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Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Celebrate today and everyday

I am really happy how this card turned out this afternoon. My main inspiration comes from Top Tip Tuesdays who had a colour challenge this week - blue, green and brown. I think these colours together are quite masculine but I didn't want to make a masculine card so I set the challenge to myself this afternoon to make a more feminine card using these colours. I have used the sketch from Mojo Monday, made it into a birthday card for Party Time Tuedsay and incorporated something from the garden (butterfly and flowers) for Kaboodle Doodles.

a close up of my butterfly landing on the flower.

although the colours are very solid I think the card is very pretty and the blue floral paper from Lily Bee Design gives it that little bit of femininity!
materials - cream cardstock; Lily Bee Design 'this & that' papers, Paper Inklings 'family' papers; Penny Black 'to you' stamps, Annabelle Stamps 'daisy delight' stamps; Stazon timber brown; Marvy pens - blender 0, dark brown 18, aqua grey 51, peacock green 58, sky blue 75; Spellbinders petitie scalloped circles large, Cuttlebug circle dies; brads; Ranger white opal liquid pearls.
thanks for looking and have a great afternoon.
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14 comments:

  1. Kathleen B. HernandezAugust 3, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Wonderful color combo and choice of pattern papers. Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles!

    Kath
    Blog: “Let’s Get Scrappy!”

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  2. Charlotte TaylorAugust 3, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    This is a very pretty card. You did a wonderful job with the color combination.

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  3. Lisa MincklerAugust 3, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Janet,
    Your card is fantastic. I can't get over the butterfly..excellent coloring!
    Thank you for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday for our color challenge. It's been a pleasure looking at your talent. :)
    Happy stamping...
    Lisa xx

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  4. Renee MatareseAugust 3, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    How beautiful! I love butterflies and yours is so pretty in those colors. Love the half flowers too! Thanks for joining us at Party Time Tuesdays. See you again soon.
    ~Renee
    PTT DT

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  5. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    This is a beautiful card. You are an awesome crafter! I just came across your blog. I can sure learn alot from you. I am your newest follower. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  6. Lisa EltonAugust 5, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Oh goodness...very pretty ~ love the pearl accents :)

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  7. TLC DESIGNS, LLCAugust 5, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I have to agree, the Lilly Bee adds just the right touch! Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday this week! Good Luck
    Hugs,
    Tammy Louise

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  8. marilynprestonnAugust 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    This is such a gorgeous card. Do love the half flower and awesome pearl. What a wonderful birthday card. Thank you for playing with us at Party Time Tuesdays, we love to have you, come join us again. :)Peggy

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  9. Maggie's CraftsAugust 6, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Thank you for taking part in a COLOUR challenge at Top Tip Tuesday!

    Your creation is stunning!:)

    So happy you've joined us!

    Maggie
    xx

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  10. CaroljenksAugust 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    What a beautiful card - I just love that shade of green - gorgeous!

    Thanks for playing along with us over at Top Tip Tuesday for our Brown, Blue & Green Challenge this week. Don't forget if you have a tip to share with us too you could win our Top Tipper prize!

    Carol x

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  11. Karenliz HendersonAugust 7, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Beautiful card! The butterflies are very pretty!

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  12. Jennifer ScullAugust 8, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    wow! I really love the colors here. gorgeous!
    thanks so much for playing along in the Kaboodle Doodles 'In the Garden' challenge this week! :)

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  13. paigeAugust 8, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Your card is so very pretty! Love the butterfly! Thanks for joining us at Party Time Tuesdays!

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  14. Judy RozemaAugust 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I just love your use of the colors! Thank you for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday this week!

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