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Saturday, 24 March 2012

Blue flowers card

It's week 60 now over at 'Less is More' & it's
a recipe this time which is...........
                Take three challenges
We have to combine three challenges from previous
 weeks so I chose the following.

Week 5 colour pastel colours
Week 16 theme butterfly/butterflies
Week 22  colour shades of blue

I used my new Artemio clear stamps & stamped
three of the flower heads onto a layer of card. I hand
 drew the stems as I found the stem stamp parts a bit
 thick and blurry looking when stamped...so annoying
 that. I then used some chalk to add interest. I
punched a butterfly and coloured it in a matching
 Promarker. I stamped the sentiment ( Jane's script),
using the same blue ink as one of the flower heads
(Ultramarine). A little glamour dust on the edge of
 the flowers & a few coloured pearls completed
 the card. I used little 3d pads to raise the main image
 layer too.
 Such a busy time this next week,including a funeral,
 days away, baby sitting , trips to my sons & an Easter
egg hunt & meal I always host for all our children etc. at
 the weekend too.So  that's why I had to make my card
 so early.Happy crafting everyone !





34 comments:

  1. Hola viv, gorgeous card nad very busy days:D.
    Beautiful butterfly!.
    A hug from Palma

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  2. A gorgeous card Viv,love the stamps.xxx

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  3. Lovely card and a fabulous colour choice too

    Kathyk

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  4. Beautiful card Viv, love the soft misty look:) Wow you've a very busy week ahead, still it's wonderful with all the babies! Hope the funeral is a celebration of your brother's life and a day that everyone can share memories. I'll be thinking of you.
    Val xx

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  5. Nice soft colours, looks FAB. Looks like you may be busy for a while, lovely photo's.

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  6. Just lovely Viv
    A busy week ahead, but, fun times.
    all the best for the funeral, hope all goes ok
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  7. Brilliant card Viv, sorry I've missed so much on your blog:0) A new grandson congratulations!
    I'm so sorry the your brother lost his battle with cancer.
    Thank you so much for your kind comments whilst I've been away, I really appreciate your support, hugs Gay xxx

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  8. It's gorgeous Viv!
    I hope the coming week goes as well as you would hope!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  9. This is a beautiful card!!

    Good luck with your coming week. Sounds busy and emotional.

    Marrigje

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  10. Fabulous card Viv. Best wishes for the week ahead
    Margaret x

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  11. Gorgeous , elegant card, love the stamp. xx

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  12. I love the inking behind the flowers - such a subtle effect but really stunning! Good luck with everything in the week ahead.

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  13. love your card, viv! the soft blues you used are just lovely!!

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  14. I came via Beccy's place, but I'm already a member, your card is lovely, fab combination of themes from LIM and love the colour too
    Sandy

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  15. Oh what a stunning card, so elegant and the colour is perfect. Sounds like a very busy week for you, Enjoy :o)
    Jackie xx

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  16. OOps, good job I looked again, thought I had commented yesterday!!

    Absolutely fab card, love your choice of stamp and colours, but it is the least I have come to expect from you!!!

    Aww look at those babies!!
    Vee
    xx

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  17. Beautiful card Viv, love those blue tones. xx

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  18. Hi viv
    Fabulous card .... Love it ......
    Hugs Sylvie xxxx

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  19. Gorgeous card Viv, you are going to be busy have a lovely time away and thank you for the birthday wishes. Chris xx

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  20. Beautifully delicate and pretty Viv, love the mix of challenges :0)
    Jenny x

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  21. I always think stamps are there to be used as you please Viv and I love the way you tweaked this one.

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  22. You make the most amazing cards. This one is no exception.

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  23. Gorgeous card, beautiful colours. Marlene

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  24. Really beautiful! Particularly like the haze of colour around the flowers :)

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  25. wow super card love the design ... sorry to hear about your dear brother ... I have just lost my aunt in NZ ... its a cruel world sometimes don't you think ... hope the funeral goes well ... sending hugs to you ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  26. What a very elegant card, beautiful!
    Anne
    x

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  27. Your card is lovely Viv, I love that shade of blue.
    Lynne xxx

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  28. Such a beautiful delicate card.
    Linbyx

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  29. A very beautiful and elegant card Viv :)
    Sarah x

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Thank you so much for leaving a comment, every one much appreciated :) Viv xx