Friday, February 8, 2013

Because I Care


Yay it's Friday!

Only two more days until the next episode of Downton Abbey!!!!

I'm so totally addicted to this show, are you a fan also?

Anyway, today I have a card I created for two challenges.

I am participating in Mojo Monday.

And also in The Paper Players.


I have to say I really struggled with this card. I started out stamping my pretty image and coloring it with copics. I then cut it out as an oval and matted it with the black scalloped oval that is on the card. Didn't like it. Then I fussy cut it and put it in the middle of the oval. Didn't like it. Finally settled on putting the sentiment in the oval and using my fussy cut image as a partial frame for the oval. Decided I could live with that. Don't know why I had such a hard time with this card, and I'm still not thrilled, but here it is:




Supplies used: card stock - cream, black; patterned papers - script from Timeless by Kaiser Craft, Noir Floral Butterfly in Paper Reverie by Making memories and a scrap by Graphic 45; Silhouette Studio cut files; stamps - Bundle of Care by Unity; ink - Tuxedo Black by Memento; Copic markers; ribbon - Michaels; rhinestones - BoBunny; netting; sewing machine; edge distressor - Heide Swapp.


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30 comments:

  1. MomFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful-in all ways !! The sentiment, the colors and the embellishments all combine to make this an extra special card. Excellent Job !!

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  2. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)February 8, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Your card turned out really beautifully well worth the effort you put in!

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  3. Kim HFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Esther ~ ??? So don't understand why you don't like this card ~ it is BEAUTIFUL! LOVE the pops of colors ~ the papers and the sentiment! So funny I think we all are our worse critics ~ not sure hwy! BEAUTIFUL from my point of view! HAPPY Friday and Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. kdgowdyFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful card, TFS~

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  5. LindaFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    your layout awsome Love flowers and the bow too!!

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  6. CathyKFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    I think it is lovely! I just love the pop of color!

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  7. RubyFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful card.

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  8. LisaFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    What a beautiful card!! The gorgeous flowers just pop off the paper!! The design is fabulous!! Happy Friday :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  9. Sherrie K.February 8, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I think this turned out just fabulous! I am glad you stick with it because it's beautiful Esther!!!
    Have a great wknd!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  10. TracyFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Esther your card is BEAUTIFUL!!
    Hugs
    Tracy
    xoxox

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  11. Karen (karey2005)February 8, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Great use of that stamp! I love it.

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  12. Jen MFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I think it's lovely!

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  13. Angeline ChooFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    OMG. wow!! this card is so so stunning! Love everything about it - the color pops, the black bow, the sentiment!

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  14. PatriceFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    You rock...I hope you'll link up at 52 Card Pickup again this week!

    http://www.oldbackporch.com/2013/02/52-card-pickup-26.html

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  15. KaryFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Your card turned out well! Love the pop of colours on the flowers. Lovely placement of elements too. I guess sometimes we critique our creations..but no worries, you did a great job!!

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  16. Paula-Scrap AddictFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I tried combining these two challenges myself but it didn't work for me.... Great Job!

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  17. Sue DFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I like the pop of color with the flowers.

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  18. Nance LeedyFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    This is a beautiful card, Esther! Your Copic coloring is amazing and I really like it offset on the oval...thank you so much for joining us at The Paper Players!

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  19. Diana FernandezFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Awesome card! I love the papers you've used.

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  20. GaylynnFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Nice design, fitting for that lo and theme. :)

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  21. Donna K February 9, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Beautiful card, Esther!

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  22. stampwithsandyFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    So many pretty layers and interesting elements in this card, Esther. You should love it! Thanks for sharing with The Paper Players this week!

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  23. Mary Anne / MA54KFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Glad you kept moving things around, because you hit the right spots. It is lovely!

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  24. jennifer mittenFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    I love the flowers on that oval and the netting behind it!

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  25. Julie OdilFebruary 9, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    This is beautiful! I love those bright flowers.

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  26. MichelleFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    very pretty card!

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  27. FiestyCrafter (Tina)February 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    This is beautiful!!

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  28. JPScrapsFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    I like the way your card turned out. Looks great!

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  29. MiwaFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    The card turned out beautifully! And thanks for the link to Mojo Monday - I'm always looking for card challenge sites! :)

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  30. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Wow Esther this is gorgeous. Beautiful papers..just stunning. Why the heck don't you like it???? I love just love this..so elegant and I love the vintagy feel. Great job:)

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