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The “Spring” Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Hi there! I’m here with my gals from the Technique Tuesday design team sharing some SPRING inspired cards. Spring… what does Spring mean to me? Well, here in the Pacific Northwest spring means rain and LOTS of it!! But with rain comes new life and that means flowers… I personally do not love Spring (did you read that part about the rain??) but there’s nothing like the smell in the air after the rains have ceased and the flowers release their scent in the air.. DELICIOUS!!
Here is my spring-inspired card featuring the image and a sentiment from Wishes.




I stamped the dandelion image multiple times onto Ranger “Specialty Stamping Paper” with Jet Black Archival ink and dried it with a heat tool. I then sponged various orange Distress Inks with an ink tool. After the inks dried I misted the paper with some “Gold” tattered angels mist (only because I couldn’t find my mini mister with only water in it.. lol) and this is what happened:


Distress Inks react with water and the end result is this pretty speckled look. After the mist dried I added a little more ink on top to create some more depth and dimension… It worked out well!

Please visit my friends the Stamp Tech’s blogs for some beautiful springtime inspiration:



 
Prize:
We will pick one person from all the comments received during the hop to win the Fly stamp set.

The winner will be announced on the Technique Tuesday blog on May 3rd.
 
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day.

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    34 comments

    1. nwilliams6April 30, 2012 at 6:08 PM

      Wow - the color on this is amazing and I love what the misting did to the look. So pretty!!!

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    2. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM

      love , love this card and what you did with it ....can not wait to give it a try !
      hana jones
      creamteam@hotmail.com

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    3. scrapgramApril 30, 2012 at 7:20 PM

      I love the simplicity made it so beautiful!

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    4. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 7:26 PM

      Just plain gorgeous, Tobi! Love seeing what you make!

      Teri

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    5. ChrisApril 30, 2012 at 7:39 PM

      Those colors are fantastic!

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    6. Lori BApril 30, 2012 at 9:09 PM

      This card is lovely! The colors are so vibrant.

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    7. terriavidreader (IN-USA)April 30, 2012 at 9:09 PM

      What a bright beautiful card!

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    8. Ashley HarrisApril 30, 2012 at 9:16 PM

      This is so pretty! Great card Tobi!

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    9. SandyApril 30, 2012 at 9:19 PM

      Now that speaks spring...bright and cheerful:)

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    10. Miriam PrantnerApril 30, 2012 at 11:15 PM

      That background is so stunning, this card is just striking, and I love that fabulous die cut you used and how you colored it some. Really simple and elegant!

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    11. calamity janeApril 30, 2012 at 11:33 PM

      This is a beautiful card Tobi! I live on the coast in Oregon and know exactly what you mean about Spring!! I'd love to win "Fly" as this stamp set would be perfect for living at the beach

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    12. jan farnworthMay 1, 2012 at 12:20 AM

      wow this is a really pretty card.

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    13. Lisa HildebrandMay 1, 2012 at 1:31 AM

      Until I read your blog I thought the dandelion stamps were simulating palm trees. Guess I wanted to see palm trees sometime this year.... Anyways, thanks for the chance to win! Great card btw!

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    14. ElaineMay 1, 2012 at 3:08 AM

      Gorgeous vibrant colour - it glows! Elaine

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    15. Mary-Anne VMay 1, 2012 at 3:16 AM

      Beautiful card...love how you used the distressed inks.

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    16. Scrappin' AnnieMay 1, 2012 at 4:41 AM

      Thanks for sharing the technique - it turned out so well. Beautiful card.

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    17. blupixyMay 1, 2012 at 5:56 AM

      Love how the Distress Ink made this amazing! The label is awesome too! Thanks for sharing!

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    18. Kelly MassmanMay 1, 2012 at 6:28 AM

      What a pretty card! Fly is one of my favorite sets!!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win! kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

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    19. JenniferMay 1, 2012 at 7:20 AM

      Gorgeous card, love the color variation.

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    20. AnonymousMay 1, 2012 at 8:57 AM

      Love the dandelion image and the affect with the Gold TA mist!

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    21. Charlene AustinMay 1, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      Girl, I hear ya on the rain. I don't love it but I LOVE the smell. And I love your uber fabulous creation! Have a great week Tobi .

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    22. Lisa LaraMay 1, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      Wowza Tobi!

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    23. Norma G.May 1, 2012 at 9:50 AM

      I love this!

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    24. Emily HMay 1, 2012 at 10:16 AM

      This is absolutely stunning! The ks for sharing!

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    25. Kris ChirhartMay 1, 2012 at 11:46 AM

      Tobi, this is GORGEOUS!!! Love the misting with the inks.

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    26. Mrs. HillMay 1, 2012 at 12:10 PM

      This is so warm and lovely. I love silhouettes and this stamp is one on my wish list! Just perfectly lovely!

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    27. Yasmina TIN-SANGMay 1, 2012 at 12:18 PM

      Love the misting!!
      GREAT CARD!!

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    28. itsallrosiMay 1, 2012 at 6:21 PM

      that background is amazing!

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    29. Miss KathyMay 1, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      Beautiful card. Love how your background turned out. Will be trying that!

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    30. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      The color is amazing! It is so vivid and alive. Beautiful.

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    31. Sue DMay 2, 2012 at 9:18 AM

      Wonderful--I like your use of distress inks.

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    32. KatieMay 2, 2012 at 11:56 AM

      Beautiful card! Love this effect! Thanks for sharing!

      Katie B.

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    33. LuanneMay 2, 2012 at 1:20 PM

      very beautiful! great distressing there.

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    34. cassieMay 3, 2012 at 8:25 AM

      Wow - that's gorgeous!

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