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Saturday, 17 September 2011

Happy Christmas

Well the weather doesn't know what to make of itself this morning, one minute bright sunshine, next minute rain! Think it would be safest to stay in the craft room for the day lol.

Bought a new magazine last weekend (Creative Stamping)with some freebie stamps on, it was a great set of stamps but unfortunately some of them don't cling very well. The two I used on this card weren't bad though and this is their first airing.


This is my first go at inking in different colours (hides head in shame!) and I was going to use my Petal Points metallics but they were bone dry :( so I had to get a different set out and added a gem to the star for some sparkle.

Chrissie and Mandi the LIM Divas are looking for 1000 entries this week. As I missed a few of their earlier challenges before I got seriously into this blogging lark I decided to catch up and try to do them now. This card covers Week 2 OLC flower or tree.

Challenges entered:
Less is More - anything goes
Saturday Challenge - OLC
Totally Papercrafts - CAS
The House that Stamps Built - one layer CAS
Use it Tuesday - uninked stamp

Carol x

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29 comments:

  1. ~**Bashnee**~17 September 2011 at 10:15

    It's perfect, I love the tree design. The weather is the same here too!

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  2. Chrissie17 September 2011 at 10:23

    Brilliant idea to try to catch up on some of the challenges topics you missed Carol!
    This is lovely!
    Thanks again.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. Jan 17 September 2011 at 10:23

    Wonderful card Carol, love your tree xx Jan

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  4. cheryl17 September 2011 at 10:29

    oh carol hun this is just beautiful love that xmas tree hugs cherylxxxxx

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  5. Loli 17 September 2011 at 10:32

    I love this stamp Carol, beautiful!

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  6. Claire17 September 2011 at 12:07

    We have that weather too! Lovely CAS Christmas card hun. Hugs, Claire x

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  7. Pamela17 September 2011 at 12:27

    Beautiful Carol, very elegant.

    Pam x

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  8. nicky17 September 2011 at 13:34

    Brill card
    Nicky

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  9. mckinkle17 September 2011 at 13:39

    Hello Carol,

    Its been a beautiful September day today, long may that continue I say!!

    I know what you mean about being disappointed with a freebie that doesnt do what its meant to! However your card is super used with one of the stamps at least! I guess youve already washed the offending stamps in soapy water to see if that helps?

    Keryn x

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  10. Dragonlady17 September 2011 at 13:43

    Hi Carol

    Love the tree stamp, great card.

    Hugs Ali x

    PS same weather here too.

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  11. Sandra H17 September 2011 at 14:02

    Carol, this is beautiful!:) Sandra H

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  12. Mandi17 September 2011 at 14:42

    Super idea CArol, to do some of the challenges you missed
    FAB card, thats a lovely tree
    Thank you
    Mandi
    "Less is More"

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  13. Haven_mom417 September 2011 at 15:05

    Beautifuls stamped image.Thanks for joining us at Use it Tuesday-Haven

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  14. Kathyk17 September 2011 at 15:44

    Super card and what a fab freebie

    Kathyk

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  15. Sandra17 September 2011 at 16:55

    Lovely card, great stamp. Sandra

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  16. Jenni's Jems17 September 2011 at 17:37

    Really like this Carol and great stamping x

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  17. Aileen17 September 2011 at 17:39

    A gorgeous Christmas tree Carol. The CAS design looks great. x

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  18. Sonya17 September 2011 at 20:21

    What a pretty card...glad you took this week's UIT challenge!

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  19. Diane17 September 2011 at 20:43

    Lovely card,and what a super stamp xx

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  20. Lynette17 September 2011 at 21:10

    What a great one-layer card - so pretty! Thanks for joining us in the Repeat Impressions challenge!

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  21. Nancy17 September 2011 at 21:16

    I love the tree!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Use It Tuesday!

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  22. Viv18 September 2011 at 20:09

    Great card , well done :O) Viv xx

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  23. laurie18 September 2011 at 21:47

    That's a great christmas card...love that tree!

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  24. Marion Kuipers-van Eijsden19 September 2011 at 10:12

    What a card you made! So amazing and beautiful!!! Lovely stamp you used Carol! Thanks for joining us this week at Totally Papercraft Challenges. Hope you will be back next week.
    Hugs Marion

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  25. downrightcrafty19 September 2011 at 18:37

    I do so envy you, with your great talent for CAS, adore this fabulous creation, thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
    Hugs Kate xx

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  26. Curly20 September 2011 at 08:11

    Oh wowzers Carol this is one very Classy creation Gorgeous Image, its just perfect for our challenge this week,

    Thank You so for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 152 One Layer Card
    I hope you join us again next week,

    Thank you so much for posting my previous candy and for becoming a follower,

    I have some new calorie free candy if you are interested
    Have a lovely day,
    Good luck with the challenge,
    Hugs Bridget :0) x.
    SCSC DT

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  27. Helen22 September 2011 at 08:48

    Gorgeous card - love the swirly tree!
    Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!
    Helen x

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  28. Cheryl23 September 2011 at 03:37

    Beautiful image and so CAS!

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  29. Andie's Space23 September 2011 at 22:04

    Hi Carol,
    This looks gorgeous. Such an elegant design & a fabulous freebie! Thanks for joining us at Secret Crafters this week.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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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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