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Monday, August 17, 2015

Simple but Sparkling Sympathy

Welcome

No, I don't need another sympathy card for myself, rather I have had a request for some!


I started with this rose image, a freebie from STAMPlorations, one that was only available for a limited time, but I have linked to the page where the current freebie is available.


I coloured the rose with watercolours, and added some clear Wink of Stella over it - Oh I love me my WoS!!  The image was then cut with a S/B floral Oval die, and a wee bow added.


The sentiment is from ODBD and was stamped in black Staz On ink on vellum.
The patterned paper is from an Amy Tangerine stack, and I embossed it with the Swiss Dots folder, as what I had thought was a random pattern turned out to be mini cameras, and I wanted to disguise it somewhat... this was mounted over an off-white base after all the edges had been sponged with blue ink.

I am linking this to:
Craft Your Passion Challenge #275 - Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations Challenge #113 - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too Challenge #92 - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge #119 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft Challenge #11 - Anything Goes
Crafty Friends Challenge #12 - Clean and Simple
Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge - Make It Floral
Word At Wednesday Challenge #196 - Anything Goes
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #16 - Anything Goes
STAMPlorations Anything Goes ongoing Challenge
Artistic inspirations Challenge #138 - Anything Goes

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28 comments:

  1. Dawn TAugust 17, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    so elegant Maxine. The. Swiss Dots does make the background a bit muted

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  2. PamelliaAugust 17, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Very pretty Maxine, the shimmer is lovely. hugs :)

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  3. aussie aNNieAugust 17, 2015 at 11:08 PM

    Beautiful piece of artwork and just love what you have done.xxx
     {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

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  4. happyglitzygirlAugust 18, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    A lovely elegant card, and I love it that the flower sparkles. Thanks for playing with us at Crafting with Dragonflies, blessings Hilde

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  5. Sandra DeFalcoAugust 18, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Very pretty Sympathy card!
    Thanks for playing in our "ANYTHING GOES + Image" Challenge #113!
    Sandi ♥
    DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
    and Pattie's shop
    Home of Pattieboop and Allie!

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  6. froebelsternchenAugust 18, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    So elegant and beautiful Maxine!
    Fab sympathy card!!

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  7. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    Maxine, the beautiful single rose is so very peaceful. I like the die cut and the sweetness and simplicity of the card. Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday, in our 196th challenge.
    Blessings and Hugs, Carole

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  8. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) August 18, 2015 at 1:56 AM

    Maxine, this is a beautiful sympathy card. The rose is gorgeous!

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  9. mamapez5August 18, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    This is very pretty Maxine. You do better with WoS pens than I do. I only have the clear one but I don´t think it adds much sparkle, not like your rose anyway. I also had to make a Sympathy card this week, and hopefully I´ll do a post about it later tonight. Kate x

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  10. alexandra s.m.August 18, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Sympathy cards are never easy and you did a wonderful job!
    Gorgeous and elegant !!
    TFS~

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  11. jimlynnAugust 18, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Is that the Yellow Rose Of Texas I'm looking at! WOW! My very favorite flower ever. Such a gorgeous, gorgeous card Maxine.
    Lynn

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  12. Lynne KAugust 18, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    This is beautiful, Maxine, and so elegant. I love how you've kept the background simple to show off that gorgeous rose, and with just the right amount of sparkle.

    Lynne.

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  13. Diane Louise JAugust 18, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks for entering the 'Clean and Simple' Challenge at Crafty Friends with your stylish sympathy card.. hope to see you again and Good Luck
    Diane Louise xx

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  14. Becca CrugerAugust 19, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    I really need to get me some wink of stella because this is SOOOOoooooo pretty! I'm loving the sparkly goodness.

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  15. BonnieAugust 19, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    This flower looks so pretty in the ornate oval! I always love yellow and blue together!

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  16. DarnellAugust 19, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    A single lovely rose is a perfect image for a serene sympathy card, Maxine! I love how you made this one so beautiful and winking!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell

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  17. Yoonsun HurAugust 19, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    That sparkly yellow rose is so pretty!!! Love your card!!

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  18. kel AcopanAugust 19, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    beautiful and tasteful. and i absolutely love the glitter!

    lovies, =o) kel

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  19. Lovely LindaAugust 20, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Simply lovely Maxine and perfect for a Sympathy card. Love the yellow rose and the shimmer - lovely! {{{hugs}}}

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  20. AnonymousAugust 20, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    Lovely card the image is so elegant, love the embossing.
    Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.
    Rose x

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  21. Shelly SchmidtAugust 20, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Beautiful card- love the rose and the sparkle- and the elegant frame.

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  22. MiamiKelAugust 23, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    Stunning work sweet friend - yes that WOS is quite a flummery tool and fabulous! These cards are so hard to make but we always need them - lovely as always! Blessings!

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  23. WynnAugust 24, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    The shine on your rose really makes it pop. Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafting with Dragonflies. Wynn DT

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  24. Susan HoganAugust 25, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    A lovely card - elegant. Thanks for playing with us at Crafting with Dragonflies

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  25. UnknownAugust 25, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    Smashing card. Love the image,so good to see the shine.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Friends,hope to see you again soon.

    Tracey DT

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  26. UnknownAugust 29, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Very nice and elegant, love the flower and background embossing. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Friends and good luck xx

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  27. cotnobAugust 29, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    A fabulous card, such a beautiful image
    Thank you for joining us at Crafty Friends.
    Pauline
    x
    I have candy on my blog if you would like to take a look - http://craftingwithcotnob.blogspot.co.uk/

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  28. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesSeptember 4, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    What a beautiful sympathy card. I love the subtleties and also the glitter you used on the flower. It really made it pop.

    Thanks so much for entering your card into our latest challenge over at Pattie's Creations. Good luck in the draw.

    ☺Lisa D.
    DT Member for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
    Décosse’s Dynamite Doodles--My Personal Blog!

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