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Friday, 22 June 2012

Nature's Tapestry

Normally I'm very happy when it gets to Friday but unfortunately that means it's the end of my week off work  :(  Hey ho, at least I got to do some relaxed crafting rather than squeezing it in in the evenings!

Anyway, I'm here today with my make today using newbie Quixotic Paperie goodies and I'm still sticking with the experimenting (with much encouragement from lovely blog mates Sue and Lisa who, might I add, are both brilliant at shabby chic so I have a lot to live up to!)...


I love dies and these new romantic style SCACD dies are at the top of my list!  This gorgeous fan is called Nature's Tapestry and the detail is amazing.  I matched it up with the romantic Splendid papers from Authentique.  So I hope Sue and Lisa approve!  It's not as shabby chic as it should be, but I think I need to buy more shabby chic style materials, like pretty paper flowers.  Any other advice on helping me get to the essence of the style is most welcome please!




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35 comments:

  1. HuggiesCrafts22 June 2012 at 07:43

    This is such a very pretty card. I really like your colour combinations, and the black fan finishes the centre beautifully. The pleated ribbon and lace doily are just perfect.
    Thanks for joining us at Unstampabelles RIBBON challenge this month.

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  2. Christine L22 June 2012 at 07:46

    Hi Mary... love your card.... that colour combo is simply gorgeous... and those diecuts too.... FAB!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  3. Sue22 June 2012 at 08:06

    Hi Mary J, your card is beautiful, the papers and colours are just so pretty, beautifully put together and a great take on your chosen sketch:)

    Thank you for joining us at SnS

    Sue
    xx

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  4. Merry22 June 2012 at 08:15

    Beautiful card, lovely textures and those flowers are so pretty. Thanks so much for joining in our Ribbon Challenge at Unstampabelles.

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  5. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä22 June 2012 at 08:34

    Wow! This is so elegant!

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  6. Doreen22 June 2012 at 08:38

    This is just gorgeous ,love the fan....fab papers.xxx

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  7. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)22 June 2012 at 08:46

    Wow I think it's stunning Mary. I love the fan die and the colours are brilliant. Hugs Susan x

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  8. Chrissy22 June 2012 at 09:10

    So romantic Mary, beautiful card, love the fan die and gorgeous colour combo..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  9. Unknown22 June 2012 at 09:19

    Beautiful Mary, love everything about it great layout and colours! Jo xxx

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  10. Joke22 June 2012 at 09:43

    Beatiful card Mary and I love the color combo.
    Hugs Joke

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  11. Stamps and Paper22 June 2012 at 09:45

    Such a pretty card Mary lve these colours together

    Anne

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  12. Denise 22 June 2012 at 09:51

    This is totally gorgeous. Love the pink and black combo and that fan die is beautiful.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  13. DesignerDiva22 June 2012 at 11:25

    So pretty Mary - jackpot again!
    Hugs Laurie xx

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  14. Wendy22 June 2012 at 11:58

    Absolutely beautiful Mary J, gorgeous colour combo...enjoy the weekend.
    Wendy xx

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  15. Sasha22 June 2012 at 12:28

    Gorgeous! Mary. I love the papers, and colour combo. Your fan die and roses are beautiful x

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  16. heidy22 June 2012 at 12:45

    What a stunning card MaryJ!
    I'm glad is friday,it was my last workday,now Iam 3 weeks free yeahhhh
    XXXHeidy

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  17. Fabiola22 June 2012 at 13:14

    oh superbe, féminine et si chic! biz

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  18. Nikbee22 June 2012 at 13:40

    A pretty card. I love the fan.
    Nikki x

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  19. Sarah-Jane22 June 2012 at 14:08

    Love your card. It's really pretty. Thank you for joining us at Sketch n Stash.
    Sarah-Jane xx

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  20. Aud22 June 2012 at 15:03

    A lovely card Mary, hope you enjoy your weekend. Aud x

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  21. Unknown22 June 2012 at 15:10

    Wow this is a stunner Mary, love the colours .. so bold and beautiful xxx ... yes, all good things have to come to an end :( at least you had a great time off :D xxx

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  22. MarkerGeek22 June 2012 at 15:15

    I think you're rocking it, Mary! :) This is gorgeous. You bring your own style to it which is what makes it shine!

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  23. JanR22 June 2012 at 16:45

    Lovely! The colour combo is fabby.

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  24. Kathleen22 June 2012 at 21:13

    I would love to give you tips on shabby chic but I haven't a clue, I think it is great that you are trying out new technique's this card is a fine example, love all the die cuts.

    Kath x

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  25. The Purple Loft Creations22 June 2012 at 22:47

    Wow Mary what a cute card card i like the layered butterfly tfs
    Have a great crafty weekend
    Alice

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  26. CathyC23 June 2012 at 00:21

    Lovely card! the fan is so beautiful. Thanks for joining in UnstampaBelles challenge this month.

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  27. Anonymous23 June 2012 at 10:13

    Wonderful card, I love the doily and fan diecut! The flowers are wonderful too!

    Love the use of ribbon!

    Thanks for joining us at Unstampabelles this month!

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  28. KraftyKoolKat23 June 2012 at 14:48

    Gorgeous and I love the colours. Thank you so much for joining us at Creative Card Crew this fortnight and good luck.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  29. Lorraine24 June 2012 at 04:04

    Beautiful, Mary J! You are rocking the dies and love your shabby chic card design!

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  30. ♥Gemma♥24 June 2012 at 12:29

    I love it MaryJ..its stunning!

    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  31. Shelby24 June 2012 at 16:44

    I think it looks amazing and love how you've accented with the light blue and the distressed edging is awesome.

    Shelby

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  32. Yoshiras time to craft24 June 2012 at 20:02

    Gorgeous card.love the distressed edges and colors.Beautiful flowers.

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  33. Susan Hogan25 June 2012 at 03:48

    Mary, the fan die is to die for, and your butterfly is gorgeous. Love the ribbon detail and the whole romantic look. Thanks for entering it at the Unstampabelles ribbon challenge this month!

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  34. Aunty Sue25 June 2012 at 23:28

    brilliant card thanks for sharing at Papertake weekly. Aunty Sue GDT

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  35. Julie1 July 2012 at 17:30

    Beautiful work, Mary J - great choice of sketch and I love your flowers! Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Stash this fortnight!, Juliexx

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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