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Thursday, 29 November 2012

Pastel thanks .....

..... Good morning to you all - it's glorious here today.  I've had a really good morning doing stuff in the house and crafting too!  The inspiration for my card came from a beauty that I saw this morning - designed by the very talented Michelle Bala.  I have CASEd Michelle's card - using the same stamp but in softer pastel colours and with a different sentiment.  It's actually for three challenges:



Stamps: Hero Arts - Ancient Motif; CAS-ual Friday Stamps - Big Thanks
Inks: Distress - Spun Sugar, Shabby Shutters, Milled Lavender, Tumbled Glass; Versamark
Dies: Spellbinders - Lacey Squares (S4-295) #3
Accessories:  Crochet flower from Sue Walsh; Gems and ribbon from stash; Cream Lustre card - Stampeddlar


Michelle's card
The inspiration photo from Ribbon Reel is just gorgeous and I was intending to make a Christmas card, but as I've cased the design from Michelle, I wanted to change the theme and the Big Thanks sentiment fit perfectly in the square.  Hope this is okay girls ;)

I stamped the image four times in soft pastel tones and cut the square focusing on the scroll pattern.  I cut the lacey square in cream card and added these pretty gems, I adhered the sentiment into the centre using dimensional tape.  I finished off with this pretty crocheted flower which I got from Sue Walsh - sadly it is the last one!  I added a ribbon and a couple of gems.  And here's a picture of  Michelle's original card.

I did notice on the Ribbon Reel blog that Michelle is joining the DT - so pleased for her and the rest of the girls too!  And on another note, sadly Do You Stack Up? will be closing at the end of December - sorry to see it finish, but there's still time to play.  Well that's all for me today - I still have quite a few Christmas cards to make, as well as a number of birthday cards.  January is a big month for birthdays in our family and I need to get them made before Christmas!!  See you soon.

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14 comments:

  1. Pauline29 November 2012 at 16:46

    Such pretty colours Deb! Beautiful papers, and the little crochet flower is so cute!
    Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week!

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  2. Julia Aston29 November 2012 at 20:28

    what a great inspired card Deborah! love all the rhinestones and pretty crocheted flower!

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  3. Stamps and Paper29 November 2012 at 21:27

    A beautiful card Deborah and such lovely papers and love your gorgeous crochet flower

    Anne

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  4. Monika/Buzsy29 November 2012 at 21:58

    Such pretty card Deb. Love the different colors on the background... the blings look great. Thank you for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week.

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  5. Shannon White30 November 2012 at 01:50

    Wowie! Soo Pretty and Sweet Miss Deb! Love the Lovely soft colors! So glad you could join us at The Sweet Stop! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  6. Kim Heggins30 November 2012 at 05:25

    Love it!!! So sweet and feminine and that bling, such a wonderful touch.

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  7. Mona Pendleton30 November 2012 at 05:52

    Beautiful card Deb! Love your choice of colors and the sparkly rhinestones!

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  8. Ceal30 November 2012 at 06:57

    very pretty indeed!
    hanks for joining us this week at The Sweet Stop

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  9. Handmade Cards by Archana30 November 2012 at 10:00

    Lovely Thanks card.I loved the colours and the crochet flower.Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week.
    Hugs
    Archana

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  10. Michelle30 November 2012 at 13:41

    OMG!!! I've never been cased before! I'm so honored, thank you! I love your muted pastel colors and your beautiful crochet flower! Thanks for being so kind!

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  11. Chrissy D30 November 2012 at 21:19

    What a beautiful card! Thank you for playing along with the Sweet Stop Sketch! We hope you will join us again!

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  12. Unknown1 December 2012 at 18:55

    love the way the images go together in different colours - and your added bling

    kitten - DYSU team

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  13. Anne-Elise2 December 2012 at 00:22

    What a beautiful card, Deborah! Love the colors, all the rhinestones and the pretty crocheted flower! Have a great weekend! Hugs

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  14. Oscar8 December 2012 at 21:27

    Such a beautiful card Deborah, love the pastel patterned squares and that sweet crochet flower. Thanks for sharing with us at The Ribbon Reel this fortnight! x

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