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Sunday, 31 July 2011

When Life Gives you Lemons

Had an evening in the craft room tonight catching up and getting ahead as I'm going out tomorrow night to celebrate the "big 50" which happens on Monday. It will definitely be a celebration as two years ago I spent my birthday preparing for major surgery to have a brain tumour removed the size of a tangerine, so I'm very grateful to still be here in good health and able to celebrate this milestone. 
Love this sentiment from Meljens, it's so appropriate in life.


Using another of my prize digis from the Waxfruit Company - lemon blossoms, the image is coloured with promarkers. I printed the gingham and sentiment direct to card then mounted the image on foam pads then a further layer with silicon glue. This has been layered onto lemon card and a white card base. Card is finished with a gingham bow and pearl.

Challenges entered:
Less is More - feeling fruity
Allsorts - free and easy
Card Makin Mamas - food and drink
Aud Sentiments - make someone smile
I Love Promarkers - anything goes

Carol x

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38 comments:

  1. Audrey31 July 2011 at 01:00

    What a beautiful card! I love the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.

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  2. Mandi31 July 2011 at 08:20

    This is just fabulous Carol.
    What a wonderful feeling you must have. May i offer my congratulations in advance!
    Thank you very much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  3. Chrissie31 July 2011 at 08:30

    It looks like you picked some fabby images as your prize from the Wax fruit co.
    This is another stunner!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  4. Kathyk31 July 2011 at 08:56

    Smashing card

    Kathyk

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  5. Mary J31 July 2011 at 09:47

    Such a fab card Carol! I love the fresh look - very pretty!

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  6. starcyl31 July 2011 at 10:02

    I love this Carol, that sentiment is so true. Have a very happy birthday and have an extra one for the doctor who performed your op, glad they got it sorted.
    Jenny xx

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  7. Sally31 July 2011 at 11:23

    Wow definetely a very Happy Birthday to you Carol that is quite amazing. Love your card perfect sentiment and so fresh looking...could just drink some homemade lemonade...yum
    Have a fab time.
    Hugs Sally x

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  8. Christine31 July 2011 at 11:37

    A lovely card Carol, beautifully coloured and a perfect sentiment. Have a happy special birthday and hope you have many more.
    Hugs
    Christine xx

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  9. Anne31 July 2011 at 12:00

    Gorgeous card and sentiment. Wishing you a very happy birthday for tomorrow, so glad you're fit and well to enjoy it!
    Anne
    x

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  10. TAM31 July 2011 at 12:00

    Fabulous card - love the sentiment.
    Have a wonderful birthday, and many many more.

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  11. Canonbury creations31 July 2011 at 18:26

    Fab card and sentiment and Love the printed gingham:)
    Val x

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  12. Jan 31 July 2011 at 18:53

    I love this one Carol I think the sentiment is great. Have a wonderful birthday xx Jan

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  13. Nicola31 July 2011 at 19:51

    Fab card, love the freshness of the colours and clean cut design, congrats on your special birthday, enjoy! and here's to many more!
    Thanks for entering our Free and Easy challenge at Allsorts this week and good luck!
    Love Nicola xxx

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  14. Beryl K31 July 2011 at 20:23

    Another stunning card Carol, love the sentiment. Happy Birthday and I hope you have a wonderful time
    Beryl x

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  15. Linby31 July 2011 at 20:45

    Another great card for the challenge, love the gingham.
    Linbyx

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  16. Susan31 July 2011 at 20:58

    Well, Happy Birthday to you! Another fab card you've created here! My Card is here

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  17. Dana31 July 2011 at 21:08

    Very pretty card. Bright and cheery!

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  18. Jenni's Jems31 July 2011 at 21:10

    Great card and love the sentiment.Have a great birthday x

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  19. Sandra H31 July 2011 at 21:23

    Gorgeous card Carol love the sentiment it says it all!:) Sandra H

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  20. Diane31 July 2011 at 22:01

    Have a great birthday. Love your card, brilliant sentiment xx

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  21. Hazel31 July 2011 at 22:29

    Life is so precious, isn't it - rejoicing that you are fit having been so poorly a couple of years ago - Happy Birthday x

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  22. Julie1 August 2011 at 01:50

    Love the clean and simple look to this card. The yellow and green are perfect with the white. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Hugs,
    julie

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  23. Marlena M.1 August 2011 at 12:40

    Your card is so sweet. ;)

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

    You are a walking miracle indeed...wow. That's a blessing to share. ;)

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  24. GinaA1 August 2011 at 17:11

    The gingham and the lemon image really complement each other, lovely colours & card.

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  25. Rosemary1 August 2011 at 18:00

    your card is just lovely!! i hope you had a wonderful birthday!

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  26. Hazel1 August 2011 at 18:24

    You'll be enjoying your night out by now! I hope you enjoy it. Lovely card,I have that sentiment but with a different digi image. Hazel x

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  27. Aileen1 August 2011 at 20:59

    Super card, Carol. Love the sentiment to go with the fab lemons and Happy Birthday. Hope you've had a great day. x

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  28. Sasha1 August 2011 at 21:20

    Such a perfect card for the challenge. Love it! Congrat's for your 50th, and I'm so pleased to read your other good news x

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  29. Angelnorth1 August 2011 at 21:35

    Hapy Birthday! Hope you've enjoyed a wonderful day. Great lemon card, beautiful colouring!

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  30. Jenny1 August 2011 at 21:54

    This is brilliant you're certainly using your prize well. Love the shading and design of your card :)
    Jenny x

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  31. kingstonmama2 August 2011 at 02:10

    Love your lemon and the touches of gingham.

    Happy birthday, indeed!

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  32. Amy2 August 2011 at 03:38

    Thanks for joining Bugaboo at Catch the Bug.

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  33. Ang C2 August 2011 at 07:49

    A fab card


    Belated Birthday Greetings too

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  34. Lisa A.2 August 2011 at 18:31

    Cool...lemons!! Wonderful card..LOVE the sentiment..."sweet"!!

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  35. katesacraftybugger2 August 2011 at 20:20

    fab card -Thanks for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers -Kate x

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  36. Sharon2 August 2011 at 22:01

    Great card & I love that sentiment!
    Sharon x

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  37. G Peplow2 August 2011 at 22:42

    Hi Carol, Fabulous card, I love that sentiment too, makes so much sense:0)
    Many congratulations on your 50th and fantastic news that you're doing so well after what must have been an awful trauma, I'm extremely glad you're doing so well, Hugs Gay xxx

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  38. Wendy - Anntaurus3 August 2011 at 11:53

    Gorgeous card Carol and just love the sentiment.

    Wendy -x-

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Many thanks for taking the time to comment on my post. Constructive comments are always welcomed and appreciated on my creations. Carol x

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