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Sunday, 24 June 2012

Summer Daze at Joanna Sheen Challenge


Tut! what pants! :(  I had just typed all my post out, and then blogger crashed, deleted it from drafts, and I lost all my links ...........and now the plot! :( grrrr!

Anyway, our new challenge over at the Joanna Sheen Challenge this time is 'Summer Daze' and I used this glorious Faye Whittaker decoupage sheet from a set called 'In the Garden'.  These really are a fabulous size and sooooo beautiful!  Its lovely sometimes to just sit cutting out, and I had a lot of fun with this.

I matted and layered lilac and white bazzil card,  and attached some flocked mesh with floral brads.  I dug out my flowersoft and added it to the beautiful bonnets and the lavender in the lane,  and used an MS punch for the borders.  This is an 8 x 8 scalloped card, so a really good size! :)  I hope you find time to play along and visit the rest of the DT too and see their wonderful creations!

I hope everyone has a smashing Sunday,


43 comments:

  1. Gorgeous, beautiful card Alison and I love the cards you've made while I was away.
    luv
    Debby

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  2. oh wow Hun this is simply stunning,the detail is fantastic,love the image,and that flower soft is just so so,beautiful and so effective,stunning Hun,hugs Cherylxxxx

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  3. How sweet Alison, love this darling image, and the fab texture with the flower soft, and the delicate pastels you used! Beautiful!

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  4. Wow Alison!!! This looks beautiful and so real! The flower soft effect is stunning,I love the background =) Gorgeous card!

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  5. Such a gorgeous card,love all the prettiness.xxx

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  6. ooooooooooooooooo this is sooooooooo cute love the flowersoft that you have used on this picture and card.
    this is just gorgeous alison.

    greetings karin

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  7. So pretty Alison, love the image, so cute, and the flowers look so gorgeous..love the edges and colours, gorgeous card.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  8. Hi Alison, Wow what a fabulous card - these images are so lovely - love that flowersoft too - and your details, as always are amazing, Hugs, Teresa x

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  9. This is just so fabulous Alison! Love the flower soft - it looks so real. The image is adorable and love your layout, it really is a most perfect card!! Hugs Susan x

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  10. I love the flowersoft that you've added, it is just gorgeous. The little stems at the base are also just perfect. Such a pretty card.
    Annette
    xx

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  11. This is so pretty! Love the colours and the flowersoft - which reminds me that I've got some, somewhere. I'll have to go and hunt for it! Have a lovely rest-of-the-weekend. Hugs, Tracey x

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  12. Wow! Gorgeous card! Love the soft colors and the flowers. Hugs, Ivonne

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  13. This is adorable Alison! I love the beautiful die cuts and those little flower sprays along the edge are just too cute! :D Such a beautiful card! xx

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  14. I wondered what was happening with blogger last night.
    This is so beautiful Alison and I love these Faye Wittaker images. The colours are super. Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend
    x catherine

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  15. I love everything about this one, it's so elegant and beautiful!

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  16. This has a gorgeous, nostalgic feel and the flowers on the bottom is a perfect and beautiful touch!! xx

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  17. I love your pretty decoupaged image, Alison, and those flowersoft blooms are beautiful. Gorgeous card, as always x

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  18. Hope the new arrival is settling in. Love those little bouquets you created - the white & lilac is a perfect backdrop for the images & I love the way the red & yellow of the little girl's dress under her pinafore is visible & becomes so eye-catching with the subtleness of the white & lilac.
    Paula (PEP)

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  19. WOW! Love love love this Alison! Am really loving your use of Flowersoft, and I love those lilac sprays at the foot! Judy x

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  20. Hiya Alison. Love the touches of flowersoft & the gorgeous floral bunches at the bottom to set your image off. Fabby card.
    Tine :)

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  21. Beautiful card Alison, gorgeous image and colours. Hope you have a fab weekend. Hugs, Claire x

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  22. Really beautiful card, cute image. Love the little bunches of lavender x
    Wendy x

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  23. gorgeous card, love the flower soft flower storks, pam

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  24. This is just gorgeous! I have these decoupage papers but haven't used them yet. . . mmmm!
    Love your backing papers and layout.
    Lorraine xx

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  25. Ooh! Alison, this is stunning hun, love the sweet image and pretty details.

    Donna x

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  26. so stunning alison.gorgeous lavender details and colours and the image is so pretty :D

    xx coops xx

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  27. Alison, this is lovely ♥
    love this sister image =)

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  28. Wow Alison, this is really beautiful card.

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  29. Absolutely stunning Alison!
    Beautiful colours and lovely details:)
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  30. Wow! this is gorgeous Alison! what a beautiful image and it looks so good with the decoupage and the pretty flowers at the front - it gives a real 3D effect. Love the beautiful papers and borders - it's a real stunner!!
    I love doing decoupage - it's so relaxing!! :-))
    Hope you have a lovely day!
    Big Hugs
    Sue xx

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  31. Hi Alison, your card is fabulous! I totally love it. It made me cry - I miss my little sister so much. I wish she didn't live so far away. Everything about your card is just lovely. Have a great week friend.

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  32. Hi Alison, what a fantastic card. It's just perfect with the background, the decoration, stunning!
    Thanks also for your visit and your lovely comments on my blog. This is a great honour for me from such a genius :-)
    Hugs Claudia

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  33. Wow wow wow this is just soooooo pretty, its gorgeous and I love how you have done those hats!!! brilliant xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  34. Oh this is so stunning hun, I love the image and the colours and the flower soft really adds dimension to the picture, loving the flowers at the bottom too, just gorgeous
    Lindsay xx

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  35. Stunning card Alison...I love the fabulous image and lovely details.
    Debbie x

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  36. Gorgeous Alison! As all your cards are!!!!
    Thank you for my birthday card and the lovely stamped images what a treat, you do know I love to color. So much detail on this card, I really appreciate it, thanks again!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Kim

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  37. Oh this is just beautiful. Loving all the lilac ... very calming. keeleyxx

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  38. Beautiful card - love the decoupage and all the flowersoft.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  39. Stunning card Alison, love the gorgeous image and all the pretty details.
    Wendy xx

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  40. Just stunning what a beautiful card Alison Well done Hugs Elaine

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  41. Alison, this is gorgeous! I love your coloring of the scene and the flower soft touches!

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  42. Absolutely beautiful Alison xxx

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