Wednesday, July 30, 2008

BAROQUE MOTIFS GRID TECHNIQUE

This card uses this week's Color Challenge #177 on SCS of Groovy Guava, Whisper White, and Sahara Sand, along with the Grid Technique for a faux tile look. I have been wanting to try this technique for so long, and I think Baroque Motifs is the perfect stamp set for it. The results remind me of tiled kitchen backsplash. HERE is a wonderful Grid Technique Tutorial by Beate Johns.

Besides the obvious ...
* I scored the Whisper White CS every 1/2" before stamping the Baroque Motifs images so the faux grout lines stay white.
* The flower image on the Sahara Sand background piece was stamped in Versamark.
* There are two Groovy Guava small ovals staggered behind the Whisper White oval with the sentiment stamped in Groovy Guava.
* Overall card size is 5 1/4" x 5 1/4".RECIPE
Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Paper: Groovy Guava Prints DP, Groovy Guava, Whisper White, and Sahara Sand CS
Ink: Sahara Sand, Groovy Guava, and Versamark
Embellishments: Groovy Guava Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Self Adhesive Half Pearls (non-SU)
Tools: Small Oval Punch, Scor-Pal (non-SU)
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
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25 comments:

  1. MelissaJuly 30, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    WOW! Absolutely stunning Nancy!

    Many Blessings,
    M.

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  2. Dottie K.July 30, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    Oh Nancy this is beautiful. Love the colors and those pearls in the center just add the right touch. I'm sorry I didn't get the ATG gun sooner with all the scrapbooking I do. Have a great day! Dottie :)

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  3. Dawn EastonJuly 30, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    Simply GORGEOUS Nancy! I love it! Isn't that grid technique easy but fun?!
    Have a fab day my friend!

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  4. ToniJuly 30, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    OMG! this is awesome! the colors are perfect! i bet this was fun to make. Another Nancy Riley beautiful creation!!!

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  5. MaunaJuly 30, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Another yummy card Nancy!!! The grid technique is perfect with the baroque motifs. Us non convention girls will have to keep the blog waves busy!!LOL

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  6. Jessie/knightroneJuly 30, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    This is just beautiful!!!

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  7. AllisonJuly 30, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    This is gorgeous! What a great CC this week.

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  8. Rhonda KellyJuly 30, 2008 at 3:47 PM

    WOW! This is a fabulous card! Awesome technique. TFS

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  9. racheleJuly 30, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Nancy, this card is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Very impressive!

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  10. EmilyJuly 30, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    Wow! Nancy, this is gorgeous! I love the layout! Awesome card! TFS!

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  11. Kimberly GajewskiJuly 30, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Your color challenge card is absolutely beautiful Nancy! :D

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  12. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    This is gorgeous Nancy. I love the scored grid pattern with that stamped image. Beautiful pearl accents.

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  13. AnonymousJuly 31, 2008 at 2:44 AM

    Nancy this is a beauitful card. Love the grid pattern!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 31, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    Nancy, back from Italy and it was amazing! I went onto your blog first to see what you are up to and WOW, look at your recent work, truly amazing! I love this one with the scor-pal. Hope all is well, we will catch up soon. Off to work! ...Wendy

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  15. leanneJuly 31, 2008 at 6:10 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful card. I love that image with the grid. It looks so pretty. The pearls are the perfect touch.

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  16. leanneJuly 31, 2008 at 6:10 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful card. I love that image with the grid. It looks so pretty. The pearls are the perfect touch.

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  17. Lori A.July 31, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    This is beautiful! I have used this technique making diaganol score marks and the baroque stamp set. This is my favorite stamp set!

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  18. Jennifer MeyerJuly 31, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    WOW Nancy, Stunning card! LOVE your beautiful design and colors.

    Hope you are enjoying your week!

    Hugs, Jennifer :)

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  19. Two Happy StampersJuly 31, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    I love your card! It reminds me of beautiful tile work on the back of a kitchen wall. It's beautiful!

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  20. LynnJuly 31, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    This is beautiful! The baroque swirl is perfect for that technique...it really looks like tile. Love all the pearls!

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  21. Abra Leah CrossAugust 2, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    I've seen several attempts at this technique and I never really got it until now - yours actually LOOKS like tile! You did a beautiful job! Now I guess I'll have to try it. :)

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  22. Design With InkAugust 4, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    You are amazing! Love this one too! You are SO TALENTED!

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  23. JenMarieAugust 4, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    OMGosh, L O V E this!!!

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  24. Kim GasperAugust 4, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    So pretty, Nancy!

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  25. franAugust 5, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    Gorgeous! Great technique! Love the little details on the flowers.

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