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Monday, 18 July 2011

Having summer fun over at the Pollycrafts Monday challenge!

Well, I say that loosely because the weather in the UK this summer has been appalling so far!  Ok, we've had some sunshine, but we've had more rain!!  At least everything is green - but that means more gardening and you all know how much I HATE gardening!

Apologies...had my rant now...onto the challenge!  It's Pollycrafts Monday and this week the ever urber talented Marit is challenging us with the theme Summer Fun!  Here is my make for it...

 
 


I love this little guy Fishy from the recent Swings and Slides 2 release.  I chose it because the fish actually rise to the surface when it is raining - and I guess that's why fishing is so popular in the UK because we get plenty of it in the summer!!  Okay, not going to rant about the rain again... 

So this week we are being sponsored by one of my all time fave stores Quixotic Paperie and the prize is 2 packs of Make it Crafty chipboard embellishments - a worthy prize indeed!



I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Paper/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, My Minds Eye Lime Twist Out of the Blue (from Quixotic Paperie here)
Stamps:  Pollycraft Fishy, My Favorite Things sentiments
Mediums: Copics
Accents: Doodlebug ribbon
Tools: Nestabilities dies, EK Success border punch
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45 comments:

  1. Seafield Jo18 July 2011 at 08:06

    This is a gorgeous card. I love the image, coloured brilliantly, and all the bright colours are fab. Jo x

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  2. debby400018 July 2011 at 08:50

    Oh what a cute card Mary.
    luv
    Debby

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  3. Monica18 July 2011 at 09:03

    This boy is so very cute... I like the way the fishing rod resembles a skipping rope.

    xxx Monica

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  4. Joey18 July 2011 at 09:04

    Mary J this is gorgeous, the papers I love! the grosgrain ribbon is beautiful! Joey x

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  5. Lisa Jane18 July 2011 at 09:38

    aww he is a cutie.. never seen the attraction of fishing though..not enough action lol
    Lisa x

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  6. Lou Mac18 July 2011 at 10:47

    LOL @ your rant about the weather. The good old English summer, ay?

    Gorgeous card!! LOVE that tree patterned paper. Your sentiment is super cute and I love how you've coloured this little guy!!

    xo, Lou.

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  7. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä18 July 2011 at 11:00

    Gorgeous card, Mary! I love the vibrant colours.

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  8. heidy18 July 2011 at 12:05

    He's cute,and I love those papers!
    Hugs Heidy

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  9. Paula L18 July 2011 at 12:15

    such a stunning card Mary J!

    had to laugh about your rant... sounds like me this morning! at this moment in time its dry here... but looking rather grey :(
    Hope you have a lovely day!

    xx

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  10. Tina18 July 2011 at 13:45

    i just love the papers you use...and all your details are perfect...lovely card hun

    Tina

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  11. Sandy18 July 2011 at 14:11

    Love the tree paper, and the little boy is very cute. You do colour everything so well and your layouts are always fabulous. Great card!
    Sandy

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  12. Tracey T18 July 2011 at 15:20

    Another beautifully made card, Mary J. Your cards always have so much style and you have a great eye for colour. Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x

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  13. Fabiola18 July 2011 at 16:55

    trop trop jolie et fun, biz

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  14. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 18:22

    This is so adorable!! Great image and colors! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations challenge!
    smiles,Deena

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  15. Sheri Gilson18 July 2011 at 18:23

    Adorable crd, Mary J!! Love the great colors and super cute image!!

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  16. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 19:40

    Hi Mary, just having a catch up on all your fantastic cards since my last visit! So many wonderful creations! xx

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  17. pinky18 July 2011 at 20:34

    This rain is unbelievable Mary, sick of the sight of it!! Feels like autumn here today:( Love your card though, beautifully colours too.

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  18. Arabella18 July 2011 at 20:39

    Gorgeous card Mary J! I love the colours and the inside decor is fab!

    I hate gardening too... I hope it doesn't rain too much over there!

    Arabella

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  19. DesignerDiva18 July 2011 at 20:40

    Once again I love your gorgeous card Mary, especially the colours

    Hugs Laurie x

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  20. Faye18 July 2011 at 21:00

    Super, super, super! Perfect papers for this little guy. :)
    xxx

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  21. Pami18 July 2011 at 21:21

    Gorgeous card honey, you have coloured the image beautifully. Hope your day has been ok. Pami x

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  22. coops18 July 2011 at 21:24

    fantastic card mary.the bold colours are gorgeous and i love the fun image ;D

    xx coops xx

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  23. Kathleen18 July 2011 at 21:45

    I just love this card, image, papers, layout are all brilliant.

    Kath x

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  24. Kathleen18 July 2011 at 21:45

    I just love this card, image, papers, layout are all brilliant.

    Kath x

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  25. Fiona18 July 2011 at 22:19

    gorgeous card Mary J...fab papers and layout and your colouring is as amazing as always!!

    Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week, hope to see you next time too.

    Fi
    x

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  26. Cindy Haffner18 July 2011 at 22:25

    So ADORABLE!!~

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  27. Anne-Marie18 July 2011 at 22:52

    Your colouring is awesome, Mary....love this!

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  28. ♥Gemma♥18 July 2011 at 23:24

    Fantastic card sweetie & that image is awesome...ooo hang on a minute i think i have that image..woohoo..i do have it, best get some cards made with it!!
    hugs and xxx

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  29. Anita18 July 2011 at 23:45

    Gorgeous card Mary J. Beautifully colored and perfect for a male! Sorry your weather has been so wet. It's been extremely hot and stuffy here :(

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  30. RoseC19 July 2011 at 01:20

    Mary, this Fishy guy looks spectacular on this fabulous birthday card. Your choice of paper patterns and colors is perfect. Love this card - inside and out!!! So glad to see your entry at Crafts and Me's summertime challenge. ~ Rose

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  31. Emma19 July 2011 at 06:32

    An adorable card, fab papers.
    Hugs Emma x

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  32. Cyndi19 July 2011 at 09:52

    very fun card! love the colors and image!

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  33. Amanda R19 July 2011 at 11:50

    Great card Mary! So professional and clean looking, and your choice of colors and coloring is spot on! They just keep getting better and better!

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  34. Lori19 July 2011 at 14:28

    I love it what a fantastic card, your colouring is amazing and you paired it with the perfect papers and colours, love it, thanks for joining the Diva's over at Do it with Digis!

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  35. Whimsey19 July 2011 at 19:16

    CA-UTE; love the color combo; fab coloring!!!

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  36. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 20:28

    Fantastic colours Mary and super image, love it!
    Helen x

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  37. Kat19 July 2011 at 23:09

    Great male card, love the colours and the sweet image. Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

    Kat x

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  38. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 23:39

    just wanted to say love this card too! hugs samantha :0)

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  39. Becca Fabozzi19 July 2011 at 23:41

    Love this card, the image is just adorable. Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp

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  40. Unknown20 July 2011 at 18:49

    Absolutely fantastic card - so bright and funky!! Thank you for joining in with us on Cute Card Thursday. Lol Lynn ♥

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  41. Cazza20 July 2011 at 23:17

    I totally love this card MAry J, gorgeously bright colour combo and fabulous DP's, Fishy is tooo cute!!
    xxx

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  42. Rachel20 July 2011 at 23:35

    Fab card, love the image and the colours you've used. Thanks for sharing at Sweet Stampin this week. Wedgie xxx

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  43. Sharon22 July 2011 at 08:23

    Such a cute card. Gorgeous layout and colouring. Thanks for joining us at TG this week. x

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  44. Unknown22 July 2011 at 16:05

    Clean and simple project..I love your style !Thanks for joining our challenge at SAM
    Hugs
    Sandra

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  45. Nadell23 July 2011 at 12:49

    Such a beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Stampavie and more.
    Hugs Nadell

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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