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Monday, May 3, 2010

Around the World Challenge

Vicky is starting an ongoing challenge, and we are to make a card based on the photograph from various places around the world.  Here is this week's:


Gorgeous, huh?  Here is my take on it; I was taken with the colors, and the exotic feel of her picture.


Supplies: Hero Arts stamps CL401 Speckled Ornaments, CG102 Antique Brocade, cream and dark teal cardstocks, K&Co orange/tan printed cardstock, faded jeans distress ink, Prima flower
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20 comments:

  1. NancyMay 3, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Oh I love this design in the pretty blue colors. Vicky is so great to give us this wonderful challenge, I thought her photo was so inspiring!

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  2. Virginia L.May 3, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Hey! So glad that you get to play,too! Like Nancy said, isn't the photo ever inspiring? I love the stamps you used here to create a rich and warm feeling from the photo....lovely!!

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  3. Sarah J MoermanMay 3, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Great card, Lin! What a great mix of stamps!

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  4. VickyMay 3, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    This is such an elegant card. The techniques you used for the background are perfect. And the flower is gorgeous and warm just like a sunny day in Greece. Thanks for joining!

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  5. Alice May 3, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    very pretty card, Lin! love that you mixed so many patterns together! wonderful!

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  6. donna mikasaMay 3, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Perfect shade of blue! Love the exotic feel of your card--and that is one gorgeous flower!

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  7. Tiffany ErvinMay 4, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Oh my! I think the stamps you chose for this design really re-create the feel of that photo...super pretty colors!

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  8. Helen PhilippousisMay 4, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    I love your card! Trendy design!!!
    Helen

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  9. Dawn TMay 4, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Just adorable Lin. You have nailed the colours perfectly

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  10. MichelleMay 4, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    You are so talented! love the composition and colours:-)

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  11. IriniMay 4, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Very elegant card! love the colours

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  12. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21May 4, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Love this - the blue and cream with a touch of the exotique with the orange!

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  13. Monika ReeckMay 4, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Dear Lin...I come across your Blog again through Vicky challenge....this is really adorable..you are really queen of Blue...love all the blue on this card Lin...hope to see you on my Blog again...hugs and kisses, Monika

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  14. ElenaMay 4, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Hi Lin,
    Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog today and leaving a comment. Good luck in the A Muse giveaway!

    Elena :)

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  15. AnneMay 5, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Hi, Lin! Very pretty card! You've definitely captured the colors of Greece! :-)

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  16. A Soul's HeartbeatMay 5, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Very pretty card and blog, I've sure enjoyed visiting, great take on Vicky's challenge.

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  17. BarbMay 5, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Wow, Lin! I love these stamps together and your flower is gorgeous!! :)

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  18. JillMay 5, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    LOVE the exotic feel of your card, toO! This is so pretty and a brilliant take on the inspiration piece!

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  19. jaemomMay 6, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    This is so pretty, Lin! Love how you took the inspiration, and your stamp combination is exotic indeed!

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  20. Suzanne CMay 10, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    What a lovely card! The colors are perfect for the challenge and so pretty!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!