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Tuesday 17 May 2011

Scary oranges over at Totally Ladybug Tuesday!

Okay, so they aren't really, but when I set this week's challenge over at Totally Ladybug Tuesday to include the colour orange, the DT were mad with me!!  Well I can't get enough orange - I love it!  Those of you who have visited me before will know that I love bright and bold but I decided to surprise the team and go for a more muted orange...

 
 


See - orange doesn't have to be scary!!  And ain't this fairy the sweetest?  This is Daydreaming Ruby and she is one of my most fave of all the Ruby stamps!  I matched her up with the ever sweet sentiments from the Fairy Sentiments stamp set.

Well I must say that I am very impressed with what the rest of the DT did with my challenge (even though they moaned about it!) - go take a look here at their gorgeous makes!  I hope you can play along too - I would love to see your take on orange!


I am entering my card into Delicious Doodles for inspired by (orange of course!!), Karen's Doodles for bold and bright, Totally Gorjuss for not square, Cupcake Craft Challenge for in the garden and My Mum's Craft Shop for to die for.

Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, Kaisercraft Hippy Girl paper collection (from Bunny Zoe's Crafts here)
Stamps: Ladybug Crafts Ink Daydreaming Ruby, Fairy Sentiments stamp set.
Mediums: Copics, Glamour Dust
Accents: Doodlebug gems, American Crafts ribbon
Tools: Grand Nestabilities scallop circle and circle dies, Nestabilities circle die and label die inside card, Fiskars border punch
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22 comments:

  1. Squirrel x17 May 2011 at 08:22

    You know when you've been Tango'd! Lol, super card hun, and I even like the orange! Hugs Sxx

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  2. Lisa Jane17 May 2011 at 08:35

    I loved this challenge Mary.. and as always you have come up with a fantastic card - so pretty and i just love the round design.
    Have a great day .. we are all cheered up by the bright creations - Thank you
    Lisa x

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  3. cowboydutrem17 May 2011 at 08:46

    Beautiful!!!

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  4. pinky17 May 2011 at 08:53

    I loved this challenge too Mary, you have won us all over lol. Brilliant card, she is a right cutie and certainly looks great in orange lol.

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  5. Chrissy17 May 2011 at 09:05

    I think I like orange now...love the shaped card.. and a very pretty image.fabulous colouring..
    Might have to join in....
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  6. Elena17 May 2011 at 09:26

    Deliscious!! It's simple but complete, every elements chosen with fantasy, I love so much... Big fairy kisses dear!

    Hugs,
    Elena

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  7. Pretty Paper Junkie17 May 2011 at 10:17

    Orange certainly isn't scary. Another cute card. I can't believe you. Not only do you post every day.. now 2??

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  8. Amanda R17 May 2011 at 12:51

    I really need to start finishing the inside of my cards like you do, they always look so much better that way. Very cute card and the orange wasn't too bad, sort of, kinda, maybe!

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  9. Dawn♥17 May 2011 at 14:11

    Wow what a beautiful card Mary. Love everything about it. Dawn♥

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  10. Anita17 May 2011 at 14:54

    This is so pretty. Ruby looks gorgeous in her orange dress and I love that you have her sitting on the ribbon. Pretty papers too. So sorry I missed your orange challenge ... I even had my papers bought for this challenge :(

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  11. Whimsey17 May 2011 at 15:13

    I LOVE round cards; this one is no exception! Ruby looks beautiful in orange - well done!!!

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  12. Highland Handmade17 May 2011 at 15:31

    So so pretty, you have used my favourite ever stamp, and she looks just divine with those papers and the shaped card x

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  13. Louise17 May 2011 at 19:26

    Now I love your card from the papers to the image all gorgeous but got to admit I am one of those that would be worried with orange lol but you have made it look great,thankyou for joining us at Cupcake this week.
    Louise xx

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  14. Anonymous17 May 2011 at 20:19

    Oooh, I love this! xx

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  15. Fabiola17 May 2011 at 20:40

    oh elle est vraiment sympa! biz

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  16. Kathleen17 May 2011 at 20:43

    I love orange too so not scary to me, great circle card and as always a great LO.

    Kath x

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  17. Anonymous17 May 2011 at 21:19

    Fabulous card Mary, I love orange, I made an orange card just last night in fact, might have to enter it now!
    Helen x

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  18. Sally17 May 2011 at 21:45

    Not scary at all. Orange is not a usual colour for me so think I will have to try this challenge. Great image and fab colouring.
    Hugs Sally xxx

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  19. The Sticky Elf17 May 2011 at 22:23

    Mary you are mean, but being on a DT is all about the challenge. :O) I know you love bright colours, but I have to admit I'm really not keen on orange and I have a strong aversion to yellow too.

    I think the orange stems from the school nativity when I was 10 and I was the 'messenger of the world' (super angel!) and had to sing solo in the most hideous orange outfit that had been made especially for me. *shudders*

    In spite of the orange aversion, I do love the card.

    Nxxx

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  20. Faye18 May 2011 at 00:23

    Oh how gorgeous! Love your in the garden element. Thanks for playing at Cupcake this week. x

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  21. Danni18 May 2011 at 00:24

    That fairy is so sweet!! What a wonderful card, and nope, the orange isn't scary, hehe!

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  22. Pami19 May 2011 at 19:58

    This is gorgeous Mary, I love how you have coloured her. I kind of liked this challenge in the end!! Pami x

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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