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Saturday 25 August 2012

Two bits of news!

So my first bit of news is that it's my birthday today - happy birthday to me!  We are going out to an amazing restaurant for dinner tonight and then tomorrow spending the day at a live music festival with my family.  It's gonna be fun!  I'm afraid that I won't be doing my usual weekend blog rounds but I'll be back in the swing of it on Monday!

Okay, my second bit of news is that this is the last of my July/August guest designer inspirational makes for Inky Impressions.  I've had a fab time designing with the gorgeous stamps so a big thank you to Inky Impressions for having me on board!  So for my finale I decided to use the gorgeous Shy Little Nickie with some flat backed pearls..



 
I used My Mind's Eye Darling Dear papers and my Grand Nestabilities Scallop Circle dies.  I used my trusty old EK Success flower punches and a Pink Petticoat sentiment.  Well, I hope you like her and once again a big thanks to Inky Impressions for having me!



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45 comments:

  1. Scrumplescrunch25 August 2012 at 06:26

    Hello Mary.
    You have made a beautiful card for your farewell to Inky Impressions; little Nickie is adorable and putting her on a circle card compliments your design perfectly.
    They will miss your inspirational work.
    It is one lovely card.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  2. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä25 August 2012 at 06:31

    Happy Birthday Mary! You seem to have a fun weekend planned, have a great time!

    Love the card, so summery and pretty. Gorgeous flowers.

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  3. cebelica25 August 2012 at 06:48

    Happy, happy birthday! :D Enjoy your time out! I wish you all the best! :)

    And btw, your card is awesome. :)
    Hugs! xx

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  4. heidy25 August 2012 at 07:02

    Oh I adore your circle cards,this is gorgeous,love those papers,got them in mail yesterday lol!!
    Such a sweet image too!!!
    Happy Birthday my sweet friend,enjoy!!
    XXXX Heidy

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  5. Tress25 August 2012 at 07:05

    Happy Birthday! Have a fabulous weekend celebrating! Btw, the little flower accents on your card are the perfect touch.

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  6. Tina25 August 2012 at 07:15

    happy birthday to you...hope you have an amazing day......

    your card is beautiful

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  7. Jay Gee25 August 2012 at 07:22

    Enjoy your fun filled weekend and Happy Birthday Mary :) Your card is totally gorgeous - such a great mix of papers.

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  8. Inky Angel25 August 2012 at 07:22

    Happy birthday Mary and have a great weekend with your love ones! I adore this card, it's beautifully colored and I love the scalloped circle shape.
    Hugs,
    Katie

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  9. Ciska25 August 2012 at 07:36

    Your card is lovely Mary, happy birthday and have fun this weekend, sounds like you have some wonderful plans! :)

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  10. cheryl25 August 2012 at 07:52

    oh Hun,what a stunning card,to say farewell love that image,and the shape,along with the colours,and your brilliant detail love it hugs Cherylxxxxxx

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  11. Faye25 August 2012 at 07:54

    Happy Birthday Mary, enjoy all the celebrations.

    You make the most wonderful circle cards and this is no exception. I love the little flowers. Mwah. Xx

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  12. Sue25 August 2012 at 08:34

    Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have a wonderful day today.
    Your card is gorgeous. I love the image and the colours and layout are so beautiful
    Have fun!!
    Hugs Sue

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  13. Evy G25 August 2012 at 08:34

    Hi Mary!

    Happy Birthday! I hope you'll have a wonderfull day!

    Your card is so sweet! Love the papers you've used and the image is beautifull!

    Hugs, Evy

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  14. Ria25 August 2012 at 08:57

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sweetie I hope you get spoiled silly by yourloved ones ;)
    And I told Nicole she is crazy for letting you go!!! she should have LURED YOU IN As an INKETTE :) hahahahha
    hugsss Ria

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  15. Piali25 August 2012 at 09:38

    Happy Happy Birthday Mary! Hope you have a wonderful day...packed with cakes & goodies!!

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  16. Stamps and Paper25 August 2012 at 09:39

    Happy Birthday Mary....hope you have a lovely day and get thoroughly spoilt...
    ANother gorgeous card, great image and super colouring

    Anne

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  17. Unknown25 August 2012 at 09:40

    Hi Sweetie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Have a wonderful day and many happy returns hun!! XXXX
    Love your card, such a cute image.
    I just won Lily's secret from Inky Impressions on a challenge and I really need to ink her up! Hugs Frea

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  18. Unknown25 August 2012 at 10:04

    Happy birthday x x shave a wonderful day x x x

    Your card is just fabby honey xxxx

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  19. Denise 25 August 2012 at 10:32

    Happy Birthday Mary J - hope you have a wonderful meal and a great day tomorrow.
    Love the card. Such a darling image and great papers..
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  20. Joey25 August 2012 at 11:31

    Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Mary J one of the most talented crafters I know, Happy Birthday to you!!! Have an amazing weekend hun! Your card is top notch! Joey xx

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  21. Vicky25 August 2012 at 12:10

    Hi sweetie loving this creation its so beautiful & I love the colours.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  22. Wishcraft25 August 2012 at 12:12

    Happy birthday hun, hope you're having a fabulous day!

    Love your card - you're so good at decorating these circle cards, I always go a bit blank! Fab papers and this image is so sweet :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  23. Pretty Paper Junkie25 August 2012 at 12:13

    Happy BD to you! Hope is a wonderful day for you.
    Love, Love this card. I really like the way you used the DP. Super, spectacular card.

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  24. Sasha25 August 2012 at 12:16

    Have a fabulous birthday, Mary! Your card is gorgeous! xx

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  25. Christine L25 August 2012 at 12:22

    Happy Birthday Mary! Hope you have fab day and get spoiled!!

    Love your card... and well done on your new GDT!

    Big hugs
    Christine x

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  26. scrapsnsuch@gmail.com25 August 2012 at 12:56

    Happy Birthday! Such a pretty creation, a great combo of patterns.

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  27. Aud25 August 2012 at 14:21

    This is great Mary ! love it such a bright cheerful card. Have a wonderful birthday and enjoy time with your family. Aud x

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  28. Alyce Kit and Clowder25 August 2012 at 14:54

    Happy Birthday Mary J!!! Hope you have a super amazing day and a yummy dinner. Sounds like you have a fun night planned! I love your card today too...those little flowers are darlin and I just love the colouring on the sweet image. You are so super talented!! :D

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  29. Rachel Parys25 August 2012 at 15:51

    HB2U! Have fun! Love this card, those papers are gorgeous!!

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  30. Alyssa S25 August 2012 at 16:54

    Absolutely darling!! Your coloring is just fabulous!!!

    Have a wonderful birthday! You deserve it ;o)

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  31. Min25 August 2012 at 17:43

    You never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous creations! Fabulous!
    Thanks so much for playing along with our first Bugaboo Bingo Challenge. We hope you'll join us again today for our new challenge.
    Hugs & Happy Days!
    Min

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  32. Lisa Minckler25 August 2012 at 17:43

    Ohhhh Happy Happy Happy birthday!!! Have a wonderful day and while you're out, I'll just sit here in a trance looking at your card. :)
    Hugs to you my friend,
    Lisa xx

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  33. DesignerDiva25 August 2012 at 18:50

    Happy Birthday Mary, I hope you have had a fabulous day and got spoilt and enjoy your meal out tonight Hunny.
    Hugs Laurie xx

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  34. Anne-Marie25 August 2012 at 18:53

    Hope your birthday turns out to be all that you wished for....enjoy!
    Lovely card, as always, and especially like the layout...great job!

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  35. Donna Mosley25 August 2012 at 22:20

    A wonderful card Mary, love the image and scrummy papers and design. Hope you had a really great birthday hun.

    Donna x

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  36. mandy25 August 2012 at 22:25

    Happy birthday lovely x

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  37. JanR25 August 2012 at 23:14

    So pretty! I love those papers.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  38. Wendy25 August 2012 at 23:29

    Happy Birthday Mary, hope you have a fabulous weekend.
    Your card is absolutely gorgeous, as always.
    Wendy xx

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  39. Delphine25 August 2012 at 23:51

    Happy Birthday again, Mary:-)!!! And your card is so beautiful! Very pretty papers and flowers and the image is adorable! Hugs Delphine xx

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  40. Mau xx25 August 2012 at 23:58

    A Gorgeous card Mary, Love it xx
    HAppy Birthday, I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs Mau xx

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  41. Jovan26 August 2012 at 01:47

    Happy Birthday Mary! I hope you had a super day! Beautiful card!

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  42. Chrissy26 August 2012 at 09:55

    A very happy birthday Mary J..hope you had a wonderful day....
    Gorgeous card, love the cute image and wonderful colouring..beautiful scene you have created.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  43. Anonymous26 August 2012 at 19:27

    Bleated birthday wishes Mary (damn my temperamental internet!!)I hope you had a fabulous day!

    Your card is so sweet. I love the way you make such lovely little scenes with your papers and images.
    xx

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  44. Shelby27 August 2012 at 04:35

    Happy birthday! Love the depth and dimension you've created with this card and the little flowers are perfect.

    Shelby

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  45. Fabiola27 August 2012 at 20:32

    toute fraiche et charmante, biz

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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