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Wednesday, 20 July 2011

FLUFFY TATTERED FLORALS

Hi Everyone

You know I find the hardest thing about doing a blog post is thinking up a title for it!!!

Is it just me or does anyone end up torturing their brain over what to call it?  It is so much simpler if you are entering a challenge as you can just put the challenge title in there!!!  That will teach me to make a card .. .. just because I want to try something out




This used:

Image:  Inkadinkado "90355"  (love this stamp.  It doesn't have a name but looks like real lace)
Sentiment:  Hobby Art "CS016D" General Greetings
Sizzix Die:  Tim Holtz Tattered Florals
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder:  Swiss Dots
Martha Stewart Punch:   Doily Lace
Papermania:  Adhesive Pearls and Posh Brad
Distress Ink:  Dusty Concord
Clear Embossing Powder
Vellum
Ribbons and cord from the Stash Box


I cut my tattered florals out of various shades of purple vellum and ran them through my cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder .. .. screwed them up a bit and then attached them all to a brad .. .. but between each of the different flower types I wound some fine feather ribbon that has long strands attached to it. I think it has worked quite well.

I have also been very good and used up a bit of that white snippet card I have.  I stamped the lace image with versafine onyx black ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I then distressed it all with the dusty concord ink .. .. .. and that was just about it other than putting it all together.

So no Apprentice for me tonight .. .. although Big Baby Boy did text me on Monday to tell me that an American Celebrity Apprentice was starting .. .. so of course I am into that now!!!  LOL!!!

Thanks for calling by everyone and for your lovely comments.  I do appreciate them.

Have a lovely evening.

Love

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40 comments:

  1. PinksyDoodles20 July 2011 at 19:16

    Wow, this is stunning Jules! I love the flower with the gorgeous feather ribbon and I thought the lace was real lace!
    Hugs, Clare x

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  2. Lynda20 July 2011 at 19:43

    OMG this is so pretty Jules - the flower is amazing.

    Love Lynda xxx

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  3. Donna Mosley20 July 2011 at 19:57

    WOW!!! this is stunning Jules. Love the very beautiful flower and gorgeous colours.

    Donna x

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  4. Debs M20 July 2011 at 20:18

    ooh this is fab!!!

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  5. Vicky20 July 2011 at 20:27

    Just stunning Jules...and the flower is truly gorgeous hun...!

    enjoy your tv too...lol..!

    have a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx

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  6. Liz McGuire,20 July 2011 at 20:31

    Wow, that flower is spectacular, gorgeous card.

    Liz x

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  7. Anonymous20 July 2011 at 20:35

    Stunning creation Jules, just gorgeous!
    Helen x

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  8. Made by Mandy20 July 2011 at 20:56

    Ooooh Jules this is GORGEOUS !!! I love the flowers you did with the embossed vellum and that thready stuff, it looks so effective.

    I've got a card I did for a DT which is published tomorrow and it's all snippets so I will be linking it up to your challenge. I find it is really making me think about using stuff that's already been used before so thank you for making me focus more on that :)

    I am so glad I saw a link from Sandra's blog to you.

    Love Mandy xxx

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  9. Debbie20 July 2011 at 20:56

    I know what you mean Jules about thinking of a title..... Your card is simply stunning.Such a lush colour. Lovely flower, ribbon..... I love it all.Love Debbie x

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  10. Catherine20 July 2011 at 20:58

    Great card, lovely effect!

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  11. SYLVIA-ANNE20 July 2011 at 21:04

    Wow Jules, the lace stamp and the purple and black combo are totally decadent! I love the embossed vellum and the bling on the TH flower. Absolutely gorgeous card!!!

    I too am quite at a loss tonight without The Apprentice - I'm always disappointed when the series comes to an end. Tim is such a lovely chap - the best man definitely won!
    Hugs, Sylvia x

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  12. Shell Shearer Swinscoe20 July 2011 at 21:08

    This is just gorgeous hun, just love the fibres they just finish it off perfectly!
    Hugs shell xx

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  13. Nikbee20 July 2011 at 21:27

    A gorgeous card. I thought it was lace to start with - so realistic and the flower is fab.
    Nikki x

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  14. Sally20 July 2011 at 21:38

    Hi Jules, a great title & a great card! This is such a beautiful layered flower & adding the feather ribbon gives it an amazing look. I love the overall look of the card, it's sooooo pretty.
    Sally x

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  15. Amanda20 July 2011 at 21:39

    Lovely card Jules, that lace stamp is fab

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  16. G Peplow20 July 2011 at 21:50

    Hi Jules, That's one gorgeous flower, I love the lace stamp and effect you've got going on, it all worked brilliantly:0) Keep using those snippets up, you're doing a grand job!! Hugs Gay xxx

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  17. Pop's Cards20 July 2011 at 22:04

    Hi sweetie this is a beautiful creation, just gorgeous hugs Pops x x x

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  18. Wendy20 July 2011 at 22:20

    Hi Jules,Thanks so much for visiting my blog,and leaving a lovely comment,much appreciated.love this card its stunning,such a gorgeous flower,have just become a follower on your fabulous blog.
    Wendy xx

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  19. Jenny20 July 2011 at 22:23

    I luuurve the feathery strands in between the layers...looks like a posh corsage:)
    The lace looks so realistic too.
    Jenny x

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  20. Andria20 July 2011 at 22:34

    OH WOW that flower is totally beautiful, really really gorgeous and sooo clever. Really sets off the whole card. Wont be long until the "Junior Apprentice" starts, glad Tom won though!

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  21. Andria20 July 2011 at 22:36

    OH WOW that flower is totally totally gorgeous and really clever. It really sets of the whole card I love it. Won't be long until the "Junior Apprentice" starts. I'm glad Tom won though. :)x

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  22. Wishcraft20 July 2011 at 22:52

    Wow Jules, what a gorgeous card! Your flower is absolutely stunning :o) Lisa x

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  23. Paper Hearts Handmade Cards20 July 2011 at 23:05

    oooh I love your flower its fab and fab card Jules k xx

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  24. Anonymous21 July 2011 at 10:45

    Love this really different! great job with the title too! tehheheee :)

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  25. Sarn21 July 2011 at 11:32

    What a GREAT IDEA with the flowers. Gorgeous card altogether.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  26. Vicky Hayes21 July 2011 at 12:41

    The feathery stuff is incredibly effective layered into your flower, especially with that dramatic dark purple. I don't have difficulty with post titles but I never know how to end a post - it would be easier for me to just ramble on and on until everyone just quietly turned the lights off and left! Vx

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  27. Debs21 July 2011 at 14:23

    WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW - that flower is totally stunning!
    You are so clever :-)
    Hope all well with you and yours.
    Debs xx

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  28. Mervi21 July 2011 at 14:43

    Oh Jules gorgeous!
    Love the flower and the lace stamp!
    Hugs;-))m

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  29. coops21 July 2011 at 15:57

    wow.fantastic card jules.your stamped paper and colours are really striking and i love the stunning flower :D

    xx coops xx

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  30. Stella21 July 2011 at 18:36

    Hi Jules!

    You think this flower worked out quite well? My oh my Jules this is to die for; STUNNING!
    And so is your card!
    Love and hugs,
    Stella
    XX

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  31. Anonymous21 July 2011 at 19:50

    This has 'blown me away' as they say!! Absolutely stunning Jules - that flower is fabulous! xx

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  32. Juls21 July 2011 at 20:37

    fabulous!!! I love the added texture to the flower!! Hugs Juls

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  33. Kylie22 July 2011 at 05:04

    WOW!!! Stunning card Jules! That flower is out of this world - LOVE IT!! :O)

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  34. Di22 July 2011 at 06:40

    Amazing Jules - every detail is just divine! Love it! Di x

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  35. Steph22 July 2011 at 13:18

    Oh wow, Jules!!!! Utterly stunning!!!! I thought the flower was made of material!!!

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  36. lisa22 July 2011 at 19:43

    You are so imaginitive with your flowers, Jules, this is stunning and something I will definitely be trying on my scrapbook Layouts. You always provide tons of inspiration.
    I'm glad it's not just me who struggles with post titles. Mine always sound so dull!!
    Hugs Lisax

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  37. Lynne22 July 2011 at 20:18

    Wowzers Jules.That flower is amazing, love the cord against the purple, so effective.
    Lynne xxx

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  38. Kaz24 July 2011 at 11:22

    Wow this looks amazing, your flower is just gorgeous! Loving that feather ribbon.
    Kaz xx

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  39. coldwaters224 July 2011 at 22:13

    Wowwww Jules that flower looks amazing, so do the colours and design of the card itself, this is one very elegant and classy creation.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  40. Jacee27 July 2011 at 19:59

    Oh wow Jules, love this, how gorgeous, beautiful work!
    Hugs Jacee

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