Smile - how the duck are you?

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Made this encouragement card for a friend who loves ducks so hopefully will bring a smile ... the sentiment on the inside says 'how the duck are you?'


My background panel has a leaf design stencilled on it with a watermark ink pad and clear heat embossed then the edges lightly inked.  I like the subtle effect of tone on tone this technique gives.  The design also catches the light sadly not caught in my photos.

The fun duck in the umbrella image has been stamped, coloured with promarkers and cut out, yes a bit fiddly but well worth the effort as I wanted this to mount onto my stencilled background and be tucked behind a cluster of die cut flowers and foliage.

'Smile' die cut sentiment

I've used - 13.5 cm sq white card base
Funky Fossil stamp set - Rainy Day Critters
Funky  Fossil dies - Doodle Blooms; Funky Word; Ransom Note Alphas
Funky Fossil stencil - In the Air
Core'dinations cardstock
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Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

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  1. As.I.Do.Rodos.Friday, 04 November, 2022

    Such a beautiful card Ginny
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  2. DianeFriday, 04 November, 2022

    Very pretty and fun card, the inside sentiment made me laugh, am sure she will love it! Thank you for joining us at Stencil Fun!
    Diane SF Co-Owner
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  3. EllibelleWednesday, 09 November, 2022

    What a fun duck image and beautifully done card! I am sure it put a huge smile on your friend's face!
    Thank you so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge this month!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  4. EmmaTMonday, 14 November, 2022

    Gorgeous happy card for a friend, im sure it put a smile on their face. Emmax

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