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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Mark' Finest Paper Challenge 70-Black Eyed Susan

Today's Challenge at Speedy the Cat Friend's challenge is to use "lace" on your card. I used Mark's Finest Papers Black Eye Susan for Encouragement Stamp. The sentiment is from Sand Surf Relax. What a fun challenge. I love lace on cards. For my card I used Martha Stewart's Punch Around the Page Vintage Lace. There is also some real lace trim on the card that I found at Walmart. The butterflies are a Martha Stewart punch. The pearls I received in a RAK.

You know, I don't use stick pins much on my cards. Can you believe I actually figured out how to attach this cute little charm with them. It is a much cooler was to attach the charm then by hooking it on the ribbon. The charm stays straight so you can actually see it.


Here is a picture of my decorated envelope with my easel card. Sure hope you can join us this week for the challenge. Remember you have a chance to win a fabulous Mark's Finest Papers Stamp by entering. Have a great weekend and stay safe for those of you in the path of Hurricane Irene!

Challenges Entered
Crafty Catz - Metal and Lace
Jellypark Challenges - Get Punchy
Sew Many Cards - Edge Punch
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes
Charisma Cards - Glitter it
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Ribbons and Bows
Crafting for All Seasons - Bingo (Ribbon, Glitter, Flowers)
Crafts and Me - Lace
Flutter By Wednesday's - Butterfly, Fairy, or Angel (open)
The Paper Shelter - Die Cuts and Punches

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38 comments:

  1. marshaAugust 27, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    This is just so elegant looking Carol! I always love visiting your blog and seeing your creations - you are so inspiring and creative!
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  2. Dr Sonia S VAugust 27, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Carol as always a gorgeous beautiful creation. I love the utterly feminine look of your cards

    Cheers
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  3. CatherineAugust 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Stunning card! Love the colour combination that you have used! Thanks for joining us over at Crafting for all Seasons...

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  4. Winnie and PattyAugust 27, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Carol--this is beautiful. The MS PATP lace punches are perfect for this challenge!!! I just love how bright and cheerful this card is. Very appropriate for the Black Eyed Susans!!!! TFS

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  5. Jac’s PlaygroundAugust 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    A stunning creation, love the colours. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week

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  6. KarinsArtScrapAugust 27, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    wow another beautiful creation carol.

    greetings karin

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  7. Cheryl WalkerAugust 27, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Omgosh Carol another BEAUTIFUL card from you missy!!! I LOVE all your cards, and this one is just sooo pretty!! I also love how you use the punch around the pages, I dont use mine, and maybe I should. I guess I havent taken the time to try to get a perfect square like you have done :)

    anyways the inside and envelope is just as beautiful as the card!
    Hope you have a lovely weekend!!
    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  8. MarisaAugust 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Just love the green and yellow and white combo. Black eyed susans are such wonderful flowers too. Loving that MS border punch...hmmm...may have to check into it LOL! Gorgeous details as always. Sure to make the recipient happy :) Have a great weekend!

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  9. Jamie M.August 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Wow what an elaborate card! Thanks for joining Sew Many Challenge!
    Jamie DT http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

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  10. ShariAugust 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Oh my, my, my, what a stunner of a card! Whoever receives this special card will be so lucky! Love all the work and effort you have put into this beauty! Thanks for playing with us at The Paper Shelter.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    WoW gorgeous gorgeous!
    LOVE the green ribbon and the little charm,just fab!

    Thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week and good luck!

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  12. Jen NelsonAugust 27, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Wow love the green and yellow ... think i might try that colour combo
    Thanks for joining us at CFAS this week

    Jen xx

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  13. cotnobAugust 27, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    A gorgeous easel card, I love your bright colours and your decorated envelope.
    Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons.
    Pauline
    x

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  14. Colleen DietrichAugust 27, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    You got that pretty lace at Walmart?? I'm going to head over to mine soon! I forgot they have a fabric department. I like how you used punched lace as well as the real thing...it's just beautiful. ANd your charm is dangling perfectly centered, thanks to that pin!

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  15. GemAugust 28, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    very pretty! Thanks for joining in this week at Charisma :) Gemma x

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  16. Scrappy ScattyAugust 28, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Lovely card a lovely image
    thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week
    Love Jan
    xx

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  17. JaniAugust 28, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Wonderful card!
    Thanks for joining us at CFAS!
    Jani x

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  18. Karen (TLgirl353)August 28, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Very nice card, Carol-with lots of details to look at!

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  19. Marlena M.August 28, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful textures and layers! I love the little notched corners. Lush and lovely card. ;)

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  20. The Crafty DenAugust 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Hi Carol, what a gorgeous card. I love the colour scheme and your embellishments are beautiful. Thanks for joining us at charisma cardz this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  21. SuzieAugust 28, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Beautiful, I love the colours and detail. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz this week. Hugs Suzie x

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  22. inkydoodlecraftsAugust 28, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Wow, Wow and once again Wow, this isn't a card it's a Work of Art!! Thanks so much for joining us at Jellypark Friends. Mel :o)

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  23. BenziAugust 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Carol, that lace is just beautiful, as are those gorgeous gifted pearls and the scrumptious ribbon. Totally awesome!

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  24. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDAugust 29, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Hi Carol
    A gorgeous and beautiful card thankyou for joining us this week at CraftyCatz
    Hugs Dianne xx

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  25. TeresaAugust 29, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    lovely card and colours, thank you for joining us at crafts and me this week.
    Teresa x

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  26. Cheryl WalkerAugust 29, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Carol its me again hun :) hey could you please email me at cher2006@msn.com Thank you sweetie!! :)
    Hugs,
    Cheryl Walker

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  27. Jan August 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    This is stunning, I love it. Thank you for joining us at CFAS xx Jan

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  28. Jennifer ScullAugust 29, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    that is quite the fancy card! thanks for playing along in our die cuts/punches challenge at Jellypark Friends. :)

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  29. FrancesAugust 29, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    What a beautiful card! Loved the coloring and all the embellishments, great design. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter. hugs, Frances.

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  30. JustYolieAugust 29, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Oh my oh my! Your card is STUNNING!!

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  31. JaneenAugust 29, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Carol, this reminds me of the beautiful handkerchiefs my grandmother used to embroider and crochet.

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  32. Dr Sonia S VAugust 30, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Do accept the Sweet Kitty Award from my blog
    Cheers
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  33. Merlyn August 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Wonderful card.. Looks so elegant..I love the colour combination and also little thing used .. Awesome :)

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  34. JulieAugust 30, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  35. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijäAugust 31, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Wow! Beautifully embellished.

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  36. DawnSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Carol,
    What a lovely card! Love the yellow and green color combo, it is such a happy card! Thank you for joining in at CFAS!

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  37. Suzie McFloozySeptember 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    What a pretty card - so many details !
    Thanks for sharing it with us at Jellypark friends Friday challenge & good luck x
    ((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

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  38. Tip TopSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Wonderful card! Thank you for joining in at Jellypark Friends Friday Challenge – hope you can join us again for the next challenge! Jellypark Challenges

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Bear Hugs,
Carol :o}