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Wednesday, 10 July 2013

WOYWW 214 + MESSIN' AROUND

Happy Wednesday Peeps,

 Happy WOYWW 214. If you are wondering what this is all about, then pop over to Julia at STAMPING GROUND and see what we all do every Wednesday... we're basically  nosey :-D Hee hee 

 I am just messin' around today - did the Greek class this morning and I blew their minds trying to teach them the Accusative case !!!  I think my poor little pupils were totally shell shocked by the time our hour was up LoL

 Here is a nosey at my Big Shot station on the other side of my room :-)....
Click on Pic to enlarge

Now, I treated myself recently to a couple of the new 3D M-Bossability folders from Spellbinders and you say I played with one on some green mirri card.. on the left there :-)

The bit I cut off it I used as a backing for a little creation I have made for the Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #155 - which is sponsored this week by A Day For Daisies and the Theme is to use the Spotlight Technique. That means that you chose an area of your stamp/digi and colour it in and leave the rest in black and white. The 'spotlit' bit seems to be then cut out and set on top of the original image.
I have never tried this so here is my attempt....


I cut out a 1" circle from the little mermaid and coloured it with Copics, then I mounted it onto a bit of green card and stuck it back on with a 3D foamie.
The image was mounted onto the matching green card after edging with Tim Holtz Distress Ink. I cut some little leafy thingies that look a bit like seaweed and I added some Stickles to it for shine.
I sanded the mirri card to make the embossed shells show out a bit more.

Products used:

Image:  'Birthday Mermaid' by A Day For Daisies
Green Mirri Card
Dark green card.
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Peeled Paint
Sizzix leaf die
X Cut 1" Circle Punch
Stickles - Crystal Ice

Challenges I am entering:

Tuesday Throwdown #155 - Spotlight It
Twisted Tuesday 2TC54 - Something beginning with I... Ink + Embossing Folder
Make My Monday Challenge - Balloons
Glitter & Sparkle #40 - Fantasy/Fairytale

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  1. Spyder10 July 2013 at 15:19

    Fantastic, not tried the #spot light' thingy yet! (I wanted to say tec-neek, but I can't spell it!)
    A bigshot station is a good idea, mine often gets put on the floor when I need it's space to use the cutter and I always hit my ankles on the handle! Have a great crafty week!
    ((Lyn))

    HaPPy WOyWW!

    #11

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  2. Uniflame10 July 2013 at 15:23

    I love the shells and the color of green you used! It is so summery! Uniflame - 85

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  3. roffeycreations10 July 2013 at 15:51

    That rich green mirri card is so lovely and your spotlight is perfect... Have a great week - Happy WOYWW - Mxx #89

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  4. voodoo vixen10 July 2013 at 15:52

    Ooh, now that is a neat technique, love the green colour and how 3D the image comes as, your little mermaid looks great against the backdrop too! Annette #7

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  5. Neet10 July 2013 at 15:53

    What a fabulous folder that is - looks absolutely stunning how you have used it in that green. Great spotlight card - love it!
    As you are in Greece do you know of Cosy Goose shoes? Am trying to track down some sandals like the worn out ones I am using. Would be grateful of any leads. Hope you don't mind my asking.
    Hugs, Neet 9 xx

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  6. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards10 July 2013 at 16:11

    ah Ike what fab folder and yes agree it is lovely in mirri card... thanks for popping over and yes know about accusative case in Greek (did NT Greek for 18 months) plus Latin has it too did that for four year (French for five years)!! helps a lot in language understanding you know, so persist it will click with some, love Shaz.x Thanks for popping over too #35

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  7. SueH10 July 2013 at 16:46

    That’s not a technique that I’ve seen before Ike, but it’s very effective and your Green embossed background was just perfect for the image you chose.


    Thanks for stopping by this week.
    Happy Crafting!
    Sue @ 79
    x

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  8. Krisha10 July 2013 at 16:58

    Hi Ike,
    Great little spot light card, love the background you created.
    Thanks for the earlier visit
    Krisha #5

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  9. The House of Bears10 July 2013 at 16:58

    Ooh We hadn't even heard of that technique before, we may have to try it. We're wondering what the greek for cute furry bear is?

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    1. ike10 July 2013 at 17:14

      Hahahaha LoL OK - ..... "άκι" is what we put on the end to make something 'small', so how about .....

      χαριτωμένο γούνινο αρκουδάκι

      IKE xxx

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  10. Unknown10 July 2013 at 17:07

    I love mermaids and this one is adorable! But I can't keep my eyes off your Big Shot station--I'm saving my crafty dollars to get the new Big Shot that just came out and cannot hardly wait! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #95

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    1. ike10 July 2013 at 17:14

      Oh yes - I have seen this. Lovely colour and pattern :-D xxx

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  11. Unknown10 July 2013 at 17:41

    Love that card, also drawn to your portrait of Floyd - what a cutie.

    Lynda #82

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  12. Cardarian 10 July 2013 at 17:59

    Hello Ike !

    Your card is realy lovely - like your embossing station! It wasn't my intent to make anybody feel old with the Mungo Jerry video, on the contrary it was ment to make people feel good - I bought it on 45 too so I am "old" too. Get up and have a dance and you will never feel old! :-)
    Lots of hugs,
    Cardarian

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  13. Vickie Y10 July 2013 at 18:05

    Adorable image; really like the spotlight technique you used. Thank you for playing along with us at Twisted Tuesday Challenges.

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  14. Monique10 July 2013 at 18:15

    Your little mermaid card looks beautiful. Love the background.
    Thank for stopping by my desk and I sent you a mail with the answer to your question =).
    Happy WOYWW and I wish you a wonderful week.
    xx Monique #106

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  15. Maisie Moonshine10 July 2013 at 18:51

    Hi Ike, LOVE your little mermaid, what a neat technique fr something a bit different, I'm going to have to remember that one. Sorry to hear about the burnt bottom problem I don't know how you cope with red hot weather as the norm! Thanks for your visit, have a great week. MMx #59

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  16. Unknown10 July 2013 at 18:53

    love that embossing folder you used. That mermaid is too cute. Thanks for stopping by. happy crafting #7

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  17. Cazro10 July 2013 at 19:16

    A very unusual card, good use of the challenge of balloons. Thanks for sharing with us at MMM. Caz

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  18. C10 July 2013 at 19:19

    My favorite tool! Love the green on your card! Just stunning.

    Happy WOYWW! #27

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  19. Katie10 July 2013 at 19:33

    Cute! Love that!

    Katie (103)

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  20. Shoshi10 July 2013 at 21:15

    Love your seaside themed card, and particularly what you've done with the green mirror card - beautiful! I've only ever used gold and silver. The green has embossed really well, hasn't it.

    Greek? You should try Hebrew... what fun we had in the class, trying to get our heads around a totally different form of grammar from western languages... the verb forms are a nightmare! Part of the problem today is that proper grammar isn't taught any more, even English, and people have no idea what you are talking about when you say "accusative" or "dative" or whatever!!

    Thank you for your lovely and fun comment - yes, it's great that they got to the bottom of my problem lol! Not only is it not cancer, but there's the prospect of better health as a result of having this test.

    So glad you like my new room. I'm so excited about it, I hardly know what to do with myself!

    Happy WOYWW,
    Shoshi #92

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  21. Unknown10 July 2013 at 21:33

    Very cool. I love your card. What fun toys you have. I need some fun toys. I just have supplies. I do have a Zutter Bind-It-All, but haven't used it yet. After visiting some more desks, I'd like to check out the challenges your in. Thanks for stopping by my desk/coffee table and leaving me a comment. Have a great wknd. Good luck with your challenges. (((HUGS)))
    Kim
    WOYWW #6
    http://www.happyhomeschoolroom.blogspot.com

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  22. Nikki11 July 2013 at 00:08

    Yep Power outages would drive anyone insane all the time.
    It's a shame it's regular thing for you UGG!!!
    What a sweet idea to focus on one little area with colour love the idea of it hugs Nikki #16

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  23. craftygranny11 July 2013 at 01:37

    Aww this is lovely . Thanks for sharing at glitternsparkle hugs trisha x

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  24. Daniella11 July 2013 at 02:46

    I love that idea for the card!! Totally cool! Are you teaching kids the Greek Language? Reminds me of taking Latin in school!!
    xxDaniella#14

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  25. Dianne 11 July 2013 at 03:24

    What a great card, love how you put it together, Ah a big shot, to dream :). thanks for sharing and your visit,, have a great week..

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  26. Crafting Vicky11 July 2013 at 06:20

    oooooooh wow Ike another total beauty!!! Love how your background came out. Fabulous take on the spotlight technique. Now I wonder if I'll be coming back with a DT hat on later hihihi

    Great project for this Wednesday!

    Hugs

    Vicky
    #125

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  27. jane stillman11 July 2013 at 10:01

    Such a really cute image, love the spotlight technique, thank you for joining us over at Glitter n Sparkle, good luck

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  28. Borqna11 July 2013 at 10:11

    Great card! Your background is fantastic!
    Good luck!

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  29. Sarn11 July 2013 at 10:33

    Sorry not been around much . . . on hol and keeping off pooter as much as poss!

    LOVE this creation Ike . . . perfect spotlighting and gorgeous background.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  30. Debs11 July 2013 at 10:44

    Cool concept with the spotlight :)

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  31. Rossella11 July 2013 at 11:02

    Really interesting technique and card. I have that folder but haven't used it yet. I will have to get it out and play.
    Thanks for your visit and also for entering your lovely card into the Make My Monday challenge this week,
    Rosie x

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  32. Unknown11 July 2013 at 11:56

    Smashing card Ike.

    Love that mermaid image and the spotlight technique is great,not tried it but will have to give it a go.

    Thank you so much for joining us at Glitter n Sparkle.

    Tracey DTxxx

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  33. Darnell11 July 2013 at 20:31

    I love that you have a "Big Shot Station!" And well done on the spotlight card, Ike! I love that color and image!! Happy Belated WOYWW and I wish you a wonderful week! Thanks for coming to see me at the Playhouse! Darnell #24

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  34. Anonymous11 July 2013 at 22:33

    Talented crafter *and* teacher of Greek? Good for you! Scare those students! lol I like your mermaid card. Happy WOYWW from Laura #98

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  35. Annie Claxton11 July 2013 at 23:51

    Very pretty card - I'm also very impressed with the Big Shot station AND the Greek lessons - I don't even know what the accusative case IS! I wonder why you don't have second hand shops there??? Annie C #68

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  36. Anonymous12 July 2013 at 15:47

    My Cuttlebug lives on the top of my shelf and I have to lift it down each time, there's gonna be an accident one of these days! Maybe I should try and create a station for it like you have with your bigshot. Glad we don't have the accusative case in the English language, it's hard enough as it is! Have a great weekend.

    Hugs
    Brenda 3

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  37. NanaConnie12 July 2013 at 19:03

    This is stunning, Ike! Love how your first Spotlight card turned out. Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Tuesday Throwdown and I hope we're going to see you again soon. Good luck in the draw.
    NanaConnie TT DT

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  38. April12 July 2013 at 22:25

    I love how you made the card with the coloring on a portion - too cool. Thanks for visiting me earlier. :-)

    April #107

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  39. Majo13 July 2013 at 09:39

    This is a wonderful creation! Thank you for playing along with us at Twisted Tuesday Challenges.

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  40. Unknown13 July 2013 at 18:23

    Love your spotlight card. Thanks for visiting.
    Carol

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  41. Unknown13 July 2013 at 20:24

    That is a really clever card!
    Thank you for visiting
    Karen #63

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  42. Jeanna13 July 2013 at 23:40

    I love the card! The mermaid is just darling and colors just scream "look at me!".
    Thanks for visiting me this week!
    Super late WOYWWer,
    Jeanna #126

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  43. Peanut14 July 2013 at 23:28

    Beautifully done! Thank for sharing your talent at Tuesday Throwdown.
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  44. Tracie14 July 2013 at 23:57

    I really like how you did this card. Very nice. Thanks for joining us on Twisted Tuesday Challenges.

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  45. CraftyGirl15 July 2013 at 22:41

    Ike love how your spotlight just jumps off the page. So pretty. I am very glad you entered this week at Tuesday Throwdown. I hope you had fun!!! See you back very soon to play in another fun challenge.

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
    Tuesday Throwdown DT

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  46. Queen Lightwell16 July 2013 at 22:17

    Haven't tried the spotlight tech myself, either. Looks like it turns out interesting, artistic-like...well, I love the mermaid, at any rate! :) Thanks for stopping by earlier and leaving me a comment already. :) Deeyll #48

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  47. Lizzie R17 July 2013 at 05:40

    you nailed that spotlight technique! Great job! Thanks for joining us over at Twisted Tuesday Challenges!

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  48. Jamie M.19 July 2013 at 07:29

    What a unique card. Love the colors.
    Thanks for playing along with Twisted Tuesday! Looking forward to seeing your creations at our next challenge. ♥ Jamie at CraftyGirl21

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