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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Precious Poppies

Welcome, and thanks again for visiting.

I received some happy mail from Sweet n Sassy stamps earlier this week, and just had to play - this is the outcome.


I used the large image from the Perfect Poppies set, white embossed it on red card, then painted it with Iridescent Red  Twinkling H2O paint.


which can just been seen in the above photograph.



I used a twist on the sketch I had seen, and added the lace on the right side of the card after changing the lace from white to off white by sponging it with Tea Stain distress ink.  I also embossed the cream layer with a script  folder.


The sentiment was stamped with Barn Door distress ink before I embossed the panel, and I deliberately left it clear of the embossing folder.


Deep red pearls were added for interest, and the poppy image stamped inside the card as a finishing detail.

I am linking this to:
Stamping Sensations May Challenge - Embossing and texture
Case Study Challenge #139 - a sketch
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Use a Sentiment
LEJ Designs Challenge #52 - Summers Coming
Our Daily Berad Designs Shine The Light Challenge #153 Spring... 
S for Script, R for Red, P for Pearls,G for Greeting
Through The Craft Room Door - May 7 - 13 - Anything Goes
Perfect Sentiment Challenge #78 - Dry Embossing
Mema's Crafts - May Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog - For Mum or a woman (Made fore my SIL)

Thank you for visiting - and I really appreciate all comments left.

May your day be blessed

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30 comments:

  1. jimlynnMay 8, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    So beautiful! I never knew you could change the color of lace that way! Thanks for the inspiration. Love this gorgeous card!
    Lynn

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  2. Dawn TMay 8, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    A very pretty card Maxine. Love the poppy

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  3. CathymacMay 8, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Very pretty card and a lovely poppy image, Maxine! Love the shimmer of the Twinkling H2O paint! Thanks so much for joining the Shining the Light Challenge this week!

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  4. CélineMay 9, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    stunning card
    thanks for playing with us at crafty sentiments
    hugs
    céline

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  5. brendaMay 9, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    The embossed panel sets the poppy off beautifully Maxine.

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Stamping Sensation challenge.

    B x

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  6. Lynne KMay 9, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Love all the texture on this, Maxine, and the poppy is gorgeous! Beautiful card.

    Lynne

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  7. pinkyMay 9, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    What a perfect card for our challenge, beautiful flower too. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations.
    Pinky

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  8. rachelMay 9, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    this is just fabulous - love it! Thanks for joining us at crafty sentiments and good luck xx

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  9. Paula BeeMay 9, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Pretty card! This is one of my favorite embossing folders! Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment!!

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  10. Bridget LarsenMay 9, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    My favourite colours, red and white, love that embossing plate

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  11. PennyMay 9, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Really beautiful card! Love the design, that gorgeous flower, and the wonderful embossing! Thank you for sharing this with us at TTCRD. Hope to see you again soon! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  12. BeckyMay 9, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    This is beautiful.. love the embossing and brads.

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  13. ChristineMay 9, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the embossed and colored flower!!!

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  14. Lovely LindaMay 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Fabulous Maxine - love the texture and the gorgeous pop of red! Perfect for ANZAC Day!! :)

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  15. MiamiKelMay 10, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    WOW!! You embraced these new stamps and created a masterpiece! Super lovely embossing - what a bright, fun card :) TFS! Blessings!

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  16. GraceMay 10, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Oh Maxine... I love this one!!! The script embossing is awesome, and love the flower! Who wouldn't just love to receive this?!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  17. Chris Olsen, GlowbugMay 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    What a gorgeous card Maxine!! I just love the red and white combo and all the texture. The script background is beautiful!! Thanks for joining the ODBD challenge this week!!
    blessings,
    Chris

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  18. Donna EllisMay 11, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    A lovely floral card, Maxine, with the sweetest, very softest hint of color. Beautiful! hugs, de

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  19. AnneMay 12, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    A gorgeous card, very pretty
    Thanks for playing along with Crafty Sentiments
    Anne x

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  20. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    This is very pretty i love the embossing, thank you for joining in over at LEJ Designs LEJ DT

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  21. MaureenMay 12, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    love that little lacy twist :) Thanks for playing with us over on CASE Study :)

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  22. PinkyLisasInkyCraftsMay 13, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Thank you for joining in the LEJ Designs Challenge #52 'Summers Coming'...
    A very clean and gorgeous entry. The embossing is beautiful and deep and the poppy is lovely. The simplisity of this card adds to the gorgeousness of this card.
    I hope you will join us again for our future weekly challenges over on the LEJ Designs Challenge Blog. We always have wonderful digi images and prized to be won.

    Hugs Lisa xxxxxx LEJ DT Member

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  23. Mema's CraftsMay 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    What a lovely card and I love the flower. Thanks for tip on lace coloring. We at Mema's Crafts appreciate you taking time to stop by and play with us. Come back real soon.

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  24. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    A beautiful card Maxine. The suit you sent Nicholas almost fits him and will be perfect for this winter. He is 10 kg and yes very chubby and soft to cuddle. He still has lots of breast milk and hasn't started walking yet. I am glad your grandson is doing so well. They bring so much joy don't they! Xxx

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  25. Shelly SchmidtMay 15, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Wonderful card- the poppy is beautiful- love the elegant but simple card- and the touch of color to the lace- perfect!

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  26. Karen LetchworthMay 18, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    I'm a big fan of using the embossing plates, and wish I could remember to use mine more often. It just adds something very special. I also love that sweet creamy lace. Such a pretty card! Thanks for stopping by my blog to say hello, Maxine. I appreciate your sweet comments and always love hearing from you. Hope all is well with you.
    Blessings,
    Karen

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  27. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAMay 21, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    This is a striking card with that big bright orangey flower against the sea of textured creaminess. Blessings!

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  28. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) May 22, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    This is such a classy card! Love it!

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  29. CynthiaMay 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Lovely creation with the new Perfect Poppies set. Love the sparkle and white embossing.

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  30. TracyMay 30, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Fab creation, thanks for joining Stamping Sensations, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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