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Tuesday 28 August 2018

Oriental and Sunflowers

Morning and I have a couple of cards to show for a GDT spot at Creates and Makes sponsored by All Dressed Up and I was given the beautiful image Oriental Girl-coloured with promarkers.Papers are from The Works-dies are from Sizzix/Elizabeth Craft Designs and La-La Land Crafts-dewdrops are from stash ---and would you believe I strike again!!! I started making a gatefold card not made one for a while--all going well just 3-D the image to one side with 3-D sticky pads--then carried on blissfully adding dies until realisation struck --I glued the side dies onto the other side of the image stopping it from opening--luckily it was just the edges of the fern and is now a gatefold card which opens-phew!!!Think I need a holiday no such luck unfortunately.The first card is from the sponsor and the second card I made for my DIL birthday-now this one went according to plan mind you not that I had one it just sort of evolved as I went along.

The Sunflower stamp is from Chocolate Baroque and masked an old technique but a first for me!The stamped sentiment was a craft mag freebie-so was the edging stamp and I also doodled and faux stitched round the edges.The image was coloured with promarkers.Flowers are from the garden--this card is for my DIL birthday.

Last couple of oddments of Graphic 45 sunflower paper/ribbon/twine/dewdrops/pearls/burlap and fibres are from stash and after previous mishaps yes the image was meant to be at an angle----okay no it wasn't lol but when I put it on straight-it looked wonky sooo wonky it was-I also put glossy accents(yes still my crackle one) on the wings
challenges-
pause dream enjoy-birthday(sunflower card)
crafty creations-ATG
the paper shelter-digital image
crafty gals corner-ribbon and/or bow
I love promarkers-ATG/Die/punch
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
the sisterhood of crafters-bloomin flowers
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
MAWTT-texture
cute card Thursday-just for girls
cardz4galz-dies and/or punches
crafty sentiments-ATG
time out-bright
polka doodles-ATG
colour crazy-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
use your stuff-lots of colour
double trouble-birthday/sparkle(on Bees wings)
fashionable stamping-it's a bugs life
Sheepski designs-your favourite things/Bees and Sunflowers
digistamps4joy-ATG+sentiment
Penny Black and more-I spy-with B--Bees/bow/button/blooms/burlap
rubber dance-nature
CCC digi creations-3of a kind/sunflowers
pile it on-new technique/masking-first attempt and oldest stash-Graphic 45 remnants
craft-deebowz-ATG+bow
happy little stampers-ATG with dies
Tuesday throwdown-splatter it
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

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56 comments:

  1. aussie aNNie28 August 2018 at 08:23

    Oriental Girl is an image I have and love, you have designed your card beautifully. Lovely sunflower card, pretty G45 papers.x

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  2. Doreen28 August 2018 at 09:17

    Two gorgeous cards.xxx

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  3. Michelle28 August 2018 at 11:12

    Lucky escape there Carol lol. Looks fab! Both your cards are gorgeous and the first one has so much work gone into it and worth it! Michelle x

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  4. Darlene 28 August 2018 at 12:34

    Both cards are fabulous Carol! Love those sunflowers! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Bloomin’ Flowers’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

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  5. Rainey's Craft Room28 August 2018 at 13:06

    Fab cards Carol, I love the story of your gatefold card, sounds like something I'd do too.
    Lorraine

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  6. brenda28 August 2018 at 13:29

    Two real beauties Carol, the first with the trailing orchids is so pretty and the sunflowers on the second so bright and cheery and a quirky angle is good, have a feeling I might have a few pieces of that G45 lurking somehwere. Many thanks for joining in at penny Black and More August challenge.

    B x

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  7. KarinsArtScrap28 August 2018 at 13:51

    gorgeous and beautiful card Carol
    Gr Karin

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  8. Lemon Creation28 August 2018 at 14:10

    Beautiful cards! Thank you for playing with us at Rubber Dance blog! Hugs, Asia

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  9. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)28 August 2018 at 15:06

    What a gorgeous creation, amazing composition - loving your paper choices and embellies. Thanks so much for playing along in our Digital Image challenge at The Paper Shelter:) Hugs! Audrey DT

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  10. Lynne 28 August 2018 at 15:52

    Both super cards but the oriental girl one is a fave and love the die you've cut her out on x

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  11. Lisa Andersson28 August 2018 at 15:56

    Two beautiful cards and always fun to read about your creative process, lol. Your gatefold card looks fantastic, such a cute image and lovely colours. Great sunflower card too.
    Hugs, Lisa

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  12. Katie28 August 2018 at 16:02

    Beautiful cards

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  13. Debbie Mageed28 August 2018 at 16:09

    Oh, I love this beautiful card! The sweet Asian girl is perfectly done as is the details surrounding her. Thank you for playing with my Dies/Punches Challenge at Cardz 4 Galz and hope you can join us again soon.

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  14. Leslie Miller28 August 2018 at 16:41

    Oooh, look at these pretty cards! I don't know why sunflowers and burlap always go together, but they sure do. Lovely fall card and pretty sitting there with the vase of sunflowers. Love the design and dies on your first card. Turned out great in the end, even with the goof. My favorite banner die.

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  15. cotnob28 August 2018 at 19:54

    Two fabulous cards Carol, so many lovely details on the first and I love the beautiful sunflowers on the second one.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  16. Suzanne Reynolds 28 August 2018 at 20:04

    Both are very beautiful cards...and I agree with you the slanted panels for your focal point with a shadow background was just right and love all the different textures in your background. Thanks for sharing with us at DOUBLE TROUBLE and please come back with other birthday cards you are creating, and remember to check back on Monday to see what Trouble Maker, Twisted Sister and Double Dare have up their sleeve.

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  17. Pia S28 August 2018 at 20:05

    It’s easy to get carried away but luckily you stopped in time to save the gatefold design, it’s such a sweet image, and the leaves and banner arrangements are decorative. The sunflower card is very detailed, yet non fussy to make it suitable for a man. Lucky mishap as I think the design looks great with the image put at an angle.

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  18. Beebeebabs28 August 2018 at 20:52

    Such a beautiful card and image!!!

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  19. Beebeebabs28 August 2018 at 20:54

    BTW card(s) are beautiful

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  20. *Vicki*28 August 2018 at 21:11

    Oh that little oriental girl just steals the show here Carol! I adore the pretty flowers all popped up and your layout is amazing! Your sunflower card is gorgeous as well with fabulous details and colors too my friend! :) DT hat time: Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Cute Card Thursday Challenges! HUGS, *Vicki* (DT)

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  21. Lena28 August 2018 at 21:47

    Beautiful card!! Sweet details.. thanks for joining us at TPS this week! Good luck! Hug Lena

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  22. creationsnz28 August 2018 at 22:11

    I love your little Japanese geisha with all those delicate bits. So glad to know these things happen to other people.

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  23. Debbie Mageed28 August 2018 at 22:26

    I'm back again - this time to comment on the beautiful sunflower card. I love that lovely stamp! Great card!! Thank you for playing with us at the Sisterhood of Crafters and hope you can join us again soon.

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  24. Chrissy28 August 2018 at 22:49

    Two gorgeous cards Carol..the little oriental girl is so lovely and I love the banner and flowers, a gorgeous card...I love sunflowers and love the design of your card...so pretty.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  25. Lisa Lynn28 August 2018 at 22:57

    Both cards are beautiful. Love the banner on the first card and the bright flowers on the second. You have been busy.

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  26. Lynsey's craft by the ocean29 August 2018 at 00:30

    beautiful colouring and card layout,thanks for playing at colour crazy craft challenge blog, see you next time, Lynsey GT xx

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  27. Donna Ellis29 August 2018 at 01:14

    Wonderful creations, Carol! I love the layers and beautiful colors in the designer papers. Hugs, de

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  28. Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie Lou29 August 2018 at 01:39

    Both cards are just lovely! Always happy you share your creations with us at PIP Challenges!
    Hugs

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  29. Barbara Bruder29 August 2018 at 05:02

    Hi Carol, your cards are gorgeous. Love that oriental girl and the heart banners are a super addition. Nice coloring. Thanks for joining us at the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenges for our latest challenge.  {Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenges}Good luck and join us again soon. Hugs, Barbara

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  30. Janice29 August 2018 at 09:25

    Two fabulous cards, so totally different.
    Janice x

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  31. Lise Mariann29 August 2018 at 10:50

    Beautiful cards. Love them both! Thank you for joining us on our hunt for punched or die cut cards in this challenge.

    X Lise Mariann, DT for Cardz 4 Galz

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  32. Wendy L29 August 2018 at 11:55

    So beautiful, love the bright flowers, thanks for joining us at MAWTT, xxxx

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  33. Mia29 August 2018 at 12:14

    Both gorgeous cards, Carol. Great papers and fabulous design! Kisses, my friend.

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  34. aussie aNNie29 August 2018 at 13:02

    Carol, I am like you when it comes to CAS cards but I do like to challenge myself....I challenge you to make one.xx

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  35. missgailly29 August 2018 at 13:59

    Two beautiful cards! Thanks for playing along at Use Your Stuff - Gail

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  36. Faith A at Daffodil Cards29 August 2018 at 14:18

    Both such beautiful cards Carol, love the oriental card with all it's pretty flowers and details. You DiL card is beautiful happy card with the sunflowers and bees, great "wonky" design :).
    Faith
    x

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  37. Furrbster29 August 2018 at 19:11

    Wow such a stylish oriental creation! lovely choice of paper.

    Thanks for playing along at both I Love Promarkers, and also Creative Moments,

    Hugz Tinz

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  38. rachel29 August 2018 at 20:42

    aw she is gorgeous Carol - love love love the colours too - beautiful! Hugs rachel x

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  39. Natascha29 August 2018 at 22:52

    Great cards. Love your style. Thank you very much for entering our The Paper Shelter „digital image“ challenge last week.

    Hugs, Natasha

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  40. Sue 30 August 2018 at 11:38

    Absolutely gorgeous, wonderful designs...xxx <3

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  41. sandy's crafty bits30 August 2018 at 16:45

    wow two super little cards Carol love them both … love that oriental girl image but also love the sunflowers so couldn't choose a favourite lol … you were very ingenious to be able to rescue the first one but then we are all clever crafters aren't we ? lol even if it only means covering up a mistake with a butterfly lol … hope you are well … happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  42. (AJ) ArtJypsy 30 August 2018 at 23:34

    Both are stunning cards. Love the oriental geisha girl and the florals you added along the sides. The sunflowers are fabulously colored. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Colour Crazy Craft Challenge. AJ DT

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  43. Melanie R31 August 2018 at 03:41


    Both cards are outstanding! Lots of texture and nice colors. Thank you for joining us at the Double Trouble Challenge.

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  44. aussie aNNie31 August 2018 at 07:34

    I'll be watching....CAS...xx

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  45. Wendy R.31 August 2018 at 21:24

    Beeeeautiful!! Thank you so much for joining us Cardz4Galz xx

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  46. MaryH1 September 2018 at 00:07

    2 really unique and gorgeous cards. Had a chuckle over the gatefold...that sounds like something I would do! I'm so glad it turned out well in the end, as it's such a pretty & detailed card. Love, Love the bright sunflowers and I like the layout of the card. It let the sunflowers shine. Have a great weekend. TFS & Hugs

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  47. Sari / Granne1 September 2018 at 09:27

    I've been meaning to make a sunflower card also - now seeing your beautiful card I simply have to make mine too, lol. Love the strong earthly colors and Autumn feeling. Thank you so much for entering SheepSki Designs -challenge.

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  48. kReN1 September 2018 at 19:21

    Love this image and this card! Thanks for joining us at the Crafty Creations Challenge. kReN at http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

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  49. Warrell Creations2 September 2018 at 16:51

    Cute! Thank you for joining us at Pile It On! Challenge Blog! ~ Marciava Warrell Design Team Member

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  50. Shelly Schmidt3 September 2018 at 03:23

    Two beautiful cards! I love your sunflower and the splatter you added. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown!!!

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  51. Anna-Karin3 September 2018 at 12:36

    Beautiful work! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations. Anna-Karin DT

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  52. Unknown3 September 2018 at 13:15

    What a great card. Thanks for joining our Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge - Anything Goes , hugs, Carol DT

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  53. ILEANA ARTUFFO5 September 2018 at 01:05

    Wow, this is a wonderful creation! I love image and design! Beautiful flowes!
    Thanks for playing at I Love Promarkers Challenge.
    Ileanaxx

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  54. Vickie Y7 September 2018 at 01:03

    Adorable! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.

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  55. Gwendolyn10 September 2018 at 06:57

    Amazing cards you've created! Thanks for sharing it with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters challenge blog and we hope to see more of your beautiful creations again soon. Hugs, Gwendolyn

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  56. Dee's Craft Room4 November 2018 at 02:25

    My commenting always get a bit confussing when I have two or more projects to comment on. The little Geisha Girl is just sooo sweet, lovely colouring and great work with the die cutter.

    I just adore sunflowers, they are so full of 'happy' and always make me smile and the little bees are super cute. Love the layout on both cards.

    Dionne x

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