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Tuesday 17 November 2009

Simon Says goes Double Dutch

I've actually managed another card, although I have a sneaky feeling I'm too late for the Simon Says challenge, still I'm in reasonable time for the sketch at  Double Dutch  - although Erica will probably shout at me again because I went missing without asking permission - lol.
Simon Say's challenge is 'Thinking of you' and I thought this was a brilliant opportunity to make a Christmas card for someone who has lost her husband during the year  - I did want to wish a Happy or Merry Christmas, Season's greetings didn't feel right - so just a Christmas card with Thinking of you felt like the perfect answer.




I used this cute image I got from Alota stamps last year and haven't used as yet, it is coloured with Copics and their wings and the ground is 'Stickled' - (is anyone else like me - I use tons of stickles around Christmas time, then none at all during the rest of the year). The papers are from Magnolias White Christmas collection and called Snow Heaven and Snowy Lace and are so beautiful, a super bluey grey. The black circle is embossed with the Spellbinders snowflakes folder on core-dinations cardstock and distressed using the Basic Grey distressing kit. The black lace, the ribbon and pearls are from stash.

28 comments:

  1. Totally perfect Heather.

    Love it.

    Ann xxx

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  2. Hi Heather, card is stunning, so cute image! And colouring is so fab! Love the layout and papers! Hugs,moni

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  3. Awww so sweet great image love the black lace effect..great DP.. love it all..there is a blog challenge with embossing required..SOMEWHERE out there...

    Hugs Christine xx

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  4. Absolutely stunning !

    Love Karen x

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  5. Another wonderful card . Gorgeous image. Lovely choice of colours as usual

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  6. Great card. The image is so cute and you coloured it perfect. I like stickles :)
    Magda x

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous Heather and just perfect for this Christmas card!
    Your post has just made me realise that I've spent the day making my card for Simon Says and like you I'm probably too late now!

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  8. Awww they are so cute!! and the colouring and papers are really scrummy...a stunning card..
    Mandy xx

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  9. What a gorgeous card Heather. The little angels are so sweet. Fantastic layout too. xo Jackie

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  10. oooh, that's soo sweet Heather. I just adore that image. Love those papers and your ribbon is divine!!

    Beautiful card!!

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  11. Ohhh wowwwww Heather,what a beautiful card,i love the images and colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  12. Oh Rica, this is so beautiful & I have no doubt your friend will cherish it. I love your colouring of the image, it's perfect.

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  13. Such a lovely card, love the image. The colouring is super. Such a lovely idea for your friend. Anesha :-)

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  14. that is one very beautiful card, Heather- you may be crafting in a small space just now but you can fairly turn them out:) x

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  15. This creation is precious! I love the color combination and the way you colored your images.

    hugs
    Pattie

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  16. Hi Heather this is stunning love the sweet angels and the papers and ribbon are gorgeous. Sorry i've not been by as much been trying to get my Christmas shopping done in case i have to have my gall bladder out before Christmas lol, now i'm on antibiotics again but hey i'm still here lol. luv gina xx

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  17. Aw, how angelic!! This is gorgeous Heather and I love the papers you've used! Such a pretty bow too! I'm a huge fan of angels and I just adore this image - you've done a marvellous job with your colouring.
    Hugs, Danielle

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  18. oh this is a real beauty hun just adore it love cheryl xxxxx

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  19. Heather, this card is stunning!! I love the color combo, but it is your coloring of this precious image that truly makes the card. Gorgeous!

    Barb Wibel

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  20. wow stunning card Heather...how cute are those little angels...love the colours
    Mina xxx

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  21. a nice card it is!
    Elma

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  22. Gorgeous, thoughtful card, fab colours and sweet angels.
    luv
    Debby

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  23. What a gorgeous card Heather, love it!!!

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  24. This is breathtaking Heather - the image is absolutely gorgeous and I love the bluey colours you've used! The ribbon looks stunning and I love the snowflake papers! :)
    Love, Georgia xx

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  25. It is very interesting for me to read that blog. Thanks for it. I like such topics and everything that is connected to this matter. I definitely want to read a bit more soon.

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  26. Sweet card and great colours!

    Thanks for joining us in the Double Dutch Challenge.

    Martine

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  27. Hahaha, am I really that bad? You're forgiven for going AWOL as this is such a beautiful card, and I'm just happy to see you again ;o)

    Hugs,
    Erica

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hugs Heather xx