I don't really have any CDs with Egyptian images, nor do I have any toppers or stamps so I decided to make a card using a Lotus Lily. According to ancient Egyptian mythology the lotus flower is the symbolic representation of the sun - it was often discovered scattered in the tombs of the ancient Pharaohs.
Well, that's the history lesson over and this is my card:
The image and matching floral paper is from Joanna Sheen's Royal Horticultural Society CD and the striped paper is from Pink Petticoat. Quite a simple card really, the card stock is from my stash along with the little pearl hearts and the ribbon was also from Joanna Sheen.
I have added one layer of decoupage to the image and used a smaller image to decorate the inside of my card:
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
The CD Sunday Challenge - Land of the Pharaohs
Artistic Inspirations Challenge 32 - Flowers
Craft Your Passion Challenge 153 - Favourite 2 Colours (Pink & Green)
Papertake Weekly - 1-2-3 (1 ribbon, 2 papers, 3 pearl hearts)
Incy Wincy Designs - Things that begin with F... (Flower)
Scrap-Creations - Favourite Embellishment (Ribbon)
Tuesday Alchemy Challenge 52 - Anything Goes
Thank you so much for your visit today, any comments are very much appreciated.
Pauline
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such a pretty card love the image and matching papers so beautiful
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
Hi Pauline. Great card and well done for the lateral thinking. I must admit I seem to have chosen a problem theme.
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Carol x
CD Sunday DT
Thanks for the bit of history lol, and thanks for a stunning card. love that flower and colours are super...hope you are ok. Hot here still going swimming at times...xx
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful card Pauline and a history lesson too! Fabulous and very interesting! Hugs Rachel x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Pauline, so pretty. Love the history too. Carol x
ReplyDeleteA very elegant card.
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xxx Michelle
A beautiful card Pauline the image of the Lotus Lily and fabulous layout! Hugs Susan x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Pauline. I love the image, beautiful image and fabulous layout
ReplyDeleteSue xx
It's beautiful inside and out hun...
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Gemma
This is so elegant, inside and out.
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DesÃre
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Hi Pauline...love your card. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteHugs Debbie x
A beautiful card Pauline and well done on your research.
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Christine xx
CD Sunday DT
Beautiful card Pauline - the image is stunning and I love the matching DP.
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon looks lush :o)
Have a fab evening.
Debs xx
ps Thanks for playing along at PTW - good luck xx
That looks lovely Pauline, learnt another thing today, so I am eagerly waiting for the next history lesson! Love your ribbon treatment with the hearts, to pretty! Hugs, Ira xox
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Hi Pauline, a beautiful card and very interesting explanation about the lotus flower.
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CD Sunday DT
Oh Wow Pauline - this is SO beautiful… I love the gorgeous Lotus Lilies and the red ribbon and hearts are just perfect embellies… it's so gorgeous inside too… it's a very peaceful looking card… I really love it!! :-)
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Big hugs
Sue xx
You learn something new every day! Gorgeous card Pauline, I love the pretty flower, and fab layout.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Pauline this is a beautiful card and as you seem to have done your research I'll believe you.
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Jenny x
CD Sunday DT
What a clever twist on the theme! And a gorgeous card.Love the little hearts.
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This is so pretty Pauline! The flower looks so realistic and I love the inside of your card too! :)
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This is beautiful Pauline. I love the colour of the ribbon with the image and papers. I never did get around to buying that cd - guess it'll have to go back on my wish list xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Pauline. Love the image and the matching papers are the perfect touch.
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This is such a beautiful card Pauline and a great take on the challenge theme.
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Beryl xx
CD Sunday DT
Such a wonderful card, great compliment for you.
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Melodie
Brilliant card, and well thought of to find something for the challenge
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Not only do we get a very beautiful card but some interesting Egyption mythology too, love it Pauline both the card and the history.
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CD Sunday DT
Lovely card. The image s are so beautiful as is the colour combination. Great layout. I love the ribbon with the hearts embellishing it. Thanks for joining our 2 Colour Challenge at Craft your Passion. I hope we see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the history lesson, love your clever connection to Egypt. It's a beautiful card. Thanks for your DT application, good luck and thanks for joining us again at CD Sunday Challenges. Caz
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card,Pauline.Such an elegant image and you've showcased it so well.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week :D
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