Wednesday, March 11, 2015

A Smooshie Birthday

Before I get to the card, I'd like to give a thankful shout out to the people in customer service at Papertrey Ink!  I have the Petite Places church die and all of the little details weren't cutting out well for me, even with shims.  I emailed customer service about it and Julie Heskamp wrote right back with very helpful advice.  Maybe you already know this, but if you cut with the die right side up (blades up), it cuts out all the little details perfectly!  I did use one piece of cardstock as a shim, but that's it.  Thank you, PTI Costumer Service, I'm very grateful!

Betsy Veldman hosted this week's Make It Monday and it was all about watercolor smooshing!   I followed her instructions, and came up with this card: 
 
I smooshed PTI's Tropical Teal and Enchanted Evening ink onto a piece of acetate, spritzed it with water, and placed the paper on top.  I'll be honest, the panel on this card was not my first attempt, nor my second.  I'd say it was probably my twelfth.  I die cut one of the rejected panels using PTI's One Liners: Happy, and heat embossed part of a stamp from PTI's Stylish Sentiments: Birthday in Zing Aqua.  The sequins are from PTI's Shakers + Sprinkles.
 
You should see Betsy's fabulous cards using this technique for Make It Monday #204: Watercolor Smooshing. 
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!  I hope you have a great day!
 
Kara Lynne
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42 comments:

  1. Stephanie LanzalottoMarch 11, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Gorgeous smooshy card! It reminds me of warm blue waters. I love that "happy" is cut from a different piece of the same smooth session! The sequins are a lovely embellishments.

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  2. My Card Attic: HazelMarch 11, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    What a fabulous background Kara! LOVE those colours! Hazel xx

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  3. SamraMarch 11, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Wow!!! This is work of art!!! I am totally blown away by this amazing card!!! BRAVO Kara Lynne!!

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  4. Tracey McNeelyMarch 11, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Pretty smooshy background Kara Lynne! LOVE the blue!

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  5. joyMarch 11, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    What a beauty this is, Kara! Love the blues!

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  6. joyMarch 11, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    What a beauty this is! Love it.

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  7. SarahMarch 11, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    stunning card.x

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  8. KaraMarch 11, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    so pretty! loove blue:)

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  9. Mona PendletonMarch 11, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    What a fun and creative card Kara!

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  10. bjmartinMarch 11, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Love how vibrant your colors turned out - I struggled with that!

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  11. Jessica Frost-BallasMarch 11, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Ooh, I really like how this turned out, twelfth try or not! ;)

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  12. DenniMarch 11, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    OhMy Kara! It was definitely well worth the dozen attempts because it came out gorgeous! I LOVE those colors and the bit of bling ;)

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  13. Lisa EltonMarch 11, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    You smoosh so well!! This is FABulous Kara Lynne!!

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  14. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 11, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    GORGEOUS Kara!!!!

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  15. JoyceMarch 11, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    This is wonderful. I love your smooshed background. I can't wait to try this technique tomorrow. I was thinking of using the same die, too. I'll try something different. Love how you used one of your rejected panels for your die cut. That was a great idea and good save.

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  16. CharkMarch 11, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    coolness! and thanks for the cutting tip!

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  17. alexandra s.m.March 11, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    Love it Kara!
    so cool and trendy ;)
    Thanks!

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  18. Anita in FranceMarch 12, 2015 at 3:17 AM

    What delicious smooshing,Kara ... there's such a fabulous sense of depth in those luscious blues ... gorgeous! Anita :)

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  19. Marcia HillMarch 12, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    LOVE your smooshed background Kara! The depth of the blues makes me think of the ocean and big waves...very dramatic and awesome looking! Love how you kept it pretty simple too with just the one liner die cut, so that the background takes center stage...totally beautiful card!! :0)

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  20. RosemaryMarch 12, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    so very cool, anita!! the smooshing looks absolutely fabulous!!

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  21. Ros CrawfordMarch 12, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Super card!! I love those colours!!

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  22. RhondaMarch 12, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    I'm glad you kept trying!!! Great looking card Kara Lynne. Happy colors.

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  23. MariaMarch 12, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Gorgeous colors of blues! Looks like a fun technique! And, glad you got the die to cut right to make this beautiful card!:-)

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  24. Nancy Penir March 12, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    I'm with you Kara, takes a bit of doing to get what you want! And the rest go into the scrap pile! Love this result, and hoping it goes to someone that lives at the beach. Reminds me of waves against a white sandy beach. Beautiful!

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  25. Monika ReeckMarch 12, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    oh wooow again Kara
    this looks like sand and the sea water
    wow wow wow I adore the color combination
    you nailed again this new technique..luv this
    hugs, Monika

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  26. DanaMarch 13, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Wow!!! Love the colors and the die cut word ---> Fabulous!! LOVE it!!

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  27. DarnellMarch 13, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    You did an expert job with the smooshing, Kara Lynne! The colors on this are fabulous!! Hugs, Darnell

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  28. Vera Yates (Ling)March 13, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    This looks awesome, Kara. I didn't know you used to live in Galveston! My in-laws live there. We could have crafted together. :)

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  29. walchowDesignMarch 13, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    You did a great job on the smooching, Kara Lynn! Love the colours!

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  30. BirgitMarch 13, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Kara this is so awesome! You made me laugh, Twelve tries... Really?
    Dies are on their way! Mailed two days ago!

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  31. Joy2ScrapbookMarch 13, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    Your card turned out great!! I did several smooshing attempts too before I was happy, but it was fun. Love the die cut with the multiple colors!

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  32. Kim HegginsMarch 14, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Stunning card...love the way yours turned out. So fun for a birthday card.

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  33. Kay MillerMarch 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Well all of your attempts at smooching paid off! Your card is fantastic!! That's interesting about turning the die up to cut. I'll have to try that! :)

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  34. Kay MillerMarch 14, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    I meant smooshing not smooching, darn auto correct!! haha!!

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  35. Stebbins FamilyMarch 14, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    What color and fun smooshing!

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  36. Becca CrugerMarch 15, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Oooooooooo! It's like two waves converging on each other. I LIKE it!

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  37. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 15, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Definitely a swoosh, awesome card.

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  38. Marlena M.March 17, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    This is gorgeous!!!

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  39. Katie Ann BrooksMarch 17, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Wow, such fun watercoloring and they way you did the die is awesome!

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  40. Jeanne J. March 19, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Wonderful background - so inspiring! Love the blue - like the ocean!

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  41. Miriam PrantnerMarch 19, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    The background looks wonderful! I love it!

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  42. Holly AKA KopyKatMarch 22, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Wow, this is so beautiful.

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