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Sunday, 27 February 2011

Fairy 30th birthday



Ever have those days when a card just WON'T come together?  I've spent nearly all day on this, tried I don't know how many sketches but couldn't get any of them to work.  So after chopping up far too many sheets of paper, I gave up on the sketches and made it up as I went along.



My mum asked me for a 30th birthday card for a friend of hers, hopefully this will be ok.  I've used this pretty fairy from LOTV for the first time.  She's coloured with promarkers and koh-i-noor pencils, with lots of glamour dust for her wings.  The papers are from a Papermania 12x12 capsule collection that I bought yesterday at Busy Bees - I only called in for glue and to sort out some details for a couple of demos I've got coming up!

Oops back to my card... umm yep, papers, flowers and brads are Papermania, cardstock is Papermill.  Sentiment from a set - possibly Kraftin Kimmie.  '30' cut on the Cricut, and can't remember the name of the butterfly die (not doing very well am I?), pearls from stash.

I'm entering my card for the following challenges:
 
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37 comments:

  1. Aunty Sue27 February 2011 at 22:50

    Hi Lisa had one of those days too but I am loving this well worth the effort

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  2. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 22:52

    Gorgeous, love the colour scheme! I have one of those days nearly everyday LOL!
    Helen x

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  3. Vicky27 February 2011 at 22:55

    She is stunning Lisa and those papers go so well with this gorgeous image. Love the butterfly and the beautiful flowers too :o)

    Yep, crafters block ~ so bl**dy annoying lol!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  4. Unknown27 February 2011 at 23:08

    This is beautiful Lisa love the colours and that fairy is gorgeous.
    Chris x

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  5. kaylou27 February 2011 at 23:26

    Fabulous again Lisa, love the colours you have used.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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  6. Amanda27 February 2011 at 23:36

    Hi Lisa, lovely card i am sure both you mum and the recipient will love it.
    Amanda

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  7. Denise 27 February 2011 at 23:41

    Had plenty of days like that!! Glad you persevered cos this card is gorgeous - love the colour combo and that fairy is just lovely. Hugs Denise xx

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  8. Jennifer28 February 2011 at 00:44

    Brilliant Lisa! Love the warm papers xx Jenny xx

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  9. CraftyC28 February 2011 at 01:59

    Looks like you got there in the end Lisa, its totally gorgeous. Now a deep breathe, Thanks for taking part in this weeks CES, Sweet Stampin & LOTV Challenges. Thats all my DT's covered LOL
    Clairexx

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  10. Chris28 February 2011 at 03:08

    what a beautiful card. thanks for sharing it and playing with us at Paper Pretties.

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  11. Lorraine28 February 2011 at 03:47

    Not sure what you were trying to do, but your card came out beautifully! Love the design, papers and your coloring of that lovely image! I'm sure your mom's friend will love it.

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  12. Desirée-ScrapDees28 February 2011 at 07:19

    beautiful card, i love the fairy!

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  13. Jackie28 February 2011 at 08:03

    Morning Lisa, beautiful card, lovely colours, of course she will love it :o)
    Jackie xx

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  14. Donna28 February 2011 at 08:26

    Stunning card Lisa, love the warm colours and gorgeous image :) Donna x

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  15. Unknown28 February 2011 at 08:28

    Turned out fabulous in the end, love the colours. Mary x

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  16. Janette28 February 2011 at 08:50

    Its a lovely card Lisa, the colouring is perfect, your mums friend will love it, i would be made up to receive it. Janette x

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  17. Debs M28 February 2011 at 10:01

    well worth the effort tho! x

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  18. Whisper28 February 2011 at 11:34

    Oh wow this is stunning.

    You'll have to tell me where Busy Bees is, so next time i'm in Yorkshire i get OH to take me.

    Luv Sam x

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  19. Claire28 February 2011 at 12:37

    I think we've all had one of those Lisa! This is a gorgeous card and a lovely layout too. Thanks for playing along with Sweet Stampin' this week. Hugs, Claire x

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  20. Michele Spera28 February 2011 at 12:48

    Wonderful job:-) I love the coloring and DP colors! Butterfly is a perfect added embellishment
    Thanks for joining us at C4E

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  21. Nannieflash28 February 2011 at 13:26

    Wow Lisa thats fabulous, love that cute fairy image and your colour choice is gorgeous. with hugs Shirleyxxx

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  22. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 14:39

    EEEK!! This is so so gorgeous girl!! LOVE the image and your coloring is just brilliant here!! Wonderful easel style too!! WOWZER!! TFS! HUGS

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  23. melsanford28 February 2011 at 15:00

    Awww, this is so beautiful! I love the colours and the layout and the image is gorgeous! You could enter this into Dream Valley's first challenge too (fab prizes!) - see my blog for details... Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  24. melsanford28 February 2011 at 15:00

    Awww, this is so beautiful! I love the colours and the layout and the image is gorgeous! You could enter this into Dream Valley's first challenge too (fab prizes!) - see my blog for details... Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  25. melsanford28 February 2011 at 15:00

    Awww, this is so beautiful! I love the colours and the layout and the image is gorgeous! You could enter this into Dream Valley's first challenge too (fab prizes!) - see my blog for details... Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  26. Cazza28 February 2011 at 17:04

    Wow Lisa this is stunning!! What a pretty card :o)
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  27. coops28 February 2011 at 17:59

    fantastic card lisa.i love the beautiful image and your autumnal colours are gorgeous :D

    xx coops xx

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  28. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 18:50

    I have too many of those days for my liking; end up all stressed and miserable. Who said this was a relaxing hobby?! This is just gorgeous Lisa! Don't know what you were intending but it was well worth all the effort. xx

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  29. pinky28 February 2011 at 19:23

    Lisa that is so gorgeous, love the beautiful colours you have used. Thanks for playing along at C4E this week.
    Pinky

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  30. Helen28 February 2011 at 21:39

    I often have crafting sessions like that - whatever you do, it never looks right!! But your card is gorgeous - colours I wouldn't normally use but they look perfect for this.

    Helen x

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  31. Michele1 March 2011 at 05:06

    Yes, Lisa, I've definitely had MANY times when my cards won't come together, LOL! In fact, it took me four days to finish my mom and dad's Valentine's Day card!! Yes, FOUR DAYS!!! LOL!!! Crazy, huh?

    Anyway, YOUR card came out beautifully, regardless of how long it took to get there! I LOVE it!! That image is gorgeous!!

    Thanks so much!!
    Michele R.(CA)
    LuvkittysFandF at Gmail dot com
    Butterfly Whispers

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  32. maxine1 March 2011 at 21:59

    Hi Lisa this is beautiful I love the image x

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  33. kaylou1 March 2011 at 22:46

    this is gorgeous Hun and I love the fairy,thank you for joining our flowers and flutterbys challenge at CES.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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  34. Dena2 March 2011 at 02:19

    Oh Wow! Gorgeous!!! Love the big butterfly!
    Thanks you for joining in our circle challenge this week at Lili of the Valley!
    Hugs, Dena

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  35. Julie2 March 2011 at 21:07

    Fab card - gorgeous colours and your image is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing it with us at CES challenges this week, Juliex

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  36. rosie3 March 2011 at 12:53

    I know only too well the feeling of the cards not coming together.
    but this is amazing.
    love it all. perfect colours, perfect papers. love it love it love it!!!

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  37. Juls3 March 2011 at 19:21

    STUNNING!!!!!! Just Love the colours!!!! Hugs Juls

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