Monday 7 November 2011

Get Creative Card Challenge

Good morning bloggers and bloggerettes !

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and for those in the UK hope all of your pets nerves are back to normal after the Guy Fakes celebrations !

I just wanted to say a big big thank you to everyone who joined in our challenges 13 of them in total at Get Creative last month . We had a record amount of entries and the winners will be announced in the next few days boy its going to be tough there where some fabulous entries !!

A new month and the first challenge at Get Creative is a card challenge are illustrious leader Irini has asked us to make a card using two stamped images , but they must be different stamps .


Here are my DT cards






I have used my new set of Hero Arts and Sizzix die cuts stamps and embossing folders on this one. oops looks like i have used three stamps on this !!!!!!









Moving swiftly on and using only TWO stamps this time the centre image is Crafty Individuals which I have embossed with Ranger distress embossing powder and the swirly stamp is SU which I have stamped with Versamark watermark resist ink to give a tone on tone effect.



For this card I have used two Hero arts stamps and coloured the flower with Letraset markers ( my first attempt and probably my last ) I and markers do not mix !!  The sentiment is cut out using my Silhouette machine , which I have to say is feeling a little neglected of late !


This one is a variation on the first card using DP instead of the background stamp its a bit busy and I'm not sure if I like it but it begged me to be shown !!





Added this little butterfly to the inside of the card

Why not pop over to Get Creative  and see the beautiful inspirational pieces by my talented team mates and why not even take part. We are sponsored this month by Cherry Nest who are offering a free place in one of their on line classes  entitled Every day is Christmas Woo Hoo !!!


Nearly forgot to mention that the fabulous Lynn Stevens from Trash to Treasure is Celebrating her three year blog anniversary and is giving away some of her masterpieces to some lucky followers. I really didn't want to post this as I am sure you will rush over there and my chances of winning of one her amazing pieces of art will be drastically reduced. The thing is  not only is Lynn an amazing artist but she is a thoroughly lovely lady so for once I will just have to put my greediness aside !


In the words of the great Mr Bugs Bunny

" That's all folks "

Marie

39 comments:

  1. How lovely are they ? very! and the first one is a stunner Marie :)
    Hope all is well in your neck of the woods
    Von xxx

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  2. oh hun you always come up with amazing cards,and designs,and these are brilliant just love them all to bits,hugs cherylxxxxxx

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  3. Love, Love, love! the Simplify one is the best!

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  4. Good morning Marie! Great cards! I love the fact that every time you did more than once! You are full of inspiration!

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  5. Lovely cards as always, wonderful variety! Valerie

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  6. Oh, you are the Card Queen, Sweet Marie. They are all so stunning, however I must say I'm very attracted to the second one. Something almost a little primitive about it. Love the stamp. Thanks for sharing all this beauty (it gives me hope for my card future .. ha ha) Thanks for popping over to my blog, Marie. Muchly appreciated. hugs, Donna

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  7. Lovely jubbly Marie, the first one is my fave, it's just gorgeous. xx

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  8. Gosh you have been busy! these are all lovely so glad we are not asked to choose just one!

    I'll tell the IMPs the fireworks are over for the year, not sure they will believe me or you! XOXO Zoe

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  9. Καλημέρα! Είναι πανέμορφες οι κάρτες σου, η μία καλύτερη απο την άλλη :) Νομίζω πως η τελευταία ειναι η αγαπημένη μου!

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  10. Some people quote Shakespeare on their blogs and you quote... er Bugs Bunny! Ok, moving swiftly on - I love your cards as always Marie, especially the second with the fab swirls and that gorgeous postage stamp image. Note to self: this month I must join in with this challenge! Vx

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  11. καλη σου μερα..εχεις ενα πολυ ομορφο τροπο στις καρτες..αναπνεουν που λεω εγω...τους δινεις μορφη μεσα απο σχεδιο,χρωμα,σκεψη και ζωντανια..καλη συνεχεια και καλη βδομαδα ..πολλα φιλια

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  12. Speechless! I love your work!
    You are amazing Marie!

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  13. Fabulous work as usual!!.....loved the techniques you have used!
    hugz
    irini

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  14. WOW!!What beautiful cards!!so unique!!love all!!The stamps are fantastic!!I adore the butterfly in the last card!!Thanks for the inspiration!!!Hugs and Kisses Marie!!:))

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  15. Marie, your work is absolutely stunning!!
    What I will say will do it no justice at all! You are a true artist!!

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  16. Hi Marie,
    Beautiful creations, as always! Lots of gorgeous stamping. I love all of them:)

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  17. You have been busy again Marie, making a great set of cards. Hope you are well. Annette x

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  18. Υπέροχες! Υπέροχες! Υπέροχες!

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  19. Yes, butterflies are always in vogue! I even like to expand it: butterflies, flowers and birds are always in fashion :-)

    You made lovely cards, Marie! I like the 2nd one best - because of its Asian theme and the elegance of it (swirls and pearls!)!

    Have a fab week!!

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  20. More stunning makes Marie and every one of them so original. Just gorgeous! xx

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  21. These are all brilliant but the the first card is my favorite, it is stunning.

    Kath x

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  22. You've been very creative again. Wonderful new cards.

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  23. Wow! These are just beautiful! Love all of them!

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  24. Thanks for posting my giveaway hun! I've got you down for the surprise as well as the bonus draws, best of luck
    hugs Lynn

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  25. Lovely cards Marie! Your projects are always full of inspiration! Take care!

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  26. GORGEOUS cards, Marie! You are such an inspiration :)

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  27. What a fabulous collection of cards, they are all so beautiful.
    xxx Hazel.

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  28. Beautiful cards each and every one of them xxx

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  29. Hi Marie. You make such beautiful cards! Though all gorgeous, I do love the first one - the combination of the stamps and embossing is really lovely. Maria x

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  30. These are just stupendous Marie, what a lovely collection of cards.
    Hope you are well.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  31. All beautiful cards, love the brown one with the bird
    Lindsay xx

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  32. These cards are just gorgeous! :-)

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  33. Wowzers Marie a fabulous collection of cards greet me! I love all your stamping, especially the first collage bkgd and the 'simplify' card is soooo pretty :)
    Rolo has just about stopped shaking every evening in anticipation of the bangs and whizzes!!
    Jenny x

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  34. These oooze style and elegance. Gorgeous cards Marie.
    Regards Florence x

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  35. WOWOWOWOW!!! you made some fabulous cards! All so beautiful, with many stamps, or many layers. Just amazing!!
    xxDaniella

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  36. hi hun also meant to say,that,you are so kind to mention me on your blog too hunny,hugs cherylxx

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  37. Stunning card designs but that is nothing new. Each time I visit you always have an abundance of cards and each one hits the spot.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  38. Hi Marie, popped in to catch up and found that I've missed a lot - and now I feel so neglectful :( What a batch of lovely cards - and, even though there is the same two stamp theme running through, they are all so different. If I had to choose a favourite I'd say the Crafty Individual one - the bird stamp is lovely and the swirly flourish is fab. Like how you're decorating the inside too - just finishes the cards off nicely. Off to look at all your other brilliant creations :) Elizabeth x

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  39. Oh! such beautiful work as ever, love them all AND the letreset flower :)

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