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Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Friends - Cheery Lynn Designs

 Blog Candy still open here until 6th January 2013
 

Hi and Good Morning and Happy New Year! :)

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and New Year holiday and got lots of great stash from Santa!  I got a much needed sewing machine and I love it, its going to save me oodles of time I reckon!  Hubby thinks it will be used for stitching up ripped trousers, and making my own curtains, but I definately have no plans for any of that! - LOL :D

Anyway, its great to be back blogging after a wee break, and its also nice to be able to share someting light, fresh and not at all christmassy!

My card today is for our new challenge over at Cheery Lynn Designs where this weeks theme is 'Friends/Friendship'. As always the lucky winner will win a $20 voucher to spend online at the Cheery Lynn Store, so I hope you find time to join in.

I used a super-cute Tilda, coloured with PM's and layered MME papers and salmon pink bazzil cardstock.  This cardstock was used for all the matting and die cutting, and it cuts beautifully!
 
I centred my image onto scalloped and circle stackers and then onto the gorgeous Italian Flourish Doily die.   I added some Lace Corners, Butterflies and one of the cute squiggly borders from the  expandables set.  The sentiment was cut out and matted onto coved rectangle stackers - these are brill! - the smallest ones look just like tickets and with 6 sizes in each set they go big enough for most sentiment stamps too.
 
All dies used on this card are:
 

You still have lots of time to enter this challenge and the winner will be announced next Monday.  Dont forget there is always fresh and inspirational projects uploaded daily by the rest of our talented DT over on our Cheery Lynn Designs Inspiration blog too.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today, and have a smashing week. 


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47 comments:

  1. Chrissy2 January 2013 at 09:11

    Such a pretty card Alison, I love the image, the mouse is so cute, and the butterflies are gorgeous.Love the papers and doily and corner dies..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  2. Unknown2 January 2013 at 09:40

    Happy New Year Alison - sorry I've not been by for ages, but I shut the computer off over Christmas, difficult as I am addicted, but still meant I actually listened to what SHMbO was saying to me!!!!

    Another lovely card - so sweet and love the colours.

    Have fun with the sewing machine - mine ran out of cotton weeks ago and I've not got round to loading it up again yet!!!

    Sarah

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  3. Paula (PEP)2 January 2013 at 09:54

    Happy New Year - looks like you're going to have a whale of a time with the sewing machine. Your sentiment panel caught my eye right away & I love the way you have diferent sizes of butterflies. The mouse is a real treat.
    Paula (PEP)

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  4. Annette2 January 2013 at 10:18

    I always love all your stitching and could not believe how long it must have taken you to do it all by hand. I'm sure your new sewing machine will get lots of use. Mine is also only used for papercrafting, and rarely sees any fabric (unless I'm making baggies to stamp and colour!!) It has only once in the last year seen the inside of one of hubby's pockets which needed fixing. I would strongly suggest that you do keep at least one spare needle aside for fabric (just in case you get the urge to sew fabrics) as the paper really blunts them so they're not great for fabric after a while. Hope you had a good break and I look forward to seeing your fab creations in 2013.
    Happy New Year Alison.
    Annette
    xx

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  5. Andi B 2 January 2013 at 10:23

    Beautiful card Alison, lovely soft colours and I love that sentiment
    Happy New Year
    Andrea xx

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  6. Sue2 January 2013 at 10:29

    Happy New Year Alison!
    Your card is stunning. I love the sweet image and all the delicate detailing,

    Sue xx

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  7. Purplecat 642 January 2013 at 12:07

    Hi Alison,
    Wow
    What a cute card,
    loving your delicate colour combo,
    a delightful card,
    hugs
    Heather & Bronwyn x x

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  8. Gitte2 January 2013 at 12:23

    Beautiful card.
    Happy New Year.

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  9. Nat2 January 2013 at 12:34

    Happy New Year Alison. Love your pretty pinks and gorgeous die cuts.
    Natx

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  10. craftieodmae2 January 2013 at 12:44

    ah, love the sweet sentimant, your card is another piece of art, I love all the die cuttings and layers!

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  11. Denise 2 January 2013 at 12:56

    This is sooo pretty Alison - love the adorable image and that perfect sentiment.
    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a Very Happy New Year.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  12. Claire2 January 2013 at 13:06

    Gorgeous card Alison. Love the image and soft colour tones. Happy New Year to you sweetie. Hugs, Claire x

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  13. Sara H2 January 2013 at 13:28

    Happy new year my friend =)
    Your card is adorable!

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  14. Brigitte2 January 2013 at 15:10

    WOW Alison!!! Your card is wonderful!!! Love all the soft pinks and the gorgeous butterflies! Hugs, Brigitte

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  15. Jude2 January 2013 at 15:49

    Gorgeous card Alison, love the soft colours and the butterflies, I have these and need to use them more as they are so cute.

    Happy New Year!

    Hugs
    Judex

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  16. Eileen2 January 2013 at 15:58

    Such a pretty pink card (even if it is a tilda;0)
    Love the dies and papers you have used here. congrats on the sewing machine, I really must use mine more.
    You did it again Alison I have been looking for those Deco corners for ages and just did a web search and finally found some :)
    Wishing you and your's health, wealth, happiness and success in all you do in 2013
    Eileen x
    and thanks so much for the lovely comments you always leave.

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  17. Elizabeth2 January 2013 at 17:13

    Beautiful card, Alison! Love the butterflies! Wishing you a wonderful and crafty new year. I'm looking forward to seeing your lovely creations in 2013! Hugs, Elizabeth

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  18. Alyx2 January 2013 at 18:05

    This is another stunner Alison! Love everything about it.

    I bought a sewing machine about 8 moths ago...and it's not been out of its box yet. Think I need to make space to get it out and start using it as stitching really does finish the cards off nicely.
    xx

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  19. KarinsArtScrap2 January 2013 at 18:49

    this is very beautiful Alison and a Happy New Year.

    greetings karin

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  20. catherine2 January 2013 at 18:59

    Happy new year Alison. Hope you had a great christmas and enjoyed hogmany.
    This is fantastic and love the layout to it.
    All the best for the new year
    x catherine

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  21. Lorraine2 January 2013 at 19:01

    Gorgeous card Alison. Your layout and dies look absolutely fabulous!
    Gorgeous image and pretty colours too.
    Happy New Year
    Lorraine x

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  22. Ann-Marie2 January 2013 at 19:08

    A truly gorgeous card Alison, love the soft colours and all the butterflies. I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2013. Looking forward to seeing more of your stunning creations. Take care, Ann-Marie xxx

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  23. Chris2 January 2013 at 20:47

    This is just beautiful! Love the soft colour scheme, the stitching looks fabulous and the diecuts are stunning! (I think I need ALL of those dies!!!)Enjoy your sewing machine (and don't waste your time with curtains and trousers!)Chris x

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  24. Vicky2 January 2013 at 21:35

    Beautiful Alison..love the image and the pretty layout and sentiment too hun..:o)

    hope you had a lovely New Year sweetie..big hugs Vicky xx

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  25. Gail2 January 2013 at 21:38

    This is one of the prettiest cards I've seen in my whole life. Your choice of color, dies, paper, layout, as well as your perfect sewing and coloring are outrageously wonderful. Hugs, Gail

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  26. pam2 January 2013 at 22:18

    hi Alison, happy new year.. beautiful card, love the colour & all the dies you have used..pam

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  27. Little K Smith2 January 2013 at 23:30

    Aawww so beautiful Alison, lovin all the pink, gorgeous dies and a lovely sentiment too :)
    Hope you had a lovely Christmas hun and wishing you a very Happy New Year :D
    Kelly.x

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  28. Sue B 2 January 2013 at 23:54

    Aww this is gorgeous Alison! what a sweet Tilda image and you've coloured her beautifully! Love the pretty papers and stitching…. and the butterflies are scrummy… it's a stunning card!
    you made me chuckle about your new sewing machine and not doing any trousers/curtains/repair jobs!! LOL - quite right too! ;-)
    Happy New Year 2013! hope it brings Good Health and Happiness for you and your family!
    Thanks for all your lovely comments!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  29. gobeagirl3 January 2013 at 03:05

    Hi Alison. I think this card is just so refreshing and beautiful all rolled into one. Your colors and the way you have used your dies to help accent this are just gorgeous. I also see that you have put that new sewing machine to good use. :O) I have been sewing for years, and made my husband 100s of shirt in that time, but when it comes to sewing on my cardstock I just seem to mess it up everytime. I keep telling myself that it's no biggy and I just need to practice, but if you ever look on my blog you will only see one card where I even braved putting anyone through the horror that is my sewing on my cards. lol.... Oh well, as my piano teacher used to always say "practice, practice PRACTICE!" Have a great week. Hugs, Lisa G

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  30. May3 January 2013 at 07:01

    Gorgeous card, What a cute Tilda image love the little mouse.. Beautiful soft delicate colours, Fabulous selection of die-cuts Simply Perfect.. Hugs May x x x

    Happy New Year x x

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  31. debby40003 January 2013 at 07:51

    Gorgeous, sweet card Alison.
    luv
    Debby

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  32. coops3 January 2013 at 10:18

    so gorgeous alison.i love your soft pink colours and stunning sweet tilda and butterflies, love your sentiment too :D
    Happy New Year hun.

    xx coops xx

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  33. Alyce Kit and Clowder3 January 2013 at 15:07

    alison this is simply stunning! such beautiful soft colours and as always the dies are layered to perfection creating a beautiful layout :) Hope you had a happy holiday! :) xx

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  34. Sonia3 January 2013 at 23:13

    Gorgeous card dearest Alison:) Adorable image, lovely butterflies and beautiful diecut:)
    Hugs,
    Sonia

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  35. Natali4 January 2013 at 04:06

    Gorgeous design of card like usual. Lovely colours and amazing dies combination. Never "too much" on your beautiful cards.
    Hugs
    Natali

    Nappy New Year!!!!!!

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  36. downrightcrafty4 January 2013 at 09:59

    Alison this is so pretty love the die cut around the image plate the lovely stitching and that sweet sentiment
    Happy new Year
    Hugs Kate xx

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  37. Anonymous4 January 2013 at 12:32

    Happy new year Alison! What a beautiful card to start the year with. I love the image and sentiment, and the way you've used the dies. Have fun with the sewing machine!
    xx

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  38. Lindsay Craftymonster814 January 2013 at 20:37

    Oh this is so pretty, I love the colours and layout, the sweet image and those beautiful die cuts. Sorry I am a bit late but I hope the new year is a happy one for you
    Lindsay xx

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  39. Donna Mosley4 January 2013 at 22:24

    A very pretty card Alison, love al the gorgeous details.

    Donna x

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  40. Hazel4 January 2013 at 23:45

    Beautiful card Alison and i can see that you are putting your sewing machine to good use already!

    Thank you for your support and comments during 2012, they are so very much appreciated and I would like to wish you a HAPPY, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS AND CRAFTY NEW YEAR!

    I hope you have a great weekend.

    Take care

    Toodles

    Hazel xx

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  41. Heidi5 January 2013 at 12:29

    Happy New Year Alison!
    Your card is gorgeous:)
    Lovely details.
    Thank you so much for the beautiful Christmas card! I love it:)
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  42. Faye6 January 2013 at 17:17

    Ooh, pretty in pink! Fabness. X

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  43. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)7 January 2013 at 07:29

    A really gorgeous card Alison! Loving the pink - so girly. The corner dies are gorgeous and love the sentiment dies too - more for the wish list xx

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  44. Pauline7 January 2013 at 16:05

    Absolutely gorgeous! So pretty in pink!

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  45. Inkypinkydelights7 January 2013 at 19:35

    Hi Alison, Oh my! it is good to be back! Your card is lovely! I do hope you had a good Christmas, and a very Happy, Healthy and Creative New Year to you. I am not sure whose turn it is to write, but we will catch up soon. Judy x

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  46. Pop's Cards8 January 2013 at 09:17

    Morning sweetie, this is simply stunning!! Huggles Pops x x x

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  47. having a {me} day10 January 2013 at 23:41

    Awww, this is soooo adorable. Enjoy your new sewing machine with your crafty stash, no need for material uses for it!! Keeleyxx

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