Friday, February 27, 2015

I'm seeing stars....

Hello and happy Friday!! I have a card to share using a (new to me) technique: Bokeh! Check it:


 Here is the inside of the card:

I started with a white cs panel, and sponged three colors of Distress Ink randomly over it. Then I found a (NBUS!) star stamp and loading it with Frost White chalk ink, randomly stamped that over the panel. There's second generation stamping in there also, and wa-la: Bokeh! At this point I went over it with my heat gun as I knew I was going to heat emboss the sentiment. It's framed in kraft then mounted onto a blue card base. I found some gold star shaped sequins in my stash and added those as a final touch. I. Really. Love. How. This. Turned. Out! 

Well, I'm off to walk the fur baby. I hope you have a great day and weekend! Thanks for stopping by!


Challenges I'm entering this in:
Merry Monday #147 - Stars
The Male Room #4 - make your own background paper













Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches - Circle of Honor (star), All Yule Need, Christmas Sampler
Ink: Ranger DI - Faded Jeans, Evergreen Bough, Dusty Concord; Clear Snap - Frost White; VersaMark; Memento - Paris Dusk
CS: Darice
Accessories: Stampendous - Champagne EP; heat gun; American Crafts - sequins
Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner; Ranger Glossy Accents
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18 comments:

  1. Leslie HannaFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    You SHOULD love this - it's stunning!

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  2. Audrey PettitFebruary 27, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Oh, this is fabulous, Chris! I haven't tried this technique yet, and now I'm totally inspired! You rocked this!

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  3. Kristie GouletFebruary 27, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    I LOVE this! Awesome job with the star bokeh!!!
    Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!

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  4. LindseyFebruary 27, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    I really love this too, Chris! Coincidentally, I tried a bokeh background this week... mine went immediately into the circular file. :D Now I'll have to try again!

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  5. LindaFebruary 27, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful Bokeh background.

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  6. Chriss BlagraveFebruary 27, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Love this star bokeh effect! Wonderful for the Merry Monday challenge!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 27, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Beautiful Background!

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  8. Kara LynneFebruary 27, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful starry bokah!

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  9. carol (krillsister)February 27, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Stunning. Love your background. Those white stars are perfect!

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  10. Stamping Smiles DesignsFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Wonderful! Love the background! I haven't try this technique yet, but I am inspired!

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  11. LindaFebruary 28, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    WOW!! I love this. Fabulous take on the Bokeh technique. Linda xx

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  12. BonnieFebruary 28, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Love this Bokeh background! How clever to do it with stars! And the gold stars and embossing add just the right amount of elegance! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!

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  13. Lorraine February 28, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    I love that you used the star shape for this technique. So creative!

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  14. Susan JoyceMarch 1, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    Awesome card, love the Bokeh technique with the stars. Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.

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  15. AB. March 1, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    That is a gorgeous card! I am a big fan of bokeh too! :)

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  16. Jessi FoganMarch 1, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    You SHOULD love this, because it is purely awesome!

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  17. JillyMarch 1, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Love how you have done this xxx

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  18. Deborah FringsMarch 5, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    I think the star bokeh look amazing - really great background. The colours are gorgeous and I do like the simple Christmas sentiment. Thanks so much for playing along with The Male Room this week!

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