New month which means New Monthly Challenge at House of Cards, this time the theme is : to make a card using BOKEH EFFECT.
For my card I choose these Distress Inks: Ripe Persimmon, Fired Brick, Spiced Marmelade and Worn Lipstick. I put the ink pad on the white paper directly and gave water after that. Once it was dry, I started to use my self made stencil (made by circle puncher in 3 different size). I started with Fired Brick, took the stencil and sponged that ink. Last step was using my Hero Arts Unicorn PIGMENT INK (White) on the top of other colors. Here is my Bokeh Card:
I was waiting one day till the bokeh background dry, then I stamped and embossed it with black embossing powder the Dragonfly (my old collection of stamp set). The Thanks Cut Out I have got from Asha, dear Asha many many thanks for your lovely Goodies...I love to use your Cut Out its so elegant as sentiment :)
I hope you can inspired by my card with this bokeh effect, if you like to join House Of Cards challenge for this month of May, you can klick HERE :)
I also love to join these challenges:
Muse Challenge #115:
Inspiration Destination #31: Always Anything Goes (sdh a. p.)
Crafting by Design (one Month Challenge): Anything Goes in May
The House That Stamps Built: April Anything Goes(sdh a. p.)
Sister Act Challenge #104: Anything Goes(sdh a. p.)
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes (sdh a. p.)
Crafty Gals Corner #17: Stripes and/or Polkadots (I choose dots)(sdh a. p.)
Crafty Cardmakers and More #137: Dots (sdh a. p.)
4 Crafty Chicks #244: Aynthing Goes(sdh a. p.)
Red Little Wagon #287: Letter B on your Project (Black & Bokeh Effect) (sdh a. p.)
Retro Rubber Challenge #13: Anything Goes (my Dragonfly stamp I have bought at year 2010 its old collection of mine :) ) (sdh a. p.)
Thanks for looking and happy friday :)
Love,
Großartig !!!
ReplyDeleteich finde die Kombination rot schwarz eh immer total toll, mit Bokeeh wirkt es schon fast extravagant ...
LG hellerlittle
Lovely bokeh background and love the addition of the dragonflies, Monika!
ReplyDeleteThe stamp which i used was from SSS.
Lovely card Monika. And sweet colors.
ReplyDeleteFun to see what you other girls have made.
Ma (✿*‿*) HOC DT
http://majaapia.blogspot.no/
Pst. Think you have forgotten to label it to the House of Cards as I push you name on the challenge it open up a blanc page on your blog. Just to let you know. :)
Wow Monika, this is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Monika, I like the bold background on your Bokeh technique and the embellishing is perfect! Like how you offset the main part of the card too. Donna T. HOC DT
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning Bokeh effect background Monika!! Love that dragonfly and your choice of colors is perfect!! Great CASE of that card too! ;) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow, Monika, what a gorgeous card! I love this! Wonderful bokeh technique - this is still on my to-do list! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner! Great bokeh effect - you are so clever with your backgrounds! Love the embossing too. BTW, take a look over at Naughty or Nice March and April winners! :)) Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card, Monika!! Selamat Ulang Tahun yah! I missed the party on your blog :) Looked like you had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Bokeh background! Love the additions of the dragonflies. Makes the card look even more beautiful! Have a great weekend, Monika!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Yesterday, I dropped your mail at the post office. You should get it by next week. Let me know if you do or don't.
Beautiful bokeh card! I love the pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
HOC DT teamie
Wow! I love these terrific dots against this bright background! It's so fresh and fun!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
HOC DT teamie
This is a super card Monica I love that Bokeh effect, it's a great take on my card!
ReplyDeleteChrissie, Guest Muse
Hi again :) I am from Norway, and live up in the North here. And my stamps sentiments are Norwegian Konfirmation text. I love to use craft paper and have a lot since I color with prisma color pencils and dont need any medium when I color on craft, just the pencils.
ReplyDeleteMa :)
Love, love, love this card Monika! Your bokeh is rockin' and looks AMAZING as a Muse of Chrissie's card.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Wow Monika, I am loving this card and the tech. is awesome. I love the orange and the white bokeh dots are perfect. I am loving this card. Awesome work girl.. you rock it.
ReplyDeleteI also noticed your tag card was a winner.. I don't remember where but it was. Hugs.
Beautiful card. I love the Bokeh effect and the lovely dragonflies.
ReplyDeleteThe bokeh effect is beautiful! I love that you handmade your stencil, so clever!!
ReplyDeleteLove this Bokeh technique and this is stunning creation Monika!
ReplyDeleteMy network connections are not available, so sad for me, I am writing this message from My Moms house!
the bokeh background is fabulous Monika. Just love the colours you chose.
ReplyDeleteMonika, this is GORGEOUS! I LOVE the bold colors you used, the fun dragonfly silhouettes, and the awesome layout! Fabulous, friend! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card. I love your Bokeh effect background and your stamped dragonflies are lovely. Thanks for joining our challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and more. Sally.x.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Monika! I love the colors and your fabulous embossed dragonflies!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Love the Bokeh, too - great card, Monika and happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteSehr schön!
ReplyDeleteDiese Libellen sind super!!!
Klasse gemacht.
LG Flo
Hi Monika
ReplyDeleteLove the warm colours you have used for your bokeh and also the placement of your topper in the corner. Great design.
Have a great weekend.
Ang x
Oh, how pretty Monika. Love the bokeh background with the black silhouette dragonflies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bokeh background! Love the colors, very pretty. Thanks for sharing at Crafty Gals Corner during Use Stripes and/or Polka Dots challenge. Lisa DT
ReplyDeleteThe bokeh is beautiful, Monika! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us again at The House that Stamps Built! This is stunning, dear friend - love love love!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Bokeh card Monika..Loz
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, love the colours you used and they really pop against the black. Wish I had some white pigment ink so I could give this a go!!
ReplyDeleteThe black against the red bokeh background looks stunning, Monika. Great take on Chrissie's card x
ReplyDeleteAww, so pretty and delicious!! Love how you created your bokeh!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Rosi - HOC DT
This is a beautiful version of the case card! Love the warm colors with black, it has such an elegant look to it, and you made a terrific bokeh background! And those dragonflies? I have to get some on my shopping list!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and More.
ReplyDeleteLove your bokeh background & the embosed panel behind! Great colour combo too!
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Dawn xx
Lovely your background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us at Inspiration Destination.
Hope we see you again and good luck.
xxx Michelle (DT)
Hi Monika! I love your dragonflies on your bokeh background! So beautiful! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThat background rocks! I love the colors you have chosen
ReplyDeletebeautifully made card, monika! i love the bright and vivid red with the black dragonflies and sentiment!
ReplyDeletelinda HOC teamie
Graet card! Reminds me of a hot hazy summer day!
ReplyDeleteWow I did not even know what a Bokeh effect is, but it is stunning and your card just vibrant. I will hold thumbs for you in the voting.
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DesÃre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
Stunning Monika. A true delight, you have been making the most gorgeous cards recently, a joy to see x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Monika! I love how you colored the butterfly and your CAS design is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Monika! The colored dots have amazing depth!
ReplyDeleteToni
HOC DT Teamie
I love your bokeh technique. I just tried my hand at making a bokeh card last week. Was pleased with the bokeh, but not my stamping over it. I like your embossing in black and think I will try that next time.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty,Monika. And the colours are truly delicious!
ReplyDeletehugs, Asha
Lovely card! That bokeh is fab! Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card! Thanks for doing the RR challenge!
ReplyDeleteFab card! Such a cool background. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors with the black! Great layout and beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week.
ReplyDeleteTina - DT
Love your bokeh technique card with the dragonflies! The colors work well together. Thanks for including Retro Rubber in your stamping fun this week!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Monika, the background and colour combo is just fab!
ReplyDeleteLorry :o) xx
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, I will need to try the Bokeh effect in my card making as well. Thank you for playing along at RRBC!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try this technique - maybe it's time to give it a shot! Lovely card with dragonflies! Thanks for playing along with Retro Rubber this week!
ReplyDeleteOne of the most stunning bokeh cards I've ever seen...so gorgeous!
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Your card is gorgeous Monika! I love your background and those sweet dragonflies! :) Big Hugs-Katy HOC Teammate
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Monika! Love the bright colors you used!
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely card, Monika. I really love how you made the background. Hugs, Barbara HOC DT
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