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Saturday, 5 March 2011

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Patchwork Background

This week over at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, it's Jane's turn to choose the theme, which is:

'Patchwork Background'

This is a fab way to use up all those little bits of paper you've been saving 'cos you just couldn't bare to throw them away! :0)
I used a whole load of scraps from the BasicGrey 'Lemonade' pad (avaiable here at the Secret Crafter)...I love this pad so much, that all I have left are scraps! They were all different sizes, so I've created a random pattern, distressing all of the edges, and adding faux stitching with my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The colours of the papers are bright and zingy, so I've made an Easter card, using two of the bunnies on the 'Bunny Friends' stamp by Penny Black, cut out using one of my circular Nesties (available here at the Secret Crafter). The sentiment is a Hero Arts stamp, and the flowers are by Prima.


I'm also entering this card into the folwwing challenges:
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, including our fabulous new team members, please visit the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge.

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34 comments:

  1. Eseniya5 March 2011 at 07:13

    Какая прелесть!!! Фон из лоскутков смотрится очень красиво! ))

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  2. Pauline5 March 2011 at 07:18

    This is beautiful, love the papers you have used, and I did think the faux stitching was real!!

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  3. Unknown5 March 2011 at 07:43

    Super card love the patchwork. Mary x

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  4. downrightcrafty5 March 2011 at 08:18

    adorable image and beautiful patchwork so pretty
    Hugs Kate xx

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  5. Diane's Card Designs5 March 2011 at 11:15

    Beautiful card love the image and the papers

    Diane xx

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  6. Claire5 March 2011 at 14:12

    Oh I love this patchwork effect - it goes so well with the cute little image. Hugs, Claire x

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  7. Tasha5 March 2011 at 16:12

    Wow this is fantastic! Love the patchwork design and the gorgeous papers you used
    love tasha xx

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  8. Jane (Carroll's Creations)5 March 2011 at 16:27

    gorgeous helen and a great use of your scraps

    Hugs Jane x

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  9. Shirley5 March 2011 at 16:50

    I love the patchwork effect Helen. The colour combination is just perfect. Thank you for sharing your lovely card with us at Penny Black at Allsorts and we hope you will join us again next month.

    Shirley

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  10. Kat5 March 2011 at 16:56

    This is beautiful Helen. Lovely fresh colours and a sweet image. Gorgeous. Enjoy your weekend.

    Kat xx

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  11. Sally Cicada Designs5 March 2011 at 17:36

    Hiya Helen!! So glad you could join us here at Sundays With Crissy!! Your easter card is soooo adorable--love the stitching and patchwork squares. Cute image and great job colouring!!
    Hugs,
    Sarah ☺

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  12. Anonymous5 March 2011 at 18:19

    Helen you never seace to amaze me your card is sooooo cute! love it! off to hunt for scraps! tehhehe hugs Samantha :0)

    I knew you would not be able to choose one favourite! tehhehehe thanks for joining us on Top Tip Tuesday this time, hugs Samantha :0)

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  13. Anonymous5 March 2011 at 18:20

    cease even! thehhehee

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  14. Kelly - Peace Love Lacquer5 March 2011 at 22:45

    Those bunnies are so dang cute! Love the different sized background papers, what a great idea :)

    ~Kelly

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  15. brenda6 March 2011 at 08:16

    Hi Helen

    Your card is just adorable.

    The pretty DP's are lovely and all coordinate perfectly and along with the cute image make a perfect Spring card.

    Thank you so much for joining us at Penny Black at Allsorts Challenge this month and look forward to seeing you again.

    B x

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  16. Sarah6 March 2011 at 10:09

    Gorgeos card, such a sweet image, love your DP, hugs, Sarah x

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  17. Uma6 March 2011 at 11:32

    fabulous, lovely patchwork

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  18. Bea6 March 2011 at 15:33

    What a cute card :o)

    And thank for the nice comment on my blog, looking forward to work with you on the team

    Hugs from Bea

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  19. Deb6 March 2011 at 17:37

    such a beautiful card and so perfect for our spring theme, many thanks for joining in the CCT challenge, hugs debx

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  20. Berni6 March 2011 at 19:58

    What a fab idea! I have loads of scraps and never know what to do with them!

    Thanks for joining us over at SFTW

    Hugs
    Berni x

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  21. Kim6 March 2011 at 20:40

    Helen what a superific card! It's so sweet and love the softness! I always love patchwork challenges! :) Thanks for joining us at WOC!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  22. Anne6 March 2011 at 21:17

    What a great background and lovely colours, such a pretty card. Thank you for taking the Top Tip Tuesday Challenge, hope you’ll join us again!
    Hugs
    Anne

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  23. Jules7 March 2011 at 07:19

    Hi Helen

    What a beautiful card.

    I love your image choice and the gorgeous background you have created.

    I might have to use this idea as I have a personal challenge going on on my blog. Every Sunday I only use my scraps (or snippets as I call them) in an effort to use up some of what I won't throw away.

    I will link to your blog to say this is where I got the inspiration from if you are OK with that?

    Beautiful papers in your background and the flowers match perfectly.

    Great finished look.

    Thank you for sharing with Penny Black at Allsorts this month.

    Love Jules xx

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  24. Curly7 March 2011 at 09:44

    Wow Helen i love those scrummy papers and those Bunnies are adorable,

    Have a great week,
    Hugs Bridget :-) x

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  25. Jodi7 March 2011 at 22:08

    What a cute image and I love the way you used your papers in the background! Thanks for joining us at Sunday's with Crissy!
    Hugs
    Jodi=)

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  26. Caroljenks7 March 2011 at 22:24

    Gorgeous creation Helen, your patchwork background is soooo pretty.

    Thanks for joining us over at Top Tip Tuesday this week :)

    Carol x

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  27. Suzanne8 March 2011 at 00:00

    A gorgeous card, thanks for joining us at Fab n Funky this week x

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  28. karen8 March 2011 at 11:11

    Such an adorable card. Glad you chose to share it with us at Scrapbook Sisters card challenge. xxx

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  29. Chris Olsen, Glowbug8 March 2011 at 12:26

    Oh how darling and fun!! I love the different sized swatches of paper and your paper choices. Beautiful layout and gorgeous coloring of the adorable image. Awesome faux stitching! Thanks for joining us at Sunday's with Crissy.
    hugs,
    Chris

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  30. Purple Crazy8 March 2011 at 15:21

    Ooh I love it, cute rabbits and the patchwork are so effective, thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges this week. WendyR xx

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  31. Pauline C9 March 2011 at 22:17

    Awww so pretty Helen - it was seeing you use these two bunnies masked off that first inspired me to try it. beautiful patchwork background effect. late I know, but thanks for joining last week's PBSC :-)
    pauline x

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  32. Lisa10 March 2011 at 02:00

    Too cute! Love those bunnies! Thanks for joining us at Sunday's With Crissy Challenge!

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  33. Sarn15 March 2011 at 12:31

    Hi . . . visiting you from Jules Snippets Post. Love what you've done with your scraps.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  34. Pop's Cards24 March 2011 at 20:29

    Hi sweetie this is just stunning a super cute image and fab design, thanks for joining us at "Sunday's with Crissy" on our stitches challenge, big hugs love pops x x x

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x