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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

To love and be loved

Hello!

It's the 4th Tuesday of July--I can't believe it's already the last week in July!--which means it's time for our inspiration challenge a the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. This is my DT card.





This is the picture that Linda has chosen for the inspiration challenge.

This picture had me thinking of a square card of lots and lots of white, with red trims, a love theme, an image of a couple and a touch of blue somewhere.

This was just the perfect challenge as I needed to make a wedding card for a co-worker of mine who is getting married in September. Woo-hoo...so now at least I have something to give her.


I've made this an easel card, of course. I so love this style of card--such an easy way to put your card on display.






The adorable couple is a Magnolia image called Loving Bridal Couple from the Wedding Collection 2010. This image/stamp is available at Magnolia-licious on-line store HERE.




Because I was trying to keep this card mostly white, I didn't use any designer paper. So...lots of textures and 3-D stuff!!! I made use of my embossing folders--which I tend to ignore...LOL, punches and dies.



I hope you will join us in our inspiration challenge. Please visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog to have a look at the fabulous cards of my DT teamates and for more inspirations. Links to their personal blogs are on my sidebar also. There is also the prize of a $25.00 gift certificate from Magnolia-licious on-line store.


As for me, LOL, I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 90 - Punch or Die
Magnolia Down Under - Challeng #106 - Use Paper Tole or 3D on your card/project
Sir Stampalot - July Challenge - Anything Goes
7 Kids College Fun - Challenge #26 - Textures


That's it for now. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. I very much appreciate your visit and your encouraging comments. Enjoy your day!



Materials and tools used:


Tools: Spellbinders Heart Circles and Rose Creations dies, Magnolia Doohickey Swirl die, Nellie Snellen Leaf punch and embosser, Martha Stewart Rose Leaf and Large Lace Scallopped Heart punches, Cuttlebug Heart Blocks and Oriental Weave embossing folders, Sizzix Love Set embossing folder.

Misc. : Recollections and Mark Richards half-pearl stickers, lace from my stash.


35 comments:

  1. This is just gorgeous. Love it.
    Hugs Sally xx

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  2. Quelle jolie et tendre carte!! Bises. Nadine

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  3. Such a romantic card using the inspiration photo Norma. Gorgeous layout and beautiful white background :o)
    hugs,
    Cabio

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  4. Beautiful colour combo Norma...love the easel card, and the flowers are so pretty.the heart trim around the image is lovely.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. Beautiful card, fabulous display and Edwin suit is gorgeous in this colour
    Louise

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  6. this is so beautiful! I love your easel cards. tfs

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  7. Your roses look FANTASTIC!!
    peeking around your blog to see if there is a tutorial.
    TFS Gorgeous card!

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  8. This is very lovely Norma. I may have to CASE your card for my son's wedding gift in a couple of weeks.

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  9. Norma you have made a gorgeous wedding card. I love the use of embossed white cardstock. The deep burgundy is stunning! Love the heart shape circle around the two Magnolia's!

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  10. Norma this is GORGEOUS! I love the hearts around the circle...stunning!
    Rene :D

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  11. Norma this just perfect and I love the sentiment just to cute for words.
    Hugs

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  12. This is simply gorgeous! I love all the great texture. Thank you for sharing with us at Sir Stampalot.

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  13. OH!!!!!!Ah!!!!!!!!!!! totally awesome Norma. Such a fabulous color combo for this romantic couple. I love the heart shape doily behind them. FABULOUS WORK.
    Hugs

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  14. Absolutely beautiful, Norma! Love all the texture and details. Thank you for sharing it with us at Sir Stampalot this month, and good luck.

    Lynne x

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  15. Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [27 Jul 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  16. What a beautiful card, Norma. It's so regal and sophisticated and that's hard to say about Tilda and Edwin :) Gorgeous.
    Sue S.

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  17. Wonderful, gorgeous card Norma.
    luv
    Debby

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  18. Just Beautiful Norma! Love the touch of red showing behind the hearts, great interpretation of the photo
    Hugs Julie P

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  19. Wow! Norma, what a beautiful card, the design, embellies and that fabulous sentiment. A real Stunner my dear.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  20. That's beautifull Norma !
    I love the little hearts border :)).

    Hugs Monique

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  21. What a gorgeous wedding card Norma! Love your interpretation of the inspiration photo! Red and white is so eye catching! Lovely embellishing with the white flowers and swirls. Really beautiful! hugs, Angela

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  22. What a lovely card. I so need to get this stamp. TFS.

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  23. So elegant and striking! Wonderful combination of textures and dies with your beautiful flowers and adorable couple!!! Gorgeous work Norma!

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  24. Wow gorgeous card Norma!!!!!Love it!!!! Excellent job!!!!

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  25. SEN-SATION-AL!!! I love how you picked up on the red and white of the inspiration piece and the "love" theme. Cute as a button! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous...hugs...Barb

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  26. OMG how stunning! I love all of the texture you used for your card. Beautiful.

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  27. Hi Norma,
    I LOVE your card. Adore the red, white and touch of soft blue.
    Beautifully designed and decorated.
    Coloured perfectly as always :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  28. Oh Norma...I sooo love this card!! White and red...and all that layering and embossing couldn't be more perfect!!! Your co-worker is gonna love this!! Simply stunning, my dear!! Hugs. Pat

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  29. OH Norma this is a STUNNER!!! The red and white makes that image pop!!! Beautiful artwork dear..
    big hugs, Janiel

    thanks for joining us at MDUC.

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  30. Hi Norma!
    This is such a beautiful easel card.
    I love the embossed panel. Love that you didn't use patterned paper.
    your coloring with the pencils is awesome. Are those roses made by you?
    They are beautiful. Loe the little heart circle sentiment.
    Hugs Maz

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  31. What a gorgeous romantic card you have made, I love it:-) Thanks so much for playing along this week at MDUC
    Hugs
    Karen
    xxx

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  32. Beautiful! Really beautiful!!!
    Sandy

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  33. wow.. sooo beautiful.. live it.. ♥
    Hugs, Katrin

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Thanks for stopping by and giving me a bit of your time to leave a comment. Very much appreciate it. Norma