Thursday, 15 October 2009

Some challenges and a copy cat



For day 229 of 365 cards there is a colour scheme challenge, which I have combined with the sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches and the the theme of Autumn Colours from the Saturday Challenge. It could also be entered for Nature, the theme of Three Clovers Designs, a blog I've only just discovered.
The papers I have used are from My Mind's Eye which seemed to me to be most suitable for the challenges.


I made this card after seeing the fabulous technique described on the Clean & Simple Blog. The surround from a Cuttlebug butterfly die-cut was used as a template and a mask for the daubed background colours and the stamped images. The fronds are part of a Penny Black stamp and the little butterfly is from Laura Ashley. The stripy paper is from Cuddly Buddly.
The word serene comes to mind.
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21 comments:

  1. Linby15 October 2009 at 15:39

    Love these cards especially the butterfly - such a beautiful and delicate effect.
    Linbyx

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  2. June Houck15 October 2009 at 15:42

    I agree, MME papers are very versatile. I adore your butterfly card! What a wonderful technique, and you demonstrated it perfectly :)

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  3. Jaggs15 October 2009 at 16:18

    Greetings Chrissie...I know I am late with my card...lol busy morning here. Very pretty cards. You do such a great job!

    Jaggs

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  4. vikkithescrapjunkie15 October 2009 at 17:07

    Gorgeous cards Chrissie, love the autumn trees they look fabulous.
    Love n hugs
    Vikki xx

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  5. Lexxie15 October 2009 at 17:57

    I love your trees Chrissie, I really love tree stamps...the one you've used is particularly fab. Love also your butterfly masking technique, really effective.
    Both gorgeous Chrissie,
    Love Sarita xx

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  6. Jackie15 October 2009 at 18:52

    I love both cards, and normally the simple one would be my favourite, but I love the top one with the gorgeous MME papers and the trees :o)
    Jackie xx

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  7. Jodi15 October 2009 at 20:20

    Both of your cards are just gorgeous! I love the colors you used for them!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  8. ~amy~15 October 2009 at 20:54

    Both cards are fabbie Chrissie!!!!

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  9. Unknown15 October 2009 at 21:02

    Both your cards are great Chrissie but I love the tree one the best because I love tree images lol
    Hugs
    Michelle

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  10. Victoria15 October 2009 at 21:51

    mm that butterfly card is so pretty, what a wonderful technique

    Victoria
    x

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  11. Vicky15 October 2009 at 22:24

    Great take on the sketch at ICS, love the autumn feel. Thanks for playing along. Pretty butterfly card too, a great technique. :)

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  12. Debs15 October 2009 at 23:03

    Hi Chrissie two gorgeous cards, it wont be long until our trees look like that, love your butterfly. Thanks for joining us at ICS this week.
    Debs

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  13. Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs16 October 2009 at 02:26

    Your ICS card is gorgeous! I love the trim and all the lovely images. Your butterfly card is truly inspirational. Just so soft, sweet, and flawlessly done. Thank you for joining us this week at ICS. It was a pleasure to visit your blog.

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  14. Anonymous16 October 2009 at 02:41

    Stunning, on both cards, that is all I can say!!!!!!

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  15. debby400016 October 2009 at 11:41

    Lovely cards, beautiful colours.
    luv
    Debby

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  16. Annie16 October 2009 at 12:14

    Both fabulous cards, but that second one is a stunner and such a simple but fabulous technique! well done you!
    hugs, annie x

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  17. Lou Sims16 October 2009 at 13:18

    Really fab card & great images too - love how you have made the leaves float down. Great take on the ICS sketch too. Many thanks for joining in with ICS this week.

    Lou
    x

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  18. Julies Crafty Creations16 October 2009 at 21:43

    Hi Chrissie Love both cards, especially the lovely tree one, Hugs Julie x

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  19. Anonymous17 October 2009 at 17:55

    Both cards are beautiful. I saw the CAS card and agree with you . . . it's DEF worth copying!

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  20. Anna Zaprzelska18 October 2009 at 20:00

    Wow! What a wonderful cards!
    Thanks for joining the ICSketches!
    Greetings from Poland,
    Brises

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  21. Michele20 October 2009 at 04:17

    Gorgeous cards! Thanks for playing along at ICS!

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie

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