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Wednesday 12 January 2011

Simon says and CCC challenge 27 entry

I like it when two challenges can be covered with one shot, especially as this week is shaping up to be a week where time seems to be running away with me. This week SSS&Showyour masking and Sudio L3 CCC is distress masking. So here is my enrty for both of these.
I decided that I would make 8 x 8 scrapbook pages for the next challenges if I could and showcase some of my photos that I love but don't really "Tell a story" At least it gets them out of the drawer....
The links to both these blogs are on my sidebar and blog list so come on in and join the fun.
I followed the technique on page 60 of Tim's compendium of curiosities for the flourish using the negative of the maske, then overlayed the positive and stamped the flowers. I outlines and doodled around the edges just because I could. I distressed the edges of the photo with thepaper distress tool. I think my camera is overcompensating for the poor light as the colours on the page are a lot more intense in reality and a closer match for the photo.

 Here is a close up showing the lovely pearl shimmer of the distress masking technique.

Be blessed in what you create today
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14 comments:

  1. Sue West12 January 2011 at 12:00

    Fab masking, it somehow reminds me of Japanese prints of sea and waves. Your scrapbook page looks really great.
    Sue :D

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  2. Nancy Wethington12 January 2011 at 12:03

    Gorgeous!!!!! Thanks for playing along with Simon Says Stamp & Show challenge blog.

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  3. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)12 January 2011 at 13:01

    This is a beautiful page love the photo and wonderful take on the masking . Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment.
    Marilyn

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  4. Lori12 January 2011 at 13:48

    Gorgeous! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  5. Isabelle Norris12 January 2011 at 14:32

    beautiful project Neil!!
    thank you for your comment on my blog
    isa from snowy Canada

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  6. Terry12 January 2011 at 14:46

    Very cool masking! The shimmer is stunning and it was such a fun technique!

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  7. Netty12 January 2011 at 21:42

    Terrific masking and love your page. Annette

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  8. craftimamma13 January 2011 at 00:13

    Hi Neil, I clicked on your link on The Craft Barn blog and I've just had a very enjoyable 20 minutes having a good old browse back through your posts. Love all your creations but especially the beautiful box you made for your wife. It's stunning and no wonder she needed a tissue :).

    Love the masking on your page and that's a really beautiful photo.

    Lesley

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  9. Shelly Hickox13 January 2011 at 17:49

    Very creative use of your mask! I love the way you outlined it. Very cool piece!

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  10. donna14 January 2011 at 00:29

    Beautiful. I love how you accented the mask too. Great photo!

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  11. Lynne Forsythe14 January 2011 at 00:41

    FANTABULOUS!!!

    thanks bunches for playing along with the Design Teamies and Simon Says Stamp and Show!!!

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  12. Candy C14 January 2011 at 14:48

    Wow...what a stunner! Love this tag's colors and technique. It's beautiful!

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  13. MarleneMAZ15 January 2011 at 02:04

    Your page is fabulous! I like how you used the mask in 2 different ways.

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  14. Linda Ledbetter19 January 2011 at 01:43

    Neil, I thought it was so cool that Simon Says did a masking challenge the same week as the CCC! It wasn't planned, but it sure did work out nicely! You did a fabulous job on this lovely scrapbook page. The double-masking really added a sophisticated elegance, and the outline really makes it pop! Your photo is amazing, too!

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