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Sunday 24 February 2013

Rustic Charm

Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are all managing to keep warm - it's absolutely freezing here at the moment.

I have some really good news to share with you today - last week I was honoured to be invited to join the talented DT over at Winter Wonderland - I still can't believe I was selected from all of the wonderful Crafters that entered the DT call, thank you so much for inviting me ladies.  My first challenge isn't for a couple of weeks but make sure you pop over and join in with the current challenge which is Snowflakes Falling All Around!

This is the card I have made for the Seize the Birthday Challenge, I just love their sketches - I just hope my card is close enough to the original sketch this week!


I have kept things quite clean and simple this time, the sunflower stamp is from Docrafts, I stamped it twice and coloured them with Spectrum Noir pens, I thought I would have a change from my ProMarkers.  I then cut them both out, the bottom one has been mounted flat and the top one using dimensional pads.  The wood effect paper is My Mind's Eye - Howdy Doody and the card stock is Core'dinations.

I used my X-cut Border punch to cut the scalloped edge and the sentiment is LOTV stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa ink.  To embellish I have just added some twine that has been coloured to match the sunflowers.

This is the fab sketch and this week we have to make a feminine birthday card.


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Seize the Birthday Challenge 7 - Sketch and Feminine Birthday Card
A Gem of a Challenge 68 - Add a Bow
Delicious Doodles Challenge 24 - Flowers for Spring
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 130 - Twine
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge 159 - Flower Power
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 115 - Anything Goes
The Perfect Sentiment Challenge 67 - Floral Fantasia
Inky Chicks Challenge 4 - Mother's Day or Birthday
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 85 - Blooming Images

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to my new followers, thank you so much for joining me, I do hope you enjoy your visits to my blog.  Thank you to everyone for calling - any comments that you leave are always very much appreciated.

Pauline
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51 comments:

  1. downrightcrafty24 February 2013 at 15:24

    awwwwwwwwww we are pleased to have you join us :)

    Love the papers behind your gorgeous sunflowers they look like the side of my shed all worn and distressed wood, looks fabulous a great card
    Hugs Kate xx

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  2. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)24 February 2013 at 15:29

    so classic and striking , less is more , wonderful. janex

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  3. Sue24 February 2013 at 16:17

    Big congrats on your new DT place Pauline, you will be a big asset to the team.
    Your card is gorgeous. I love the sunflowers and wonderful wood effect paper.
    Sue xx

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  4. Anne24 February 2013 at 16:20

    The whole card is absolutely perfect Pauline! Congrats on your DT post, well deserved. Hugs x

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  5. Sue24 February 2013 at 16:24

    Me again Pauline!! Just popping back for another look at your gorgeous card and to say thank you for taking part in the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge this week
    Sue xx

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  6. Rachel24 February 2013 at 16:42

    What a beautifull card...I really love sunflowers!

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  7. Wendy24 February 2013 at 16:55

    This is gorgeous Pauline...Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky this week.
    Congrats on your new DT.
    Wendy xx

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  8. Lorraine24 February 2013 at 17:07

    love the rustic feel to this card..very nice

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  9. Carol24 February 2013 at 17:56

    Fabulous CAS card Pauline. Congratulations on the DT position too - it's well deserved. Carol x

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  10. Cards By MI24 February 2013 at 18:44

    Totally stunning Pauline! An amazing card with a fantastic design and great use of image and dp together. Works so well together. Just perfect! Thanks for playing with us over at Crafty Card Makers in my blooming challenge.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  11. Miradormakings24 February 2013 at 18:46

    Hi Pauline hope you are keeping well. I love your card and the sunflowers are gorgeous.

    Joan x

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  12. Debbie24 February 2013 at 19:22

    Hi Pauline...a beautiful card. Love those sunflowers. A very classy card.
    Hugs Debbie x

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  13. Daniele24 February 2013 at 19:45

    congratulations on making the team, just loving this card, the paper is perfect for those lush sunflowers
    hugs

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  14. Victoria24 February 2013 at 19:52

    Such beautiful blooms... rustic charm is a great title for this card. Congratulations on your new DT position - richly deserved.

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  15. Janice24 February 2013 at 20:20

    What an adorable card Pauline & well done on the new DT position - they are lucky to have you as you would be an asset to any team. Jx

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  16. Lorraine24 February 2013 at 20:27

    Gorgeous CAS card Pauline. I do love sunflowers and these look fab.
    Good to have you on the team too!
    Lorraine x

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  17. Kristie Goulet24 February 2013 at 20:44

    Congratulations on your new DT position. How fun and exciting for you! I love this card! So beautiful!

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  18. coldwaters224 February 2013 at 21:43

    Hi Pauline this is so beautiful the image and the wood paneling look fantastic, this has such a professional look to it, awesome card. I would also like to congratulate you on your new DT I am trilled for you.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  19. rachel24 February 2013 at 22:14

    love your card \pauline - just beautiful - and congrats again on the d\t position - absolutely brilliant news - and so well deserved xx

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  20. Unknown24 February 2013 at 22:18

    This is fabulous Pauline! Those sunflowers look so realistic!
    Lizy xx

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  21. Beryl24 February 2013 at 22:54

    A lovely card Pauline. The sunflower stamp is lovely and it's a great interpretation of the sketch. Congratulations on your DT post - well deserved.
    Beryl xx

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  22. Unknown24 February 2013 at 23:22

    Just a beautiful stunning card Pauline, hey I wouldn't worry about the 'just 6 x 6' lol, I love to do different but your designs are much more stunning as they are..xxx

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  23. Pia S25 February 2013 at 06:43

    WOW! Love the wood pattern paper in combination with the sunflowers - a fab, clean design - love it!

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  24. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)25 February 2013 at 07:45

    Sunflowers are one of my favourite flowers Pauline and love how you coloured them! They look fab on the wood paper and love the scalloped border. Hugs Susan x

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  25. debby400025 February 2013 at 08:24

    Oh what a wonderful card Pauline, love those fab sunflowers.
    luv
    Debby

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  26. Jules25 February 2013 at 08:59

    Hi Pauline

    Loving the look you have achieved here .. .. gorgeous colours.

    Congratulations and very well done on your DT position. You will be a wonderful asset to them!!

    I hope you had a good weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  27. Blankina25 February 2013 at 09:04

    This is absolutely wonderful!! Love it,

    Hugs Blankina

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  28. Sue B 25 February 2013 at 16:39

    Ooh this is gorgeous Pauline!! your colouring on the sunflowers is awesome and the decoupage looks fab!! love the wood paper and the twine detail… the design and layout is perfect!
    Big Congrats on your new DT Position
    at Winter Wonderland… can't wait to see all your lovely creations for them! :-))
    it's very cold here too... and I have to go out in it tomorrow!! I've got my thermals at the ready!! LOL
    Hope you have a good week
    Love Sue xx

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  29. Margaret25 February 2013 at 18:06

    Fabulous card. You do CAS so well. Thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentiments this week. Hope to see you again. Good luck.

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  30. Desire Fourie25 February 2013 at 19:04

    So beautiful and the wood design paper sets the flower off perfectly.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  31. Betty25 February 2013 at 20:00

    Ooh I love this Pauline so elegant I keep seeing this type of card looks simple until you go to do it. I must try it following a sketch. I amm well thank you hope you are too
    Bettyxxx

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  32. Papercraft By Carole25 February 2013 at 20:41

    Love the sunflowers - what a lovely stamp - and beautifully coloured. The wood effect paper sets them off beautifully. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this time. Cxxx

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  33. Karen25 February 2013 at 21:19

    OH sweetie this is just divine.. (Have you thought about checking out our DT call? Smiles.)

    Thank you so much for joining us at Delicious Doodles this week & Good Luck!

    Huggles,
    Karen.DT.xx

    P.S. Why not pop over to visit my blog?
    Once I reach 500 fabulous followers I'll be having a little give away. Smiles.
    http://kraftykarensblogspot.co.uk/wordpress

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  34. Melodie25 February 2013 at 23:23

    Hi Pauline,
    first I must say thank you so much for your comments.
    All your cards are so wonderful, all are masterpieces.
    And now I'm a follower.
    Many Greetings
    Melodie

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  35. Alljazzed2create26 February 2013 at 01:01

    What a lovely card. Thank you for joining us at perfect Sentiments and hope you'll come back next week.

    DT Pam

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  36. NanaConnie26 February 2013 at 02:19

    Pauline, this is absolutely beautiful! Love those gorgeous sunflowers. So glad you joined us in our "Floral Fantasy" challenge at Perfect Sentiment this week. Good luck and I hope you'll play again next challenge.
    NanaConnie DT

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  37. Lindsay Craftymonster8126 February 2013 at 02:50

    So gorgeous and elegant, love the sunflower and the gorgeous wood effect
    Lindsay xx

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  38. Unknown26 February 2013 at 03:59

    What a stunning card Pauline. I love these sunflowers. Thank you for joining us this week at Seize the Birthday.

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  39. scrappymo!26 February 2013 at 06:42

    I don't normally like sunflowers but yours are lovely...soft yellows tinged with the browns make them lovely!
    The twine is a nice touch on this card.

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  40. Kath26 February 2013 at 12:29

    Love the sunflowers - a fab card. Congratulations on your new DT post.
    Kath x

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  41. Tamie26 February 2013 at 18:25

    Simply put this is so stunning! I love how you put country into your stunning card with the colors and sunflowers. Fabulous :) Thank you so much for sharing your awesome creation with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

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  42. Julia26 February 2013 at 21:51

    Gorgeous creation, love your colors and the image.
    Thanks for joining us at Crafting By Designs.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  43. Sue26 February 2013 at 23:17

    Sorry, it's me again!! This time to say thank you for entering your beautiful card into A Gem of a Challenge this week
    Sue x

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  44. Stacey Schafer26 February 2013 at 23:36

    what a beautiful card! the sunflowers pop!

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  45. Leanne27 February 2013 at 02:57

    Thanks for playing our Twine Challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks, great job!

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  46. Lori Turner27 February 2013 at 04:38

    Gorgeous CAS card! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks for our TWINE challenge!

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  47. Lesley 27 February 2013 at 09:01

    Such a pretty card, I love the sunflowers Pauline. So glad you joined us on Seize the Birthday.

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  48. The Crafty Blonde1 March 2013 at 15:51

    Sweet card, love the image and pretty bow. Thanks for joining us this week at Pink Gem Challenge. xx

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  49. fionalawlor2 March 2013 at 07:30

    Such a fab card! Your sunflowers look very realistic :) Thanks so much for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers for our "Blooming Image" challenge.
    Fiona x

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  50. KandA2 March 2013 at 19:36

    Hi Pauline. Congratulations on being picked for the Winter Wonderland DT. very well deserved. This is a fabulous card, I really love the CAS style and those super sunflowers xx

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  51. Sharon3 March 2013 at 21:43

    Love the CAS look of your card. Simply stunning! Thanks for playing along at Crafty Cardmakers. Good luck! Sharon x

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