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Friday 20 May 2011

SCACD new release and blog hop!

The Quixotic Paperie design team have once again joined forces with the SCACD design team for a blog hop to celebrate the release of the fantastic new NATURAL BEAUTY COLLECTION illustrated by Carmen Medlin. And it's easy to see why it's called this! There are SEVEN stunning images in this release,and they are available either individually or as a full set at a special discounted price!

If you’re in the UK/Europe you can buy the stamps NOW at Quixotic Paperie.
There is a special offer on SCACD Stamps during the next week - buy ANY FULL SET or FOUR OR MORE individual stamps from the SCACD Stamps range and receive a FREE STAMP (free stamp will be selected at random by Elaine)!

If you’re in the US you can buy the stamps NOW at Susana’s Custom Art& Card Design.
Susana is offering a Prima freebie to anyone purchasing the full set - see the SCACD Store Blog for full details!

So let's get onto the hop!   If you have hopped on over here from the ever talented Carolyn's BLOG then you are on the right track, if not then the first blog on the hop youneed to go to is Elaine's Blog - Quixotic Cards.

So here is my card using Gathering Love...

 
 

She is just beautiful, don't you think?  She has a real gypsy feel to me and as I'm really in the mood for orange this week I matched her up with papers from the new Folklore paper pad by Marianne Design - love those papers!  I used those gorgeous pearl beads for my flower centres and the sentiment is from the Paper Makeup Everyday Thanks set.

I hope you like my card and enjoying all the gorgeous inspiration along the hop!  You now need to hop over to the ever talented Marti!


I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, Folklore paper pad by Marianne Design
Stamps: Carmen Medlin for SCACD The Natural Collection, Paper Makeup Everyday Thanks set
Mediums: Copics
Accents: pearl beads
Tools: Fiskars border punch, Martha Stewart border punch, Nestabilities dies, My Favorite Things rolled rose and leaf dies, Quickutz label die
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54 comments:

  1. cowboydutrem20 May 2011 at 09:05

    She's so beautiful... Is that an autoportrait? She looks a bit like you in your blogger profile...

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  2. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä20 May 2011 at 09:12

    Very unusual colour combo but it works! Gorgeous card and such a sweet image.

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  3. Highland Handmade20 May 2011 at 09:14

    Gorgeous card, love the colours x

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  4. Marion20 May 2011 at 09:15

    Hi Mary, Love your card and the wonderful colour combo. Gorgeous image and fabby flowers.
    hugs
    Marion

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  5. Kim Dellow20 May 2011 at 09:17

    Lovely Mary, love the colours.

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  6. Lisa Jane20 May 2011 at 09:20

    Gorgeous colours Mary,.. feels really exotic
    Lisa x

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  7. Seafield Jo20 May 2011 at 09:20

    Oh this is lovely Mary J, fab colour combo. Jo x

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  8. Unknown20 May 2011 at 09:23

    Very pretty Mary, love how you did her dress! Hugz

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  9. Scrumplescrunch20 May 2011 at 10:33

    Wonderful colour work you have chosen a great combination, your flowers look gorgeous too.
    Smiles:)

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  10. Michelle20 May 2011 at 10:40

    Beautiful card Mary J! Wonderful image and gorgeous papers.

    Michelle :-)

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  11. Sarn20 May 2011 at 11:44

    LOVE this card. So very feminine and gorgeous.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  12. Crystal20 May 2011 at 12:05

    Absolutely GORGEOUS Mary, I SOOOOOO LOVE your design and flowers!!!! Beautiful GF!!! You really showed this image off beautifully!!!!

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  13. Kerri20 May 2011 at 12:58

    love the card coloring is amazing..thks for sharing..

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  14. Tara Cardwell20 May 2011 at 12:59

    This is a really stunning image and so perfectly coloured. I love all the pattern which is perfect for our "pick a pattern" challenge over at St Luke's Charity Cards challenge so thanks so much for joining us - hope you'll be back to play in June.
    Craftilicious x
    St Luke's Charity Cards Challenge Creator

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  15. THERESA20 May 2011 at 13:10

    Absolutely love it, those flowers are to die for, thanks for this!!
    lotsa luv

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  16. Gillian20 May 2011 at 14:12

    she is beautiful alright and lovely work

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  17. yyam20 May 2011 at 14:29

    Oh wow! This is beautiful! I love the bright and cheery hues. So beautifully coloured!

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  18. Iris Wiechmann20 May 2011 at 14:29

    This is so darling! Love your flowers!

    Hugs,
    Iris

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  19. Brenda20 May 2011 at 14:52

    Gorgeous inside and out! Fab coloring and flowers!
    Bren

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  20. Dawn♥20 May 2011 at 15:08

    OH Mary I love your beautiful card. I wish I could color my images like you. Lovely job well and thank you for playing at Crafty Creations. Dawn♥

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  21. Dawn♥20 May 2011 at 15:09

    Lovely job well done....

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  22. Shazza20 May 2011 at 17:32

    gorgeous card x

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  23. heidy20 May 2011 at 18:47

    Oh Mary J,this is so pretty,I love the colours!!
    Hugs Heidy

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  24. Delphine20 May 2011 at 19:40

    I am just saying hi:-)! Your card is just gorgeous, Mary J! The image is beautiful and coloured to perfection! Love the papers and fab colours! Hugs Delphine xx

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  25. Liz McGuire,20 May 2011 at 20:22

    Oh wow, love everything about this. The image is gorgeous and those flowers...well,

    Liz x

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  26. Lorraine20 May 2011 at 20:54

    So beautiful, Mary! Love the color combo, design and your coloring of that sweet new image!

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  27. Faye20 May 2011 at 21:04

    Oh wow, this is just gorgeous. I really like your take on our In the Garden theme. Thanks for playing along at Cupcake this week. Have a great weekend. x

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  28. Sharon in Arizona20 May 2011 at 21:16

    Beautiful card - your coloring is fantastic. :o)

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  29. Unknown20 May 2011 at 21:25

    Beautiful Mary as always! Love the colour scheme you've gone for!

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  30. Kathleen20 May 2011 at 21:33

    Absolutely love the colours, great layout and fabulous image.

    Kath x

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  31. Lynne20 May 2011 at 21:49

    Gorgeous image and I`m loving all those patterns. Your flowers are fabulous.Thanks for joining us at St Lukes Charity Card Challenge.
    Lynne xxx

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  32. Sally20 May 2011 at 22:08

    Love those papers Mary. Gorgeous image too another fab card.
    Hugs Sally xxx

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  33. Susan20 May 2011 at 22:30

    Your choice of colours and papers makes this card just sizzle. Very striking!

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  34. Danni20 May 2011 at 22:37

    Oh Mary!!! Do you need my address to send this to me?? hehe!! Truly gorgeous and such stunning colors!

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  35. Unknown20 May 2011 at 22:44

    Such an amazing card.. I love that image.. Your coloring is amazing..

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a kind comment..

    Hugs, Linda

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  36. Sara I.20 May 2011 at 23:35

    Gorgeously colored image and adore the flowers! Thanks for sharing your talent with us at Cupcake and good luck!
    ~hugs
    Sara, Guest Cupcake

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  37. Vicky21 May 2011 at 00:08

    Hi sweetie wow this is gorgeous this image is soooooo beautiful she really is & I'm loving these bright colours they really suit the image.
    Hope you have a fabby weekend hunni, take care.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  38. Anita21 May 2011 at 01:22

    Beautiful card Mary J and that image is stunning. Love the rich bright papers too.

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  39. Amanda R21 May 2011 at 03:39

    Beautiful card Mary and your coloring is spectacular! These colors are so bright and cheery and I like how you used the rolled roses with the pearls inside. Very pretty! Have a great weekend!

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  40. Unknown21 May 2011 at 08:19

    Wow this is awesome Mary, love hte bright colours and your colouring is amazing xxx

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  41. Elena21 May 2011 at 09:20

    Great!! It's really amazing, dear, I see the truth!! Love the colors and your coloring is always beautiful!!

    Hugs,
    elena

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  42. Unknown21 May 2011 at 14:18

    So pretty! I love the colors and your flowers are fabulous!

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  43. Stamps and Paper21 May 2011 at 17:46

    Mary what a gorgeous card, your colours are so vibrant. Thank you for join in our challenge over at St Lukes and hopefully we will see you back again in June.

    Anne

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  44. Nancy21 May 2011 at 20:17

    Your card is stunning, Mary:O) Love the colours and beautiful papers. Lovely image, and your colouring is fab. Pretty flowers.
    Thank you for joining Karen's Doodles, good luck!
    Hugs, Nancy;O)

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  45. Poppit21 May 2011 at 21:05

    Fabulous card! Love the vibrant colours and those beautiful flowers (I'm yet to master the art!!). Thanks for joining us for this week's Cupcake Challenge. x

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  46. Whimsey21 May 2011 at 22:22

    So beautiful; love the papers you've used!!

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  47. Anita22 May 2011 at 01:12

    Sorry Mary J, forgot to tell you thanks for joining in the Divas by Design Challenge this week!

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  48. Unknown22 May 2011 at 08:29

    Stunning colours & a truly gorgeous card. Thanks for playing with us at Divas

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  49. Fabiola22 May 2011 at 09:42

    oh! ces couleurs lumineuses....sont sublimes, elle est superbe, biz

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  50. Sue U22 May 2011 at 23:48

    Wow, another stunning card Mary, love the colours you have used, and she is so pretty :-) Sue xx

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  51. Patricia St Martin23 May 2011 at 05:22

    Love those stamps, they are just beautiful. You created a wonderful card.
    Hugs...

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  52. Jenni24 May 2011 at 18:41

    Great card, love the image, the colours and the lovely flowers. Thanks so much for joining in with the challenge at Crafty Creations this time.
    Jenni x

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  53. Kirei na Kami24 May 2011 at 20:38

    What a eye-catchingly beautiful creation!! I love the vibrant color palette and those lovely rolled roses!! Simply GORGEOUS!!!

    Hugs!
    Carolyn:)

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  54. Deborah Frings27 May 2011 at 07:47

    Such a bright and beautiful card. I do like the patterned papers. Your image is so pretty and the roses are great. thanks for joining us at St Luke's Charity Card Challenge!

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Hello! Thank you for taking the time for any comments, advice or thoughts you may wish to leave for me - I really appreciate you taking the time!

Mary J x