Welcome
I had intended posting a couple of days ago, but life caught up with me a bit :)
For those wondering - we had some strong winds and rain here, but no damage. I did have to wait three days before hearing that family and friends in the affected areas were alright.
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This card started with a white die cut I received in a RAK from the lovely Shelly of
My Creative Rumblings. It is called Flourishing Blooms cover Plate by SSS.
I painted it using watercolour paints, and added gold paint to the border and flower centres
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The sentiment, which was gold embossed, was a magazine freebie. I layered it over some gold painted card to match the frame
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The final details were some gold painted spots in the background,
which incidentally is dark blue, not black.
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I used some narrow, gold dotted washi tape for the inside.
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Maxine, this is a gorgeous card and perfect to celebrate an Anniversary. Thanks for playing along at the Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge and we hope to see more of your lovely projects soon!
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I am popping back by to invite you to play along at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge. We would love to see your design there!
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I'm making the rounds this morning and want to thank you for your support of our challenge at the Paper Funday Challenge
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So many beautiful details on this anniversary card. You've done an outstanding job, Maxine (as usual)!
ReplyDeletePleased all is well at your end Maxine. I love this beautiful fresh card, the yellow really pops again the black.
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Beautiful Anniversary card, Maxine. The floral die really pops on the dark background. Take care and thank you for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week!
ReplyDeleteGlad you didn't have any damage from the strong winds and rain. I am sorry you had to wait to find out if family and friends were ok too, but happy to hear that they were! Wow, this is a beautiful card Maxine! I love the flowers you have watercolored. The yellow and gold just pops off that black background. You have did a wonderful job with making this panel, love the green leaves watercolored too along with the gold border going around the card. Just a very striking card indeed as well as very cheerful! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and beautiful card Maxine, it's what I would call a Sunny happy card. LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear, you didn't suffer too much with the storm.
Faith x
A very striking card Maxine, I love the addition of the gold highlights
ReplyDeleteLove this card - I know the flowers aren't daffodils but it did make me think of them and how I can't wait for spring. Thank for bringing some sunshine to my thoughts. Thank you for sharing and for taking part in the polkadoodles digi choosday challenge. Happy Crafting! Mel x
ReplyDeleteLove that gorgeous yellow and black, sorry dark blue and the gold highlights make it extra special. I am so glad you and yours didn't suffer from that storm. It looks nasty xx
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that all is going well for you. Fabulous anniversary card, love the yellow flowers against the blue!
ReplyDeleteOh what a great job! Fascinating to rethink your card as dark blue. It must be even more gorgeous in person. Love your gold accents.
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Linda
Hi, Maxine! So grateful you did not suffer any adversities or damages from the recent storm. Thanks for letting us know! Your dancing flowers are darling. They remind me of a romantic evening in the background, when we danced to the light of the moon. Thanks for the inspiration and for submitting your creation at Jan’s Digi Stamp Challenges . I hope to see more of your designs soon.
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Donna
{Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}
Beautiful Anniversary card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Maxine. Glad you and your family are okay. Sad to see how badly effected Napier/Hastings and Gisborne/East Cape were hit.
ReplyDeleteLove how you did the flowers Maxine, and how good do they look against the black background! A superb anniversary card and with that special Maxine touch - the washi tape on the inside.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are ok in your part of the country but so sorry for those affected.
Blessings, Neet xx
Wonderful flowers and a great anniversary card!
ReplyDeleteSO very lovely Maxine!!! I love the way you used the dies. Outstanding card
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're doing ok....crazy weather! Stay safe.
Lynn
Beautiful, yet elegant, anniversary card!! Thanks for joining us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies. Hope to see you again. Bonnie DT
ReplyDeleteThis is a real beauty Maxine. So glad all your friends and relatives were all safe.
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Cathy
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Maxine, you are such an encouraging friend. I'm glad you and those you care about are ok. The weather here in the US has been unusual this year. So much flooding in certain areas. As for this card, the flowers and colors are spectacular and you always add so much extra details that make it pop so beautifully. One more thing I should probably know this but what is an RAK?
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for an anniversairy card. Great making with alle the flowers and the stunning yellow colouring. I love the application of gold and the dark blue background. It should be love to create and give away such a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your card with the Everybody Art Challenge.
Hug Uschi
Love the touches of glitz and glam on your rich Anniversary Card, Maine! Great embossing job. The black makes your flowers and gold touches POP! Thank you for sharing your regal creation with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. Good Luck. Look forward to seeing you again.
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Jan
(Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)
Such a beautiful creation, thanks for sharing it with us at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.
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Maxine this card is stunning. I love the color combo and the whole look of the card. Great job.
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Carol
These lovely yellow flowers are gorgeous against the black background, and the gold embossing is a wonderful accent. What a pretty card. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday.
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karen
Oh so beautiful! LOVE the striking yellow on black, it's gorgeous! So glad to read you are safe from our terrible storms. It was pretty scary here for a bit and we did have to go out and hand bail our backyard which had clogged drains and the water was rising close to entering the house! Glad to be through those three scary events. I just hope we don't have more around the corner, especially as we are going into Autumn!! Stay safe lovely. Hugs, Wends xoxo
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