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Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Garden Bouquet

I had a little break yesterday from making Christmas and Hallowe'en cards to make a birthday card for my Aunt. I started by inking a white piece of card with 'Old Paper' Distress Ink...then stamping a Hero Arts music background stamp in Old Paper over the top...I wiped some of the ink off before stamping to create a distressed effect. I then used the watercolour technique to stamp the Hero Arts 'Garden Bouquet' over the top in 'Dusty Concord' and 'Forest Moss' Distress Inks. I embossed the purple Core'dinations card using my Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' folder...then sanded over the dots a little. The sentiment stamp is from the 'Cupcakes' set (also by Hero Arts), the lace is from Hobbycraft, and the pearls are from Wild Orchid Crafts.


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22 comments:

  1. coops23 October 2012 at 10:52

    so stunning helen.the flowers are beautiful and i love your pretty colours.
    thanks for joining us this week at the Crafts and Me challenge :D

    xx coops xx

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  2. ellyscard creatief23 October 2012 at 12:37

    Beautiful card .
    Lovely colors.
    Gr Elly

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  3. Sandra H23 October 2012 at 12:50

    Beautiful card Helen with a lovely image and layout x

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  4. Lorraine23 October 2012 at 17:50

    This is gorgeous Helen. The flowers are so pretty and I love the colours too.
    Lorraine x

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  5. Helen23 October 2012 at 19:57

    what a gorgeous card; love these colours.

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  6. downrightcrafty23 October 2012 at 20:52

    hi Sweetie hope your okay love this so elegant soft and gorgeous super stamp of the flowers
    Hugs Kate xx

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  7. Lisa Jane23 October 2012 at 21:45

    oh wow this is so pretty .. gorgeous stamp
    Lisa x

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  8. Pinkies Sparkly Creations24 October 2012 at 08:04

    great card love the image thanks for joining us at critter sketch and good luck emma xx

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  9. Sashika Taylor24 October 2012 at 14:23

    So elegant!

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  10. Sharon (glitterangel)24 October 2012 at 18:02

    Beautiful! That stamp is lovely. Thanks for joining in with the Daring Cardmakers this week x

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  11. debby400025 October 2012 at 07:16

    Absolutely love your beautiful card Helen.
    luv
    Debby

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  12. Kate25 October 2012 at 13:54

    I do like this card it's lovely, and it's purple of course which is my favourite!

    I'm impressed with your 2012 Christmas card tally, if only I was that far along with mine!

    ** Kate **

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  13. Gez Butterworth25 October 2012 at 18:57

    Beautiful, beautiful card Helen. The colours are just gorgeous. Lovely flowers too. Thank you for joining the latest dare this week over at the Daring Cardmakers. Hope to see you again soon. Gez

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  14. Anonymous25 October 2012 at 21:46

    Gorgeous card Helen really love this one xx

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  15. Pauline C25 October 2012 at 22:35

    This is so delicate and pretty helen - love it!
    pauline x

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  16. Creations by Shirl26 October 2012 at 16:26

    Pretty flowers! Thanks for joining us at Critter Sketch Challenge.

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  17. Christine26 October 2012 at 19:03

    Beautiful flower card love the embossing..


    Thanks for sharing at AGOAC this time

    smiles Christine x

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  18. Donna Mosley26 October 2012 at 20:35

    A gorgeous card Helen, thanks for joining us at Sketch Saturday.

    Donna x

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  19. StephG27 October 2012 at 03:52

    this is beautiful...love the flowers and the colors are stunning. Thank you for joining us at Stamptacular Sunday♥

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  20. Suzette27 October 2012 at 09:25

    Sweet card, thanks for joining in this week at stamptacular challenge

    Suzette

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  21. Grandma Bonnie28 October 2012 at 00:43

    Helen, this is a beautiful card! Love the nature inspired look! Thank you for joining us at Stamptacular Sunday!

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  22. sgc29 October 2012 at 02:27

    Fantastic card! Thank you for playing along in the Critter Sketch Embossing Challenge

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