Thursday, August 1, 2019

Encouragement Card Blog Hop

Hey you guys! How are you? I hope you're having a fantastic day and enjoying your summer (if you're in my hemisphere anyway). Today I'm taking part in a special blog hop that is showcasing cardmakers in a variety of different ways. Some cardmakers mailed their cards in, some are participating via blog (like me) and others are participating via youtube video. So, I hope you will  join us for this fun and unique hop! You will find yourself jumping back and forth between blogs and youtube videos which should provide for some great entertainment and inspiring ideas.

I decided to make a card for a friend who could use a little pick me up. She's a really lovely person and life has been a bit tough on her. I want her to know that she is loved... 
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I decided to use bright, happy colors for this card so I busted out my Tonic Nuvo Shimmer Powders and watercolored a rainbow background. 
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This big You Are Loved Die sentiment from Altenew was just perfect for this card. I die cut it three times then glued the layers together. After that I used my Nuvo Crystal Glaze to cover the whole die cut sentiment in a thick, glossy sheen. 
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After I adhered the sentiment I decided this card needed a rainbow of sequins, rhinestones and other fun embellishments. I dug out shiny things from lots of different companies. Then, glued them down until I had what looked like a rainbow jewel encrusted card. It might be hard to see in the picture but this card catches the light like something else and flashes all kinds of shimmery, glittery goodness back at you. I hope it will bring a smile to my friend's face.

If you're curious about the Nuvo Shimmer Powders here's a video I made a while back showcasing ten different ways to use them. I hope you might find it helpful. 




If you are interested in checking out any of the products that I've used today I've linked them all at the bottom of this post. 

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope you have an amazing day and enjoy the rest of the hop!


Next, you are off to visit Jessica Shier on Youtube! 


Have an awesome day you all!
Maria

PS: For some added fun I'm entering this card into this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Bright and Cheerful! 



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13 comments:

  1. OMG !!! That background ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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  2. Super card! Love the bright colors!

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  3. Love this cheerful card, the shimmer powders add so much shine, love it!!! Thanks for sharing your time & talent!!!

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  4. Holy wow! I can’t get enough of rainbow with black. I love this card!! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’–

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  5. Wow! This card will definitely cheer your friend up. I love the rainbow and glossy sentiment. Very well done.

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  6. ๐ŸŒˆ❤️๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ˜„ So colorful, love it!

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  7. Beautiful card ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity ๐ŸŒž

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  8. Beautiful, happy card! I never thought to watercolor with the powders, that's a great idea!

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  9. This card is awesome! I love the look you got with the powders. I had been avoiding them because I'm a control freak but didn't realize that you could watercolor with them. I want them all now, but I'm trying to convince myself I don't need them since I have 2 kinds of watercolors already. LOL

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  10. Pretty card! The Shimmer Powders look awesome! Love the colors!

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