Saturday, 9 July 2011

Grungy Monday on a Saturday........

.......yes you guessed it, time is running away with me again and I am only just joining in with the Grungy Monday challenge which this week sees us using another of Tim's techniques which you can find HERE. We are working with dabber resist and I have to say it took me a couple of attempts to get this looking how I wanted it to but I got there in the end.
I decided on a Christmas card this time around which I really struggled with as I could not get my head around Christmas at all but I persisted and this is the end result. Tim's technique is on the trees and I added the reindeer from Tim's Reindeer Flight set, adding highlights to the body with white gel pen.
I added two snowflakes, cut from white card using a Marianne Creatables dies, sponging the edges with DI broken china.  I also added part of the reindeer to the inside of my card.
Whilst I had the products to hand I created a second card varying it slightly, you can really see the shimmer on this picture from the Perfect Pearls.  The sentiments on both cards are from Outlines.
Once again I added the reindeer to the inside of my card.

Thanks for stopping by and a big THANK YOU to all my new followers for choosing to follow me, great to see you.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend.  Tracy x x
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22 comments:

  1. Juls9 July 2011 at 16:50

    fabulous!!! such a great use of colour!!!! Hugs Juls

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  2. Lisa Somerville9 July 2011 at 16:55

    Fab use of the technique, beautiful Christmas Card!

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  3. Kaz 9 July 2011 at 17:35

    Gorgeous colours and great grungy Monday xx

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  4. Netty9 July 2011 at 18:35

    Both beautiful Christmas cards, love the inside stamping and the colours you've chosen. xx

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  5. Jean Franks Beck9 July 2011 at 20:34

    Beautiful cards - love the reindeer addition to the inside!

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  6. TonyR9 July 2011 at 21:41

    beautiful cards - very elegant and perfect colours for christmas! i love the snowflakes!
    xx tonyR

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  7. Linda Ledbetter9 July 2011 at 21:52

    Tracy, this turned out so beautifully it almost convinced me to do some Christmas-themed art in July! The resist looks spectacular, and the design has your ever-elegant touch! Beautiful, as always!

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  8. craftytrog9 July 2011 at 22:14

    Tracy, your cards are both beautiful! I love the reindeer with those snowy trees! x

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  9. Suze Bain9 July 2011 at 22:58

    Love this card, fab reindeer and I love the icy colours. Thanks for leaving me a lovely comment. I've had a peek at your blog and love your work. Blogger's being a bit funny though and I can't see your followers button. Will pop back later. x

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  10. Unknown10 July 2011 at 05:51

    I can't cope with Christmas (although I should) I really like your cards and a lovely start. I also like to put an added stamp inside I think it's a lovely touch.

    Love Dawn xx

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  11. cheryl10 July 2011 at 08:52

    oh these are just brilliant hun both such gorgeous cards,with super images and detail hugs cheryl xxxxx

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  12. Brenda Brown10 July 2011 at 09:01

    Fabulous Tracy, it worked really well and you produced a beautiful card.
    Hope you are having a good weekend.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  13. Sherry10 July 2011 at 13:47

    Beautiful cards Tracy - I like the subtle effect created by this technique. The reindeers inside are a brilliant touch too!

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  14. Lynn Stevens10 July 2011 at 14:12

    Its tough to do Christmas when its 85 degrees outside. Tracy your card is stunning. I played a bit but mine looks like.... well we won't go there! LOL

    I have some catching up to do on your blog.
    Thanks for entering my giveaway and best of luck.
    hugs Lynn

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  15. Gerri Herbst10 July 2011 at 14:59

    Wow such a cool card...lovely to look at when today it will be 90 degrees! take care, gerri

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  16. Asia King (aka Joanna K)10 July 2011 at 15:20

    Lovely cards, Tracy! Beautifully stamped and I am really impressed - that's what I call planning ahead ;))) If I start my Christmas cards in November I think it's a great achievement lol ;)) xx

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  17. flutterbycrafter10 July 2011 at 17:28

    Love those trees, beautiful card and my favourite colour xx

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  18. Jane10 July 2011 at 17:51

    I love your card. Your trees worked perfectly to show of this weeks technique. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  19. Suzanne C11 July 2011 at 02:48

    Gorgeous! Love the beautiful blues the resist. So soft and pretty!

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  20. Barb Cady11 July 2011 at 08:32

    I think this must be the way to do Christmas, a bit at a time! I really love the colours and the resist looks great, must have a go!

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  21. Emma Williams11 July 2011 at 14:25

    Fabulous card, beautiful colour tones and I love that little glimpse of the reindeer inside the card...stunning!
    Hope you had a great weekend.
    Love Emma xx

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  22. Lynne Phelps11 July 2011 at 16:57

    Wonderful cards, I love the composition and colors! The resist technique in the background is great, and I really love the way you have used part of the reindeer image to frame the inside corner. Lovely!

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