Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Off The Edge



I am thrilled to be invited by Loll to be a "Honorary Member" of
the creative Group of Seven Cardmakers😄  

I do LOVE techniques and treasure all my friendships
with the wonderfully talented Group of Seven girls😊

There is no technique for this month.  Instead,  the group has created cards
with a design element.."Off the Edge".

A matching Page for this post is added to the sidebar of the Group
of Seven Blog as a reminder of the design element.  

My 1st "Off the Edge" Hello Card...Enjoy!

Quick CAS card design using the "Off the Edge" design element.
I used another background from a previous play using the 
Group of Seven April 2023 Alcohol Inks on Gelli Plate Technique.

Click on the above link for All the Gelli Plate details!
I loved the technique and have made 14 backgrounds..so far:-)

I used an A2 sized piece of SU Poppy Parade CS for the card front.
Then attached to Ninnah Solar White Crest 110# Card Base.
Scored the die cut circle and tucked inside so you can see it when the card is opened.
Attached with Connect Glue.

Used MISTI to stamp the Altenew "African Daisy" sentiment.
Added sequins from my stash  and Done!  I loved the results:-)

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My 2nd "Off the Edge" Card.

I stamped "Off The Edge" the Stamplorations "Blossom Sprays #2"
 beautiful floral image designed by Dee's Artsy Impressions 
for STAMPlorations and then stamped
the Penny Black "Special Sentiments" sentiment using MISTI and
 Versafine black ink onto an A2 Canson Cold Press Watercolor paper.
 
Then removed from MISTI and heat embossed the images with SU Clear EB Powder.

Then the fun began watercoloring with Zigs.
I chose bright cheerful Summer colors😊

Next trimmed the card front a bit and framed with SU Basic Black CS.
That really made the CAS image pop!

Thank you for visiting and if you would like to join in the Group of Seven Cardmakers
June  "Off the Edge" Design Element we would love to see your
creative cards.  There is a linky available on the GO7 Homepage if
you would like to share😊 We are a Blog not a Challenge!

Love and Hugs...


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Supplies:

Card #1

Stamps: Altenew "African Daisy" Sentiment.  
Paper: Ninnah Solar White 110#.  SU Poppy Parade.
Inks: Versafine Black pigment ink.  Ranger Alcohol Inks: Red Pepper, Sunshine Yellow and Wild Plum.
Accessories: 4" Circle Gelli Plate. MB Stitched Circle Die.  SSS Small Hello Die. Sequins from stash.
Connect Glue.  MISTI

Card #2
Stamps: STAMPlorations "Blossom Sprays #2" and Penny Black "Special Sentiments" sentiment.
Paper: Canson Cold Press Watercolor Paper.  SU Basic Black CS.
Inks: Versafine Black Ink.  Zigs Watercolor Markers.
Accessories: MISTI.  Heat Tool.  

Thank you again Lolly for inviting me to join your awesome Group of Seven Cardmakers
as an "Honorary Member"...I am Thrilled to play along with my close friends😊


24 comments:

  1. Welcome to the Group of Seven, sweet friend!

    Your AI gelli plate card is gorgeous with those beautiful mix of colours, Nancy. Especially love it on the bright red card front! Striking!!

    Speaking of striking, those gorgeous, bright, summery colours used to watercolour the flowers of your second card are bold and beautiful. Great work with your off the edge designs, my friend. Love, Lolly

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    1. Thank you so much my sweet dear friend :-) I am thrilled to be a part of your awesome Group of Seven Cardmakers:-) Love and Hugs...

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  2. Glad to see you on the Group of Seven Nancy! And wow, I am so loving both of your off the edge cards! That AI circle is amazing, so loving those colors. Your flowers are gorgeous and summery. Just very beautiful cards! Hugs, Brenda

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    1. Thank you Brenda...I was very pleased with both cards too and happy to be reminded to use the off the edge design...so quick and easy:-) Maybe you can play along and add a card to our GO7 Linky:-) Love and Hugs..Nancy

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  3. How wonderful that you have joined the group of seven cardmakers this month. i love both your examples of off the edge designs. You have used 2 of my favourite things, alcohol inks and flowers, so there is no way I can choose between them. As you always say - thanks for the inspiration xx

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  4. So happy to have your creating with us Nancy! Two beautiful examples of off the edge - love your brightly colored AI circle cut off the edge and your brightly colored blooms stamped off the edge! xx

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    1. Thank you, my friend for your sweet welcome. I am thrilled to join the GO7 Girls, who have been creative friends for years:-) Enjoy your gardens and Summer. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  5. Wonderful cards, Nancy. I love the look of the alcohol ink panels made with the gelli plate.

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  6. Two fantastic off the edge cards, Nancy! I LOVE all that red in your alcohol ink piece and these beautiful flowers! I'm so glad you are officially joining in, my dear friend!

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    1. I am Thrilled with joining your GO7 Girls Group:-) We have all been such good, creative friends so many years...most of us starting our friendships at SCS! Love and Hugs dear friend...

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  7. I love doing off the edge. You have two fabulous samples here. Very colorful first card with the red base and inky circle. I'm especially fond of the second card so beautifully watercolored and still sitting on my buffet. Thank you, Nancy! I'm so glad you are now an honorary member of the GO7.

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    1. Thank you for your sweet comment, my friend. I enjoyed our visit the other day and visiting my card again. I was thinking of you the entire time I was watercoloring with my Zigs...I am so happy you liked it. I hope you can join us for the Off the Edge card design:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  8. These are beautiful, Nancy. It's so nice to have you with us and adding your lovely cards. I loved the gelli plate technique and so happy to see you do too. That card is awesome and you got stunning results with your zigs on the flowers. They are so bold and colorful.

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    1. Thank you Brenda for your thoughtful comment and warm welcome. I am thrilled to be part of the Group of Seven Cardmakers...you girls are so inspiring and we have all been friends for such a long creative time:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  9. Both cards are beautiful, you know I always love AI's on gelli plates and your flowers are stunning. Great to see you on GOS with us. I missed this month, life just got a little busy :)

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    1. I am thrilled to be apart of your awesome blog, my friend. I am thinking of making another off the edge card and add it to the linky...I ran out of time too. Such a busy time with all the gardening, etc....Love all the flowers and fresh veggies though:-) Enjoy your Summer and thank you for the warm welcome. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  10. How are you? It’s been a long time, but I just figured out what setting to update so I can comment on your blog again!
    Both cards are beautiful off-the-edge designs. I have loved all the AI gelli plate samples and yours is added to the mix. I just bought these mini gelli plates and am looking forward to giving this a try. Thank you for inspiring.

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    1. Hi Trina..TFS your sweet comment. I used a 4" circle gelli plate for my 1st 14 backgrounds and now have the 3 mini gelli plates, but have not had a chance to use yet. I can't wait to see your creations with your new mini plates:-) So much fun sharing...Love and Hugs, dear friend. Nancy

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  11. Welcome again, Nancy, my friend! You did a brilliant job with your off-the-edge designs and I especially love how you used one of your gorgeous Gelli Plate results for one of your OTE cards! Great thinking and I love your brightly colored bouquet, too! Hugs, Dolly

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    1. TFS your sweet comment, Dolly:-) It has been awesome joining my friends at GO7 Cardmakers Blog!!! I am loving all the techniques I have learned and the reminder to use the Off the Edge card design. Happy you are home from your amazing trip with Kevin and the twins...Happy Birthday, dear friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  12. I'm so happy to see you joining the Group of Seven, Nancy! :-)
    Both cards are absolutely fantastic! Love the gorgeous AI gelli print circle of the first card, and the inlaid white die-cut sentiment!
    The Poppy Parade card base complements the red inks on the white panel and adds a sense of coordination to the card.
    The floral image, colored in bright summer hues, looks so pretty and uplifting! Also, the size and placement of the sentiment are just perfect. Hugs.. Hideko

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    1. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, my dear sweet friend. I sure hope you will get to play along with an Off the Edge card design, Hideko. Love and Hugs..Nancy

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  13. Of course you are an honourary member! This is one of my favourite design elements and you made two wonderful cards showcasing it. The bright floral design made me catch my breath - such a beauty!
    Thank you for your sweet comment about my daughter's wedding. Yes, running barefoot through the flower meadow suits both of them perfectly - they are children of nature! Hugs, Vicky x

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    1. Thank you, my friend for your sweet comment. I can't wait to see more photos of of your daughter and son-in-law's beautiful wedding:-) Love and Hugs..Nancy

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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated comments! Hugs....Nancy