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Friday, May 31, 2013

Poppies, Pearls and Ribbon

Welcome
It is good to be back - I have been having a few 'issues' which delayed my return - not the least is that my computer does not like 'reading' my external hard drive where I store my photos!


I was inspired  by this card here by Darlene McCallum, and decided to 'case' it (Change And Share Everything), the rules when 'casing' a card are that you must change at least two things.
The main change was that I used two not three layers, and my main colour is red not turquoise.


I also used a different poppy stamp


and over painted the watercolours with Iridescent Red and Green Twinkling H2O's.


The sentiment differs and is stamped directly onto the embossed panel.  I also added some ribbon and pearls


Loved how this turned out!!

I am linking this to:
As You Like It Challenge - Favourite stamp - the sentiment, 
one of my original stamps and frequently used, it is so elegant.
Crafty Ribbon Challenge #46 - No Designer Paper
Crazy 4 Callenges #187 - No designer paper
MilkCoffee Challenges - Flowers
Shelly's Images Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
Southern Gorls Challenge - Tic Tac Toe Gems/paint/ribbon
Creative Belli Challenge #170 - Flowers
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #173 - Girly
Rhedd and Rosie Challenge #7 - Bloomin' Lovely
Inkspirational Challenge #22 - Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting, and it is such and encouragement when you choose to leave a comment.
May your day be blessed.



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23 comments:

  1. jimlynnMay 31, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    You're back with a gorgeous card! Love the CAS look and that flower is so beautiful. Love it!
    Lynn

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  2. MiamiKelMay 31, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Stunning, my friend! What a lovely cut-out to the card, such dimension it adds! A real beauty! Blessings!

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  3. mamapez5May 31, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    A beautiful card. I like your version best probably because I have a weakness for red poppies, and they do lend themselves to crafting! That is a particularly good poppy stamp too, with plenty of 'open space' for your own colouring. Kate x

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  4. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I love the layout, very sophisticated! The colouring is amazing too! many thanks for entering it into the Rhedd and Rosie's challenge and good luck! Melissa (DT) xx

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  5. nnaloracMay 31, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful cas card Maxine, gorgeous Poppy and I love your Happy Birthday stamp, perfect firm favourite. Thank you for joining us this fortnight over at As You Like It challenge. Carolxx

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  6. sandieMay 31, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Lovely CAS casd. Great layout and I do love the added sparkle on your flower. Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational

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  7. ZoeJune 1, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Oh I do think poppies make a fab statement and yours with the shimmery colour is gorgeous, thank you for joining in Rhedd and Rosie's challenge, good luck Hun, Zoe DT xxx

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  8. Lovely LindaJune 1, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    This is so pretty Maxine - I love the changes you have made to the CASED card! The sparkle adds a pretty touch - divine! {{{hugs}}}

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  9. flossbiteJune 1, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    My favourite flower, and you've done an amazing job with it! Beautiful. Thanks for joining in the fun at Rhedd & Rosies.
    Hugs
    Fiona x

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  10. Mynn xxJune 1, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Such a pretty poppy! LOVE the fabulous shine! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

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  11. HazelJune 1, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Very elegant card - thanks for sharing for the Fab 'n' Funky 'for the girls' challenge, Hazel, Guest Designer x

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  12. Bridget LarsenJune 1, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    You CASED well, I love your version

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  13. Lynne KJune 1, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful card, Maxine! I agree with Kate - poppies should be red! And that one is just gorgeous.

    Lynne x

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  14. JD/ JillJune 1, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Very pretty!

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  15. DarleneJune 1, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Wonderful card, Maxine! I just love how the Twinkling H2Os add such a subtle glimmer to the poppy image. Wonderful layout, love the dotted embossed background with the circle for the image. Red is the perfect color for this image!
    Blessings to you and yours!

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  16. Darlene June 2, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Simply beautiful CAS creation! Thanks so much for joining our "Anything Goes" challenge at Shelly's Images! Please come back and join us again real soon!!
    Darlene
    Shelly's Images Design Team
    SHELLY’S IMAGES BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  17. PatJune 2, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Lovely card with a beautiful image and great design. Thanks for sharing with us at Fab'n'Funky this week. Good Luck.

    Pat xx

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  18. AnonymousJune 2, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Ohhh lovely stamp choice, lovely style of layout too!
    Thanks for joining in with our Favourite Stamp challenge at As You Like It,
    hugs Samantha :0)

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  19. cebelicaJune 3, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    What a beautiful CAS card. I like the poppy stamp you used. Thank you for playing with us at Crafty ribbons. Hugs! xx

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  20. Dawn TJune 3, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    a delightful take on the inspiration card Maxine. Just gorgeous.

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  21. Michele SperaJune 6, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    wonderful job, Thank you for joining us at MilkCoffee designs
    Hugs
    Michele

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  22. Stephanie EakenJune 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful card! The poppy looks great! Thanks for sharing it with us at SGC!

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  23. SuzetteJune 11, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    A lovely card thank you ever so much for joining us at 'AS You Like It' Challenge this week.

    Hugs
    Suzette

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