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Thursday, 8 May 2014

Special Day

This is the third and final card I will be making for my Mother in Law's Birthday this year.  I do find it difficult making for close family, especially the older ones - I have to try really hard to remember that I need to make something that the recipient will like rather than what I like!


I used a topper from a Hunkydory Card Kit that has been in my stash for ages and lots of Silver Mirri card stock, Mother in Law loves sparkle and shine.  I die cut a scalloped circle and punched a scalloped border, then I added some gems and ribbon from my stash.  The sentiment was in my sentiment drawer, I have no idea where it came from.


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

Crafting By Designs Challenge - M is for Mom
Creative Craft Cottage Challenge 21 - Flowers and Hearts
Little Red Wagon Challenge 236 - Seeing Spots!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Spring Flowers
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge 62 - Mom or Special Lady
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Spots and/or Stripes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 176 - 2 or more patterned papers
Creative Moments Challenge 42 - Anything Goes/Bingo (Flower, Die Cut/Punch, Ribbon/Bow)

Thank you so much for visiting me today, I always appreciate you taking the time to pop in.

Pauline
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48 comments:

  1. Unknown8 May 2014 at 10:28

    WOW, this is beautiful Pauline.thanks for sharing your lovely card on Creative Craft Cottage. such a inspiration :)

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  2. Unknown8 May 2014 at 10:29

    Beautiful card Pauline, lovely colours & love it all.thanks for entering on Creative Craft Cottage.Bet your MIL will love this, such warm fuzzies when I look at it :)

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  3. Anonymous8 May 2014 at 10:57

    Pauline this is stunning and I'm sure your MIL will just love it! I love visiting your blog, you give me so much inspiration, just love your style.
    Vicki xx

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  4. Beth Brovold8 May 2014 at 10:57

    I know what you mean Pauline...I usually start a card out thinking of someone else's taste...then it just gets away from me and alas it is all what I like...LOL!!! This is such a BEAUTIFUL card...your Mother-in-law could not help but LOVE it!! The colours are so soft and beautiful...add the silver sparkle and the end project is gorgeous!! Have a great day Pauline!!

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  5. Anonymous8 May 2014 at 11:32

    This is a phenomenal card, just gorgeous. Love the softness of it. You make a lot of beautiful cards, Pauline, but this is one of your best in my opinion.

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  6. Anet's Crafting8 May 2014 at 11:40

    Beautiful card Pauline, your Mother In Law is definitely going to like all her beautiful cards you made. I love the flower image and that bow is so pretty.

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  7. Unknown8 May 2014 at 13:24

    Beautiful card for MIL....love the mirror paper and the dies used....beautiful center piece here... sounds like your weather is not much better than ours at the moment.xxx

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  8. Nannieflash8 May 2014 at 13:26

    Hi Pauline, the Hundkydory kits are so useful and youve created a fabulous card with this set, love the decoupaged layers and the layout is gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  9. Claire8 May 2014 at 13:32

    A beautiful card with soft colour tones. Hugs, Claire x

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  10. Sue8 May 2014 at 13:42

    Just a beautiful card Pauline,love the soft colours.
    Hugs Sue x

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  11. Sue8 May 2014 at 14:30

    This is so beautiful Pauline and I am sure your Mother in Law will be thrilled to receive it. The delicate colours and design are gorgeous.
    Sue xx

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  12. Gertrude8 May 2014 at 15:02

    Diese Karte ist wieder ein Traum, soooooooooo schön
    glg Gertrude

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  13. Joanne8 May 2014 at 16:02

    Gorgeous!! I am sure your MIL will be thrilled to receive this card! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon :)
    Joanne xo

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  14. KandA8 May 2014 at 17:23

    Gorgous card Pauline, such a lovely design and papers. Bet your MIL will treasure it... and with my DT hat, thanks for joining us at the PCJ challenge xx

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  15. May8 May 2014 at 17:40

    Gorgeous card Pauline, I adore the center piece the flowers are so beautiful..Fabulous design... Hugs May x x

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  16. coldwaters28 May 2014 at 18:06

    Wowww Pauline what a beautiful creation it is elegant and classy, stupendous card.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  17. Hanny8 May 2014 at 18:18

    Oh I really like it Pauline and I understand what you mean, sometime you have to make something else, not what you like but what you think the person who gets it wil like. This is really very nice and I am sure your mother in law is very happy with this fabulous card!
    Hugs from the Netherlands, Hanny♥,
    http://tierelantijntjes.blogspot.nl

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  18. Leanne8 May 2014 at 18:20

    Wow so pretty love the 3D effect of this card, so elegant and the soft colors are great, nice touch with the bow too. Thanks for playing our flowers challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks!

    Leanne DT
    4 Crafty Chicks

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  19. Michelle J M8 May 2014 at 19:00

    Just love the colours of this one Pauline. Such a pretty card. I find making card with flowers on always go down well with my elderly aunts! Michelle x

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  20. Anonymous8 May 2014 at 19:05

    Such a beautiful card Pauline!
    Helen x

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  21. Debs8 May 2014 at 19:46

    Beautiful card Pauline - gorgeous soft colours and fabulous design. I think we are all guilty of making what we like and not always thinking about what the recipient might like.
    Have a fab evening.
    Debs xx

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  22. Pop's Cards8 May 2014 at 19:55

    Simply Stunning Sweetie!! Hugs Pops x x x

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  23. Donna Mosley8 May 2014 at 19:57

    This is so beautiful Pauline, the flowers and design are gorgeous.

    Donna x

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  24. Sharon8 May 2014 at 20:41

    This is beautiful Pauline and I am sure it will be loved. The flowers are gorgeous and love how you have used two different papers under the flowers.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  25. Kelly Lloyd8 May 2014 at 20:56

    Really beautiful card Pauline, ideal for Mother's Day
    Hugs Kelly

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  26. Crafty Lark8 May 2014 at 21:29

    Love the colours Pauline. Gorgeous card with a great design and plenty of bling. Flora xx

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  27. rachel8 May 2014 at 21:55

    super card Pauline - and i'm sure it will be loved! I'm terrible - I try to make cards with the recipient in mind but often get sidetracked into what I want to do - lol xx

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  28. Anne9 May 2014 at 05:44

    What a gorgeous card Pauline, love the colours. Hugs x

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  29. Melodie9 May 2014 at 06:05

    Wonderful design, and the silver Cardstock looks so elegant.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  30. downrightcrafty9 May 2014 at 06:33

    so very classy and beautiful
    hugs Kate xx

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  31. alex9 May 2014 at 07:04

    A very elegant and beautiful card, thank you for playing at Creative Moments, hope to see you again soon
    {Creative Moments Owner}
    Alex x

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  32. CRAZYCRAFTSHED9 May 2014 at 07:07

    Beautiful card Pauline love the colour's and fabulous design
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  33. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)9 May 2014 at 07:27

    Wow Pauline this is so pretty I am sure your MIL will love it! Susan xx

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  34. nwilliams69 May 2014 at 10:03

    This came out so elegant and sweet Pauline. The layers are just perfect and the mirror paper is a wonderful touch. Wonderfully done - she will flip I am sure. Hugz!

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  35. JJ9 May 2014 at 10:53

    Hi Pauline,

    Another beautiful card, I bet your MIL will love this. Its true, we don't always make a card to suit the recipient but ourselves lol!

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx

    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/


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  36. Unknown9 May 2014 at 10:54

    Stunning love the colours. Thanks for sharing it with us over at Creative Craft Cottage.

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  37. Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com9 May 2014 at 13:18

    Pauline such a gorgeous card love the colours of this one just beautiful. Love Alison xxx

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  38. Rebecca Bradshaw9 May 2014 at 13:36

    I find it difficult making cards for family too. This is beautiful though, love the pale blue!
    Rebecca.

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  39. Lorraine9 May 2014 at 16:59

    Just gorgeous - so pretty
    Lorraine x

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  40. Sue B 9 May 2014 at 19:46

    Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Pauline! I love the beautiful centrepiece and the scrummy papers and embellies are perfect with it… very pretty with the silver card. Your MIL will love this for sure! :-)
    Big hugs
    Sue B xx

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  41. Teresa Kline9 May 2014 at 21:31

    hi Pauline! this is a gorgeous card, I luv the pale blue color and the sweet flowers.....sweetness! So glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  42. Jo Nevill10 May 2014 at 16:05

    Fabulous card, I love all your layers and such beautiful colours too.

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge.

    Jo x

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  43. Anonymous10 May 2014 at 21:23

    Lovely card - such a pretty colour choice.
    Leona (Creative Moments DT)x

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  44. Pia S10 May 2014 at 21:24

    I agree it can be tricky to make cards to the ones that are closest to us, it's like you really want them to be special. But I think what would've disappointed my family members the most is if I were to give them a bought card. That's NOT an option any longer! Your card is classy, the silver mirri goes so well with the soft blue shades.

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  45. Sari / Granne12 May 2014 at 17:12

    Gorgeous, so beautiful, love the combination off blue and silver. Thank you for joining Charisma Cardz, good luck.

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  46. charlene14 May 2014 at 02:26

    very pretty love the softness! Thanks for joining us at Creative Moments!

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  47. Teresa15 May 2014 at 10:40

    Beautiful card, very elegant design. Thanks for joining us at Creative Moments - good luck x

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  48. maureenjscott16 May 2014 at 21:47

    A beautiful card, lovely! Thanks for joining us at Crafting by Designs M for Mom Challenge! Mo dt xxx

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