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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Buttons and Lace

It is hubby's last day off today and the boys return back to school as well. One of them starts tomorrow and the younger one starts next Monday, and so, before they returned back to school, they have invited over their friends. Yesterday we had five boys here and today we have another five, but older ones this time, and a nice girl as well.... 

They have just left now, so here I am now posting my card for today which is my DT Card for this week's new challenge at I ♥ PROMARKERS. The theme for this week is BUTTONS AND LACE.

For my card this time I have decided to use one of my really gorgeous Tickled Pink Stamps.. can't believe I have never used this stamp before, she is adorable. 

The background paper on my card was a magazine freebie, butterfly is new, as is the doily and lucky me, this was in the candy that I won from the crafty little bee Cebelica. Leaves dies are Marianne Creatables and corner stamps are from Lily of the Valley. I love how it turned out, so pleased that I managed to use some old stuff from my stash too, like the flowers, lace and buttons.

We are this week sponsored by:
and the lucky winner will win a £10 gift voucher from the store.

I am entering my card in these challenges today
Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge 50 - PAST FAVE CHALLENGE/s (38 Lace and Patterned Paper, 28 Cute with a Butterfly, 27 Use a doily)
All That Scraps - ANYTHING GOES
Simon Says Challenge - SOMETHING NEW (doily and butterfly)
My Mum's Crafts Shop 38 - SOMETHING NEW (doily and butterfly)
Bearly-Mine 26 - ANYTHING GOES
Ladybug Crafts Ink 51 - USE YOUR NEW STASH  (doily and butterfly)
Papertake Weekly - ANYTHING GOES
Top Tip Tuesday 67 - ANYTHING GOES

Thank you for looking today.

I hope I can now finally do my visiting.. things should get back to routine now.

xxx


Edit - Another Challenge for my card, this time at Fresh Brewed Blog, with the theme USE SOMETHING NEW. Thanks to Stacy for letting me know.


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41 comments:

  1. scrappyjackyJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Love these colours,Dora....such a pretty card.

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  2. cebelicaJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Oh, your card is really pretty. Beautiful work with it! I have a "thing" for dots so no wonder I love the dotty paper you used. lol I'm glad you could use the doily. Aren't they easy and great to work with? I like using them a lot too. :)
    Hugs!

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  3. Creations by ShirlJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    love all those pink/blues on your card... Such a pretty image too...
    have an awesome evening....

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  4. VickyJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    So gorgeous Dora...love the image and the doily and flowers are so pretty hun :o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  5. MargreetJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Gorgeous card with great coloring and pretty details, Dora!
    xxx Margreet

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  6. Have A Scrap Happy DayJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Hi Dora,
    Ohhh, I really love this card. The dotted DP caught my eyes. I LOVE dots. And you got it FREE....awesome. Yes, the Tickled Pink stamp IS cute. Just curious, are the leaves from a punch or die? I may just HAVE TO add it to my wish list. Have a GRRRREAT day.

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  7. DanniJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Such a pretty card!! I love the butterfly, gorgeous!! Thanks for playing along with my Flutter By Challenge!!

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  8. pinkyJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    She really is pretty Dora, love the gorgeous pink too. Is the house still standing after all those boys lol.

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  9. Mary JJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    She is perfect wit those papers Dora! Or should I say Doreen?! Nope, you'll always be Dora to me now! Love the blue leaves and the corners!!

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  10. ReganJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    So lovely! Such pretty paper and flowers! Love the lace and the doily! Thanks for joining us at Tickled Pink Stamps Challenges! :)
    {hugs}
    Regan

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  11. ChrissyJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Lovely image Dora, and love the freebie papers.Very pretty lace, very pretty card...

    5 BOYS!!!!
    Easier than 5 girls though...

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  12. chrissy xxJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    What Gorgeous colours Dora! One cute image too! LOve it.
    Chrissyxx

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  13. Sara HJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    That´s gorgeous!!! Love the spring feel of it, and the pastel colors!
    Thank you for joining us at Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge =)

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  14. CatherineJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Fab card, love the way you have placed her over the doily...

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  15. Maggie's CraftsJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Simply beautiful!

    Thank you for joining Anything Goes challenge at Top Tip Tuesday!

    Maggie
    x

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  16. Lindsay Craftymonster81January 4, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Such a sweet card, love the image and the bright blue looks gorgeous with the pink
    Lindsay xx

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  17. JillJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Oh, Your card is just lovely! Really sweet, romantic feeling with the lace and the doily. Great colouring Dora :)
    Thanks for joining us at TPS this time and Good luck in the draw!
    Hugs, Jill

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  18. Sandra HJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Hi Dora, Your card is so pretty, beautiful image and l like your colouring she looks so smart! great die cuts, flowers, butterfly, lace, buttons and doily beautiful layout and great background papers too:) Sanddra H

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  19. coldwaters2January 5, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Oh my word Dora this is so beautiful, those colours really look wonderful so does the design and embellishments and I just adore that image.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  20. CraftyCJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Hello Dora, what a beautiful card you have made, love the pretty colours. I owe you an apology as I've yet to post your candy. What with christmas and everything put away, I forgot to go to the post office but promise to get it to you shortly. Happy New Year!
    Clairexx

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  21. StacyJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Ahhh Dora this is soooo pretty! I love how you have placed the flowers, they are perfect and that image is so cute! You should join us at Freshly Brewed Challenges with this card, our challenge this week is use something new, which I know you have done!
    Hope you are having a great new year~

    Stacy

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  22. LeanneJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Hi Dora!
    I love ur pretty card! That image is one of my favorites. Love the colors you chose and the lace and buttons are fabulous.
    Thanks for joining this week's Flutter By Wed challenge.
    ;)

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  23. LeanneJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Hi Dora!
    I love ur pretty card! That image is one of my favorites. Love the colors you chose and the lace and buttons are fabulous.
    Thanks for joining this week's Flutter By Wed challenge.
    ;)

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  24. Have A Scrap Happy DayJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Hi Dora,
    Ohhh, can I take you up on your offer pleeease? Just a few from scraps OK? My email address is hoaloha1999@gmail.com I'll send you my mailing address when I receive your email. Thanks!!!

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  25. StampaliciousJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    beautiful card, love how you coloured your image, thank you for joining our challenge at Tickled Pink Stamps, hugs, martina

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  26. Amanda RJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    This is so pretty, I love the doily with the flowers in the corner and the butterfly you chose, it all works together really well. Thanks for playing along this week with us at Flutterby Wednesdays!

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  27. DeneenJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Great card! I love all the little details, especially the flourish stamp you used in the corners. Thanks for joining the Anything Goes Challenge at Top Tip Tuesday.

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  28. Lisa MincklerJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Dora!!
    Love that you broke out a new stamp and wow, what a great look she is on this beautiful card! Seems we're all trying to get back in a groove of crafting and commenting and you've obviously hit the ground running with this gorgeous card.

    Thank you so much for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday!
    Also, if you have a TIP you’d like to share you'll be eligible for the TOP TIPPER PRIZE as well. Check out the details when linking.
    Lisa xx
    Come by and visit us next week. We'd love to see you again!

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  29. Cor*January 5, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    That's it, those are the leaves!!! LOL

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  30. ZimaJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    What a pretty card! Love your colour combo!

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  31. Tracy HeatonJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Great card. Thanks for taking part at SCSC
    Tracy x

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  32. JillJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    gorgeous card Dora love the image and colours thanks for joining us at MMCS hugs Jill xx

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  33. chrilvianJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    great work, love tickledpink
    thanks for playing with ATSchallenge this week

    Janine DT ATS

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  34. LaneyJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Super Card !!
    thanks for joining us at Bearlymine this time hope to see you next time too
    hugs
    laney

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  35. VanessaBJanuary 7, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    that's really sweet AND love the colors! thanks for joining us at fresh brewed designs. :)

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  36. HannelieJanuary 7, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    This is so beautiful Dora!

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  37. UnknownJanuary 7, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    SO sweet loving the soft colours and lace, beautiful! Jo xxx

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  38. Kristie W. January 8, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Your image is really cute and I love that pink background paper. Thank you for playing along with Flutter By Wednesdays!

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  39. Karyn SJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    wowee, this is adorable. the buttons are so cute and I love thise leaf diecuts. Thanks for joining us at Tickled Pink Stamps Challenges! Good luck!!

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  40. Flutterby TrinaJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Love Her! Thanks for playing along with us at TTT! x

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  41. KerryJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    What a cute image Dora...you've coloured her beautifully. I love the way you've cut her out and used the doily as the background. Great card...thanks for joining us at LCI xx

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Thank you for any comments you may wish to leave me. Hugz xx