Monday, 25 October 2010

CCC 19 - extreme masking

Linda has set this week's Compendium challenge from page 61 (you can get your copy from the Man Himself here) and as usual I am not to spill the beans on how I did it.

Suffice to say, I made my own mask with the tattered leaves die, used distress inks in wild honey, crushed olive, rusty hinge and walnut stain. Stamps are by Wendy Vecchi.

I edged the top and bottom of the base card with some tissue tape which I blended with wild honey and added one of the fab Prima leaves I bought from my SIL last week., for some texture.

I know it's not a Christmas card but I gave myself a challenge off Christmas!
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18 comments:

  1. Netty25 October 2010 at 21:13

    Such a gorgeous Autumnal card Helen, using your leaves as masks looks great and so is the colouring. Great words as well. Annette x

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  2. Karla Anderson25 October 2010 at 21:29

    Beautiful leaves. I love fall colors so much, so inspiring.

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  3. Yelowflower25 October 2010 at 23:24

    this came out so well!

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  4. MarleneMAZ25 October 2010 at 23:54

    Love your card! great job with making your own masks.

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  5. Lori26 October 2010 at 02:50

    Love it! Those colors are awesome, and the dies made a really wonderful mask!

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  6. cheryl26 October 2010 at 10:14

    oh just love love this hun,the coulrs you have used are perfect hugs cheryl xxxxxx

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  7. brenda26 October 2010 at 13:25

    Awesome work Helen, love everything about it.

    And wey hey, we got a win !!!!!!!!!

    B x

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  8. Liverpool Lou (Anne)26 October 2010 at 14:30

    Gorgeous creation Helen, love the colours :-)
    Anne xx

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  9. Terry26 October 2010 at 21:14

    Beautiful Fall card! Love how you used the leaves for masking!

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  10. kelly26 October 2010 at 21:43

    Love the card and know what you mean about needing time off Christmas :)

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  11. Gez Butterworth26 October 2010 at 23:56

    Absolutely gorgeous Helen.xx

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  12. Linda Ledbetter27 October 2010 at 00:03

    Oh, those Tattered Leaves made such awesome masks, Helen! This is a completely stunning card, and I love the sentiment so much! What a great design-- the dots and text stamps are perfect! It's gorgeous, honey!

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  13. minnie_mac27 October 2010 at 19:20

    Love your leaf masks, colours and stamping.

    Marilyn

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  14. donna27 October 2010 at 21:53

    Wonderful.I love your words and the polka dots are perfect for your card.

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  15. Anonymous28 October 2010 at 13:42

    Wonderful! Love your leaves!

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  16. Rachelle31 October 2010 at 13:37

    Really love how you did those leaves with the words and then the subtle pattern for the bg. And isn't that Wild Honey just the most luscious color?!

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  17. Stamped Impressions31 October 2010 at 13:43

    Beautiful Colors!

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  18. Anonymous31 October 2010 at 14:14

    Brilliant! Love that quote! Where's it from? xx

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