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Sunday, 24 April 2011

Inspired by nature!

Happy Easter everyone!  I hope you get all the chocolate bunnies you can eat!  I'm not allowed chocolate at the moment so I am going to save all mine up and eat them in one go once my restricted diet (to lower my blood pressure) is finished - YUM!

Onto today's card, the challenge over at The Paper Shelter is 'inspired by nature' and this is what I created....

 
 

I was inspired by the yummy papers by Prima's So Cute paper pad (bought mine from Quixotic Paperie here) and I love that cutie sitting on the fence, don't you?!  She is from The Paper Shelter and is called Sophie in the Country - I am lovin' this brand which I only found recently!  Not that I need help falling in love with craft stash!

I am entering this card - once again! - into That's Krafty Thursday challenge to use kraft cardstock!  This is Jeanie's 50th challenge so it would be great if you could join in so she can reach at least 50 entries!!  Come on, you know you want to play with your kraft cardstock!!

I am also entering my card into the following challenges:
That's it from me today.  Thanks for visiting me - I always read and appreciate all of your sweet comments and encouragement!



Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, Doodlebug cardstock, Prima's So Cute paper pad
Stamps: The Paper Shelter Sophie in the Country, pc printed sentiment
Mediums: Copics
Accents: beads (from Quixotic Paperie here)
Tools: My Favorite Things doily die, rolled flower and leaves dies, Nestabilities dies
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38 comments:

  1. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä24 April 2011 at 07:31

    Cute card Mary! I love the colour combo, the fab doily die and the border. The image is really sweet and your colouring just awesome.
    Have a happy Easter!

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  2. Tamara Morton24 April 2011 at 08:04

    Happy Easter to you too! Gorgeous card I love the dp's you have used and as always your wonderful flare for design..

    Hugs
    Tamara

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  3. Sally24 April 2011 at 08:08

    Great card Mary, love the colours. The Paper Shelter have some great imagesdon't they. I havent really got round to using mine yet :(.
    Well have a Happy Easter Day whatever you do.
    Hugs Sally xxx

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  4. cowboydutrem24 April 2011 at 09:30

    Love it! Great image and great papers!

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  5. Vicky24 April 2011 at 09:31

    Happy easter Mary..!

    Another beauty hun..and I do love those wee flowers too sweetie..

    Hope the BP goes down soon so you can eat all those scrummy eggs..yum yum..lol!

    have a fabbt day...hugs Vicky xx

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  6. Kari24 April 2011 at 09:49

    This is fabulous,Mary!Love all the layers!
    Thank you for joining Karen`s Doodles this week and good luck!

    HUgs,Kari :)

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  7. Saskia24 April 2011 at 09:52

    Thanks for joining us at Delicious Doodles with your lovely work!

    Happy Easter!

    Greetings, Saskia :)

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  8. Nannieflash24 April 2011 at 09:52

    Fabulous card with so much detail. Thanks for joining us at TPS, good luck with the Challenge. with hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  9. Nikbee24 April 2011 at 10:34

    A gorgeous card. I love the image and the flowers are fab.

    Nikki x

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  10. Diane's Card Designs24 April 2011 at 11:05

    This is beautiful Mary. Gorgeous image and so much detail.
    HAPPY EASTER!
    Diane :-) xx

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  11. Anne24 April 2011 at 12:08

    oh this is just adorale. She's a real cutie.
    Thanks for joining us on Karen's Doodles
    Anne x

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  12. Catherine24 April 2011 at 12:46

    Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Craft this week with such a beautiful card ! Good luck !

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  13. Magia da Inês24 April 2011 at 13:07

    FELIZ PÁSCOA!!!✿°º
    ✿♫♫º

    Beijinhos.
    Brasil°º
    • ♥♥♫° ·.

    ( ),,( )
    (=':'=)
    (,,)♥(,,)

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  14. Pami24 April 2011 at 13:15

    Just adorable Mary, I have checked out their images and think they are lovely, thanks for introducing me to them. Have a lovely day. Pami x

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  15. Ebru Vatansever24 April 2011 at 13:53

    Absolutely gorgeous card Mary, she is so cute and your coloring coordinates so nicely with the designer paper.
    tfs !!

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  16. pinky24 April 2011 at 14:13

    Thats really sweet Mary, love your image and gorgeous papers.

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  17. Tina24 April 2011 at 15:03

    Happy easter mary...lovely card..colors are amazing...have a great day

    Tina

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  18. Lisa Jane24 April 2011 at 15:13

    Happy Easter to you and Steve -Mary , i hope you are having a lovely day in the sunshine.
    Your card is beautiful.. i love the papers and that nestie.. i am tempted lol..
    Lisa x

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  19. cebelica24 April 2011 at 18:00

    Happy Easter to you too!
    Great card - I love those flowers. Hugs!

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  20. Ciska24 April 2011 at 20:39

    Another beautiful card, Mary! Thanks for your comment, I am fine but dont have very much time to craft at the moment! I'm sure I'll be back in no time :)

    Ciska

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  21. Anonymous24 April 2011 at 21:16

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! xxx

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  22. Anonymous24 April 2011 at 21:28

    Fabulous Mary, love the image and great colours! Hope you eat some chocolate soon!
    Helen x

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  23. Kathleen24 April 2011 at 22:10

    Absolutely beautiful card.
    Didn't know chocolate affected blood pressure, I have hight blood pressure but eat very little chocolate, which is a good job really as I didn't get any eggs.
    Can't remember if you work but I gave up working 15 months ago and my blood pressure is well good now so eat chocolate but give up work!!!

    Kath x

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  24. Kerry24 April 2011 at 22:35

    Stunnalicious Mary J...I love everything about it! Hope you've had a lovely Easter. Would love to see you eating all your chocolate in one go...you might need a bucket nearby lololol xx

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  25. Beth25 April 2011 at 00:20

    Hello mary, I love the cute image on your card, and the colours are effective. I have become a follower of your blog
    Beth xx

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  26. Anita25 April 2011 at 02:25

    Very pretty! I just love TPS images ... they're all so cute. Love your pretty papers too.

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  27. Bella´s Bastelecke25 April 2011 at 04:40

    Beautiful cards...such cute images...thanks for joining us this week at TPS.......

    HUgs
    Judith

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  28. Pop's Cards25 April 2011 at 09:53

    This has to be the fave of all your cards, so loving the sweet image, takes me back hugs pops x

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  29. Amanda R25 April 2011 at 12:33

    Very cute! I have a few stamps from them too, nice and whimsical. Hope you had a good weekend and I ate some chocolate for you!

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  30. Michelle Short25 April 2011 at 16:30

    Aww, this is so cute! I love the papers and colours you have used. That image is beautiful and your colouring amazing. Love the flowers you have made too xx

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  31. Crystal26 April 2011 at 13:36

    AWWWW Just soooooo sweet another fabulous color combo and your layout is wonderful! Gorgeous work girly!

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  32. Cheryl Valadez26 April 2011 at 15:40

    This is absolutely stunning! Your coloring so soft and beautiful. Perfect for the image. And I love that lacy circle behind it. Wonderful work! Thanks for joining the challenge this week at The Paper Shelter! Hugz, Cheryl

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  33. Fabiola26 April 2011 at 20:21

    absolument adorable! moi je suis fan...et tes fleurs...vraiment trop jolies, biz

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  34. CraftyC26 April 2011 at 21:10

    Your card is beautiful Mary. The colours are gorgeous and it is beautifully embellished.Thanks for taking part in this weeks CES Challenge
    Clairex

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  35. Lorraine27 April 2011 at 00:16

    Ooh beautiful, Mary! Love your coloring of that sweet sweet image, the color combo, papers, doily and rolled roses. So pretty!

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  36. The Spotted Chick28 April 2011 at 00:17

    Ooooh, LOVE these Nesties and those BEAUTIFUL flowers are just awesome. Needless to say, your coloring skills are FAB too! Thanks for playing along in my That's Krafty Thursday challenge Mary! {{{hen hugs}}}

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  37. Unknown29 April 2011 at 14:02

    Hmm... how did I miss this card?? it must have sneaked in lol.. Totally love the cute image .. I have those papers but wondered how to use them.. they look fabby hun... Thanks for sharing it with us at CES XX

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  38. Vicky29 April 2011 at 23:47

    This is fabulous love the colours. Its beautiful inside & out & the image is gorgeous hun.
    Thank you also for playing along with us at CES Challenges, good luck hun.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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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