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Monday 13 August 2012

Fairy In Flight

Good morning everyone, only one more week to go and I'm on holiday yaaah!!!!  I won't be blogging for a couple of weeks, but hopefully will have scheduled posts for my Make it Monday DT.
I have really enjoyed the Olympics too, It was so emotional yesterday to see the final athletes compete, and what a finish with the boxing!! and what about those flash backs of the winners, I was a drained wreck by the end of the day!!..I think they were all winners as they all gave everything they had..well done to team GB!! I'm so proud of them!!  I think all the countries that have competed have worked so hard too!!  It has been a fabulous fortnight...
So onto my card for today's Make it Monday Linky Party 102#, we are being sponsored by the fabulous Digi Doodle store this week and I chose this lovely image called Fairy In Flight.... Afraid I have a bit of a photo overload today.....


A close up of the papers, they really do sparkle beautifully.....the ribbon looks very blue on the photo's but on the card the colours all work together so well..it is more greeny.  Also put stardust stickles around the image, I've seen this on so many images and just love it!!


This view you can see the distressing I used on the papers...it almost made me cry when I took a nail file and roughed up (sorry I mean distressed lol!!)  all sides of that gorgeous paper, then put picket fence distressing ink on top!!  In real life it does look quiet lovely though!  I have used Glamour dust on her wings and stickled all around her with Stardust Stickles, then distressed the edges with aqua chalk ink.


The inside

This image is the first one I did and I used stickles on the wings, and it all went funny...I should have known better, as I've done it before lol!!  So I thought I would decoupage her wings to cover it up, but it wasn't very successful.  I just thought I would show you what she looks like with clouds behind as well, she really does look like she is flying!

The light doesn't do the colours justice as the card is actually a lovely shade of Aqua and Pink..do you like that lovely feather sticking out of the flowers...picked these up at the last Doncaster show...they really are lovely!
I have used First Edition papers called Isabelle, Aqua Bazzill card, lovely lace, ribbon, flowers, and corner are all from Wild Orchid Crafts , coloured her with Prisma Pencils, distressing inks Tim Holtz and the lovely spellbinders die is called Lacy ovals. I also used a Marianne Swirl die.  My corner was originally silver but I painted it with White Acrylic paint...I have tried to buy some Gesso, but they wanted about £30 pounds for a tin, I only wanted to buy a small amount, as it will last me for ages lol!....the acrylic paint seemed to work just as well!

I would like to enter the following challenges


The DigiDoodle Shop is giving away a $10.00 Store Gift Certificate to the lucky random winner!  All you have to do is leave a comment on another entrants card and mention you saw them at MIM...so the more comments you leave the more chances you have of winning.....good luck!!!

My pick for this week was again so difficult so I had to choose two this week because I just couldn't decide so in no particular order.... I chose this gorgeous creation by Darlene....Isn't this just so beautiful...love the colours and the gorgeous Vintage style, do go over to Darlene's blog and take a closer look.



Now isn't this just so cute!!  I had a smile on my face all day.. Tracy is so talented and I can stay on her blog for hours admiring her lovely work... the white at the back is a gorgeous panel that Tracy weaved she has a tutorial on her blog on how to do it....so do pop over and take a look and leave her some love too!!


That's it from me for now guys....hope I've left you with a smile on your face...have a great week....
Take care,
Love and hugs,
Marjorie
xx

50 comments:

  1. Lovely card, gorgeous paper and the distressing looks fab. Your little fairy turned out beautifully although I do like your other one with the decoupaged wings too. Looove that lace.
    Two fab POTW's - there are so many talented crafters out there, glad some of them choose to share their beauties with us at MIM.
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  2. So pretty Marjorie! I love the peacock blues and ho you've shaded her wings. Lovely effect for this pretty little fairy. Thank you so much for the POTW and your super sweet words about my blog and work. You're a doll! Hugs and have a absolutely fantastic week!

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  3. Hi Marjorie .Stunning card . Love the colouring and glam for the image ..love the clouds too .Love the flowers and feather as embellishing . Your POTWs are awesome .

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  4. What a beautiful card Marjorie!!
    XXX Heidy

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  5. Gorgeous card Marjorie, love the beautiful Fairy, fabulous papers and design, and love your P'sOTW, the box is exquisite and the wee chicken so cute..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  6. Lovely card Marjorie, what a sweet image love the way you've coloured her and the stickles well just right

    jacqui x

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  7. Fabulous work so pleased I popped over from MIM xx Jan

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  8. Gorgeous card Marjorie. Fab image and brilliant colours and design.
    Just in case you go before your next post - Havs a fantastic holiday!
    Lorraine x

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  9. This is gorgeous,lovely image and fab colours.xxx

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  10. Stunning make, Marjorie - your embellishing is gorgeous!

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  11. Hi Marjorie, your card is stunning. Love the image and the colours are gorgeous. Love the lace trim and the beautiful ribbon too. Fabby.
    Have a fab holiday.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  12. Stunning card and colouring Marjorie..Loz

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  13. gorgeous card Marjorie, love that colour combination and your layout is fab!
    Kim x

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  14. Gorgeous Marjorie! Love the beautiful colouring and design :)

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  15. Gorgeous card Marjorie. Love the pretty image and how you have decorated the inside of the card.
    Sarah-Jane xx

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  16. Marjorie, beautiful work on both of your images. I'm so glad you showed the first one too...she's outstanding with the wings like that! Your card is fantastic with tons of glorious eye candy and that feather and bow together...AWESOME!
    Your POTW(s) are brilliant. Love that vintage box and Tracy always blows my mind! :)

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  17. so beautiful marjorie.gorgeous pretty fairy and i love your colours and details.its so annoying when stickles does that isn`t it.

    xx coops xx

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  18. What a beautiful card! Love your gorgeous layout and colors!
    Rene :D

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  19. Oh wow beautiful card Marjorie, so very pretty. I love the clouds, shame about the stickles.
    I loved the Olympics & can't believe how hooked on it I got, team GB were amazing :)
    hugs Mandy xx

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  20. Wowzer Marjorie this is absolutely beautiful I love the gorgeous image and what wonderful papers and embellishments this is awesome.
    hugs
    Lorraine x

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  21. stunning card marjorie,you have coloured the fairy so beautifully and i love the pretty teal colour you chose,so many lovely details and you have made the inside as gorgeous as the outside too,
    tracey x

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  22. Yayyy! Vacation time coming up! :) Well, your card is simply STUNNING! Love the colors, the lace, the papers .. it's all so beautiful!

    ps .. have a lovely time on your vacation!

    Hugs,
    Elise

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  23. Hi Marjorie. Thank you for your lovely comments and for following me. As soon as I have sent this message I am going to return the favour. I love your card, the colours are gorgeous and love the distressing. The stickles round your fairy do look lovely, shall have to give it a try.
    See you soon.
    Love Sharon. x

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  24. Stunning card Marjorie. I love your fairy and the colour combination is so good together. Thanks for becoming one of my followers:)
    Hugs
    Pinky

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  25. So beautiful. Thanks for playing with us at Divas this week x

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  26. Amazing card! Love the feather you used!! Great job! Ty for sharing with us at Simply Create Too Challenge :)


    Amanda
    Simply Create Too DT Team
    cricktncrafts.blogspot.com

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  27. Hi Marjorie! thank you for "visiting" me today and leaving such lovely comments, am now following you too, your cards are wonderful! have a great holiday xx

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  28. What a bunch of lovely projects! I must admit I totally fell in love with your hen card! What a FAB design! It's that kind of card that can bring a big smile to my face! Love everything about it, especially the background - so decoartive!

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  29. Wow! this is stunning Marjorie, love the very beautiful image and gorgeous design & details. Have a lovely holiday hun.

    Donna x

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  30. Beautiful card, I love your colours and fantastic layout. Thanks for joining us at Paper Crafting Journey

    hugs Vicky xxx

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  31. What fabulous cards! I love the colors you used, they all look so great together! Thank you for joining us this week at the Inky Impressions Challenge!

    Jackie, Inky Impressions DT

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  32. Wow wow...Marjorie, this is such a gorgeous card. Your coloring and the bling around the fairy are perfect!

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  33. Marjorie this is so beautifully designed. Lovely colours and embellishments. Everything works together perfectly. Love your pick of Darlene's jewellery box - this has also been spotlighted today over at DigiStamps4Joy.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    Doing Life
    Digistamps4Joy DT Member
    Tammy’s Scrapin Corner DT Member

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  34. Great card - love the colours! Thanks for joining our punches and dies challenge at Dream Valley. Susie x

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  35. Hi Marjorie

    Your card looks so beautiful,I love how you have coloured her wings. The sky on your first attempt looks amazing!

    Both your picks this week are just incredible.

    Michelle :o)

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  36. Stunning! Love the teal colour combo! Stopped by from MIM ;0)

    Leigh S-B
    LeighSBDesigns.blogspot.com
    DominoARTblog.blogspot.com
    TCRSChalenge.blogspot.com - TCCC#3 Altered Dominoes

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  37. Awesome!!!!!! Thanks for participating in our Chocolate,Coffee and Cards challenge this week! Hope to see you again next week!!!
    ~DEANNE~

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  38. This is absolutley beautiful sweets, the colours are just stunning , I love it, have a wonderful holiday big huggies june xxx

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  39. Gorgeous ard, it's very elegant. Great colours!
    Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx

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  40. What a beautiful card Marjorie and what a super image and colour well done hugs Elaine

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  41. This is such a stunning card Marjorie for MIM. Love the colours and those backing papers look fabulous.
    x catherine

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  42. Hi Marjorie, beautiful card. I have that paper as well, gorgeous isn't it!

    Thanks for joining in with us at Sweet Stampin this week.

    Sarah

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  43. Gorgeous card- very elegant! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week :) Helen x

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  44. Hi, this is gorgeous, love the fairy image and all the beautiful colours and flowers. Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stamping this week and good luck xxx

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  45. Hi Marjorie! Oh so beautiful your card is! Love the feather, corner, lace and the pretty fairy! hugs Sandra

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  46. Beautiful card! Love the gorgeous image :-) Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  47. Gorgeous colours and layout. Beautifully embellished aswell. Thanks for joining us That craft Place this week. Trudie xx

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  48. Gorgeous creation my dear, sweetie and I love the image you have used….

    It´s slowly but i feel good......i want to have more time......LOL....

    i hope you are also feel good......

    Hugs
    Judith

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  49. Super cute! Thanks for joining us this week at Love to Create Challenge. NancyD

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  50. Fabulous card!! Congratulations on winning our Challenge this week...please be in touch to pick your stamp and schedule your Guest DT post!!

    leslierahye@nctv.com
    Senior Designer, DT Delightful Challenges Team

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