After looking all over I had to conclude that my MOJO left on winter vacation and forgot to let me know. With no ideas in sight, I looked through my old cards and decided to CASE a birthday card I made years ago for my brother. The bg has many layers of sponging in reds, oranges. Yellows and purple. I stamped over the entire piece with a bg stamp and then outlined the pattern with a white gel pen. Added the bling and a few colorful matts and it was done. I dipped a wet paint brush onto the ink pad and painted some of the shapes for more definition. TFL, Francie
Date: Thursday, December 27, 2018 GMT Views: 787
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Registered: March 27, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67884
Thu, Dec 27, 2018 @ 8:33 PM
Francie, I am always amazed at your wonderful coloring and great combination of colors! Looks like to still have it to me!
The embellishments you added are perfect!
Wishing you and your family a blessed New Year!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Thu, Dec 27, 2018 @ 9:22 PM
Francie you mojo may have gone on holidays, but who ever is currently visiting is pretty amazing!!! Everything about this is fabulous. I love the warm colours and embelishments. Happy NY my friend.
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 39276
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 5:55 AM
Francie, i don't think it ever left. this is stunning. i could look at that background all day long. and i love that you used some embellishments that i used to have. i love that square button. wonderful.
------------------------------ Jean Bean the Dancing Queen "You can play a shoestring if you're sincere." -John Coltrane
Registered: January 20, 2016 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 31441
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 7:03 AM
I have that stamp--Rubber Stampede Acanthus Background. And now I want to use it, because you've inspired me with this beauty. I love the white accents. And that group of embellishments and ribbon is awesome!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131548
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 9:37 AM
Your backgrounds are always so beautiful and mesmerising. I have one here that I alternate with the first Tickle card I ever received from you. This is gorgeous, Francie - you really make those white pens work magic. That looks a little like a Chinese good luck coin - I sure hope it brings you good things for 2019.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50474
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 9:46 AM
The colors on this are great but it's that white outlining that really takes it to the next level. This would be fabulous on its own but the outlining gets you to notice all the intricacies of the design. WOW! I liked the way you trimmed this and put that small thank you on it..super! And the winter is still young....lots of time for creating ;)