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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Every Good Gift...

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As soon as I saw that this was the verse for the week over at Word Art Wednesday, I thought of the contrast between light and dark, which is what I have based my colours on.


I started by deciding to layer the scripture on the blue glitter card - and sponging around the sentiment before I removed the die.   The difference in the die sizes was larger than I wanted, so I drew around the outside of the die on the back of the blue layer, and then cut it with scissors.



The background layer is sparkly, which only really shows in this photograph. I decided to use the debossed side of the folder (which, to admit the truth,  means that I put the card in the folder without really thinking and discovered the sparkly side was the debossed side.)


I then added the flowers - the centre one is a Prima one that came in white, but I sprayed it with perfect pearls for a touch of colour, and added the blue (Kaisercraft) roses either side, again contrasting light and dark colours.  They were layered over some s/b leaf die cuts.


The ribbon is from a short piece of gold I have had on hand for years - I do not know where it came from., but it was soft to handle and perfect for this card. (The camera has made it look more silver than it is IRL).
Top Tip - I hold the bow to the ribbon, and ribbon to the card with glue dots.
  

Blue and silver rhinestones finished the card.

I am linking this to:
Craft Creations Challenge - Anything Goes
Get Creative Challenge #2 - Anything Goes with Twist - use glitter
Dream Valley Challenge # 95 - Anything Goes
Craft-dee Bowz November Challenge - Use a handmade bow
Card Mania Challenge #60 - Use a Digi (the sentiment)
Top Tip Tuesday - Buttons or Bows.
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Sweet stamps Challenge #197 - Bordered Sentiment
Shopping Our Stash Challenge #179 - Free is Good (the ribbon)
Our Daily Bread SLC #218 - Use the word Blessings.
(Blue, black, bling, lemon, leaves, embossing, glitter,sparkle, sponging)

Thank you for visiting - any comments you may leave are deeply appreciated
May your day be blessed.



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22 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieNovember 26, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    A really gorgeous card and these colours are simply beautiful.
    aNNie xxThe Journey is the Start

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  2. Rainey's Craft RoomNovember 26, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing this gorgeous card with us at Top Tip Tuesday, such an array of techniques and effect in there, just great.
    Lorraine DT

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  3. newbie85November 27, 2014 at 2:14 AM

    Beautiful card, Maxine! Love the colors and the bling!!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  4. Only By His GraceNovember 27, 2014 at 2:49 AM

    Hi Maxine!
    Your card is gorgeous. I love that scripture. Beautiful job.
    Hugs Maz

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  5. BeckyNovember 27, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Stunning card Maxine! Gorgeous colors and love that verse.
    Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.

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  6. Donna MalignoNovember 27, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Very pretty, very elegant card. Thanks for joining the Craft-Dee BowZ challenge for November.

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  7. Dawn TNovember 27, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Just beautiful Maxine. Love the contrasts of colours

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  8. jimlynnNovember 27, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    So beautiful! Love all those wonderful details on here Maxine.
    Lynn

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  9. peggy aplSEEDSNovember 27, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for dropping by! Wow, the details in your card are awesome!
    Hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS@13

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  10. chanya13November 27, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Beautiful card!!! Thanks for joining us at Artistic Inspirations!!! I hope you get to join us again for our next challenge. Agnieszka DT

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  11. mamapez5November 28, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    A nice sentiment and beautifully framed. Very pretty selection of flowers too. Kate x

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  12. AnonymousNovember 28, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Fab card, LOVE blue and love the gems so sparkly too, Thanks for Playing along with us this time at Top Tip Tuesday Challenge, hugs Samantha :0)

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  13. Sari / GranneNovember 28, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Fab layout and beautiful flowers. Thank you for joining Artistic Inspirations, good luck.

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  14. Shelly SchmidtNovember 29, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Just beautiful! I love the contrast between dark and light. The shimmer and the roses- fabulous!

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  15. MaryHNovember 30, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    I so enjoyed reading your post as well as admiring this beautiful card. I frequently do the same outline of a die to get the mat size I need. This is a perfect verse and I like the treatment you gave it. Also grinned at reading about your debossing - something I tend to do as well! Sometimes it looks even better that way - unless you've added some stamp ink to the side you meant to emboss and then you deboss instead. This is a very lovely card, and your color choices were spot on, to complement that very apt verse. A really lovely card Maxine. TFS & Happy Sunday. Hugs

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  16. LinNovember 30, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Lovely colours and lots of gorgeous texture. Love the debossed background.

    Thanks for sharing with us

    Lin
    Dream Valley

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  17. kel AcopanNovember 30, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    such beautiful colors in your card!! love it!!

    lovies, =o) kel

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  18. CaraDecember 2, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing this with us at Through The Craft Room Door. Please come play along with us again! (Hugs) Cara

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  19. Linda CarsonDecember 2, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Such a sparkly beauty Maxine! I love that verse and you've showcased it in style from flowers to bling to bow and design! Looks wonderful! Thanks Maxine for creating with us at ODBD!

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  20. Chris Olsen, GlowbugDecember 3, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    What a gorgeous card,Maxine!! I so love that verse and how you framed with all the texture, flowers and bling!! Thanks for joining us at ODBD!

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  21. sweetpeaDecember 4, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    A very effective layout resulting in a lovely card. Thanks for joining us at TTCRD janet DT x

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  22. CynthiaDecember 10, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Lovely color combo and floral embellishments, Maxine. Such a true and comforting Bible verse as well.

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