Sunday, June 10, 2012

FIRST OF THE SUMMER


I'm a week into my Summer Break, and am working at getting back into the groove of stamping and creating.  I appreciate those of you who are still reading my blog, despite my sporadic posts.  This card is the result of my first efforts, and I've used two challenges that are new to me ... Freshly Made Sketch #38 and Dynamic Duos Color Challenge #6 of Regal Rose and Basic Gray.

RECIPE
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, sentiment from Because I Care
Paper:  Walk in the Park DSP (retired), Basic Gray, Regal Rose, and Whisper White CS
Ink:  Regal Rose and Basic Gray
Embellishments:  Basic Pearls, Rose 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)
Tools:  Blossom Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Adorning Accents Edgelit
Supplies:  Stampin' Dimensionals
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25 comments:

  1. Bronwyn EastleyJune 10, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Yay for Summer breaks and in my case, a winter one :) This is a stunning card, Nancy. Love the cluster of pearls in the centre of your flower. Thanks for deciding to play along at Dynamic Duos.

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  2. Susan JoyceJune 11, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Pretty card Nancy, love your flower with the pearls. Thanks' for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos.

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  3. AnniJune 11, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    The pearls in the centre of the flower are so beautiful!
    Thanks so much for playing with us at Dynamic Duos!
    Anni

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  4. MaalaiJune 11, 2012 at 3:52 AM

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  5. MJJune 11, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Love the pearls in the center! Beautiful card.

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  6. Becky GreenJune 11, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Everybody needs a break! :) Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! You should show your creations more often! :) Thanks for showing us! :)

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  7. Tui NathanJune 11, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Wow ... this card is just lovely Nancy ... love that pearl centre and pretty colours! Awesome ...
    Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!!!

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  8. Linda CallahanJune 11, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    So glad you are back! I always love what you create! This is beautiful with its bright bold flower and splash of Regal Rose!

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  9. MarisaJune 11, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Fabulous use of the sketch and color combo! Love the pearls in themiddle and dots in the BG.

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  10. Lisa EltonJune 11, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    A lovely card Nancy, the pearls in the flower center and the swiss dot background look GREAT together! Thanks for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!

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  11. Linda SuarezJune 11, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Fantastic card Nancy! I love the large flower with the pearls in the center. Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  12. PattiJune 11, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful card. The pearls are a lovely addition to the flower.

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  13. AllisaJune 11, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Love your bling center on your flower combined with the embossing! Thanks for playing with us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  14. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    What a beautiful card and I'm loving those pearls! It's gorgeous!! -- Donna

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  15. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    i was just thinking over the weekend how i was missing your posts and seeing your creative juices flowing. now i don't have to wait any longer--YAY!

    thanks for sharing. regal rose is not a fav of mine, but i love what you did with the center of the flower!

    welcome to summer, girlfriend!

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  16. Jen BrumJune 11, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    What a fabulous card Nancy! I love the colour combination and totally love the pearl accents! Thank you for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  17. AllisonJune 12, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Beautiful! Love it! Glad to see you stamping again!

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  18. Anne Marie HileJune 13, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Hi Nancy! Wow, is this ever pretty! I really like how you mixed the pattern and texture. That pearl-adorned flower center is fabulous, too. So glad you joined us at Dynamic Duos! :)

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  19. Mickey RobertsJune 13, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Welcome back, Nancy! I can't wait to see what you come up with for the summer!

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  20. Joy JonesJune 14, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Love these colors together.....Regal Rose is just such a clear pretty pink. The pearls are just the right accent for this blossom!
    Joy Jones

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  21. MarybethJune 15, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful card. Congrats on your win!

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  22. KardsbyKadieJune 16, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    SERIOUSLY LOVELY CARD Nancy! I've missed your blog post and am soooo happy to see you've returned. Can't wait to see more of your fabulous creations. MANY THANKS for sharing with us.

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  23. DarnellJune 16, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Congratulations on your DD Honorable Mention, Nancy! Your card is amazing!!

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  24. Cindy BeachJune 17, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Such a stunning card, Nancy! I love the pop of color, the pretty pearls and the delicate border. Beautiful work!

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  25. ChloeJuly 10, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Such a beautiful card Nancy. I love how you have used the edgelits!!

    Oh and your ipicks are great, they are pretty much every pin on my pinterest board lol. Fingers crossed one day one of my cards will be ipicked!!

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