Wednesday 4 March 2009

In the Pink

For my card I used one of my cuttlebug folders for the first time, its the leafy branch, and after embossing my brown card with it I roughen it up with a pan cleaner, to get the distressed look. The flowers were made from a Provo Craft die cut, and the circles punched out with my leather punch. The sentiment was computer generated in pink and then embossed with clear powder. I used my scallopped scissors to finish off the edge, and finally pink ribbon threaded through a white beaded buckle. I was inspired by a card I saw while blog hopping, I am afraid I dont know where I saw the card but if anyone does please let me know and I will give credit.

This fits the Pink Elephant challenge where we had to use ribbon and die cuts
One stop Craft challenge where we could not use any designer paper
ABC challenge where this week it was D for distressing
and Stamp TV where the colour challenge was to use Pink and one neutral colour.

Thank you for looking ... Jose
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20 comments:

  1. a portland granny5 March 2009 at 09:40

    Jose that is a great card. Thank you for all of the details for making it. I have wondered how to get that look with embossing. I think certain cardstock gives a better look. Yours is wonderful. Lovely card.

    I see your picture and somehow, you look something like I thought you would. A very pretty lady!! Now I have a face to put with the voice....and the emails!

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  2. ** Isa **5 March 2009 at 10:37

    Hi Jose, I have just come across your blog and love your cards. This one is gorgeous and Pink and Brown are my favorite.

    Hug xxx

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  3. Angela5 March 2009 at 11:06

    Wow, I love how this turned out... so pretty.

    Thanks for joining us at TPE...

    Angela

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  4. Desire Fourie5 March 2009 at 12:16

    Hi Jose, this is an absolute stunner loaded with elegance and creativity. Love how the white buckle matches up with the white card of the sentiment. Congrats on combining for 4 challenges ... way to go. Oh yes, and thank for posting a pic of yourself at last in your profile. Now I can put a real person to your name. Hugs from Desire

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  5. Cathy5 March 2009 at 14:20

    Such an elegant card. I love the embossing and distressing, and the colour scheme is gorgeous.
    Thank you for joining in the ABC challenge this week.
    Cathy xx

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  6. Jo5 March 2009 at 15:30

    What a gorgeous card and what a great idea with the pan scrubber!!

    Schools closed today including college!

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  7. Annie5 March 2009 at 21:15

    love the way you have used flowers on the branches - such a great idea for making a blossom tree. Lovely lovely effect.
    Thanks for sharing your card with us at the Pink Elephant.

    Ann xxx

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  8. Sharon Traynor Designs5 March 2009 at 21:21

    This is so elegant Jose. I love the stamping and that diamante buckle is the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for joining the One Stop Craft Challenge.
    Sharon xx

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  9. Donna6 March 2009 at 14:09

    Beautiful card Jose, great colours and 'simply stunning'. Thanks for joining in the one stop craft challenge. Donna x

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  10. Jen6 March 2009 at 15:08

    Love your distressing work.
    Thanks for joining the ABC challenge this week.
    Jen x

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  11. Carol6 March 2009 at 17:36

    What a wonderful way to use that embossing folder! Beautiful colours and i love the flowers you've added....Gorgeous card!
    Glad you could join us at TPE this week....hope you'll be back next week :)

    Hugs
    Carol x

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  12. Anonymous6 March 2009 at 19:12

    Great card and perfect for the simply stunning theme. I love the distressed embossed design. Thanks for joining in with the One Stop Craft Challenge.
    Shelley x

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  13. Robin7 March 2009 at 01:36

    What a pretty card! I just love the distressed embossing! Thanks for joining us at TPE!
    Robin

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  14. Michelle Ramsay7 March 2009 at 09:14

    Stunning card!

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  15. Wendy - Anntaurus8 March 2009 at 01:09

    Beautiful - extremely elegant card!

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  16. LORi8 March 2009 at 04:13

    From one
    "Somerset Girl" to another (me, Somerset, KY and you, Somerset, UK!!

    Your card is positively brilliant!!

    Thanks for joining us at TPE!!

    Blessings,
    LORi BOYD
    http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com

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  17. Mona8 March 2009 at 13:28

    absolutely stunning card! Simple but less is sometimes more!

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  18. Ali Watson8 March 2009 at 15:24

    Beautiful card and fantastic distressing, thanks so much for joining in the ABC fun.

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  19. Karen8 March 2009 at 20:09

    Hi Jose

    Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment...nice to hear from someone so close by!!!

    My husband and I love Stourhead too...he's a keen photographer as I see you are

    Kind regards

    Karen

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  20. Karen10 March 2009 at 17:21

    Love the card Jose - gorgeous colours. Hope to see you Wednesday.

    Karen :o)

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