Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Love making cards :)

Hi friends! I am back with two more cards :) Usually can't help it... always end up in making a card when an idea hits me. Hope you will enjoy.
With me being on the Mixed Media Card challenge team, I tend to be inclined towards mixed media now. If you read the definition, you will know that we have been making a lot of mixed media cards even without realizing :) Here's a new card with the same theme Touch of Nature. Don't forget to play along with us at MMCC #1 In this one I used stamps, inks, embossing powder and water color technique :) So here's my card...
To make this card, I masked off the lower edge of the card and heat embossed the trees in black. Then I took the Distress ink pads and brushed them directly on my water color card stock. this followed some water spray and wash to create a sunrise :) the embossing resisted the water colors and resulted in a subtle BG.
I am entering this at the following challenges -
 

And now another one, this is inspired by the Retrosketches #122, Color Q #248, Cure for Monday Blues #23 and House of Cards July challenge - Bow. To make this, I did some stamping of sentiment hexagons on card base. Added the die cut sentiment, heart and butterflies to finish the card. Finally, tied a bow with a twine :)

  

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)

Supplies used Card 1 - Inks: Versamark ink, Memento Tuxedo black, Distress Barn door, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard seed; Stamps: STAMPlorations Vignette - Tree Silhouettes, Bird from Prima cling stamp set - Printery; Whisper Black embossing powder; Darice heat too

Card 2 - Inks: Hero arts Shadow ink Pool, Mint Julep, Fresh peach, Distress mustard seed; Stamps: Pink Paislee sentiment series; Dies : Nestabilities heart dies and love diecut sent by a friend; Punch Butterfly from Darice and Twine from my stash

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57 comments:

  1. RadhikaJuly 9, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Gorgeous cards Deepti..love the scene in 1st card and hexagon love in 2nd . :)

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  2. Vicki DutcherJuly 9, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    LOVE that first card! it also qualifies for Just Us Girls; bird! http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/07/just-us-girls-challenge-248.html -- nice placement of your hexagons too. As usual it's a pleasure popping over to check out your cards! :)

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  3. SD poojaJuly 9, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    And I love seeing your cards :D !!
    Awesome cards Deepti ! I dawn scene is Superb !

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  4. AngelaJuly 9, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Deepti, your cards always blow me away! Love seeing your work in the AAA Card Challenge galleries!

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  5. JingleJuly 9, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    These are both just awesome! I so love the design on the second one and the first is just gorgeous!

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  6. 1CardCreatorJuly 9, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Both of these are beautiful, I love your style. ~Diane

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  7. jimlynnJuly 9, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Your first card is absolutely gorgeous!!! Love everything about it. The second - as cute and fun as can be. Precious!
    Lynn

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  8. sandieJuly 9, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    What a fabulous mixed media card, the sunriise is just perfcetion! I didn't realise I had been making some mac until I read the definition on the blog!!

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  9. sandieJuly 9, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Oh and thanks for entering it into TIME OUT, I missed that!!

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  10. Lisa EltonJuly 9, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    You always make the prettiest skies for your backgrounds!! this is just lovely Deepti!

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  11. RahmatJuly 9, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Lovely cards Deepti, I totally get it that when you have an idea, you just have to work on it...the first one blew me away!

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  12. Tracey McNeelyJuly 9, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Fantastic Dee, your inked background and silhouette and the fun hexies!! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the colourQ!

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  13. Miriam PrantnerJuly 9, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    That sunrise is amazing and gorgeous! Love the silhouetted images too!

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  14. Happy DanceJuly 9, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Deepti, beautiful as always. I about fell off my chair when I saw your sunrise...it's just amazing. The black trees and birds really emphasize it. Your second card is so sweet. Love the colors and how you've used the sketch. Two amazing cards. Bev

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  15. Victoria LavenderJuly 9, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    That's a great card, I love the intense colors of rising and setting sun! Beautiful! And how cute- your second card is made with the stamps you won from us. Big hugs sweetie, Victoria

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  16. NonniJuly 9, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Stunning cards, Deepti! I love the artsy sunset in your first card... Thanks for taking TIME OUT and joining our challenge!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 9, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Deepti, I love both cards but my favorite is your watercolor card. It's fabulous!! I love the colors. I also love the birds flying high in the sky. Amazing job!

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  18. BonnieJuly 9, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    What a glorious sunrise!!! Wow! Sweet hexagons too!

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  19. MarybethJuly 9, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    Two very different cards.....both are gorgeous! Such a pretty sunset .

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  20. Jen MitchellJuly 9, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    I'm loving these mixed media cards! They're so full of yummy colors and textures!

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  21. Julia AstonJuly 9, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    two lovely designs Deepti! I love that burning sky on your mixed media card!

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  22. Lee-AnneJuly 9, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Love the wash technique for your sunrise card, Deepti...beautiful card! And I love all the hexagons with the great sentiments...two fabulous designs!

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  23. ShylaashreeJuly 9, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    beautiful cards, awesome colours and the 1st card is stunning
    Adhiraacreations

    Adhiraa@Facebook

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  24. Simply Sara Stampin'July 9, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    Your card is just beautiful, Deepti! Love the water coloring you did to create your sunrise. Thanks for playing with us at the Friday Mashup.
    Sara

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  25. LollJuly 10, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    The watercolored card is amazing Deepti ... such a bright and vibrant sunset! Your second card is so fun and a great design. Loll xx

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  26. ToniJuly 10, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    Both eye catching and right on trend--thanks for joining in at House of Cards!

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  27. aussie aNNieJuly 10, 2014 at 1:24 AM

    Fabulously brilliant creations, love the colour combinations too..
    ♥aNNie

    The Journey is the Start

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  28. Monika ReeckJuly 10, 2014 at 3:44 AM

    Love your mix media card Deepti so look adorable the scene and perfect bow for our challenge this time at HOC..nice color combo too on your second card love that tiny butterfly in yellow like the bow...gorgeous creation sweety..

    Thanks for joining us at House of Cards Challenge this time..
    hugs,
    Monika (DT MEMBER)

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  29. JaneJuly 10, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful watercolour sunrise, burning! Great to see you playing at AAA Cards again this week.

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  30. Deepti StephensJuly 10, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Super like Deepti.. <3

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  31. RosemaryJuly 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    wonderfully fabulous cards, deepti!

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  32. SylviaJuly 10, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Fun card, Deepti, Love the hexagon design! Thanks for joining us at the colourQ!

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  33. Diane JaquayJuly 10, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    I love the first card, the black silhouette looks so awesome against the sunny colors, and the second card is just plain FUN!

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  34. sue t.July 10, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    I love the card for our challenge at House of Cards! Great design! Thanks for joining us!

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  35. Barb GhigJuly 10, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Stunning work of art on your first card, Deepti! I love the vibrant colors and how you created your scene...it's just so beautiful!
    Love how you placed the hexies on your 2nd card, and how perfect the die cut word is with the hexagons in the background...such a lovely font! You never cease to amaze me with your talent!!!

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  36. VannessaJuly 10, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Both are great cards, but I love the sentiment hexagons you used on the card for our challenge. Thanks for joining in the House of Cards challenge this month.

    Hugs, Vannessa
    HOC DT

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  37. Mynn xxJuly 10, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    These are awesome, Deepti!!! LOVE the fabulous colors and stamping! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! :) HUGS! Mynn xx

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  38. TammyJuly 10, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Fabulous cards, I love the fun hexagons on your second card! Thanks so much for joining us at HOC!
    Tammy x

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  39. Taunya ButlerJuly 10, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Amazing, gorgeous cards!! Wow I am always so impressed whenever I see something done by you!! It is a good thing you love making cards cuz you are VERY good at it!!!

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  40. PattiJuly 11, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Wow! over the top spectacular I love your watercoloring and you made it sound so easy LOL

    Patti

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  41. Kelly GriglioneJuly 11, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Awesome, Deepti!! Your sunset look on the first card is spot-on (I have a card for tomorrow that looks very similar, but I PROMISE it was created last week!!) And the yellow on your second card is such a fun, unexpected color addition. Love 'em both!

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  42. The Colour PressJuly 13, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    Love the sunrise effect with distress inks. Beautiful cards.

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  43. Far NorthJuly 13, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    Fab Deepti! Love the inspiration that flows from your colorful scene! Your hexagon play card is so fun! Love your contrast!

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  44. My Paper EpiphanyJuly 13, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    So inspiring!

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  45. Nancy SeedJuly 13, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Great job Deepti. Love all the sayings. Thanks for sharing with us this week at HOC.

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  46. Monika/BuzsyJuly 13, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful cards Deepti, but especially love the first one with the silhouette tree images over the yellow.

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  47. Shery RussJuly 13, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    AMAZING cards, Deepti! I'm partial to the first one, however -- gorgeous composition and sponging!

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  48. TaheerahJuly 13, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Your hexagons are so perfectly stamped and I love the colours you chose from the inspiration image! Thanks so much for playing to find a Cure For The Monday Blues!

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  49. KatyJuly 13, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    So pretty! I love the hexagons! And your other card is very pretty too! :) Thank you so much for joining us at House of Cards! :)

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  50. Anita in FranceJuly 15, 2014 at 1:47 AM

    These are fabulous, Deepti ... the 'love' one is so fun and playful ... and the sunshine silhouette trees one is gorgeous ... awesome inking! Anita :)

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  51. maria f.July 15, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Geesh - that watercolor BG is amazing and absolutely perfect!

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  52. GretaJuly 17, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Stunning first card & the other one is so fun!

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  53. Merethe AJuly 18, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Thank you for participating in the 'Add a Bow' challenge at House of Cards.

    Ma :)
    House of Cards DT

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  54. Kim HegginsJuly 19, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    Fabulous card...I love your hexagons with all the sentiments., so fun.

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  55. cohennaJuly 20, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Beautiful card! Thank you for playing along with us at House Of Cards

    cohenna
    House of Cards DT

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  56. RosmarieJuly 21, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I love your awesome style. Always so bright and clean!
    Thank you for playing along with us at House of Cards.
    Rosi x

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  57. BeverleyJuly 21, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Two awesome cards, love the sunset scene on the first a perfect 'fun in the sun' card :) Thanks for taking the TIME OUT and joining in on the challenge. Hugs Bev x

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