Sunday, 20 March 2011

Die Cuts

What a day !

I wont bore you with my domestic problems but just let's say that my lady that " dose " doesn't at the moment and things have started to back up. Plus my oldest son decided to visit bringing his  " posse " ( do they still say that the young uns )  with him for the weekend and boy can they eat !. Needless to say I have been spending my time between the kitchen and the ironing and trying to fit a bit of crafting in between . That's a bit of a lie really have been only thinking about doing the dreaded ironing but its punishment enough. What I really wanted to do was to take part in a couple of challenges today with my favourite components die cuts.

I have spent hours and hours die cutting a multitude of forms. my desk is literally piled high with all manner of shapes of every size imaginable but nothing would come together too much choice.  I'm having a nervous breakdown,  I'm all die cutted out,  so am posting something I'm not quite happy with. My Silhouette machine and I are exhausted !

The theme over at the sunday stamper is die cuts and Shels has just received her V......d machine
her piece was glorious !

Also over at Lets ink it up they have a similar theme die cuts and punches so it fits the bill perfectly there too.
 I used my Silhouette machine for the die cuts and Crafty Individual stamp for the inked background I embossed my flowers with my texture boutique and then coloured them with a variety of distress inks by Ranger.


Hope you like it cos , cos if you don't I think I'm  gonna cry !

Marie
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27 comments:

  1. Barb Cady20 March 2011 at 23:26

    Don't cry Marie, I love your piece! I would also love a woman who does, I think they are quite rare! Don't worry about the ironing, eat chocolate and craft, it cures everything!

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  2. Suzanne B aka brookfies20 March 2011 at 23:41

    Lol ...pls put your tissues away, it is a beautiful card. I too have sons and can feel for you hehe....are they ever full up! Thanks for playing along at Lets Ink It Up. Suzanne B

    PS...thanks for your comments on my blog!

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  3. Meggymay21 March 2011 at 00:12

    Its a beautiful piece, the silhouette is gorgeous

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  4. Zoechaos21 March 2011 at 00:42

    Your being hard on yourself again! this is a fab card love the arch. Son's! XOXO Zoe

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  5. Asia King (aka Joanna K)21 March 2011 at 01:00

    Beautiful creation! I love the flower and the silhouitte ;) Thank you for joining us for the ‘die for’ challenge at LIIU ;) x

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  6. kissinia21 March 2011 at 01:16

    Hi Marie! Mine is still small, but it does not mean not cooking for him :) and his sister :)
    Lovely piece, you should not be crying

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  7. Netty21 March 2011 at 01:45

    Its beautiful Marie and loving your arch. Annette x

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  8. Unknown21 March 2011 at 06:28

    Rough week uh? lol Keep your balance and Keep creating ! I like your card a lot and though you are not happy with your die cuts I love the way they fit on this card!

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  9. Claire21 March 2011 at 08:40

    LOl don't cry Marie, its a gorgeous card! very clever die cutting and I love the stamps. Thanks for joining us at LIU and good luck
    Claire xx

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  10. Neet21 March 2011 at 11:54

    No I don't like it Marie - I LOVE IT! You have some super ideas and never cease to amaze me with what you come up with. I think the diecut over the stamped image is wonderful as is your flower.
    Now sit down, treat yourself to a cuppa (and choccie biscuit) and stuff the ironing!
    Thanks for joining us at JFF again.

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  11. eudokia21 March 2011 at 13:50

    εμενα μου αρεσει πολυ η καρτα σου!!! αλλα καταλαβαινω πως ειναι καποιες φορες να μην σου "κολλάει" κατι κα να σε παιδευει!!

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  12. Priti Lisa21 March 2011 at 16:35

    I like it Marie! The flower is the bomb!
    xo

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  13. Hels Sheridan21 March 2011 at 16:57

    ooh, this is lovely, that ickle silhouette is gorgeous! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday sTamper x

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  14. Irini21 March 2011 at 17:30

    Oh no dont cry....your card is very pretty!!! plus I love the centre of the flower.....

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  15. donna21 March 2011 at 18:58

    You silly girl- this is a wonderful piece.It exudes serenity. I get all worked up over the 2 much choice thing too. It is so annoying when the what you want to do and what you should do aren't the same. Hugs..Donna

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  16. Liverpool Lou (Anne)21 March 2011 at 19:17

    Hi Marie, I love it, love the colours, love the composition and love the flower ;-) I wasn't happy with my doll for last week - it seemed like a good idea at the time and as I was so late doing it I decided to post it anyway. Am working on this week's entry but am already undecided :-/
    Do you still have family over here?
    Anne xx

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  17. Chris Arlington21 March 2011 at 22:13

    Marie, it is lovely. The way you die cut... alot at one time is the best way to do most projects I think. then you have it when you want it.
    XO

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  18. Silvia(Barnie)21 March 2011 at 23:15

    Great card with fantastic elements.

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  19. peggy gatto22 March 2011 at 03:58

    Love everything about this card!!!!
    I have not used any die cuts .......yet!
    this makes me want to!!!!!!!

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  20. Κατερινα22 March 2011 at 09:57

    παρα πολυ ομορφη καρτα Marie!!!

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  21. Barbara Vivian Karamanou22 March 2011 at 12:47

    very romantic ... like you Marie.

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  22. Sharon Peele22 March 2011 at 18:05

    Wow what a wonderful card!! I love how you embossed your flower and then die cut them out!! Thanks for joining us at LIIU and good luck!!

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  23. EFI22 March 2011 at 21:09

    Καλησπέρα! Είναι πανέμορφη η κάρτα σου και το λουλουδάκι! Συγχαρητήρια που είσαι στην ομάδα του Get Creative!!!

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  24. Unknown22 March 2011 at 21:34

    I LOVE your card!

    Congrats on your Get Creative DT position, I'm really looking forward to your unique creations that will inspire us ;o)

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  25. Unknown22 March 2011 at 23:15

    Considering your not happy with it, it really is beautiful. Lovely colours. Thanks for sharing at LIIU this time.
    Hugs
    Dawn x

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  26. Fliss23 March 2011 at 11:45

    This is a really pretty creation Marie so nothing to cry about. The die cut is beautiful and sets the silhouette off perfectly.
    Thanks for joining in with LIIU die cut/punches challenge and good luck!
    Fliss x

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  27. Channa25 March 2011 at 13:51

    it is gorgeous, so beautiful!!Great job....

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