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Monday, July 9, 2018

Ladybird Anniversary

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And a very special welcome to my newest follower Carla Aerts, co-founder of the blog
Carlins Kaartenparadijs, a new Challenge blog.

This card is using some of the tiny pieces (Snippets) from my 12" x12" paper challenge, and a 
Bugaboo Stella Says Sketch  Challenge.  I thought I may have missed it as I have not been well, but thankfully it is a month long challenge this time!! Phew. 


I printed off three copies of this image and coloured them all - I thought I had done very well and printed them on the opposite side, and end, of the sheet of card to another two images I had previously printed... much to my disgust, after colouring all the images, I realise I had printed them back to back, so ended up using just one of these images and one of the others... 


I coloured the image with my Polychromos,  then trimmed it, and distressed the edges before mounting it over the tags and some layers of (cereal box) card to give some dimension before adding it to the embossed background.


The sentiment (from a set of now discontinued Fire Cracker stamps) was embossed with deep green ep, and also mounted over layers 


Before adding the green embossed layer to the base, I wound the twine around it three times and tied a bow for some added interest, and to 'hide'  the blank top of the embossed panel, as the British stationery sizes (which I use) differ slightly from the USA ones. 

I am linking this to:
Catch the Bug July Challenge - Anything Goes
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #85 - Anything Goes
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - Summer
Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge #22 - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge #475 - In My Garden
Pixies Crafty Workshop Snippets Challenge #330 - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #214 - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations Challenge # 204 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #342-343 - Anything Goes
Catch The Bug Stella Says Sketch Challenge # 612




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30 comments:

  1. Dawn TJuly 9, 2018 at 9:22 PM

    Gorgeous card Maxine. Hope you are feeling better.

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  2. aussie aNNieJuly 9, 2018 at 9:30 PM

    Lovely card to cheer anyone up...hugs.xx

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  3. GerrinaJuly 9, 2018 at 10:18 PM

    Beautiful delicate and such a great contrast with the panel; a super card! Hugs, Gerrina

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  4. Mac MableJuly 9, 2018 at 10:37 PM

    Great layering and layout on your pretty card Maxine. Such a cute image, beautifully coloured x

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  5. SewPaperPaintJuly 10, 2018 at 12:21 AM

    What a truly darling image Maxine and your design is beautiful. The sentiment font is so pretty too. Big hugs, Autumn

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  6. froebelsternchenJuly 10, 2018 at 12:44 AM

    I love what you have created with this cute image! Adorable! Happy new week Maxine! Hugs, Susi

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  7. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) July 10, 2018 at 1:49 AM

    What a cute image and pretty card, Maxine! Lots of great layering and awesome coloring!

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  8. jimlynnJuly 10, 2018 at 2:50 AM

    Great design and sketch and just seems to be perfect for this card! LOVE it!
    Lynn

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  9. Pia SJuly 10, 2018 at 4:13 AM

    Loving the shabb chic feel of your card, I do love the style of your card. Thanks for joining our challenge at Catch the Bug and good luck! Pia, Bugaboo DT

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  10. brendaJuly 10, 2018 at 6:58 AM

    A gorgeous Anniversary card Maxine and beautiful deeply embossed backdrop, perfect for our 'In my Garden' theme at Allsorts challenge, many thanks for joining in.

    B x

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  11. Glennis FJuly 10, 2018 at 7:15 AM

    I hope you are feeling better now Maxine. I love the design of your card, especially the twine!

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  12. KathleenJuly 10, 2018 at 8:09 AM

    Sweet image and a super background. Thank you for joining our 'In my Garden' challenge this week at Allsorts.

    Kath x

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  13. BrendaJuly 10, 2018 at 10:32 AM

    What a great take on the sketch Maxine! Loving that sweet little image. I think I have a stamp and die set similar to it and I just might have to pull it out. lol I do dump stuff all the time and then think, "what was I thinking!" Crap happens but what fun we have anyway. Love this card! Hugs, Brenda

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  14. mamapez5July 10, 2018 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Maxine. Sorry I haven't visited for a while. Too many things getting in the way, and now the heat is sapping my energy too. I like you image with the little ladybird. And you are still using scraps from you previous papers, so well done for that.
    I hope you are feeling better now. Kate x

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  15. JD/ JillJuly 10, 2018 at 11:33 AM

    Cute card! Hope you are feeling better!

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  16. QuillishJuly 10, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    Wow.. wow.. loved the card totally. Three embossed panel, the coloring.. the distress edges.. twine..everything makes you wanna stop and take notice. What fabulous work Maxine!

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  17. Megan JJuly 10, 2018 at 4:55 PM

    Hi Maxine, a very pretty card for an anniversary, glad to hear I'm not the only one who uses cereal boxes and the ends of printing card to squeeze as much I can from my supplies.... have a wonderful week... Megan

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  18. FranJuly 11, 2018 at 7:51 AM

    Maxine,
    You are very frugal crafter! You make a every little piece look amazing on your final design. You sure have a talent for making all things come together and look lovely.
    Hugs, Fran

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  19. Lovely LindaJuly 11, 2018 at 10:36 PM

    Lovely Maxine - I hope you are feeling better - make sure you rest my friend! Love all the elements of your card - the image is so sweet - and the embossing is perfect! Always great details! xo

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  20. DiJuly 11, 2018 at 11:41 PM

    Really lovely card Maxine - and your colouring is fabulous! I do so love Polychromos pencils!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  21. LollJuly 12, 2018 at 1:58 AM

    Amazing design Maxine. I love all the special elements from the adorable pencil coloured image to with distressed edges, the three tags peeking out from underneath to add colour and pattern, to the embossed black background and twine. All work so perfectly together. Glad you were feeling well enough to make this beauty and hope you continue to feel good. Take care. xx

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  22. ElizabethJuly 12, 2018 at 7:56 AM

    Love your card, Maxine, the image is beautifully coloured and the ladybird is super cute. What a great use of the cereal box card too. Altogether a wonderful snippet card. Elizabeth x

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  23. susiestaceyJuly 13, 2018 at 1:20 AM

    Great card and a good bit of recycling too.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts 'In My Garden' challenge and good luck x Susan x

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  24. MaryHJuly 14, 2018 at 6:50 AM

    It's a cute image, and is sure to bring some happy to this pretty card. I really like the way you've used some of the earlier paper snippets as a most interesting border on the card. (It's lovely paper, and I hope you can use up every single bit of it!) A brilliant idea to design this as you've done. Sorry to hear you've not been well, but certainly hope you are feeling better for the weekend. Blessings and Hugs

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  25. Denise GoeldnerJuly 14, 2018 at 5:13 PM

    Great Anniversary card. Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, good luck and hope to see you again.
    Denise (Owner of LPOCF)

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  26. Jen LeeflangJuly 14, 2018 at 8:05 PM

    That is gorgeous, Maxine!
    Thank you for joining our Anything Goes challenge at Bugaboo Stamps' Catch the Bug blog this week - good luck in the draw. Please come back again soon, esp for our Christmas in July week-long event which starts on July 21!
    luv
    Jen Leeflang
    Bugaboo DT

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  27. Maria Nicotra TinyworksJuly 15, 2018 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you for joining us at challenge Artisctic Inspiration
    DT Maria

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  28. Shelly SchmidtJuly 17, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    Just so pretty! I imagine you must be feeling better..... your art is sure refreshing- so pretty!!! I Love the soft coloring and your great layout!

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  29. Mimi's CraftroomJuly 18, 2018 at 11:57 AM

    Great card, thanks for joining us at Catch the Bug!

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  30. Wendy Nicola JacksonJuly 18, 2018 at 12:02 PM

    WOW! You have nailed that fab sketch! I LOVE your deep green paper, that is my favourite shade of green. I LOVE it! I also utterly LOVE that fabulous multi texture embossing folder. The way it both debosses and embosses those hearts is really fun and fabulous! Your sweet image is gorgeous too. I love everything about this card Maxine, the lovely twine finish, everything! So gorgeous hun. Hugs, Wends xoxo

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