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Sunday, 13 March 2011

Just Playing




My DH made the remark last week "You don't seem to make cards for yourself now - just for challenges". Yes said I, but they all get used and I enjoy making them.
But it made me think - I haven't had a 'play day' for ages, so Friday became Play Day!
I played with a few old stamps new card shapes and some different techniques and now I have lots of 'bits' just waiting to go together, but one I have finished is for my son's friends wife who has just had a baby girl. I have made it as a pocket card and he can write the sentiment on the tag.

I have used a PSX stamp which I love,coloured as usual with Promarkers and I have added stardust stickles after colouring the moon with Satin. The papers are from the Pink Petticoat freebies in last months Quick Cards mag. I chalked around the image but it looks very pale in the photo, better IRL.
I have found a few challenges for this card (well it would be a waste if I didn't)

Oldie but a Goodie - For a Baby - Had this stamp for ages)
Everybody Art - Baby
I Love Promarkers - Babies
Bling it On - Anything Goes (2nd entry)
Dream Valley - New Beginnings

That's it for me, thanks for looking and if you like what you see, please leave a comment and I'll visit you.

Avril x
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21 comments:

  1. Doreen13 March 2011 at 19:10

    This is just gorgeous Avril,such a pretty card.xxx

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  2. Lisa Jane13 March 2011 at 21:05

    such a pretty card - delightful image and love all the punched borders
    Thanks for joining us at Oldie but a goodie this fortnight
    Lisa x

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  3. Anonymous13 March 2011 at 21:06

    How delicate and pretty Avril - just perfect for a new baby card! It would also hold a gift card beautifully I think. xx

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  4. Sarah13 March 2011 at 22:01

    Lovely card, such a sweet image, gorgeous colours, hugs, Sarah x

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  5. DesignerDiva13 March 2011 at 22:23

    This is gorgeous Avril, its so elegant and pretty, love the tag too
    Laurie x

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  6. Fiona13 March 2011 at 22:32

    lovely card and I love the scallops...very delicate!! Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley this week.

    Fi

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  7. xxxtglxxx14 March 2011 at 02:12

    I have never made a pocket card Avril - this looks amazing.

    The beautiful lace punch is perfect for this, and thats such a cute little image. Soft, delicate and very sweet card.

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  8. Francesca14 March 2011 at 07:20

    Adorable card

    Thanks for joining us at OLDIE BUT A GOODIE challenge and good luck!

    Hugs
    Francesca

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  9. debby400014 March 2011 at 08:15

    Oh this is so gorgeous Avril.
    luv
    Debby

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  10. Anonymous14 March 2011 at 12:47

    Stunning card, what a great stamp. Love the tag idea. Thanks for joining our challenge at Dream Valley.xx

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  11. Jenny14 March 2011 at 13:50

    A beautiful delicate card. The punched detail makes it so elegant.
    Thanks for joining EAC.
    Jenny

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  12. katesacraftybugger14 March 2011 at 18:33

    very pretty card ,thanks for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers this week
    Kate xx

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  13. Shirl14 March 2011 at 20:08

    Clever idea about leaving the tag blank for writing on and the card is so soft, floaty and whimsical looking just right for a baby. The image is just perfect.
    Hugs Shirley x x

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  14. Cazza15 March 2011 at 09:55

    Sooooo pretty Avril and what a great idea with the tag :o)
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  15. Mary J15 March 2011 at 11:18

    How wonderful Avril!!! Those soft colours are perfect with that image!

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  16. Julie15 March 2011 at 17:37

    Such a cute card! Thanks for joining us at I ♥ ProMarkers.

    Julie W x

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  17. Patsi15 March 2011 at 22:06

    Such a pretty card. Thanks for joining us at bling it on.... X

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  18. Jennibee's Cardspot18 March 2011 at 00:56

    Sorry I have been MIA for a while, but had to just say I love this idea, never seen a pocket card before, but what a terrific idea..may have to borrow this one Avril
    Love Jenni

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  19. Shell20 March 2011 at 11:35

    what a lovely card Avril, thanks for joining us at bling it on.
    Shell xx

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  20. Annie21 March 2011 at 19:08

    such a beautiful baby girl card. thank you for joining in my baby challenge on the Oldie but a Goodie blog.
    hugs, annie x

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  21. Sharon Traynor Designs28 March 2011 at 19:04

    Such a pretty baby card. The colour is so muted and delicate. Fabulous
    Thanks for joining us at the Bling It On challenge.
    Sharon xx

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