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9/20/18

Refresh Your Alcohol Markers Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hey there craft friends!  I am so excited to be joining my friends over at Altenew for the Refresh Your Alcohol Markers Blog Hop!  I have quickly become a huge fan of Altenews Makers. There is a sale going on....I need to go shopping and buy some more markers for my stash!  Stay tuned and keep scrolling for the sale information!

Today I am using the Artist Maker Refills Set A.  I grabbed all 4 red refills, R302, R304, R318, R335.  I created a quick, clean and simple card using a little bit of a smear technique...

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To create this card, I stamped the flowers from Bamboo Rose Set along the right side of the background in a light gray ink.  Next, I used my spritzer and added in some black Copic "spritz" in the background.  Next, I grabbed the sentiment "proud of your strength" along the bottom in black ink. 

Using the marker refills I created an ombre panel that I used to cut out this gorgeous Thinking of You sentiment.  To create the panel, I rolled up a 2" piece of fun foam to create a sturdy sponge.  I added each of the 4 red refills to the sponge by adding drops in ombre order.  I grabbed a piece of Yupo paper and then smeared the sponge over the paper to create the ombre inked background.  It was super easy to create and so quick!  Which is my kind of technique! Next, I ran the die cut through and created this beautiful sentiment.

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To create some dimension on my card, I grabbed some black fun foam and ran it through with the same die cut and then attached the ombre sentiment right on top.  I added it to my card using Tombow Mono Liquid glue.  I tucked right on top of the stamped sentiment so perfectly!

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That is it for me today.  Check out the sale below and then keep scrolling for TWO chances to win!

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SALE!


All Artist Markers are 15% off from today, 9/20 until 9/23!  Click HERE to go grab some.  These markers are amazing and the refills are so great to have too!

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GIVEAWAY

Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to six lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Wednesday, September 26th for a chance to win. Six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 9/29/2018.

I also have a $20 gift certificate to give away here on my blog. Leave a comment below and I will announce a winner here on 9/26/18.

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BLOG HOP

Laurie Willison YOU ARE HERE!

Thank you so much for hopping with me today!  I hope you have a great day!

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72 comments:

  1. JoSeptember 20, 2018 at 8:34 AM

    Love this CAS design, beautiful card!

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  2. mel hSeptember 20, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    Love the Ombre effect. Such a great card.

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  3. Erica A-BSeptember 20, 2018 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful ombré on the sentiment!

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  4. LaurieSeptember 20, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    Love the ombré sentiment and the subtlety of the grey stamp.

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  5. Debbie RumpzaSeptember 20, 2018 at 8:52 AM

    I love your card today. The colors on the word die are gorgeous... I love ombre!

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  6. AngelSeptember 20, 2018 at 9:18 AM

    This is simply beautiful!

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  7. Kim FaucherSeptember 20, 2018 at 9:49 AM

    Simply beautiful. Love the painted affects

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  8. Sandy MSeptember 20, 2018 at 10:59 AM

    The sentiment is beautiful in ombre. Love the subtle background too.

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  9. Aimee LaCroix-SlocumSeptember 20, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    The ombre looks incredible! I love the subtle touch of the flowers stamped in light gray. Very inspiring card!

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  10. KarthikhaSeptember 20, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    Such a beautiful CAS card!! :)

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  11. MolleSeptember 20, 2018 at 11:38 AM

    I love the idea of the foam rollers! I'm going to try that. Card making can be so overwhelming, that I love the simple and easy techniques. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. SherylSeptember 20, 2018 at 11:44 AM

    Love the Ombre sentiment and the overall card.

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  13. jordanbev5@yahoo.comSeptember 20, 2018 at 12:18 PM

    Love the subtle Bamboo Roses as the bg to this stunning Sentiment die cut! Great work and hoping to make something like it from your inspiration!! Love your work!!
    Beverly Jordan
    aka @jordanbev5 on IG

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  14. Jeanne BeamSeptember 20, 2018 at 1:04 PM

    Beautiful card!
    Thanks so much for sharing..

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  15. UnknownSeptember 20, 2018 at 2:28 PM

    Simple but it makes a statement. Using the Artist Markers to create an ombré effect is quite clever. I want to send this card to my grandson who started college this month! Thank you for sharing.

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  16. Denise Kitts-WadlowSeptember 20, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Love the ombre in all of the reds--very bright and vibrant. TFS--Have a blessed day.

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  17. Linda AndersonSeptember 20, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    Great sentiment for an encouragement card. Love the red ombre die cut.

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  18. Lisa MolineSeptember 20, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    Love the color gradient on the words!

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  19. Sue DSeptember 20, 2018 at 3:04 PM

    Very pretty with the stamped background and the ombre sentiment.

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  20. Becca YahrlingSeptember 20, 2018 at 3:06 PM

    I love the look of ombre; very pretty card.

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  21. Vivian C.September 20, 2018 at 4:27 PM

    Lovely card. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Liz O.September 20, 2018 at 5:09 PM

    Stunning results, brilliant use of fun foam! Gotta try this technique! Thanks for the inspiration Laurie!

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  23. Kirsty VittetoeSeptember 20, 2018 at 5:28 PM

    I love your card!

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  24. Kim HegginsSeptember 20, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    simply beautiful card!

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  25. Daniela MaySeptember 20, 2018 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful work Laurie - love the use of the black foam - it makes the sentiment stand out more.

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  26. BettySeptember 20, 2018 at 7:14 PM

    love the gray inked flowers in the background of your beautiful sentiment, Laurie!

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  27. DonnaSeptember 20, 2018 at 7:21 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love that big stand out sentiment.

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  28. Vicki DutcherSeptember 20, 2018 at 7:24 PM

    Love your ombre look! Shoot, I love any card you make! ☺

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  29. KathySeptember 20, 2018 at 8:28 PM

    Love that really red sentiment! What a great idea for a Valentine sentiment....would love to see how you did this! Love your cards, had fun meeting Lori last week. ❤️💌🖍

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  30. MadeByMeghanKSeptember 20, 2018 at 8:37 PM

    SO COOL! Love the ombre! And bright bold color!

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  31. linda mSeptember 20, 2018 at 9:02 PM

    Wow, Laurie! The subtle grey background sets off the bright sentiment perfectly. The black foam behind the "thinking" pulls all of the stamping together. You make it look effortless!

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  32. BrendaLea, the PrpldySeptember 20, 2018 at 9:24 PM

    Love the way you created the ombre' effect with the fun gown and refill inks.mi have got to give this a try once I get some of the refill inks. They look like a lot of fun to play with. Gorgeous card too!

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  33. cosieSeptember 20, 2018 at 10:08 PM

    Thanks for the tip on making a ombre background. It really makes the die cut stand out.

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  34. Shona ChambersSeptember 20, 2018 at 11:32 PM

    Love this so much, especially with the subtle grey background. Stunning!!

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  35. mindy1414September 20, 2018 at 11:53 PM

    I love the ombre die cut, the colors are gorgeous! Very cool card, thanks for sharing and the inspiration.

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  36. Dawn TSeptember 21, 2018 at 2:38 AM

    The ombre is fabulous and die cut like that it is perfect against the grey stamping

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  37. mugdha gujarathiSeptember 21, 2018 at 3:10 AM

    Simple yet so beautiful card..loved the bold sentiment

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  38. C. Sage DeerbornSeptember 21, 2018 at 3:28 AM

    Love the look of ombre. Great idea.

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  39. Lisa ByersSeptember 21, 2018 at 3:53 AM

    I love the ombré look and the sentiment. The black foam makes it look deeper. Great job.

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  40. Terri (blindstamper)September 21, 2018 at 6:13 AM

    I love what you did with the die cut being colored and the background flowers not.

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  41. Joy MeadowsSeptember 21, 2018 at 9:22 AM

    What a beautiful card - thank you for explaining how you made the ombre for the sentiment. Love the subtle background too.

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  42. Mrsfish02September 21, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    It's a beauty... thanks for the tip on using fun foam. Going to give it a try.

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  43. Michele K. HendersonSeptember 21, 2018 at 10:34 AM

    This is such a beautiful card! I love the uplifting sentiment, and the colors are gorgeous!

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  44. Dee EarnshawSeptember 21, 2018 at 10:34 AM

    so pretty - great idea:)

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  45. Dana MSeptember 21, 2018 at 10:49 AM

    Fabulous card design! Love the ombre sentiment and clean design.

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  46. JAS424September 21, 2018 at 11:42 AM

    I like the black foam beneath the sentiment.

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  47. Elise SosaSeptember 21, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    I love love love your ombre look! Absolutely stunning card!

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  48. akasalsSeptember 21, 2018 at 12:10 PM

    Simply and beautiful.

    Thank you

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  49. Patti H.September 21, 2018 at 12:15 PM

    Love the simplicity & the vibrant colored sentiment. The background stamping is the perfect touch! Thanks for the fun foam idea too.

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  50. Rema DeLeeuwSeptember 21, 2018 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  51. Sandy S.September 21, 2018 at 1:11 PM

    You invented your own tool?! It worked gret!

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  52. IsabelleSeptember 21, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    Your card is awesome ! Beautiful colors !

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  53. Gayle BartholomewSeptember 21, 2018 at 1:58 PM

    Lovely card, like how the flowers are in the background and the sentiment is the focal point.

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  54. Brenda KuderSeptember 21, 2018 at 2:01 PM

    Very pretty. I love the large sayings!

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  55. SherrySeptember 21, 2018 at 2:37 PM

    pretty cool! love the ombre effect!

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  56. L WilliamsSeptember 21, 2018 at 2:39 PM

    Lovely use of the coloring on the sentiment! Thanks for sharing. ~ Lenice

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  57. MaryamSeptember 21, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    Pretty design, love the soft background over a bold die cut .

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  58. cghundleySeptember 21, 2018 at 4:09 PM

    Love your inked saying.
    So lovely in the reds.
    Carla from Utah

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  59. UnknownSeptember 21, 2018 at 6:52 PM

    Love the idea of the ombre background and I really like the black foam behind, makes it all pop and pulls it together :)

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  60. Kelsey ThomasSeptember 21, 2018 at 9:01 PM

    I really like the gradient of the sentiment on your card. :)

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  61. JeanSeptember 21, 2018 at 9:11 PM

    So very pretty!

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  62. UnknownSeptember 22, 2018 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful use of ombré technique!

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  63. UnknownSeptember 22, 2018 at 1:54 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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  64. Rose Mary SmalleySeptember 22, 2018 at 7:29 PM

    Thank you so much for making this beautiful card for us....just lovely. Hugs

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  65. AnnalisaSeptember 23, 2018 at 1:36 AM

    I love the bright, bold sentiment with the soft floral outlines behind. That's a fun flip on normal, and your ombre is lovely. Thanks for sharing this card with us!

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  66. Mary HolshouserSeptember 23, 2018 at 11:06 AM

    The sentiment pops off the
    beautiful background. Love
    the shading on the words.
    Great card. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  67. Andrea HastilowSeptember 23, 2018 at 5:21 PM

    Fantastic hombre in the reds & it makes a very brilliant pop on the top of the grey & white. I really love how clean, crisp & effective this card front is, thank you for sharing your inspirational work.

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  68. CarmelaSeptember 23, 2018 at 7:09 PM

    Love the ombre effect on your sentiment and the clean and simple stamping on the rest of the card. Very pretty!

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  69. Barb GhigSeptember 23, 2018 at 10:29 PM

    No matter how large an element is, you always manage to create the most gorgeous CAS card...absolutely beautiful design, Laurie!

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  70. Linnea SSeptember 24, 2018 at 7:49 PM

    wow! SO inspired by your card! luv the soft background stamping and the beautiful pop of color of the sentiment!

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  71. NandiniSeptember 25, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    Love the subtle background and the gorgeous ombre sentiment.

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  72. ConnieSeptember 26, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    Laurie the ombre effect is magnificent on the sentiment and then to elevate it....fantastic :) Great job...thanks for sharing!

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