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Kraft Card


I caved and bought a set of Polychromos.  I used them for the first time on this card and I find myself wondering why I didn't buy them a few years ago!  I am in love.  I totally have no idea if I'm doing it right or using them to their full potential so I've signed up for Sandy Allnock's new class to see how good I can get!


The flower stamp is from Concord and 9th and the sentiment is from Feed Your Craft.  I stamped it onto ribbon instead of cardstock.  It would be slightly crisper on cardstock but I like the extra texture it adds and that you can see faint polka dots showing through from the other side.  And, you know, I got to use ribbon!  That's always something that makes me happy!

Linking up to Muse which inspired the kraft background.
 
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  1. Lynne in NI12 June 2018 at 22:04

    Oooh your flowers are absolutely gorgeous Laura! Great job with your colouring, I quite fancy some of those pencils myself :)

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  2. Tracey McNeely13 June 2018 at 02:26

    Beautiful and wow I can't believe you stamped and coloured on ribbon! Making me want to buy some Polychromos now. Thank you for sharing with us at Muse this week!

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  3. Ardyth15 June 2018 at 19:25

    Well if this is where you start, I can only imagine how quickly you'll learn! Gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us at Muse this week!

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  4. foleysfriend18 June 2018 at 19:17

    Beautiful card. I love how you colored the images and added the shading.

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  5. Cindy C.18 June 2018 at 22:29

    So pretty!!!

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  6. Jeanne H20 June 2018 at 16:33

    Congrats! Really lovely card. I like all the elements to look at!

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