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Crazy Crafters Blog Hop | Special Guest Tracy May

Welcome to the Crazy Crafters Blog Hop, Tracy May from the UK as our special guest. 

I have been a long time admirer of Tracy's work; I first came across her beautiful creations on Pinterest, and now regularly view her blog Bedlam and Butterflies. I love her water colour backgrounds and have decided to CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) that element, here the cards that have inspired my today:


Helping Me Grow from Stampin' Up! Tracy May #PP297Fabulous Flora from Stampin' Up! Tracy May #GDP036Pop of Paradise from Stampin' Up! with Pop of Pink DSP Tracy May #CCMC409

I also share Tracy's love for Pink, so I have used the new 2016-2018 In Colour Flirty Flamingo as the feature colour of my card, here is my creation:


There is a bit of a story behind this card,.. I excitedly unpacked my latest order on Friday evening, there is Pop of Paradise, hello Miss Flamingo - I have plans for you! then I became a bit perplexed when I had everything out of the box... it appears someone forgot to order water colour paper.... oh No! what to do!  Then I remembered Shimmery White card stock it doesn't mind getting wet, so I've used that as an alternative for watercolour  paper, and I must say I do quite like shimmer on my finished card.
I still wanted my flamingo to be the feature of the card, so I did a "reverse water colour background" leaving the centre of the card untouched with the Flirty Flamingo watercolour coming in from the edges. I used a sponge dauber to layer Blushing Bride and Flirty Flamingo to obtain depth of colour on Miss Flamingo with a touch of Crumb Cake on the beak.


Thank you so much for joining us today for this amazing blog hop we love having you come along and be inspired by our guest and how we interpret her cards. I would love it if you could pin my cards! CASEing is so much fun, we can all have fun doing this with each others work and inspire each other to make amazing things!

Make sure you hop all the way around our Crazy Crafters hop and see all the wonderful ideas and creations, and if you have a chance please leave a comment, we love receiving comments! You are currently on my blog - Sue Vine, check who is below me and that is where to head to next! Thanks for hopping with us.


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  1. Unknown10 July 2016 at 17:40

    Wow I love your card Sue! Thank goodness for Shimmery White card stock too! It looks fantastic. I'm so happy to be hopping with you today!

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 18:45

      Thanks Tracy, your work has inspired me so much, thank you for joining us today - it is such an honour to be able to hop with someone as talented as you.

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  2. Gail Davidson10 July 2016 at 17:53

    This is gorgeous Sue! AND you managed a pink flamingo and a pink background. True to your name. Haha! xoxo

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 20:19

      Ha ha, I'm not know as Miss Pink for no reason Gail :)

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  3. Rosalie Desmond10 July 2016 at 17:57

    I love how this card has turned out. I think it was lucky that you forgot to order the watercolour paper. Stunning!

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 20:20

      I do like the shimmery card, but also can't wait to give water colour paper a go now that it is on my order!

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  4. Jessie Holton10 July 2016 at 18:25

    Oh my gosh, I love this card!! Xx

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  5. Angela Westland Australia10 July 2016 at 18:36

    What a great card Sue just love how it has that watercolor look. Angexx

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 20:21

      thanks Angela, so glad I staying with my original plan and did a form of water colouring

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  6. Stampin' Up Australia: Independent Demonstrator Lisa Whitehead10 July 2016 at 18:38

    Pretty card Sue-the reverse water colour approach looks great and love that flamingo!

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  7. Bruno Bertucci10 July 2016 at 18:58

    VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY nice card Sue!

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 20:23

      Cheers Bruno, I am really happy with the end project :)

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  8. Juana Ambida10 July 2016 at 19:00

    Gorgeous card Sue. Colours are perfect and love your watercolour effect so stunning! :)

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 20:23

      Thank you Juan, I did have more than one attempt, I think that comes with the territory of water colour backgrounds - no 2 are ever alike!

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  9. Nicole Spicer10 July 2016 at 19:09

    Such a gorgeous flamingo!!!! And awesome techniques. You never disappoint Sue!

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  10. Christine's Hobby Spot10 July 2016 at 19:41

    Definitely Flirty Flamingo and Pink too. Gorgeous Card Sue. I am going to have to try Watercoloured Backgrounds you do them so well. This card is so pretty.

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 20:25

      thanks Christine, do give it a try, the result is well worth it

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  11. Sherlie10 July 2016 at 20:24

    Love your card! I need to try your background technique. LOL I do have water color paper and shimmer paper too. I did not know that the shimmer didn't might the water.

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 20:27

      Shimmer card is fine with water, it still curves a bit, but when you layer it is fine :)

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  12. Kylie Bertucci10 July 2016 at 20:37

    Stunning Sue!! Love this card - what a WOW card!

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 20:53

      Thanks Kylie, I had a bit of trial and try again with the water colour - so glad it stayed with it, love the end result

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  13. Carolina Evans10 July 2016 at 20:44

    This style really suits you Sue! You have made Miss Flamingo - Madam Flamingo on this card! Stunning work

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  14. Fiona Bradley10 July 2016 at 21:25

    What a fab pop of pink! Totally suits you.

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot10 July 2016 at 22:59

      Thanks Fiona, I couldn't help myself this card had to be pink!

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  15. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot11 July 2016 at 07:37

    Thank you Stephanie

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  16. Satomi Wellard11 July 2016 at 07:58

    Wow, the watercolored background is fantastic. I have to try it. I like shimmery white better than water color paper, actually.

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot11 July 2016 at 08:46

      Thanks Satomi, I really do like the shimmer, will be trying out the water colour paper too

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  17. Michelle Mills11 July 2016 at 09:20

    Stunning card Sue, well done

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  18. Kirsten Aitchison11 July 2016 at 09:30

    Gorgeous card Sue! Love the reverse watercolour background - must give this a try :)

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  19. Sandra Mastello11 July 2016 at 18:39

    Lovely card, really makes the flamingo the focal, great work!

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    1. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot12 July 2016 at 19:29

      thanks Sandra, I am so happy with how this card turned out

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