Saturday 17 January 2015

Inspired by Jennifer Mcguire

Hello there! A few weeks ago I saw some beautiful faux laser cut cards made by the very talented Jennifer Mcguire on her blog and I really wanted to try out this great technique.

 For my card I used a flourish die and to add some interest I made a watercoloured background using distress inks, a stencil and some pearly water. These cards really are fun and easy to make and Jennifer has a great video on her blog showing how she made them here.  

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today xx

My Card:


I'd like to also enter the following challenges:

Muse Challenge #100 - I was inspired by Michele's lovely cas card





Supplies: My Favorite things dies - hearts and fancy flourish
Simon Says Stamp - Falling hearts stencil
Distress inks - seedless preserve & picked raspberry
Hero arts Cl588


21 comments:

Loll said...

WOW ... this is STUNNING, Karen! LOVE the faux laser cuts ... your flourishes look just gorgeous with the heart aperture. And your watercoloured and stenciled background is so pretty. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Happy Little Stampers! xx

Marika said...

Hi Karen, I was about to make a card for Muse with the same technique as you did! :) I also saw Jennifer videos. Your card is so beautiful! Gorgeous! Love it!

Cathy said...

Stunning card Karen, not heard of this technique so TFS, Cathy x

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Karen. Love it.
Have a good weekend
Lorraine x

Sazzle Dazzle said...

This is so stunning Karen.
I think you've smashed Jennifer's cards... I watched that video too.
Love the pink watercolour BG. just perfect. Xx

Unknown said...

So so so pretty Karen! i love the watercolored background behind your die cut!
Nina-Marie :)

Ardyth said...

Love the delicate die cut! So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Karen!

I Card Everyone said...

Oh my goodness, Karen!!! This is just stunning! I've not seen the video Jennifer did, so thanks for sharing that... and also for playing cards with us this week for the celebration at Muse!
=] Michele

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Oh my!! This is breathtaking Karen! One to CASE methinks! fabulous. Hazel x

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Oh my!! This is breathtaking Karen! One to CASE methinks! fabulous. Hazel x

Lee-Anne said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Karen! Love that delicate heart with the pink backing! So beautiful!

Jacquie Southas said...

Well, great minds must think alike, as I used JM's technique too ;)

Beautiful, Karen! Love the hearts in the inked background.

sandie said...

Stunning Karen, the flourishes are inspired. This would be so good for the challenge at Uniko x

Sarah G said...

How wonderful! Love the watercolour background to your gorgeous heart. An inspired card :)

Unknown said...

Gorgeous!

Kylie said...

Karen, this is absolutely stunning! The pink is so pretty and what an amazing technique! Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers xx

Kim Heggins said...

Karen...this is simply stunning! What a beautiful and elegant card. I watched that video and can not wait to give this a try. You totally nailed it....so gorgeous.

Meg said...

This is just beautiful - CAS simplicity at its striking best!

Anita in France said...

Oh my wow, Karen ... this is just so gorgeous ... I saw Jennifer's video too and think you've eclipsed her here ... simply lovely! Anita :)

Barb Ghig said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS card, Karen! I love the flourish with all the soft pink inside your heart...so pretty!

Deepti said...

Oh my!! what a beauty... I love this card