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I have had this post started for days, but life has thrown me a few curved balls and I have not been able to get back to it, so here's hoping I can get it finished now.
I made this card for a friend who loves lace, die cuts, texture, flowers and coffee!! I could not resist this stamp which is branded "Anita". It is one I 'inherited' from my daughter, who now does not do any stamping.
The cup is a s/b die, and after cutting and embossing it, I sponged it with Delicata Gold ink, and a wee smudge of pink in the centre.
The lace on the front of the card is a scrap my SIL gave me, and the flowers I have had in my stach for ages.... sorry, no brand names available.
The background die is a Labels 20, and the embossing and debossing was done using the Enhancing Elements Gold Ovals One. The patterned paper is by Amy Tangerine, Ready Set Go .
The inside was finished with another piece of lace with some variegated thread along the top with a bow.
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The sentiment is funny! Very sweet card! :)
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Gorgeous Maxine! I love how you used the bling to create 'steam' and that glittery flower is stunning!! You included all of her favourite things in this card, she is going to love it! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteJust super!!! What a fab card Maxine!
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Oh Maxine! This card is splendid! And so me! Lol :) I love everything about it - from the wonderful (and true!) sentiment to the lovely paper - stunning work ;) blessings!
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What a fun card, that sentiment is so perfect, loving it! Nicely embellished too with the pretty lace and flowers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and witty card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI like it all, Curve balls or not the lace inside is so delicate and lovely and the embossed sentiment is quite happy above the steam. Your cards are all so full of character. Thank you so much for joining our 219th challenge at Word Art Wednesday this next fortnight. Your creation is inspiring, beautiful and very much appreciated. Blessings, Carole
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and creative card....love the gorgeous colours too.xx
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very pretty Maxine.
ReplyDeleteI can smell the coffee all the way in Florida! LOL Darling card! I know what you mean when a card throws us for a curve! But you'd never know it with this design. Your friend will love it! Beautiful in every way! Thanks for joining us in the {Our Crafty Corner Challenge}! Hope to see more of your pretty projects again soon!
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So pretty. I love all those details you have added to give your card pizazz.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for joining our challenge at CCC digi creations blog.
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What a great card Maxine--love the colors and all of the bling!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card, it really made me smile ( I am a big coffee fan too!) Thank you for joining us at Word Art Wednesday's 219th challenge!! Ginny M
ReplyDeleteGreat card and love the sentiment. Thank you for joining us at Our Crafty Corner. Helen DT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I agree, lovely sentiment. Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafting from the Heart
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us over at Through The Craft Room Door challenge. Look forward to seeing you again.
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Thanks for entering our challenge at CCC Digi Creations, your card is lovely.
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So beautiful!
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This is amazing, my dear friend Maxine!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your sweet project, and I couldn't be happier than to have you stop by and share your artistic talents with us. I'm so grateful to have you play along in our challenges. Please stop by again soon, and I will look forward to visiting your blog again to see your next work of art. You are always most welcome to join the fun!
Karen Letchworth
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So funny, I love the caffeine inspired shaky writing, very clever; and I like your die sponging too - I always forget about that!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Maxine! I especially love the layered flowers. It's gorgeous...Taking the time to thank you for the awesome support you have left in my Blog. You truly are one faithful friend. So blessed you joined our bi-weekly Challenge at Word Art Wednesday and hope you join us again for a new Challenge that started yesterday. Leaving you with the inspiration of God's Word in Isaiah 40:8 which tells us, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever."
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JO ANN
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This made me smile! Great card and sentiment, Maxine.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Love the sentiment and die ct shapeunderneath it. They go together very well. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card with us at Sparkle N Sprinkle.
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