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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Make It Monday #241 - Ombre Stenciled Backgrounds

Hello friends.  Playing along with Betsy and the Make It Monday challenge, where Betsy shows us how to make an ombre stenciled background.  This was a fun challenge, as I love blending ink colors, and then you're basically blending over top of your blending with a stencil, so more fun!!  I'm still stuck on the blue, green, and purple color combo, so here's what I came up with for this challenge:



There are things I like about this card, and things I don't like!  What I do like:  LOVE the colors, the watering can die cut...thank you dear Birgit!!, the Glossy Accent centers of the flowers (Petite Pots), the stencil (Modern Background Stencils), and the font of the sentiment (Winter Woods).  What I don't like:  the water spots I added to the background, and the overall busyness of the card.  So I guess the "likes" outweigh the "dislikes", and it's growing on me!  It is definitely a bright and cheerful card, and will hopefully bring a smile to someone's face, and that's what card making is all about, right?!!!  :0)

You can check out Betsy's great video and BEAUTIFUL card right HERE over on Nichole's blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by today...I love it when you do!!  :0)
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22 comments:

  1. Rema DeLeeuwMarch 2, 2016 at 3:33 AM

    Lovely bouquet Marcia! Love the glossy accents in the center of the flowers.

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  2. BirgitMarch 2, 2016 at 4:26 AM

    What a darling card, Marcia! I love these flowers in the watering can and the glossy accents in the centers is a perfect finishing touch!

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  3. BarbaraMarch 2, 2016 at 4:34 AM

    Awe... so cute. What a fun technique. Really makes for a fabulous card. I love your design.

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  4. laineyMarch 2, 2016 at 5:43 AM

    Marcia, you're too hard on yourself! The water spots are a nice addition - it makes it look like the watering can dripped a few times. And I don't think it's too busy at all, it's a lovely Spring time card.

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  5. Vikki HMarch 2, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    It's a very pretty card, Marcia! Your white circle and sentiment banner calm down the busy background highlighting the focal point beautifully.

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  6. jan metcalfMarch 2, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Nice card!

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  7. LindaMarch 2, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    Marcia, this is just so sweet and adorable. Love it and I know it will bring a smile to someone's face.

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  8. Nancy Penir March 2, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Gorgeous bg, Marcia, and sweet spring card! Love ALL your details!!!

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  9. Barb KirkwoodMarch 2, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    Sweet card, love the combinations and great background.

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  10. KeriMarch 2, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    Such a soft, sweet, pretty card, Marcia! Love your choice of colors! :)

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  11. Kathryn AMarch 2, 2016 at 4:56 PM

    Beautiful card, Marcia! The colours and background are awesome!

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  12. Helen F.March 2, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    Marcia I think this card is really lovely and
    the "likes" outweigh the "dislikes" :-) Great job with this technique!

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  13. paperkicksMarch 3, 2016 at 3:44 AM

    I don't think it's busy at all. Love the flowers springing from the watering can! The background is super!

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  14. Leigh PennerMarch 3, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    Oh, this is so sweet and pretty!

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  15. ColleenMarch 3, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    Marcia...I love it!! Your white circle background really draws your eye in to the flowers, but WOW your background is stunning!! Great card, friend!!

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  16. @JoyceCasaldiMarch 3, 2016 at 12:50 PM

    So pretty Marcia!

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  17. PattiMarch 3, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    Love love love it!!sweet color combo and I'm with Colleen the white circle really makes your flowers pop!!

    Patti

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  18. victoria hMarch 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM

    gorgeous card

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  19. BirgitMarch 5, 2016 at 8:39 AM

    SUCH a pretty scene, Marcia. Super cute with the bird and the two toned background looks fabulous the way you did it!

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  20. Kathy McMarch 5, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    Marcia, you're too hard on yourself. This "note" will definitely bring a smile to some lucky recipient. Everything looks placed perfectly and great colors...such a pretty bouquet!

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  21. SueMarch 6, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    Hahaha! You crack me up. Yes, for you this card is very busy, but you did an awesome job. I love your background, the colors you chose, the watering can and the flowers in it! And, YES, it will make the person who receives it, smile!!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 7, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    So full of spring, love it!

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Thanks so much for stopping by...your comments really do make my day!