautiful card, I see a boat's sail when I look at it. Must be the aquatic colours!

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  12. Nstiz5 July 2017 at 15:17

    Who but you would have thought to use shaving cream over a stencil! This turned out beautiful, Karen! Working with two kids tomorrow so I may have them try this while I try it too! Thanks for the awesome idea!

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  13. Loll5 July 2017 at 16:24

    Great job with this technique, Karen. I have not tried this way of using shaving cream through a stencil. Your's turned out amazing. Always learning from you!! xx

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  14. Susan5 July 2017 at 16:29

    I need to try that technique - such a nice effect to get marbling through a stencil. Beautiful colours!

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  15. Christine Alexander5 July 2017 at 23:36

    gorgeous, I love the colours and that stencil is is fantastic. Great imprint using the credit card to spread the shaving foam, have to try it that way so clever:)

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  16. froebelsternchen6 July 2017 at 12:36

    A wonderful look Karen!

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  17. Laine6 July 2017 at 18:50

    Stunning and so beautiful!

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  18. Bobby14 July 2017 at 16:24

    I may have to get some reinkers for just this kind of project, Karen. I love it.

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  19. Ellie Knol26 July 2017 at 14:23

    In all its simplicity it's beautiful! Thanks for leaving comments on my blog... very much appreciated. Did you have any difficulty posting them... I heard from people that the had difficulty posting a comment... I think that's why I don't get that much reactions lately, as I had a lot more a while ago.

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  20. Annie29 July 2017 at 11:24

    A beautiful card! The background looks amazing. I'm reading the how-to, but I think I need to go find a video to follow exactly how this worked out so well. You are always so inspiring to me!

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