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Tuesday, 3 September 2019

A Christmas Barcode

The challenge at Christmas Kickstart this time is a photo inspiration challenge - but not any old photo, it's the blog header.


I love the "barcode" effect of the scarf and hat brim and decided to base my card around it.


I masked off most of the card front and used alcohol markers to rule a random barcode design in the space remaining. Then I stamped and heat embossed the word Christmas, using aqua ink and clear powder, and stamped the smaller words in red without embossing. To tidy the edges of the barcode I added a gold peel-off border which picks up on the small amount of gold in the inspiration photo. Finally I backed the  barcode area with white card to avoid the ink showing through on the inside.

I am, of course, sharing this with Christmas Kickstart and  am also popping in to Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge
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5 comments:

  1. Swissie3 September 2019 at 08:48

    What a splendid idea to use the barcode effect on the card! Something new! Great card, Jane!
    I am so glad I now can post comments again. Have not been able do it for years. Changed my browser, and that works.
    I wish you a nice day!
    Hugs, Liv

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  2. Angelnorth3 September 2019 at 08:58

    Fabulous take on the header, I love the festive stripes of the "barcode" you created and the little gold strip to finish off the edge was inspired - great card!

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  3. Dotty Jo3 September 2019 at 17:07

    OMG - love your 'barcode' effect, Jane. What a fabby take on the header. Thanks for playing along, Jo x

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  4. Mrs A.4 September 2019 at 16:01

    Brilliant!! Love this card. Sooooooo simple, soooooooo . Sooooooooo not jealous you thought of it first! Hugs Mrs A.

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  5. Catie Cuddles14 September 2019 at 07:38

    Stunning! Simply stunning!
    Thank you for sharing with us at Craftyhazelnuts Christmas challenge blog. Sorry I am late to visit... but better late than never! 😀
    Happy crafting!
    Catherine x DT

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