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My modus operandi for making a card...


Mixed-media-card-for-Maya-Road


My modus operandi for making a card these days is

1. Pick a card base from my stack of residual misted watercolour paper.
2. Pull out some embellishments I want to use and arrange them on the card.
3. Once I'm happy with the basic placement of elements, I start adhering them on the card base to reduce fiddling time.


4. After the decorative elements are adhered, I scrutinize the card to see what's missing...Is it well-balanced? Does it need more texture? Or colour?
5. Then I add my finishing touches...to address the "flaws" I see in #4. 

Totally doable right?


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17 comments:

  1. I like the idea of using residual sprayed paper. Sometimes accidental splatters and drips make unique backgrounds and I think in the future I will not be tossing them in the trash just to clear off my desk. Thanks for the great tips. Your card turned out very pretty...love the textures.

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  2. love the way you match things in your own unique way mixing different materials and textures, Yvonne !!

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  3. Gorgeous!! LOVING how you keep a stash of misted papers just for this! LOVING those flowers too!!!!!!!!

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  4. I really love the way you create....it makes it seem so simple and effortless.....& it is always a stunning result:):)

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  5. This is absolutely gorgeous!! I just love your style!! The misted background is perfect!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  6. I'm curious- what's your process for cards that need to be mailed? Same process, but with flat items only?

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  7. This is too pretty! love the flower :)

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  8. I totally agree with Lizzy !! You make it look effortless,your cards have unique n very interesting clusters ! Wonderful card :)

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  9. I think these are great steps for a lot of different projects, Yvonne!

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  10. I always love all the texture you add to all your projects...this is awesome!

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  11. totally gorgeous.. i love that flower and the splatter is perfect..

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  12. Very do able! Simple does look good!

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  13. Love it, Yvonne! I am always in awe of your knack of putting together such unique elements! It's so unique and so pretty, with your own signature style that I just love!

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  14. I live that you have a specific process for card making. Following prescribed steps must be a time saver. The card in this post sure is beautiful!

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Cheers, Yvonne.