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Thursday, January 27, 2011

A splash of lilac

I've missed playing with the Play Date Cafe challenges!  This week it's black and white with a splash of lilac.  I have really grown to enjoy these "splash" challenges!  Here is the lovely inspiration:


And here is my submission this week:


Supplies: white, black and dotted lilac cardstock, versafine onyx black ink, Hero Arts S5341 Lace Background, K5175 Houndstooth, CG130 Butterflies, CL493 Live Life, ribbon, lavender gems, ek success scallop border punch
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24 comments:

  1. SewSuzySewJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Lovely Card Lin!
    Forgotten I had the Houndstooth ... you've inspired me to re-ink it.
    Hugs
    Suze x

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  2. CinnamonSallyJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Lin, this is such a pretty card, I love that Lace background stamp in black, I have just made a background piece myself for a Valentine card. Good Luck with the challenge.

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  3. BrendaJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Love this! So nice to see that butterfly again! And I love the background stamps you used Lin!

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  4. Kath StewartJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    beautiful card lin....love the houndstooth background and your gorgeous flutterby...hugs kath xxx

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  5. lynzw21January 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Love your card Lin, it's so striking! Loving the pop of lilac on the black and white, may have to try that :)

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  6. Anita RexJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Ooo love your pairing of stamps and the way the purple butterfly just stands out!

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  7. Sarah J MoermanJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Wow! Stunning, Lin!

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  8. FionaJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    This card has a real wow to it Lin! Thanks for joining in the fun at the Play Date Cafe this week :)

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  9. HellemorJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    That a great combination of stamps. It´s so beautiful, Lin.

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  10. TuKaraJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Magnifique carte!!!

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  11. TraceyJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Oh Lin!!! YOU have MASTERED this "splash" challenge!!!! PERFECT in everyway...I ADORE IT!!! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe :)

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  12. Alice January 27, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    wonderful design. beautiful card, Lin!

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  13. Dawn TJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Gorgeous card Lin. Your butterfly is stunning

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  14. stampingandstitchingJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Another gorgeous card, Lin! Love your mix of patterns on the background! The butterfly and scallop edging are so pretty!

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  15. Colleen DietrichJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh, Lin, welcome back! And what a card to re-enter the Play Date challenges with: gorgeous. Thanks for playing with us again. :D

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  16. MariaJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Wow! Love the mix of papers and the gorgeous butterfly!!!

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  17. Suzanne CJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Love the strong black background with the pop of color. Beautiful and elegant!

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  18. Michele GrossJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Love Love Love this!! The combination of the houndstooth with the floral and gingham ribbon is toooo fab! Gorgeous butterfly too :) You nailed these colors and I'm so glad you joined us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  19. walchowDesignJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Lovely design and love the mix of bg stamps too! Love the lilac butterly!

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  20. Andrea EwenJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Gorgeous Lin, that butterfly is amazing! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe!

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  21. Sarah AndersonFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks for playing at the play date cafe with us this week :) It's great to have you back, and with such a gorgeous project :)

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  22. Jaclyn MillerFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    You've just gotta love that houndstooth! It makes such a statement in your stunning card. Thanks for playing along at the Play Date Cafe.

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  23. RubyFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    This is lovely! We've missed you too! Thanks for playing along with us again at the Play Date Cafe! This is the perfect colour splash and I love how you've lined the inside of the card too!

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  24. Judy1223February 3, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Congratulations Lin! So glad to see your card "Honorably Mentioned!"

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