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IC36 Japanese Blessing

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Poster: Toy

The inspiration for this challenge was a jewelry box... I immediately thought of this paper when I saw it. I'm only mildly happy with the results.. too busy?

Date: Saturday, August 12, 2006 GMT
Views: 1457
Favorited: 8

Additional Info

Keywords: IC36; japanese blessing; calming garden; bamboo II

Stamps: Calming Gardens; Bamboo II bg

Paper: Buckaroo blue; whisper white; real red and specialty paper from Japan

Ink: Black stazon, markers,

Accessories: ribbon; on board accessories

Techniques: challenge

Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 2

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Vicky Gould

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Registered: March 20, 2005
Location: Butler, PA
Posts: 69240

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:05 AM

Not too busy at all- I love this Asian look and it certainly picks up the gold and pink on the box. Great card!

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JennyAlia

Insane Embellisher

Registered: February 27, 2006
Location: Westchester, NY
Posts: 877

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:07 AM

Beautiful card.

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mytime

Dirty Dozen Alumni

Registered: February 16, 2005
Location: Hangin on SCS with my "pretend" stamping friends
Posts: 9377

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:16 AM

definitely not too busy. Its fabulous! Love the layout nad extra touches!!

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Sawyer's Texas LOSTie

Registered: June 30, 2004
Location: an empty nest in the middle of TX
Posts: 42096

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:18 AM

Very nice!

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Inky OceanGazer

Registered: July 17, 2005
Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut
Posts: 69056

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:20 AM

fabulous.....fabulous......simply fabulous....your truly captured the essence of Japanese art forms.....love it!!!

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Dirty Dozen Alumni

Registered: September 4, 2004
Location: It's a secret!
Posts: 3170

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:23 AM

Never too busy! I love your combination of papers with the ribbon and your coloring of the flower is just perfect!

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clucker

Polyshrink Goddess

Registered: April 1, 2003
Location: Germany...soon to be Minot, ND
Posts: 587

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:41 AM

I think this is very beautiful. I love the paper! Great take on the challenge!

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Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: April 13, 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 45404

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:42 AM

Your magnificent Oriental background paper is perfect for your wonderful design!! Love the chipboard addition!!

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notimetostamp

Dirty Dozen Alumni

Registered: April 20, 2006
Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Posts: 36435

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:50 AM

No, it's not too busy -- it has a wondefully elegant collage effect -- just gorgeous!!!

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Die Cut Diva

Registered: November 23, 2004
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Posts: 3508

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 9:57 AM

I dont think its to busy I think its beautiful!!

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Sharon

StampinSweetie

Glitter Guru

Registered: June 20, 2004
Location: Queen of the Multi-task
Posts: 5436

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 10:01 AM

This is beautiful!!! Not too busy IMO - it looks really authentic! Love the layout and over all design.

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sleepyinseattle

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Registered: September 12, 2004
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Posts: 46296

Sat, Aug 12, 2006 @ 10:07 AM

I first thought of the origami papers too! You did a beautiful job on this, so elegant.

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