Sunday, 31 May 2015

Happy Smooshing

Hi and welcome!  It's time for another challenge from The Paper Players and this week Laurie has a fun tic-tac-toe challenge for us.

I went with the top row, which was surprising as I never really got into washi tape and only have a few rolls.  I combined my card with both the inspiration pic and the sketch at Fusion Card Challenge.


I went with the fun technique of ink smooshing again - this time using Peacock Feathers and Squeezed Lemonade ink.  Once I was happy with the smooshed panel, I dried it with my heat tool then stamped the sentiment in Archival Black.

I adhered some light gray washi tape to represent the banners in the sketch and a couple of staples.  In keeping with the Paper Players challenge, I also used some blue sequins.


For the card base, I sponged Peacock Feathers ink around the edges of a white card to match the smooshing.

Thanks for visiting and head on over to The Paper Players to see which options the rest of the amazing design team have used.


Products used:

Stamps:  The Big, the Bold and the Happy (Winner & Walter)
Ink:  Archival Black, Peacock Feather, Squeezed Lemonade
Cardstock:  White, watercolor 
Accessories:  Washi Tape, sequins, Blueprints 21 (MFT)

Cheers
Karren

 Edited to Add:  This card got a shout out at Fusion Card Challenge.
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19 comments:

  1. Anne (cornucopia)1 June 2015 at 01:04

    Gorgeous card!

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  2. Claire Broadwater1 June 2015 at 01:06

    Karren, I love the ink smooshing! Such a fantastic color combo! I appreciate the washi tape banners. I always forget to use it and I think it is an amazing addition! Thanks for the inspiration, My Friend! XX

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  3. Jen Mitchell1 June 2015 at 07:17

    You smoosh so well! I love this!

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  4. Julia Aston1 June 2015 at 10:55

    Love that color smooshing! what a vibrant background you created! thanks for joining us in the Fusion Challenge! Julia xx

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  5. Patrice1 June 2015 at 12:05

    Fabulous smooshing! Love this bright and fun card, Karren. x

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  6. laurie1 June 2015 at 14:05

    What a fun background! I love your use of washi,too. Great card!

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  7. Greta1 June 2015 at 16:45

    Bu-ti-ful!! One of my favorites, Karren!

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  8. Marika 1 June 2015 at 17:57

    Thanks for the tip video for this technique, sounds so fun, I haven't tried it out yet but I definitely going to. This is so wonderfully happy card, Karren! love the bold colours next to black!

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  9. Nance Leedy2 June 2015 at 01:33

    This is just fabulous, Karren! Love the colors and the smoosh technqiue--must give that a try!

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  10. LeAnne2 June 2015 at 07:27

    NOBODY smooshes like you do, Karren....I am in awe of this fabulous creation! The colors, the washi, the sequins....I want it.

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  11. Debbie Mageed2 June 2015 at 10:22

    OK, I have a confession - I am smooshing challenged! I can't do it to save my life! Have any hints for me?? Your card is so wonderful! Love all of the colors you chose and you detailed it all perfectly!!

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  12. stampwithsandy3 June 2015 at 05:07

    I love your smooshing Karren! I am smooshing challenged, too. Mine always looks like a puddly mess! Great colors and I love the washi tape and sequins.

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  13. Katie Ann Brooks3 June 2015 at 16:21

    love all your elements, the sequins, washi and watercolors... fab! Thanks for joining us at Fusion!

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  14. Michelle3 June 2015 at 21:40

    Fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Fusion!

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  15. Unknown5 June 2015 at 16:11

    What a fab technique!! I love your take on the colors...it's perfect!! A lovely one-layer card!!

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  16. SonjaK6 June 2015 at 01:13

    Wow! What an awesome color explosion! Congrats to your honorable mention over at Fusion.

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  17. Dianne Beans6 June 2015 at 08:45

    I love your background. The colors are so bright and cheerful. I must try the technique sometime.

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  18. Jaydee6 June 2015 at 09:45

    Karren, the smooshing is awesome. I really need to try that. I love how you used the washi tape as a neutral element. Gorgeous card
    hugs
    jaydee

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  19. Joanne James - The Crafty Owl10 June 2015 at 21:17

    Apologies for my late comment - I'm playing catch up! I love this card - the smooshing makes me nervous, but you make it look so easy! This card is gorgeous, and the washi tape element is perfect.

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