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Thursday, 4 August 2011

70th Birthday

My Nan asked me to make a 70th birthday card for a friend of hers...so here it is. I decided not to go 'cute', and used my 'Agapanthus Clusters' stamp by Stampendous (again!). I made a background using 'Bundled Sage', 'Tumbled Glass' and 'Faded Jeans'  Distress Inks, then stamped the image a couple of times over the top in a mixture of 'Faded Jeans' and 'Chipped Saphire'...spritzing it with a little water before stamping. The sentiment is a Hero Arts stamp, and the numbers were cut using my Cuttlebug 'Olivia' alphabet dies.


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24 comments:

  1. Diane's Card Designs4 August 2011 at 10:12

    Beautiful card Helen. Love how you have done the background.
    Diane :-) xx

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  2. M-J4 August 2011 at 11:23

    Ooh, I love this, very elegant card. Love the stamps and the colours. x

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  3. Carissa4 August 2011 at 11:39

    Very pretty, I am sure she will love it. Hugs, Carissa

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  4. Claire4 August 2011 at 12:56

    This is perfect - love the image and colours. Hugs, Claire x

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  5. Pop's Cards4 August 2011 at 13:20

    Hi sweetie this is just stunning, loving your colours so calming, thanks for joining us at Sunday's with Crissy this time hugs pops x

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  6. Sally Cicada Designs4 August 2011 at 13:35

    Gorgeous card Helen!!! Simple yet lovely too! Thanks for joining us at Sundays With Crissy!!
    Hugs,
    Sarah ☺

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  7. Unknown4 August 2011 at 14:29

    Thsi is so elegant Helen, love the white space on your card. Hugs xxx

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  8. Vicky4 August 2011 at 16:25

    This is fabulous Helen..!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  9. Sandra H4 August 2011 at 16:25

    This is a lovely card for a 70th so elegant:) Sandra H

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  10. :: Samantha KT ::4 August 2011 at 16:33

    This is stunning Helen! I love the colours you've used, not only because they are my favourite combination but because they compliment so well together! The floral image is fabulous too!
    Samantha

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  11. nessy4 August 2011 at 19:36

    oh just perfect for a 70th birthday ~love it!!
    vanessa xx

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  12. Kaz4 August 2011 at 20:51

    A lovely background for a lovely image....perfect!
    Kaz xx

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  13. debby40005 August 2011 at 07:17

    Gorgeous beautiful card Helen.
    luv
    Debby

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  14. Anonymous5 August 2011 at 10:47

    Ohhhh your getting inky!! I LOVE IT!! :0)

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  15. Tammy L5 August 2011 at 22:56

    I love CAS cards! This one is beautiful.
    Thanks for joining our challenge at Lollipop Crafts this week.
    Tammy DT

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  16. Michele Spera6 August 2011 at 01:03

    Love what you came up with:-) Thank you for joining us at sundays with crissy
    Hugs
    Michele

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  17. Donna6 August 2011 at 10:24

    Beautiful design Helen and such a lovely colour combination...thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake this week :) Donna x

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  18. Pauline C6 August 2011 at 15:25

    This is really beautiful Helen - I love thisstamp, and your distressed colouring is so delicate and love the graded clours.
    Hugs
    Pauline x

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  19. kris7 August 2011 at 10:54

    Beautiful CAS card!! the colors are wonderful! Thank you for joining us at Lollipop Crafts! Good Luck!

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  20. Shelly7 August 2011 at 11:03

    Such a lovely card, perfect for our challenge at Cupcake this week! Shelly ;)

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  21. brenda10 August 2011 at 17:34

    How thrilled I was to see your card Helen - it's a bit of a crafting joke amongst those I know, as I just adore Stampendous P107.

    Sad I know, but I even purchased a second one just in case it is ever discontinued.

    A stunning card and thank you so much for sharing with us at Stampalot this month.

    B x

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  22. pinky10 August 2011 at 21:08

    Thats just beautiful Helen. Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Pinky

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  23. Sally H10 August 2011 at 23:20

    Just fabulous! Brenda's favourite stamps too! Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!

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  24. Tracy12 August 2011 at 12:06

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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