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Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Life's too short

Only 2 sleeps to go and then I'll be on that flight to Florida!  But while I am counting down the hours, today I am sharing with you my Bellarific Babe card to show you using the very cool Uptown Girl Vienna on her Vespa...



I wish I had spent some time traveling the world when I was younger, alas I had bills to pay at a very young age so off to work I went!  I matched her up with papers from the October Afternoon The Thrift Shop pad and My Favorite Things skyline die.  I kept the rest of it pretty simple because the paper was busy enough.   Oh, and I added some Glamour Dust to the flower centres and her dress fringe.

Right, I am off.  Back tomorrow with my All That Scraps review post!



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60 comments:

  1. Anja9 October 2012 at 06:06

    Oh this is gorgeous, Mary! Love your colouring (especially the red hair) and the skyline.
    Hugs, Anja

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  2. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä9 October 2012 at 06:33

    Stunning card Mary! Love the map paper, skyline and the image. Wow.

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  3. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)9 October 2012 at 06:42

    Brilliant card Mary J! Love how you have used the skyline die above the funky map paper! x

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  4. heidy9 October 2012 at 06:57

    Wow your so clever Mary J,love the scene you have created!!
    XXX Heidy

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  5. Caroline9 October 2012 at 07:21

    Stunning card Mary J love the paper and the layout is fabulous. Caroline xxx

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  6. Sue9 October 2012 at 07:41

    Stunning card Mary J. I love the trendy image and your colouring is wonderful. such fabby papers too.

    Sue

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  7. Mrs.B9 October 2012 at 07:56

    Fab card Mary, love the background.
    Have a great holiday.
    Avril xx

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  8. Unknown9 October 2012 at 07:57

    Omg..... I love this soooooo much!! Now I did take some time to travel... But it's never to late x x

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  9. Chrissy9 October 2012 at 08:21

    This is fantastic Mary, I love it, fabulous image and colouring, love the background and sentiment...my husband used to say to me, when I nagged him about taking care of his health...Chrissy, I'm here for a good time, not a long time..he was so right...

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  10. Jay Gee9 October 2012 at 08:25

    Another fabulous card May - love the design and of course your super colouring :)

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  11. Squirrel x9 October 2012 at 08:47

    Wowza hun, this is just gorgeous! That dramatic skyline really does give such a great sense of depth - and she is one very cool chick! Love it, as always. Hugs Sxx

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  12. eva9 October 2012 at 08:51

    pretty card! love how you paired the paper with the city die cut! have fun in florida!

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  13. Doreen9 October 2012 at 09:04

    Love your gorgeous card Mary,love the image and fab layout.xxx

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  14. Stamps and Paper9 October 2012 at 09:28

    Another lovely csrd Mary...love the image and what a great sentiment..

    Anne

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  15. Christine L9 October 2012 at 09:31

    Stunning colouring Mary on this fabulous uptown girl... and what a perfect background for her on her scooter!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  16. Vicky9 October 2012 at 10:11

    Awesome card sweetie. Sooooooo jealous of you going Florida but you enjoy it sweetie.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  17. coops9 October 2012 at 11:12

    wow love this mary.fantastic image and papers and the cityscape is stunning ;D

    xx coops xx

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  18. Sasha9 October 2012 at 11:54

    This is such a clever card, Mary! I love your skyline and map papers. Vienna on her Vespa looks fabulous...love her swirly skirt! x

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  19. Carolina Girl (Cely)9 October 2012 at 12:23

    Every single die and image is clever clever clever....the skyline, then the water and then the city street map....certainly captured me. Totally love love your card!

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  20. vilini9 October 2012 at 12:44

    Oh, this is a beautiful Lady

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  21. Lisa Minckler9 October 2012 at 12:52

    That map, what a kicker and the skyline...so terrific. Perfect image with the best sentiment. :)

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  22. JanR9 October 2012 at 12:58

    Ooooooooh.....I just love this! I adore the layout, your colouring is fabby and that skyline is perfect. Gorgeous!!

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  23. Lisa Jane9 October 2012 at 13:00

    Oh this is fab .. i love anything vespa related .. and the papers are fab
    Lisa x

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  24. Pami9 October 2012 at 13:19

    Love it Mary! I hope you have a great holiday!! P xx

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  25. Beate9 October 2012 at 13:46

    Dang girl, you can COLOR! LOVE how you colored the image. Your card looks FABULOUS with the paper you chose and the skyline you added.
    Hugs and smiles

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  26. Alyce Kit and Clowder9 October 2012 at 15:01

    This is great and so fun mary j!!! love the map paper and the skyline....plus she is fantastically coloured up too :D

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  27. Holly AKA KopyKat9 October 2012 at 15:21

    Oh she is so cute! love the dp and the fabulous scene you made. I wish I had traveled when I was young as well. Thank God for TV huh? lol.

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  28. Flowergirl9 October 2012 at 15:34

    Fabulous card! She is great, love the scene you've created,

    Thanks for joining in with us at A Gem Of A Challenge this time,
    Wendy x

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  29. Tina9 October 2012 at 15:54

    have fun in florida....this is so beautiful, lovely image i love the colors and details...thanks for sharing at cupcake inspirations mary j

    Tina
    sweetie dt

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  30. Sharla9 October 2012 at 16:13

    Mary J...this is fabulous! The image is cool all on it's own, but I love the map paper and the cityscape above, LOVE this! :)

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  31. Jovan9 October 2012 at 16:41

    OMG...Mary this is FABULOUS!

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  32. Rachel Parys9 October 2012 at 17:11

    Soooo cool! I love the layout and all of the little details!! Super awesome job!

    Have fun in Florida!!

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  33. Joey9 October 2012 at 18:29

    Just AMAZING!!!!!!! Joey x

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  34. belldoubleyou9 October 2012 at 18:46

    Those buttons are great, just the right color choices and the perfect amount of casual to go with Vienna and her Vespa.

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  35. pinky9 October 2012 at 19:08

    Sound exciting Mary!! I love this gorgeous card, what a great image and you have showcased it to its best.

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  36. Fabiola9 October 2012 at 21:10

    trop chouette!!! biz

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  37. Donna Mosley9 October 2012 at 22:13

    Gorgeous card Mary, love the sweet image and the design & details are fab. Love it!

    Donna x

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  38. Rene9 October 2012 at 22:49

    Another amazing, stunning, wonderful card Mary J! Thank you so much for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations this week and good luck!
    Rene :D

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  39. Kathleen9 October 2012 at 23:15

    Hello Mary,

    Not well, but certainly not lost the will to live, and how apt this card is, fantastic as always, super image and great colours.
    Takes me back really as my Hubby was a bit of a Mod and had a scooter and was invited for tea for the first time but was nearly 2 hours late as he fell off his scooter and ripped his best trousers and had to go home and played hell, funny how things go round and turn around, pity this image was not a male as I would have used it on his 65th Birthday card this Christmas, pity I am not a great card maker as I would be able to cut her off and put a male image on.
    Hope all is well with you.

    Kath x

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  40. Pauline10 October 2012 at 02:13

    OMG Mary, this is amazing! Love the skyline, the paper is perfect and wow your colouring is awesome! Have a wonderful trip.

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  41. Miss Sue10 October 2012 at 02:29

    Love the image! Fabulous card!!! Thanks for playing along with us at Penny's Paper-Crafty.

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  42. Unknown10 October 2012 at 03:19

    Love everything esp the paper map! I so wish I could be on vacay too but have to wait a bit more. You truly amaze me!

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  43. Shannon White10 October 2012 at 11:34

    Just Fabulous Mary! Love your Sweet Bellarific image and the fun map papers and fun skyline too! Hope you have lots of fun in Florida Lady! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  44. VanessaB10 October 2012 at 15:43

    love love love this card. it's so cute and fun and your coloring is fantastic!

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  45. Lisa Carroll10 October 2012 at 17:01

    Mary, this is beautiful! Your coloring is perfect, and I LOVE the glitter on her dress ruffle! :) Thanks for playing along in our 'Glimmer & Sparkle' challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog! xx

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  46. Delphine10 October 2012 at 18:11

    Gorgeous, Mary!!! Love, love the design of your card! Congratulations on your new DT spot too, huge thanks for your lovely comment on my post at QI and have a fab time in Florida!!!! Yes, I had a lot to catch up with:-)!!! BIG hugs Delphine xx

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  47. Tracy11 October 2012 at 04:55

    I can't count how many times I've put this stamp in my basket. LOL You're going to make me actually buy it you enabler you. LOL Your card is wonderful Mary. I love the DP's you used. Hugs!

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  48. MarkerGeek11 October 2012 at 07:50

    So. So. So. GORGEOUS!! :)

    ~Elaine
    Quixotic Cards

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  49. Shelby11 October 2012 at 15:11

    Awesome card! Have a great time in sunny Florida.

    Shelby

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  50. RoseC11 October 2012 at 16:47

    Mary J, your wonderfully colored and cut out Uptown Girl looks fabulous on this encouraging card. Lovin' your choice of papers and die cuts too! So glad to see another entry at the Crafts and Me Stamps' digi team's "My Sentiments Exactly!" challenge. Hugz, ~ Rose

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  51. Anonymous11 October 2012 at 19:11

    Just fabulous!! Have an amazing time in Florida!
    xxx

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  52. Unknown11 October 2012 at 19:13

    this is super cute, both the image and your fabulous card!

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  53. wannabcre8tive12 October 2012 at 06:20

    So cute and awesome coloring.

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  54. wannabcre8tive12 October 2012 at 06:20

    So cute and awesome coloring.

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  55. Ria Zonnestraaltje12 October 2012 at 18:43

    such a gorgeouss card :) hope your enjoying your time in the USA :) thanks for joining A Gem of A Challenge :) hugs Ria

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  56. Carla Murphy14 October 2012 at 02:20

    Wow! You totally rocked that Vespa in blue! Love the skyline (I must get that die). Beautiful background paper. Everything works so well together Mary... I just keep staring at it!! LOL

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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