Monday, May 18, 2015

Crafty Cardmakers and More #139 - Shaped Card

Hello Everyone!

Well, it's time for another challenge over at Crafty Cardmakers and More! This time around our lovely hostess Lin has chosen the theme SHAPED CARDS. Plain squares or rectangles DO NOT COUNT, but any other shape is fine.

I'm not much on shaped cards...not because I don't like the way they look, I actually think they are beautiful. Mostly it's because for one thing, I don't have the patience to work with the detailed die cuts and secondly, I can't distress the heck out of the edges. Shabby cards need shabby edges...so I decided to go in a completely different direction and do something off the rails! This card was for my Mom and she was over the moon when she opened it. It's actually an easel card, but I forgot to take pics before I added my sentiment so I couldn't show you the pretty inside.

Disclaimer: NO INKS, STAINS, SPRAYS, PAINTS, PASTES OR MEDIUMS WERE HARMED DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THIS CARD...seriously, I swear!



You can see the amazing shimmery background in this next shot. Unfortunately, I can't take credit for it, it's actually a piece of wall paper...although it did spark several ideas regarding some texture paste and perhaps some Perfect Pearls! Stay tuned for that one! ha!

The dies layered here are Cheery Lynn Oval Stackers, Spellbinders Oval Grand and Spellbinders Opulent Ovals. Boy my New Years Resolution to use some of my unused dies has just come flying back out of the closet!!


I took some tiny ribbon and 'weaved'...'wove'??? Whatever the correct word is, that's what I did with the ribbon, all the way around the Cheery Lynn ovals, outside and inside...zzzzzzzzz!

Since I decided to go all non mixed media, I pulled out some flowers from my stash. The only one that is handmade is the dusty rose flower that I made from organza fabric flowers that I ripped apart for pieces a while back.



The little flourish dies are from Joy Crafts, they came in a set with a frame, but I can't remember the name of the set, sorry. The sentiment was left over from a sheet of sentiments I had printed off years ago. It's not really an exact match to anything, but my Mom didn't seem to notice.




Don't take this the wrong way because I love how this card turned out, BUT now I'm heading off to my craft room to dive into my paint stash head first and I'm not gonna stop still the dogs are green and pink!!! Ahhhh, sigh of relief! tee hee


My Mother's Day card was the winner of the following wonderful challenge:




That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. I read and appreciate every single one! If you have any questions, please let me know.


84 comments:

  1. OMG! This is just STUNNING Pamellia! Your work is always breath-taking and this is no exception. Yes, I'm sure Mom gasp in delight! WOW ... well done! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Celebrating Mom’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  2. Exactly what Darlene said! Not only is your work always gorgeous and stunning, so is your photography! Your projects need to be framed! Absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks again for playing along with our "celebrating Mom" challenge at the Sisterhood. It is always a pleasure to see what you create! Have a great day & Happy Crafting!

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  3. Wow Pamellia this is stunning, stunning shape and embellishments, your Mum will love it. thank you for commenting on my card. Marlene

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  4. Seriously?? No paints, textures, sprays, mediums, oh my giddy aunt...are you okay, feeling unwell...oh my...
    BUT...A very pretty and gorgeous coloured combo creation...one would be thrilled to receive this.xx
    {aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  5. Gorgeous elegant card Pamellia! Nothing wrong to going back to "basics". There was no other word to describe the fact that it is ok to make a card without texture paste and paint...There is nothing basic in your project, though, it is exquisite and filled with gorgeous embellishments :) I am so going to join this challenge :) I haven't made a shaped card in a while and have a just right tools to do it :)

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  6. Gorgeous card with stunning details.

    LP, Marjeta

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  7. I know exactly how your Mum felt opening this card, it is so very beautiful, even without out all the texture stuff you use LOL.(Please don't take that the wrong way I LOVE all the texture stuff you do, I don't understand it though, just love the effect) This has loads of texture and beautiful ribbon and WOW you used your dies, Congratulations LOL. You've inspired me to get mine out! Another WOW card Pamellia, keep 'em coming!

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  8. How absolutely beautiful; it is a treasure. I love all the details. The floral arrangements and ribbons are very lovely. Vee xx ps so glad you put the disclaimer! ;)

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  9. What a labor of love, Pamellia! This is so exquisitely beautiful and delicate. I absolutely love it!

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  10. An absolutely amazing and beautiful card creation Pamellia and although this style is not your favourite you still nailed it without a doubt. Your mum must feel so proud to have a talented daughter like you.
    Lorraine

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  11. Were you shaking? In withdrawal? :-)) This card is beautiful! Without any of your usual products! I am most impressed with the ribbon weaving. How you kept the paper from getting all rumpled while you were weaving, I don't know. Impressive!

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  12. Were you shaking? In withdrawal? :-)) This card is beautiful! Without any of your usual products! I am most impressed with the ribbon weaving. How you kept the paper from getting all rumpled while you were weaving, I don't know. Impressive!

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  13. You are so funny Pamellia...even though this is different for you it is still so gorgeous. The woven ribbon looks great as does that wallpaper..what a great idea. Your Mum must have been thrilled with her beautiful card. Enjoy turning green and pink in your craft room...LOLOL xx

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  14. Your magic fingers don't need all stuff you usually use. This is a lovely treasure to your mom, sure she love it. I love, too.
    Thanks for comments on my place, Pamellia.
    Hugs ♥

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  15. This is just as stunning as always Pamellia. I love all the layers, delicate colours and beautiful detailing too.
    hugs Sue xx

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  16. Really great effort, came out well!

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  17. Hi Pamellia,

    Now I understand why I would find your post today funny, yes my friend lol! This is a stunning piece of work Pamellia and no paint or stain etc wow! A beautiful creation none the less, such lovely pastel colours, so pretty.
    A beautiful piece for your Mom to keep.

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  18. A wonderful card Pamellia! Gorgeous ... love in every detail !

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  19. You made a gorgeous card Pamellia, even without the distressing and having to create something in a different shape. I swear, when I have to go out of my crafty comfort zone, I almost have a panic attack, but I guess it's a good thing to try something new right?!

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  20. No one would guess that you didn't make this shape all the time--it is stunning. Lots of very beautiful layers and your usual flare to make it special

    Love Chrissie xx

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  21. Hi Pamellia,

    Just realised I never sent you the link for those Aquatints, they are by Spectrum Noir, they are water colours but beautiful. Anyway, you can find them here
    http://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/shop-by-brand-c2159/spectrum-noir-c6010/spectrum-noir-aquatints-c6550

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  22. Haha, your post made me laugh!! It may not be inky or distressed, but it is absolutely stunning!! Wow!! This is so gorgeous, Pamellia!! It's a work of art!! It should be hanging on a wall somewhere!! I love how you threaded the ribbon and the pretty flowers!! There really is no style that you can't do!! This is elegant and phenomenal!! Love!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  23. Gorgeous Easel card Pamellia, love the intricacy and delicacy of the colours . Love the added ribbon and pretty trim. A wonderful piece as always. Tracy x

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  24. Absolutely stunning easel card love all the layered die-cut frames and threaded ribbon -beautiful flowers and love the disclaimer lol
    Carol x

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  25. Wow! I'm not surprised you Mom loved this! I love your little posy of flowers and the ribbon decoration around the die cuts! Hugs, Chrisx

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  26. Words fail me...again!! I LOVE this!! xx

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  27. Absolutely stunning Pamellia beautiful delicate colours, love the dies you have used.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  28. Pamellia, my amazingly talented friend, you conquer any and every style you choose to do! This is exquisite! I LOVE the beautiful bases, especially with the ribbon weaving... the layers are all spectacular, particularly with your added touches of fabulousness. The flowers and flowy bow make my heart dance and I truly love every detail. I would be over the moon to receive this, just like your mom! :o) You leave me speechless, sweet friend! I'm sure you're nice and inky now, so enjoy your crafty time! Hehe!

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  29. Pamelia I love to see you play with media but this one is fantastic as well...you are so creative...weaving magic every time!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  30. Beautiful as always, something a bit different from your usual style Pamellia, but what ever you make you do it with style and perfection, love it!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  31. Beautiful card Pamellia! I love the dies you've used and all of the gorgeous layers!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  32. Fantastic card, so pretty! Hugs, Valerie

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  33. Absolutely beautiful! So pretty and a wonderful use of dies, hugs Carole Z xx

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  34. Well this certainly is a bit different for you, but VERY pretty!! I bet your mum loved it, and brilliant combining of those beautiful dies!! Your fabric flower is just as beautiful as all the flowers you make! Please one day do a detailed step by step tutorial on some of your flowers, I love them so much and mine never turn out like that.... :o(

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  35. WOWWWWWWW, I am not in the least surprised that your mum was over the moon when she received the beautiful creation Pamellia, it is breathtaking, the dies you have used are so lovely, the ribbon, the flowers it all looks amazing, this is certainly a treasure, stupendous make.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  36. Blooming marvellous Pamellia! What a mouth watering card,so unusual and so very beautiful as only you can make ;)
    I think this is vintage enough for MMW as well,be lovely to have you link it up
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  37. A stunning card, the layers look fantastic, well done for staying away from the ink etc.
    Yvonne xx

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  38. wow - this is so pretty - gorgeous x

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  39. Oh wow this is stunning!! And I can't believe you stayed away from all the mixed media stuff - please don't go cold turkey on us :) but I do hope you do more like this too, it's so beautiful and I'm so glad your mum loved it. xx

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  40. This is beautiful Pamellia, such an elegant design - so pretty and delicate.
    Pauline
    x

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  41. This is so beautiful Pamellia so soft and elegant
    Kevin xx

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  42. A beautiful card Pamellia. You should be proud and I'm not surprised your mother was delighted to receive it. I love the layers, braid and different pearls xx

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  43. Breathtakingly stunning, Pamellia!!!! There are so many gorgeous details, no wonder your Mum loved it...a gift in itself, sure to be treasured always.

    Your 'disclaimer' still has me giggling to myself. Please don't hurt yourself diving into your paints headfirst, and I hope your doggies have survived their 'makeover'...(my mind boggles at the images I am conjuring).

    Hugs
    Jennifer. x

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  44. Your card is awesomely beautiful! Such soft colours with the wonderful ovals, ribbons and that gorgeous bow! Such a pretty arrangement of flowers to finish it!

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  45. Truly a labor of great love Pamellia. I didn't read the comments above (like I usually do) but I bet that has been said several times already! This card is just beautiful in every way. My Mama loved white and lace and frilly - I can definitely image how she would have reacted to have received a card this incredibly lovely. As for me... I just got my Vagabond (eheheheh) and have yet to cut my first die so.... this card is pretty much greek to me!!! Someday I would love to be able to make something this fabulous! YOU can do anything and it's always just so inspiring and totally amazing creations. Thanks bunches Pamellia for pushing thru and making this amazing card. j.

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  46. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at The Crafter's Cafe, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  47. Gorgeous Pamellia, it looks like it is all made of lace. Hugs Veerle ;-)

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  48. Just gorgeous, i love the subtle look ,the flowers are beautiful and just a little sparkle.
    Big Hugs
    Elaine H X

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  49. Amazing, Pamellia! A mass of super feminine gorgeousness! xxx

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  50. A gorgeous card. I love your use of wallpaper for your background and the ribbon looks fabulous threaded through the die cuts. Sally.x.

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  51. Pamellia,
    I so enjoyed reading your post! Almost as much as I adored viewing this beautiful stacked card! I bet your Mom LOVED it! You may not have added any pastes, inks, or paints (which I find incredibly amazing!), but you have still made art here, by choosing different shades of white, a variety of textures, and of course, those Pamellia techniques! (ribbon weaving and organza flower shredding--who'da thunk!). YOU NEVER cease to AMAZE me!!!! Now, get in and get dirty! I've got some blog reading to catch up on! Please know I am checking out each and everyone of your blog posts I've missed. It's just taking me a tremendous amount of time to comment! Eyes and hands are not coordinating at the same amazing speed they used to. Big hugs, my diversely talented friend!

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  52. OMG Pamellia, my chin has just dropped to my chest, this is so totally fabulous! The detail is stunning and so pretty .... but so very different - is there nothing you can't do? I always want to pick up your work so I can get a better look at how you have made it but none more than this one. This is adorable.

    More please.

    Dionne xx

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  53. Oh my shabby goodness! This card is so gorgeous hun. No wonder your mum loved it! So delicate and elegant - simply stunning! xx

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  54. I must confess I was taken aback by your disclaimer as I came in looking for MM goodeness crackles,textures !! BUt your card is SO beautiful..elegant and pretty ,its a bonus !

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  55. Beautiful card Pamillia. love all those die cuts and flowers. Mary

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  56. Hi Pamellia,
    this is stunning and a very lovely design.
    I love it.
    Beautifully created too.
    No wonder your Mother was pleased with it.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  57. Great post, my dear and your card is so delicate and elegant with all those soft colours, amazing embellishments and fabulous layers! You really have the magic in your hands (as someone said) and even when you don't use those mixed media things, you create a masterpiece! Brilliant work, as always, my friend!
    Big hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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  58. Gorgeous creation with beautiful die cuts and flowers! Thanks for joining our May Flowers challenge at Crafty Gals Corner!

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  59. An amazingly gorgeous creation, thanks for joining us at Allsorts, xxx

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  60. Mega catch up, what a lovely way to spend some time being inspired by your beautiful work. Hugs Ruth xx...nearly forgot, love this oval shaped, layered lacy card, so striking and pretty. Xx

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  61. Hi Pamellia
    Woooo hoooo! Those Inkers Anonymous meetings are actually having an effect hahaha!
    You ought to do non messy crafting more often as this is beautiful. The ribbon weaving is fab and the flowers are so pretty.
    Hope you haven't covered the girls in too much paint lol!
    Best wishes.
    Ang x

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  62. Wait... wait... did YOU just say you don't have patience for something? Are you kidding me, girl?! Every project you do has twelve thousand steps and dipping and drying and dipping and crackling some more! Sometimes I look at your cards and think, How does she have the patience for that?!?! Haha - this is a gorgeous, gorgeous shabby chic masterpiece! Thanks for sharing at Crafty Gals Corner!

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  63. A shaped card you say? Well this is a lovely oval shape and the layers are scrumptious! Awesome sauce per usual Bubbles! And the dies are to die for. Hugz to you muffin!

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  64. And when I think of someone who creates beauty, you come to mind, Pamellia! This is stunning and again so many delicious goodies to take in! Love this! Hugs!

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  65. And when I think of someone who creates beauty, you come to mind, Pamellia! This is stunning and again so many delicious goodies to take in! Love this! Hugs!

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  66. A beautiful and feminine card Pamellia, your Mom must have been thrilled to get it! Lovely delicate layers, the dies are just wonderful and the way you've woven the ribbon through them is a touch of perfection.

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  67. So pretty and feminine! The layers are beautifully done and I love the flowers and gorgeous bow!

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  68. This is way beyond gorgeous!!! LOVE IT, Pamellia!!!!!!!!!!!

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  69. Oh my goodness, Pamellia that is so very, very, beautiful. I would love to know how you recycled a fabric flower. I have some old fabric flowers that I have been thinking I might be able to re-use on my projects. Stunning and I am so not surprised that your mum loved it Karen x

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  70. Words do not explain how beautiful I think this is! It has such a soft and appealing feel to it! Thanks for joining us at The Sisterhood of Crafters!

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  71. This is stunning ! Thankyou for sharing it with us at Allsorts Challenge this week Jo x

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  72. Gorgeous project! Thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts and good luck in the challenge!

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  73. This is a fabulous card. I love the lovely decorated oval. Good to know that no inks, stains, sprays, paints pastes or mediums were harmed during the production of this card. LOL This disclaimer cracked me up.

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  74. This is absolutely gorgeous!!! Love that background and I'm sure your Mom was thrilled with this!

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  75. what a gorgeous lacey oval card Pamellia! I can't believe you wove the lace through those open edges ZZZZZ is right! such dedication to your project - love it! Julia xx

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  76. Seriuosly, no sprays, inks, paints etc.?! Am I at the right blog?! O.o just kidding, I know I am. Even without those "necessities" your card is absolutely stunning! Wow, wow, wow! Shabby chic gorgeousness!
    Hugs! xx

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  77. wow! an absolutely gorgeous little piece of art! super stunning! Thanks for joinig in this weeks challenge at Glitter n Sparkle - Vic, DT x

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  78. hi
    This is so pretty! Thanks so much for playing along atcutlle bug mania
    Lisbeth DT-cuttle bug mania

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  79. So delicate and so elegant... this is like an ornate Victorian brooch - just beautiful.
    Alison xx

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  80. Overflowing with gorgeousness. Love all the beautiful delicate details. I am sure she loved it. Big Texas Hugs, AntoinetteT

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  81. Wow, Stunningly elegant! Regal even. Love your diecuts and design. Nicola x

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  82. Lol! You made me laugh.. Poor doggies :) fantastic post and a wonderful card. So delicate and pretty! Xxx

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