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Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Mother's Day Take Two ....

.... Good morning from a snowed in Northville.  We woke to a blanket of thick, heavy, wet snow - it's awful stuff.  Jonathan and I managed to clear half the drive so that he could get to work, and then I started on the other half.  I was rescued by a kind neighbour, Brian, who has a gas powdered snow machine - it was so, so quick!!  Drive and paths now cleared. 

Anyhoo!  I'm here with my second Mother's Day card - a bit later than planned, but it's here.  I used the following challenges in the making of the card:


Stamps: Uniko Studio - The Hands of Time; Stampin' Up! - Occasional Greetings (discontinued); CAS-ual Friday Stamps - Only You
Inks: Versamark; Memento - Grey Flannel, SU - Pool Party, Island Indigo
Accessories:  Cuttlebug EF - Art Deco; SU Card - Pool Party, Island Indigo; Promarkers - Ice-Grey 3, Pastel Green, Marine; Silver embossing powder, gems and white lustre card from stash



This card was so easy to make.  I love, love the shades of teal with just a touch of silver.  I was pretty faithful to the sketch just changing from a square card to rectangle as it worked better with the design.  And you might have noticed that I kept to the same set of stamps for this card as the first card.  I really enjoy colouring this doily, and it's actually very easy to cut out.  The line of gems came just like that; I only had to measure it to the right length.


For the inside I cut a mat in pool party and a white layer onto which I stamped some more doilies and a sentiment.   I should also mention that I got some inspiration for my card from Vicki B's card - thanks!

Both cards will be in the post today and should get to the UK in time for Mother's Day!

Kathryn is enjoying a snow day; she's watching Mirror, Mirror at the moment!  Jonathan phoned when he got to work; he said that the roads are not too bad, just very slushy and wet.  It's above freezing so the snow is actually melting now - I can see it dripping of the branches on the tree in front of my window!!

That's all for this morning - I'm off to have some breakfast now.  See you soon.

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15 comments:

  1. Tara Cardwell27 February 2013 at 14:17

    Well I guess you knew I would love this one with those colours lol! It's really beautiful :-D
    Tara
    x

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  2. Paula (PEP)27 February 2013 at 14:29

    This looks lovely especially with the row of gems adding sparkle to the silver. The way you've cut out the medallion & overlapped the edges onto the mat underneath looks super taken in conjunction with the partial images you've wet embossed in silver.
    Paula (PEP)

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  3. Chrysalis27 February 2013 at 14:52

    Hi Deborah - thank goodness for kind neighbours, eh? Like you, I love teal - the trouble is, once I really like a colour I have to be sure I don't use it for everything in the house!! Have a great week, Chris x

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  4. Sasha27 February 2013 at 15:40

    Love these stamps, Deborah. Your colouring gives lovely dimension. Super colours and embossing, too x

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  5. Jeanne J. 27 February 2013 at 17:08

    What a knock out - heat embossing, dry embossing, coloring.. this one has everything and is just stunning!

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  6. Stamps and Paper27 February 2013 at 18:39

    Gorgeous card Deborah and just love your colours...that's what I call a good neighbour..

    Anne

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  7. Anonymous27 February 2013 at 19:42

    You card is lovely. ;-) The medallions are fantastic, embossed and colored. I love it. Great embossing and embellishments. Thank you for joining us at Dynamic Duos. ;-) Stay warm with all that snow!

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  8. Suzanne Russell28 February 2013 at 01:31

    The silver touches are the perfect way to embellish these colors. Love the card.

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  9. Kristie Goulet28 February 2013 at 02:06

    Beautiful card! I love the medallions and the row of bling!!!

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  10. Unknown28 February 2013 at 03:42

    Such a pretty card. Thanks for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos.

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  11. Marybeth28 February 2013 at 03:48

    Gorgeous! Beautiful dimension Sounds like you are getting way more exercise than I.

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  12. Jackie28 February 2013 at 07:55

    Oh I love the colours on this one :o)
    Jackie xx

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  13. Unknown28 February 2013 at 23:47

    Yes, the silver looks gorgeous with these colours! Lovely. Thank you for sharing your card with us at Dynamic Duos.

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  14. Anonymous1 March 2013 at 19:41

    Sounds like your not wanting in the snow department! I just love the silver embossing on that lovely blue cards stock. So many amazing details-a gorgeous card!

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  15. Jacqueline2 March 2013 at 13:09

    Stunning card Deborah - love the blue with the silver embossing - Jacqueline xx

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