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Thursday, August 14, 2014

I think I'm hooked!

I'm loving the beautiful cards that are being made as a result of Dawn's lesson on Day 9 at Stretch Your Stamps 2, where she taught us to doodle around a stamped floral image.

I remembered a card I made a few weeks ago and decided to take it and add the outlining to it.  So I started with the stamped card (I've included a picture at the end of my post) and added some tumbled glass shading with a dauber, then went back in with a fine-tip black pen and went to town:


supplies: Avery Elle's Oh Happy Day, Simon's Cotton Candy, worn lipstick, shabby shutters,  peeled paint, and tumbled glass distress, and Hero Arts Soft Canteloupe inks

The difference to me is astounding!


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32 comments:

  1. BrendaAugust 14, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Oh my gosh! I have to get to this part of the class NOW!!! Lin, this looks like you actually drew that whole image! So, so beautiful!

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  2. BettyAugust 14, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    this is so fantastic Lin - i haven't taken the class 'cause i've been away but am going to try this technique - looks like Altenew's painted flowers.

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  3. BarbaraAugust 14, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    That is an amazing difference! Love the idea and it gives your own personal touch to the card.

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  4. adele holcombAugust 14, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Oh wow! The card was already pretty -- now it's amazing!

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  5. http://acraftynutter.blogspot.co.uk/August 14, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    I'm loving what you've done with the stamps...the doodling looks great.
    Must have a go TFS :)

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  6. ScrapthatAugust 14, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Awesome Lin!! I just did another one too (haven't took a pic yet, hoping to get more done today! ;D )and I'm SURE that I'm not done yet

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  7. Janet D.August 14, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Great job, I want to try this technique too, just waiting for some courage! :)

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  8. MegAugust 14, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Fantastic! I love the comparison - so neat how much difference a little free hand scribbling can make!

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  9. Sue McRaeAugust 14, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    I am amazed at what a few sketchy lines can do to a card! Wow!

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  10. Laura NorrisAugust 14, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Wow! That is quite a difference. It was pretty before, but that blue background and outlining really makes it pop! It looks so artistic now. You have this technique down Lin!!

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  11. Lisa EltonAugust 14, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    WOW WOW WOW what a difference the black outline makes, this is beautiful Lin!

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  12. ThePurplePlaceAugust 14, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    I am with you and now have a whole new way at looking at some of my floral stamps! I LOVE this technique and have had so much fun trying it out!!

    Thanks to Dawn and SYS2 -- My favorite two day were yesterday and today!

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  13. BonnieAugust 14, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    While the original is lovely, the outlining takes this card over the top! Wow!

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  14. BarbAugust 14, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    It really does make such a huge difference! I love that you showed the original again, Lin! I'm hooked on this technique too! Gorgeous card!

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  15. joyAugust 14, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    The difference is amazing, Lin! You have mastered this technique and I can see that it will be a popular one. I think I will give it a try when I decide which flower stamps to use.

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  16. Maureen MortonAugust 14, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    So glad that you're hooked, 'casue I'd be happy to see lots more. This is astounding! It sounds a little scary, but it sure looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)August 14, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Wow Lin, just love what your black outlining did to the original (which was totally gorgeous to begin with!). Looks like such a great technique - I think I'd be totally hopeless at it, but I'll try. Thanks for the inspriation!!

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  18. LuckysmomAugust 14, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    It's amazing what a difference a few strokes of the pen can make. It was easier than I thought it would be. Your card is gorgeous!

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  19. Dawn TAugust 14, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    The doodling really makes the card pop. It brings it to life. I've been a bit scared to try tnis yet. Will have to pluck up the courage.

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  20. debby4000August 15, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    Oh my goodness it looks so different and in my opinion even more gorgeous.
    luv
    Debby

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  21. IreneAugust 15, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    I am getting so much inspiration from this class and seeing the fabulous creations that others are making...absolutely beautiful!

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  22. donna mikasaAugust 15, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    It's amazing what a few scribbled lines does to your card! Kicks it up a few notches to "amazeballs"!!

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  23. Penny WardAugust 15, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Holy cow....what an impact the doodling makes on this card. I loved seeing the before and after. You did such a great job!!! Love it!

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  24. CandyceAugust 15, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    What a difference the extras make. I loved this card when you first posted it and thought it perfect...yet how really neat it looks now!

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  25. Theresa's StudioAugust 15, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Wow! What a difference the doodling makes and it was a great card but now it looks more like a painting! TFS!

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  26. Cat CraigAugust 15, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Not much I can add to what everyone else has said. This is such a fantastic technique, in my mind the clear winning take away from class. Your cards are fantastic, and the impact of the doodling really shows up with your before and after. I am loving this technique too. Excellent post Lin.

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  27. AnonymousAugust 15, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    REALLY REALLY awesome!!!!! Your outlining is perfection! Thanks for sharing. I need to get caught up on my class lessons! Have a super weekend!

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  28. EmAugust 15, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    It is so interesting how it changes the whole tone of the card. I like them both a lot but the added whimsy created by the outlining really sends a happy note.

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  29. DarnellAugust 15, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    That is truly amazing, Lin! Thank you for sharing what pizzazz can be added so easily, by showing the after and the before!! Hugs, Darnell

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  30. AnonymousAugust 15, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Yes! Your card is very nice and you've got Dawn's technique down pat. I love the look the black freehand lines add to the stamped image.

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  31. Sarah GAugust 18, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    What a fantastic before and after! Love the detail and movement added by the doodled outline - I wonder if my hand is steady enough?!

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  32. LeniAugust 18, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Amazing! Thank you for sharing what you learned! The difference...oh I have no words for it, ....brilliant! now I am going to see of I can find some flowers to,try this out myself!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!