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Sunday, 19 July 2015

For the love of children, - ICADs 11 - 15

Hello lovely visitors and thanks for dropping in today.

It's been an age since I posted some further ICADs, but here at last they are:
If you are wondering what this is all about, you can find more information in this post.
I am having a ton of fun with these and treat them like a kind of mini journal, perfect for trying out new techniques and revisiting old ones.
Below a few more details:
The base for most of this little set is watercolour paper. I finally succumbed to the Brusho craze, so the background to this was created with a mix of Brushos and Distress Inks. The stamp is from Artistic Outpost, stamped twice, once straight onto the background and once on smooth stamping card, I then fussy cut the little boy, rubbed Glue 'n Seal all over him and then coloured with Faber Castell Big Brush Pens. . Some background stamping finishes it all off.

Background done in similar way, same with the focal image. The stamp is from Art Journey. The stars were stencilled with the Tim Holtz layering stencil and a white Gelato.

More of the same, this time using two Tim Holtz layering stencils and a Tim stamp too.
Not too pleased with this one, it got a bit dark... The stamp is a very old one, no idea who made it. The white stamping was done with Snowflake Fresco Finish paint.
Finally, - just using Distress Inks on this one and a La Blanche stamp. Colouring was all done with Distress Inks too.

Well that's it, - I love doing these little ICADs, it's a great way to dig out some old stamps and give them a work out as well.
Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting like always!

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51 comments:

  1. Gayle Price19 July 2015 at 01:04

    These are adorable ! Individually, each is beautiful....as a collection...amazing ! Love the richness of colour and the whimsy of each of your young characters.

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  2. Granmargaret19 July 2015 at 02:15

    These are really lovely.

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  3. Rosie19 July 2015 at 05:25

    Just gorgeous, Astrid

    Have a wonderful 'Sunday

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  4. Valerie-Jael19 July 2015 at 06:24

    One lovelier than the other, wonderful. Hugs, Valerie

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  5. brenda19 July 2015 at 07:08

    Just a very quick hello Astrid (mean to still be on time out until a bit better, but behaving gets boring) and to say what gorgeous little card.

    Have a good Sunday.

    B x

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  6. Maryann Laursen19 July 2015 at 07:51

    These ICAD´s are aamazing Astrid, and you did an outstanding job on them as usual. I absolutely love them and the way you made them look. Really awesome work and wonderful colors on them all.

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  7. chrissie19 July 2015 at 07:56

    Such a beautiful set of cards with different characters on each of the amazing backgrounds

    Love Chrissie xx

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  8. Paula Whittaker19 July 2015 at 07:59

    A lovely selection on ICAD's

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  9. Karin19 July 2015 at 08:22

    Wow they look beautiful!
    Groetjes Karin

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  10. SueC19 July 2015 at 08:28

    Fabulous collection Astrid, all the images are gorgeous ! Sue C x

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  11. Annie19 July 2015 at 08:40

    Your ICADs are fabulous Astrid with stunning colours, textures and details. Sending you huge hugs and I hope it gets warmer. We don't have sunshine either and I had to put the heating on yesterday too.

    Annie xxx

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  12. Gitte19 July 2015 at 09:57

    Beautiful collection.

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  13. Meggymay19 July 2015 at 10:03

    A gorgeous collection, all so detailed and with lovely main images.
    Yvonne

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  14. Rosie19 July 2015 at 10:04

    Hallo Astrid, danke für Deinen lieben Kommentar in deutsch.
    Du bekommst diese Stempel zurzeit noch im Bastelschoeppchen in Deutschland. Hier ist der Link:

    http://www.bastelschoeppchen.de/stempel/lablanche/

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  15. Paper Profusion19 July 2015 at 10:34

    These are an absolute delight Astrid, gorgeous work. Nicola x

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  16. Ros Crawford19 July 2015 at 11:06

    They are so beautifully done!

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  17. Jennie Atkinson19 July 2015 at 11:36

    Absolutely adorable Astrid - such a gorgeous collection x

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  18. Suzanne C19 July 2015 at 12:22

    Love!!! I just adore this set and am going to pin them all. Beautiful!

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  19. Pamellia19 July 2015 at 12:54

    Wow wow wow!! I feel like I say that a lot when I'm visiting your blog Astrid! lool. These are wonderful, so many different colours and designs, you must keep yourself very busy!! hugs :)

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  20. Joan19 July 2015 at 13:23

    An amazing collection of ICADs , love your brusho backgrounds. I have that old stamp too and I've always found in difficult to work with although I love the image, looks good on your ICAD though!

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  21. Silvis Kreativstube19 July 2015 at 16:52

    Hallo liebe Astrid,

    deine ICAD´s sehen wunderschön aus. Die Kindermotive gefallen mir sehr gut. Es gibt so viel zu entdecken. Ich bin erst einmal von Blog zu Blog gehüpft um ungefähr zu verstehen was eine ICAD Card ist......smile...... davon habe ich noch nie etwas gehört oder gelesen.
    Ich lerne immer wieder etwas neues kennen und bin begeistert.
    Für deinen Beitrag und die lieben Wünsche möchte ich mich herzlich bedanken.
    Ganz liebe Grüße Silvi

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  22. craftytrog19 July 2015 at 17:53

    These are all delightful Astrid! xxx

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  23. Unknown19 July 2015 at 18:11

    What incredible incredible creations Astrid. They bring back memories of my Aunt who loved pictures of children - she would have loved to have held these in her hands. They are sooo precious - each one of them. I couldn't pick a favorite - I tried. You did a MARVELOUS work here. Wow. j.

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  24. Patty O'Malley19 July 2015 at 18:14

    I love these cards, Astrid!

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  25. Deborah19 July 2015 at 18:15

    All so beautiful, Astrid.

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  26. Anita Houston The Artful Maven19 July 2015 at 18:21

    I LOVE these!!! Gorgeous backgrounds and coloration on the children too!

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  27. Redanne19 July 2015 at 22:18

    The images on your ICADs are just adorable Astrid and I love your brusho backgrounds! Hugs, Anne xx

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  28. Lynne Moncrieff19 July 2015 at 22:50

    A charming idea of creating a collection focusing on children with each ICAD in itself, so charming. I actually like the one of the two children, the one you think is too dark. All of the backgrounds are so beautiful.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  29. Felix the Crafty Cat20 July 2015 at 00:53

    Gorgeous Astrid, lovely images and love the backgrounds.
    Have a great week, Angela x

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  30. Lidia R.20 July 2015 at 01:15

    Absolutly gorgeous creations!!!

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  31. Unknown20 July 2015 at 04:29

    Oh WOW! I just love your latest collection of ICADs, Astrid! :) I love how each one tells its own little story-You've created each one with such whimsical vintagey-ness ;) I especially like the darker one you made, that you aren't too pleased with :) :) It's darker tones make it more dramatic and the white stamping just pops right off the surface! I need to go look at these again!! :) :) XOXO-Shari

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  32. Words and Pictures20 July 2015 at 12:13

    Gorgeous ICADs - such fun seeing you work with bold and vivid colours. I love the little figures against the glowing backgrounds, and all the colouring is beautifully done. And then, after all that colour, I'm really taken with the subtle muted one at the end - just delicious!
    Alison xx

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  33. Lys20 July 2015 at 20:20

    Happy to see how brushos turn in your hands, Astrid, with your unique style! Gorgeous!

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  34. Mona Pendleton21 July 2015 at 06:56

    Wow Astrid! What a fantastic collection of fabulous projects! Love all the color and fun images!

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  35. Jackie PN21 July 2015 at 11:49

    Astrid, these are simply beautiful my friend!! So colorful and vintage at the same time- you rock!! xo

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  36. Terry21 July 2015 at 16:08

    Such a lovely collection of little art, Astrid! The images and colors are all so beautiful and I just love each and every one! Hugs!

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  37. suzyb21 July 2015 at 18:45

    Truly little works of art. I have just found you off of my twitter recommendations. WOW so thankful. These cards are just my style and taste, especially the little "fairie" girl with hat on, love that one.
    Hope you are having a wonderful week so far Astrid. Thank you so much for sharing.
    Victoria, BC

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  38. experiments in paper22 July 2015 at 17:36

    I'm a bit behind in blog visits..... but glad I caught up with you! These are fantastic! What a great idea to use as a creative exploration, and get something so lovely as a set as well! Love all of your coloring here, and the idea to enhance the image as you've done is brilliant! Very inspirational! xxx Lynn

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  39. Dorthe23 July 2015 at 15:04

    They are beautiful all dear Astrid, and your backgrounds gorgeous, all. So lovely with all the different stamped children on this collection, the last one from La Blanche is such a lovely stamp, and you coloured it beautifully. Astrid I hope you enjoy your time with your dear family !! xoxo

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  40. Marisa Job24 July 2015 at 07:34

    These are just beautiful!! Love your work!!

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  41. Diana Taylor24 July 2015 at 08:41

    Wow, what a gorgeous collection of ICAD's - they are all beautiful and I love your collection of stamps!

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  42. Silvia(Barnie)24 July 2015 at 17:17

    Every single ICAD looks fantastic, gorgeous colors and images.Cannot decide which I like best.

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  43. Deb26 July 2015 at 02:16

    Fabulous Astrid, I love the little fellow painting the stars! They are all wonderful, thanks for sharing them.

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  44. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans26 July 2015 at 19:01

    Gorgeous Astrid, adore the colours and the fabulous backgrounds. The imagery is perfect and all are set off beautifully against each of the backgrounds. Tracy x

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  45. Jean Franks Beck26 July 2015 at 19:11

    These are gorgeous, Astrid! I didn't know what ICAD was so went back to your original post and they are beautiful, too. Wonderful backgrounds, and you have inspired me to finally dip into my bister bottles.

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  46. Margaret Mifsud27 July 2015 at 01:10

    Aaahhh!! I am in love with your ICADs Astrid, they are so colourful and so gorgeous. Awesome backgrounds and adorable images .. totally stunning work as always!! xx

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  47. barbarayaya6230 July 2015 at 06:41

    Amazing collection Astrid! love each of them , so colorful! barbarayaya

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  48. Mrs.B31 July 2015 at 23:05

    Such a fabulous little set of cards, gorgeous images and colourful backgrounds.
    Avril xx

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  49. Jann17 August 2015 at 19:37

    Love these--they are beautiful little cards!

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  50. Matilde21 August 2015 at 14:05

    Gorgeous! I love all of them!

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  51. Candy C31 August 2015 at 18:54

    I was just having a look back at your blog and oh my goodness! I've miss alot! :) These cards are exquisite, Astrid. I totally love every one of them. The colors are bold but beautifully done. Such sweet little stamped characters! Beautiful job of coloring them, too!

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