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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Fred She Said Fall Blue Aster

Hey everybody. I don't know how I even finished this tonight, but here I am. Photobucket wouldn't save my signature on my card. Well, with the new computer, I found I have my own photo editing software....yippee. I like it to. Only thing I have to find out how to put the text on my picture. I achieved this one with Gimp-which I love too-but it will take me 5 years to learn everything it can do...lol

Today my card is a tent topper. This is my first one. Splitcoast Stampers has a tutorial if you interested, but I kinda did my own thing. My car measures 5-1/4" x 5-3/4". I didn't follow any particular pattern, I just went with the proportions I liked.

My image is from Fred She Said and is the Fall Aster. It can be found in the fall flower collection here. The color of the Aster is so awesome. I used Spellbinders Scalloped, Round, and Doily Motif Nesties. There are several layers on my medallion. I punched three rows of border with an EK Success border punch. The butterflies are a Martha Stewart Punch. Lots of pearls, ribbon, and some stick pins for embellishment.

Looking forward to a craft filled weekend. Hope you have a great weekend too!

Challenges Entered:
Crafty Purple Frog - Lots of Layers
Meljen's Design - Use a Square and a Circle
Paper Crafting Journey - Die Cuts and Punches
Rainbow Lady Challenge - Fall Flowers
Southern Girls - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Flowers
Digi Stamp for Joy - Anything Goes
Freshly Brewed Challenge - Autumn
I Brake For Challenges - Fall
Inky Impressions - Punches and Dies
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
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27 comments:

  1. Emily KeatonSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Did you hear that? It was the sound of my jaw hitting my keyboard. Carol, that is out-of-this-world gorgeous!!! You really did a fabulous job on this. I love it! :)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    WOWZER!! This is so breath-taking Carol!! LOVE your sparkle, design and EVERYTHING!! WOW!

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  3. MarisaSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Stunning flowers, Carol, and a gorgeous card.

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  4. KarinsArtScrapSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    wow what a beautiful aster and that colour is awesome.
    great and beautiful card as always carol.

    greetings karin

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  5. Love crafts foreverSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Gorgeous flowers, beautiful die cuts, and stunning work Carol.
    Hugs Nataliya

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  6. Pat (mspfd)September 30, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Breathtaking beautiful, Carol. You have combined vibrant colors, an elegant design and gorgeous embellishments into a show stopper! Have a great weekend!

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  7. Cheryl WalkerSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Carol your card is BEAUTIFUL hun!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors you used, your layout, and all your embellies :) BEAUTIFUL as always!!!!

    Hope you have a lovely weekend!!!!
    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  8. SueSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Another stunning creation, flowers are beautiful.

    Hugs, Sue

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  9. JoeySeptember 30, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    WOW Carol, this is amazing, such wonderful detail, thanks for joining us at inky impressions. Joey x

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  10. Angelica TurnerSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    You have created a work or art, loving every single little detail here. Thank you for joining us at Inky Impressions.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Ohhh what beautiful colours. and wonderful flower.. Thanks for sharing it at Inky impressions xx

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  12. BenziOctober 1, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Carol, I just made a couple tent toppers recently. I'm not sure either has been uploaded yet...for upcoming challenges, I think. They are fun. What a vivid blue on your flower and your pearls, stick pin, and embellies are all fabulous.

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  13. Rainbow LadyOctober 1, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Lovely card... such a super flower too. Thanks for sharing
    Love Cynthia x

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  14. ElizabethROctober 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Gorgeous card Carol, love the pearls. Thanks for sharing with us at Rainbow Lady's Challenge this week. Elizabeth x

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  15. CazOctober 1, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Lovely card thanx for joining us at Digistamps4joy...And good luck..

    Caz DS4J DT

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  16. gina gOctober 1, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Absolutely stunning! beautiful image and colours. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me for our challenge this week. luv gina xx

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  17. GaleOctober 2, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    this is stunning! Absolutely gorgeous. Insert any other pleasing expletive and that works to!
    Amazing piece of are.
    Thanks for sharing your "Fall" with us at Fresh Brewed Designs.
    :) Gale

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  18. Cheryl WalkerOctober 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Carol You know I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work, and of course Ive left you a comment already :) hehehehe but wanted to come back and say a BIG Thank You for joining us at Inky Impressions this week :)

    Hope you have a lovely weekend hun!!!
    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  19. Tracey Lynn 'Fred' MillerOctober 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Gorgeous, Carol! Quick question... where do you buy the rubber ends for your pins? I have the stick pins but not the ends. Would earring backs work?

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  20. SherylOctober 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Carol! I literally GASPED when I saw this card! It's absolutely stunning! I love the blue! TAKE A BOW!
    I need to go back and look at it again!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Brewed Challenges FALL challenge.
    Hugs, Sheryl

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  21. Sharon BaselOctober 4, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    To say this is stunning would be an understatement Carol. There are no words to adequately describe the beauty of this card. I can just stare at this work of art for hours. Such incredible detail work here - one of your best cards I think. Stunning color combo. So good to see you play at Inky Impressions this week. Good luck and hope to see you back again soon.

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  22. aletheaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Gorgeous Card!! Love those blue flowers!! Thanks for joining us at PCJ this challenge!! Hugsxx

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  23. Kym's Crafty CardsOctober 4, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Carol, what a gorgeous card and fab use of layers. Thank you for taking part in the Crafty Purple Frog Challenge this fortnight and I wish you the best of luck in the draw. Best wishes, Kym (The Crafty Purple Frog Design Team Member) xxx

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  24. JackieOctober 6, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Oh wow, I simply love this! The bold colors are just stunning! Thank you for joining us this week at Inky Impressions!

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  25. Hobby Musician KeyboardOctober 6, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Dear Carol, how creative and so beautifully done. It is simply stunning your detail is just Lovely and so fantastic, I love it. I love your art and creative mind! I enjoyed the visit on your site. Many thanks for your beautiful inspirations!! Please take a look on my Blogspot.
    Hugs from Marina.

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  26. angelwhispersOctober 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Just beautiful and such a gorgeous image! Thanks for joining us over at TCPFC Love Chanelle xxxx

    Loving the blog background just awesome xxx

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  27. ShirleyOctober 12, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Whoa! What a really lovely, feminine, and beautiful card! Love all of it!

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