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Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Blooming Lovely.




Welcome to my blog, that right it's Easter this weekend and depending where you are or what the weather is like you might have time to yourself and do a little crafting.

Congratulations to our winner and to our Top 3 cards great work everyone.

Today is Wednesday and that means we're having another wonderful Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and this week I'm the hostess over there so don't forget to pop over and see what the rest of the design team bunnies have created especially for you this week.

Sketch # 011
This card is so easy you'll have time to make two or three of them this Easter and enter it into Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 challenge.

Here's my card using Blooming Lovely from DigiStamp Boutique.  There are some lovely images in this set as well as sentiments.


Our wonderful sponsor this week is the lovely creative
Sally-Anne Hancock the owner and illustrator of 

Digi Stamp Boutique

Bio:
All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock.  My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too, often the inspiration for my designs.  Hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy creating them.

Our lucky winner this week will receive 
Prize:   £10 voucher 

to purchase any digital images from Sally's online store.


Don't forget to check out what our design team diva's have created this week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.

Challenge I'm entering:



Card Recipe:
1. Base: White SU
2. Coloured Card: Yellow & Black Bazzill
3. Design Paper: Harper's Hue from American Crafts
4. Image: From the Blooming Lovely set from DigiStamp Boutique
5. Colour Medium: Copics and Black Embossing Pen.

6. Tools: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Opulent Oval Set, glue stick, pop dots, glue dots, real tacky glue, Glossy Accents.
7. Embellishments: Black  and yellow satin ribbon, black button and a Loop Flower I created thanks to Janice from Stamping Mad that gave me the instructions.
8. Inside my card: Using one of the sentiments from this set Thanks A Bunch.

Take care everyone wishing you all a wonderful, happy safe Easter break with your families and friends.  
Happy Crafting.


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19 comments:

  1. Lisa LynnWed Apr 16, 06:37:00 pm GMT+12

    Kathie, your card is gorgeous. Love the glossy accent on the vase. The die cut is so elegant. Another beautiful card! Have a wonderful Easter!!!

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  2. HeideWed Apr 16, 11:26:00 pm GMT+12

    Your card is stunning! Love how everything just pops with the black. Your flower that you created is gorgeous!
    Have a Happy Easter. We just had 3 more inches of snow and hopefully this will be the last of the yucky white stuff!
    Hugs, Heide

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  3. MerviThu Apr 17, 05:41:00 am GMT+12

    Hi Kathie,
    beautiful colour combo, gorgeous card.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts, welcome again.
    Happy Easter;-))m

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  4. anneThu Apr 17, 08:19:00 am GMT+12

    A beautiful card, love how the black just makes the image pop. I will have to take a trip over to see how that flower was made x

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  5. Linda AndersonThu Apr 17, 09:15:00 am GMT+12

    What a beautiful card Kathie! Love your papers, the glossy accents and that loopy flower. Happy Easter.

    Linda

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  6. cassThu Apr 17, 09:52:00 am GMT+12

    Pretty card, lovely colour combo, thanks for joining us at Brown Sugar this week

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  7. Sally DubeThu Apr 17, 10:49:00 am GMT+12

    Kathie, your card is striking!! So beautiful, I just love the color contrast!!
    Wishing you and your family a Blessed Easter and a wonderful vacation!!
    Sally

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  8. brendaThu Apr 17, 06:43:00 pm GMT+12

    Your creation is lovely Kathi and just perfect for my Spring Blossoms theme, thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Allsorts challenge.

    B x (Not sure if you entered my Grand Calibur candy here if not there is still time to do so)

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  9. Joanna M.Fri Apr 18, 05:37:00 am GMT+12

    Pretty! I apparently did not get the memo stated that everyone was to use yellow this week! Kidding! I love your card. It reminds me of a sunrise. I hope your Easter is fantastic.

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  10. TracyFri Apr 18, 07:41:00 pm GMT+12

    Thanks for joining Allsorts challenge with this great entry, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  11. Bernardine CuttinoSat Apr 19, 03:53:00 pm GMT+12

    Amazing card the image is simply fab. Thanks for joining in on the fun over at The Sentimental Sundays. We look forward to seeing you again.
    Hugs
    Berni,DT
    sentimentalsundays.

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  12. Nikki ByrneSun Apr 20, 05:58:00 am GMT+12

    Fabulous card, LOVE the background!Thank you for joining us this week at OSAAT and good luck. Hugs
    NIKKI DT

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  13. ChrissySun Apr 20, 07:43:00 am GMT+12

    Very striking with the black and yellow Kathie..gorgeous card.

    Thanks for joining in with us at Lacy Sunshine this week..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  14. CraftyGirlSun Apr 20, 11:54:00 am GMT+12

    Love the die cuts and those flowers. Thank you for playing along this week at OSAAT. I sure hope to see you back again very soon. Good Luck in the challenge!!!

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl OSAAT DT
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownSun Apr 20, 12:44:00 pm GMT+12

    great card! love the bright yellow with the black... and the glossy accents on the vase is such a great touch! Thank you so much for joining us in our Embossing challenge at Sentimental Sundays !
    Mirella DK
    DT Sentimental Sundays (Cute and Crafty Cards by Mirella)

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  16. mulberry stationSun Apr 20, 01:26:00 pm GMT+12

    Such a gorgeous card Kathie. I love your vibraint color scheme. I am trying to get caught up from being gone to Arlana's. It was a really nice get away. Since I have been back this week one of the gals I work with quit and I have had to hire a nother person for her position. So, it has been a really busy week. Have a Hppy Easter with your family!!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  17. Melanie SmithMon Apr 21, 12:59:00 pm GMT+12

    Such a striking card. I love your color combo! Thank you for participating with us over at Through the Craft Room Door. Hope to see you again soon! Melanie (DT)

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  18. AnnetteWed Apr 23, 08:46:00 am GMT+12

    Orange flowers are my faves. Love your card. Very spring-like!
    Hugs
    Annette - Netty's Cards
    xx
    Proud to design for :
    Pink Gem Designs,

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  19. UnknownSat Apr 26, 05:03:00 am GMT+12

    Beautiful flowers and love a frame. Thank you for joining our Anything goes Challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls.
    Jasmina DT PND

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Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog, if you would like to leave a comment or ask me any questions please feel free to do so. I think we can all learn from each other. Take care hugs Kathie xox