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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Give Thanks....

Hey there!!  It is that time of year... Thanksgiving time.  The time we give thanks (hopefully) for all the things we have been blessed with.    And that is the theme for this week's Shabby Tea Room challenge to use the colors of yellow, blue, brown and neutrals with a theme of "thank you" or "giving thanks".  So... last night I made this little number.  A very non-traditional "thanksgiving" card, for sure, but I really love it!   I took a few pictures of it last night, but since it was dark by the time I got done, the pictures didn't turn out so great.  Took a few more this morning that came out better.  I'm also putting this into this week's ODBD Shining the Light challenge which is a sketch challenge.


For my card I used the super yummy My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 2 Sunshine collection (papers, brads & pearl flourish).   The floral image is from the ODBD set "Don't Worry".   I stamped the image on white cardstock using Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with the following Copics:  BG000, BG01, YG93 & Y11.  The image was then trimmed out.   The papers and cardstock were diecuting using my Spellbinders plain and scalloped square and rectangle dies.  I leaned heavier on the yellow and blue for my card, but did bring in a bit of light brown with the addition of the rose from Prima.    The sentiment is from the Taylored Expressions set "Celebrate Life"

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI white & Spring Rain; PP:  Lost & Found 2 Sunshine; Ink:  Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers; Stamps:  ODBD & Taylored Expressions; Brads & Pearl Flourish:  Lost & Found 2 Sunshine; Ribbon:  PTI Spring Rain
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23 comments:

  1. sheilaNovember 9, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful composition today Rosemary. I love the mustard gingham with the pale cornflower blue!

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  2. Cindy HaffnerNovember 9, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Rosemary your work is GORGEOUS!!~

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  3. BrendaNovember 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    That is one beautiful card Rosemary! I love the flourish bling you added, and superb layers!

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  4. ChristineNovember 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Another great card Rosemary!
    Christine

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Oh my word!!! This is absolutely gorgeous Rosemary! xx

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  6. ScrumplescrunchNovember 9, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Before I even begin to write my epistle, you just know I am going to just love this card Rosie. Why? because for the simple reason that it highlights good form, design, colour and dimension. You have created the perfect card here, it has a fluidity and warmth that your eyes feast upon, one has a feeling of calm, due to the euphonious effect of your blue palette. Your pearl flourish ties it so well together without being too fussy.
    This is a winner!
    Smiles:)

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  7. MichelleNovember 9, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I completely agree with Sue...and may I add STUNNING!!! I love it!

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  8. Canonbury creationsNovember 9, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Fabulous card Rosie, I love the colour palette and that gorgeous pearl flourish. Great design layout:)
    Val x

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  9. DebbieNovember 9, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    So, so pretty, Rosemary ... love that gingham paper! Thanks for sharing with us again this week in the Tea Room :)

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  10. BarbNovember 9, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Rosie, this is gorgeous! Wow, I just love these pretty colors and your fantastic layers!

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  11. Angelica TurnerNovember 9, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Rosemary, this is so beautiful. Love all the gorgeous details on it.

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  12. ElizabethNovember 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous! Love the colors and the design!

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  13. craftieodmaeNovember 10, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Rosemary, this is beyond gorgeous, I love the colors, the swirls, and the sketch!!!! It's a winner in my book!!

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  14. Elizabeth AllanNovember 10, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Rosemary I adore the soft tan paired with the blue. Beautiful design!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    So beautiful Rosemary!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation this week at The Shabby Tea Room :-)

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  16. Heather RogersNovember 10, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the added pearl bling. :)
    Hugs~

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  17. Melissa Bove November 11, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Your card is simply gorgeous!! Love the pearl swirls!! Stunning!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at The Shabby Tea Room!

    Hugs...
    Melissa

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  18. Chris Olsen, GlowbugNovember 11, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    What a stunning card Rosemary!! I just love the gorgeous flowers you colored and your take on the sketch!! Beautiful choice of papers and colors!!
    Thanks for joining ODBD this week!
    blessings,
    Chris

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  19. EliseNovember 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Oohhhhhhh, THE exquisiteness! YOU are fabulous, friend. This card just MAKES me swoon! xoxo!

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  20. Lisa LaraNovember 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    oh boy I have catching up to do on your blog .... goodness....you've been busy creating. I just love the color of your pearls here. Wow.

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  21. purple_pea_franNovember 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    This is just so pretty Rosemary! Love all those pearl swirls and gorgeous colours. Thanks for sharing with us at The Shabby Tearoom!

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  22. MariaNovember 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Wow!!! Such a gorgeous card with beautiful gingham paper, flowers, gems all in lovely soft color! Great job!!:-))

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  23. GretaNovember 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I missed this one--work is getting in the way, but it pays for stamping goodies!--LOL
    I love flourishes, but have only managed to get one to work on a card once. I'll be back to look at this one next time I try. Everything you did for this card works just right--Love it!

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