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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Easter Blessings Wooden Pearl Cross

Here's something a little different. Well, the easel card isn't different, but the focal point is! This is a wooden cross ornament that I found at Micheal's a few weeks ago on one of my scouting trips. They had several different shaped crosses, but this one caught my creative eye.

As you can see in this close up version, I attached pearls around the outside and distressed the wood with Rangers Tea Dye Distress inks. I also tied a sheer bow around the center of the cross. The roses were made with a Marvey punch, I distressed ink them as well. I used Star Dust Stickles for the glitter as it compliment the soft teal card stock I used.

Now for the details....

Martha Stewart - Punch Around the Page Iron Fence, Frond and Branch Punch
Spellbinders - Oval Beaded Nesties, Large Oval Nesties, Fancy Tags 2, Parisian Motif Shapabilities
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Rangers Tea Dye Distress Ink, Pearls, Stardust Stickles

Challenges Entered
The Crazy Challenge - Easter
DDH Challenge - Stitches
My Partner In Crafting Crime - Layer It Up
Oooh La La Creations - Happy Easter
Pink Elephant - Easter
Pollycraft - Easter
Shabby Tea Room - Doilies & Lace
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Distressing
Stamps R Us - Easter
C.R.A.F.T. - Easter
Delightful Challenges - Easter
Paper Romance - Paper Flowers
Little Red Wagon - Easter
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30 comments:

  1. BenziApril 14, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    This may be your most gorgeous creation, Carol. I absolutely love the cross theme and it is so perfect for Easter. Love the colors you used.
    I see you've entered many challenges. I don't want to get into a challenge with you...no way. LOL

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  2. Candy CApril 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Your easel card is exquisite! I love everything about it. The colors are some of my favorites. The cross is beautiful and I love the roses, too! It's ALL just a feast for the eyes! Beautifully done! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge! <3 Candy

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  3. ChrissyApril 14, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    WOW!! Carol this is absolutely stunning.Perfection...
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. MarisaApril 14, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Holy moly, Carol! The details on this are simply amazing!!! Fabulously done!

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  5. Emily KeatonApril 14, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Oh, my goodness, Carol--this is absolutely amazing! I can't believe how incredibly detailed this is. I had to click on every single picture to enlarge them just so I could take it all in. The colors are such a pretty combo, and the cross is beautiful. WONDERFUL WORK, my friend!!

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  6. DanApril 15, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Such a great level of work and detail in this, it's wonderful! The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!

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  7. KarinsArtScrapApril 15, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    it is something different carol, but beautiful.

    greetings karin

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  8. BettyApril 15, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Stunning Easter card, love all the detail and colours used.
    Thank you for joining us at C.R.A.F.T this week with this wonderful card.
    Betty x x
    (GDT for the month of April)

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  9. Debzi333April 15, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Ohhhh Carol! That's just gorgeous!! Hmmm is it the most gorgeous to date! Well, you made so many beautiful detailed cards.. I'd have a difficult time choosing!!

    Delightful!!!

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  10. JanetteApril 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Stunning creation, really very beautiful.xx

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  11. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Such a beautiful card, love the colors used and the flowers are very pretty xx

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  12. Rachel xApril 15, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Wow- this card has so much detail and really beautiful colours!! :)
    Thanks for sharing with us at My Partner In Crafting Crime this time!! :)
    hugs, Rachel x

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  13. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    WOWZER Carol!! You do have a way of using those die cuts hun!! This is soo stunning!! A beautiful and elegant master piece!! Have a lovely weekend friend!! Smiles, Vicki

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  14. McCrafty's CardsApril 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    What a Stunning card, Thank you for joining in with us at C.R.A.F.T Challenge this week, good luck.
    Kevin xx

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  15. Hannah ClarkApril 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Uh, WOW! Your easel card truly is amazing. The pearls add exquisite detail! Fantastic card! Thanks for joining us at DDH!

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  16. NancyApril 15, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Your card is outstanding!! What lovely details & colors!!
    Thank you for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!

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  17. Winnie and PattyApril 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Wow Carol--this is an awesome Easter card. Your eye for detail is amazing. I love the moss green/light orange color combiniation. It really is striking! Absolutely gorgeous! TFS

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  18. KatrinApril 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Очень красиво!

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  19. Pat (mspfd)April 17, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    This could not be more beautiful! Stunning creation, Carol!

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  20. Judy RozemaApril 17, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation at Paper Romance!

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  21. deesdesignsApril 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Stunning! Words aren't adequate for how beautiful your card is. Thanks for joining us for our Stitching challenge at Digi Design House.

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  22. sharonApril 17, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Wow, what a stunning card. Thanks for sharing it at CRAFT challenge. Sharon x

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  23. Sassy ScrapperApril 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Hi Sweetie! Good Gosh women your creations are always so amazing. Such detail and creativity in each creation. I love all the texture papers and fabulous dies!
    Hugs Bonnie

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  24. PattieApril 18, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    So very beautiful! So glad you could join us in the Tea Room for our Doilies and Lace challenge!

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  25. JessApril 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Carol,
    So nice to meet you Saturday as well!
    Your creations are stunning!
    I look forward to getting to know you and enjoy some creative moments together...thanks for telling me about the upcoming Ladies' Tea.
    Hope you have a wonderful week~ ((HUGS))
    Jess

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  26. craftieodmaeApril 18, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    this is so beautiful!!!! Elegant!

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  27. Purple CrazyApril 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Fabulous creation, thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges this week.

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  28. Tracey Lynn 'Fred' MillerApril 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Wow Wow Wow! This is a grand creation, Carol!

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  29. Sandy AngApril 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Wow such a wonderfully embellished card. The easel format shows off your cross so well. Have a happy easter

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  30. Colleen DietrichApril 25, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Wooooowwwww! I like how you gilded and prettied up that wooden cross. Great, great, great Easter card. A fitting homage to our Lord!

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