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11 April 2011

New Technique For Me!

I hope you all had a fab weekend, we didn't do much because there was two must watch footie matches on & (and Wolves who Nige & Katie support lost & Newcastle who I support lost as well.....should have gone out!! LOL) as we are going away on Saturday we had a few things to sort out!!

This week over at Craft Your Passion we have a fab challenge for you
2 BY 2
We also have a fab sponsor
The DT got a chance to play with a few of their images...I chose Marley & Charlie cheese!! which I think is sooooooooo sweet!!

I have decided to use a new technique for this card. I have seen it on a few blog as I've been hopping around....its called Spotlighting!! I hope you like my first attempt at it!




 
Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Instyle Stamps- sketch
Ambers Crafts & Stuff- new technique

Goodies I Have Used
Image- Marley & Charlie Cheese by Ellephantastic
Promarkers from Crafty Emma's Store
Mice- cool grey 1, 2, 3 & pale pink
Cheese- lemon, yellow & canary

Papers & Embellishments
DP, paper ribbon & sentiment from the Retro stack by HOTP
Colour distressing with Tim Holtz, broken china
Card candi- Daisy Patchwork from Crafty Emma's Store

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope the sun is shining where you are
hugs xx
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16 comments:

  1. Lisa Jane11 April 2011 at 11:17

    oh those mice are soo cute and i love the technique .. i haven't tried it either - so must have a go
    Lisa x

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  2. Anonymous11 April 2011 at 13:14

    Great technique.Love the pretty colours too.
    Hmmmn...having trouble leaving comments too...think it may be a Blogger/Wordpress thingy.
    Hope things are continuing to improve for you.
    Lisa x

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  3. Hazel (Didos)11 April 2011 at 14:10

    Love it Shell. Its so sweet. Oh where you off to at the weekend??? Hope you have a fabby time!!!Love Hazelxoxo

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  4. Linda11 April 2011 at 15:06

    Cute card, love the technique.

    Something else to add to my ever increasing to do list.

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  5. CraftyC11 April 2011 at 16:09

    Beautiful card Shell, love the image and your Spotlighting!
    Clairex

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  6. Unknown11 April 2011 at 16:16

    Wow fabby...I might just have to pinch this technique but will give you the credit lol.... I really need some good inspirations have no mojo at all! JO xxx

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  7. EVIL twin11 April 2011 at 18:55

    What cute little mousies!! Thanks for joining our challenge at Amber's Crafts & Stuff.


    *!*april*!*

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  8. jackiescrafts11 April 2011 at 18:57

    Awww this is cute image and a great technique

    Hugs Jackie x

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  9. coops11 April 2011 at 21:08

    stunning card shell.i love the adorable image and the spotlight technique looks really fab :D

    xx coops xx

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  10. Jules11 April 2011 at 21:57

    Wow Shell .. .. I love your "spotlighting" ... ... it looks super cool.

    Must give it a try sometime. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Great image and layout on your project.

    Have you got those packing cases out yet?

    Love Jules xx

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  11. debby400012 April 2011 at 08:10

    Wonderful, beautiful card Shell, great job with the spotlight technique.
    luv
    Debby

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  12. The Crazy Crafting Lady12 April 2011 at 19:30

    Great job with the spotlighting.

    Thank you for trying out a new technique this week and sharing it with us at Amber's Crafts and Stuff.

    ~*~Amber~*~
    www.amberscraftsandstuff.com

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  13. Wellnifty12 April 2011 at 21:07

    Super cutie card Shell, great spotlighting
    Chris xx

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  14. Anonymous13 April 2011 at 01:03

    Ohh I've been wanting to try that as well! Yours turned out great, and those wee mice are soo cute! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  15. Joyleen Dianne Co Lim15 April 2011 at 07:49

    Wow! Love your technique. Thanks for sharing it.

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  16. Stephanie16 April 2011 at 20:22

    Great card! I love this technique.

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Hugs Shell xx