Sunday, February 20, 2011

flower power

Another scorching hot day in South Africa , and an exciting start yesterday to the Super 15 Rugby Series.


I used a whole lot of new goodies on this card,namely my Martha Stewart punch , my new embossing tools (purchased at Scrapbook Studio in Jeffreys Bay)as well as my new Hero Arts stamp set , a gift from my sister Dawn who feeds my card addiction with regular parcels from the Netherlands.


I have never heat embossed before and have not quite mastered the technique , but think the flourish on this card has an arty feel to it?
Oh well as the song goes things can only get better....


I discovered the Play Date Cafe challenge site through a comment on my blog and this week the challenge is combined with one  at the Case Study Challenge.


There are some wonderful cards for inspiration on both these blogs and they are well worth a visit. I am sure like me you will 'recognise" some familiar faces.






I am also entering in the following challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges     C4C75 which wants dies used on your card (my ovals)
The Allsorts Challenge blog wants a card inspired by Nature  and Totally Gorjuss  wants to Check it out with some checks on your card.    

                  
Please leave a comment should you have the time , and take a look at some of my other cards as well.                                                 




  
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  1. ursula UphofFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Love the bright colours Wendy. The flowers are gorgeous. The rugby was great for some of us LOL, but hope our teams keep doing well.

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  2. craftieodmaeFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Your card is absolutely beautiful!!!!! I love everything you have done from the layout to the colors!!!

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  3. Colleen DietrichFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Whoa! You have done an outstanding job on both challenges! I am sooooo glad you decided to give Play Date Cafe a try, and you picked a neat week to jump in with the 'combined challenge.' Great job! So glad to see you here. :)

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  4. Libby HicksonFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love your beautiful card - what a gorgeous flower arrangement you've created! Thanks for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  5. TertiaFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I love this one! So bright and cheerful. Go BULLS!!!! After almost giving me a heart attack, but a win is a win, so thats OK.

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  6. Michele GrossFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Beautiful card! Wonderful use of our colors and such a pretty design :) I'm so glad you found us and hope you had fun with our special Combined Grind week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  7. SharonFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Wonderful Wendy. I have never heat embossed myself. Gail Grant showed me on Friday how it's done, but I don't have all the tools to do it... it's beautiful, but I don't need more expenses than I already have... hehe hugs to you,xx

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  8. Julie RanaeFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Welcome to The Play Date Cafe, Wendy! What a great week to play as well : ) This is one beautiful creation and a wonderful use of the colors. So glad you could play in the 'combined grind' challenge!
    Feel free to get the 'I Play....' badge from our sidebar in The Cafe for your blog!

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  9. MariaFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Wow, a great card! The collection of flowers on the side are gorgeous! Also, love the design and border on your card!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Your card is beautiful, Wendy and the flower arrangement is stunning. Love the different types and colours you used together. Well done and enjoy all the new goodies!
    Amelia x

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  11. Lil DaffodilFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Hi Wendy,
    Your layout and colours are fabulous and the flowers are gorgeous. I love the sentiment. This is a gorgeous card.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  12. FleurFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the colours, they make a real impact
    Thanks for joining my nature challenge at ALLSORTS this week, Good Luck
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  13. MichelleFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Gorgeous bouquet of flowers!

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  14. FionaFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Hi Wenday what a beautiful card! It's always fun to try out newly purchased goodies :) thanks for playing along at the Play Date Cafe and we hope to see you again!

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  15. MozFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Lovely card Wends. Love the colours and layout.Good luck with the challenges.....
    Hugz

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  16. AlbertoFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    hi sweetie!
    love this card, especially for the flowers!! the seiment is sooo pretty!!
    Thanks for join at the totally gorjuss this week!

    hugs, Albert

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  17. Emma (metalicbutterfly)February 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Great card I lve the mix of flowers you have used...


    Thanks for playing at Allsorts

    Emma xxx

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  18. Heike's CreativeplaceFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Wow, your card is beautiful. Thanks for joining us this week at the Totally Gorjuss Challenge.

    Hugs
    Heike

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  19. Andrea EwenFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Wow, Chilli...love that cluster of flowers! Simply striking in their arrangement of size and color! A feast for the eyes! Thanks for joining us at our special "Combined Grind" challenge with both The Play Date Cafe and CASE Study!

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  20. RubyFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Such a pretty and fresh card, I love the colours you've used and the abundance of flowers is gorgeous! Thanks for joining in with our combined grind over that the Play Date Cafe with CASE Study!

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  21. Savannah O'GwynnFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    WOW! Those border punches are super beautiful! They are a great touch to that green PP in the center--beautifully done! So glad you have joined in the fun this week! You rocked these challenges!! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at the PDCC:}

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  22. Jinny NewlinFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Ever so pretty! I LOVE that cluster of flowers and your punched, gingham, patterned paper! Just beautiful! Thank you so much for playing along, this week, in The Cafe! So happy you joined in the fun!

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  23. Jaclyn MillerFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    What a fantastic combination of flowers - truly magical. Thanks so much for sharing your creation with The Play Date Cafe.

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  24. Iwona Palamountain (Chupa)February 24, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    What a lovely card, Wendy! :) Thank you so much for joining us for our special challenge this week!

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  25. Jean MartinFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Wow those flowers are just gorgeous Wendy! So glad you could join us at CASE Study Challenge this week! :)

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  26. Colleen DietrichFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Aren't you glad you played at the Play Date Cafe? You won the "Cream In Our Coffee" badge! Congratulations!!! So glad you came over to play.

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  27. Erum TasneemFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    gorgeous card!

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  28. MoniqueMarch 1, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    So so Beautiful!! Love your flowers!!

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  29. Sister of keen carderMarch 2, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Just read all these comments and this card is clearly a hit with the fans, Wendy! :-) It really is lovely and deserves all this attention. Well done!

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