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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Just for fun - stripes and polka dots

I love the Girls' Paperie design papers.....sigh. So I decided to make a card that showcased the papers mainly.  All I did was add some die-cut felt roses and some pretty crochet lace.  I love the way the felt roses turned out - they went together like butter!















supplies: ivory cardbase, Girls' Paperie dps from the "Vintage Whimsey" and "Jubilee" collections, a strip of light blue cs, white crochet lace from Carole, leaves from some old fabric flower stems, Die-namics rolled rose dies, pink and blue felt scraps, Hero Arts CL490 Sending Smiles Messages, versafine onyx black ink

As I was reading my dashboard this morning, I came across Suzanne's post, where she mentioned a new (to me) challenge blog called City Crafter.  They are certainly NOT new - this is their 57th week!  The challenge there this week is "Stripes and Polka Dots" - what a coincidence!  So I'm entering this card into the challenge there.  Here is the lovely inspiration picture:

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18 comments:

  1. Kathy MartinMay 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    All right! You did try the flower dies with felt! Isn't it great? Your flowers and card look so pretty! I think the flowers roll better with felt, but then again, I've mostly use it with felt so maybe I just got used to doing them with felt?

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  2. StellaMay 17, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    And it turned out gorgeous! A lovely, feminine and romantic take on the challenge!

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  3. Suzanne CMay 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful! Love your papers and wonderful for the challenge. The felt roses are perfect!

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  4. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful, Lin! I love those felt roses. They add just the right touch to your card! I must try felt, haven't done that yet. Love the challenge too...maybe I'll do something with polka dots!

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  5. BrendaMay 17, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Thank you for teh inspiration Lin! I love how you used that beautiful paper! I also bought a sheet of it, just because I loved it, nothing else! Now I need to make something with it! Love your felt flowers!

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  6. donna mikasaMay 17, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    So pretty! The papers, the flowers...love this! Another "Lin" card!

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  7. Dawn TMay 17, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    this is so a "Lin" card.... very pretty and feminine looking. I have those dies but haven't used felt yet... stunning flowers.. I think it is the pretty colours... I only have bright felts... look like a trip to the haberdashery shop is in order!

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  8. DustyPenny (Joy Ott)May 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Great card, Lin!

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  9. MichelleMay 17, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Lin,you will love the CCCB! I have been playing for awhile...the DT are fabulous!
    I just love the card you made! I am smitten with those pretty felt flowers!

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  10. BarbMay 17, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Love all the paper you used, Lin! So pretty! And wow, do I ever LOVE those felt roses! I just bought some felt the other day and need to get it out to play! Thanks for always inspiring me! Hugs! :)

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  11. Linda BreedloveMay 17, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I just bought this paper... thank you for showing me what can be created with it. Love your card.

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  12. Judy1223May 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Wow, Lin, I can see why you love those papers so much...just beautiful! I also love the felt flowers...did you make them? Amazing. I am amazed at how many challenges you find and you make such amazing cards for each and every one! Good luck with this one...this card is a winner for sure!

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  13. RosMay 18, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    You know what ... this is beautiful! I love your flowers and those papers are gorgeous ... thanks so much for sharing this with us at CCCB

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  14. joyMay 18, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Ditto what Judy said!! Your cards are always so inspiring and the way you keep up with the challenges is amazing to me!

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  15. Tiffany ErvinMay 18, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Thanks for the enabling, I love Girls Paperie and that floral design is very pretty!!

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  16. KathyMay 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    stunning sista!!!!!!!! So Linesque!! Hugs,Kathy

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  17. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Well your card looks amazing.. I am so glad you found us and played along with us at CCCB!

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  18. Virginia L.May 21, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    You are so awesome with pattern paper!! Love how this looks---so gorgeous!!!!!!!

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