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Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Daisy Chain

I've decided to try to brighten up my colour schemes with some summery colours, and chosen a bright orange, which is really out of my comfort zone (being effectively blue, purple, pink and brown!!).  I bought some beautiful ribbons from Sew Sweet, and some pretty blooms from Wild Orchid Crafts to try to encourage me to use brighter colours. Here is the result ...



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Card Recipe:
  • Image - Daisy Chain from Lili of the Valley
  • Sentiment - One of my own Freebies
  • Papers - First Edition
  • Colouring - Promarkers, Copics, Sakura Stardust Gel pens, Dovecraft Shimmer chalks
  • Nesties - Lacey circles, Labels 3, Grand Nesties Labels 1
  • Cherry Blossom, 10mm & 15mm roses - Wild Orchid Crafts
  • Ribbons - Sew Sweet
  • From my stash -  Gems, Glossy Accents
I've been inspired by:
Happy Crafting

12 comments:

  1. Doreen23 May, 2012

    This is gorgeous Annette,love the beautifully coloured image and fab layout.xxx

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  2. Julie24 May, 2012

    This is beautiful! Those aren't my usual colors either but they are beautiful!

    Just found your blog today from the Free Digital Stamps blog! I love the background paper on your blog too. Looking forward to reading your posts!

    Julie
    www.juliemakescards.blogspot.com

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  3. Candy C24 May, 2012

    Netty, your card is darling! I love the little girl trying to make a ring of flowers for her bear's head. So cute! I love your choice of papers and colors for your card. The little flowers,ribbon and bling add so much! Well done! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  4. Wendy Nicola Jackson24 May, 2012

    Stunning card Annette. Love this LOTV image coloured in that gorgeous orange. I happen to adore orange, it's such a bright cheery colour, so I love what you've done with this card. Lush papers too! Beautiful x

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  5. Anonymous24 May, 2012

    Love the colours - very pretty..

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  6. Chrissy24 May, 2012

    Gorgeous colours Annette, love the image and fabulous colouring, the orange is so fresh and pretty..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. Suzanne24 May, 2012

    Hi...found your blog on free digital stamps. I love your cards and have become a follower. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful sentiments...they really help finish off the card!!

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  8. debby400024 May, 2012

    Oh this is so gorgeous, such a sweet image and beautiful details.
    luv
    Debby

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  9. 3treescreations@gmail.com24 May, 2012

    Love the colors with such an adorable image - cute as a button!!

    Deanne :)

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  10. Mojca24 May, 2012

    Love this warm colors you used, and i just can't imagine how they are not your comfort zone. They just really glow. And the image is so sweet. Hugs! Mojca

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  11. Kim24 May, 2012

    Another fabulous beauty of yours! I love the shaped design and your flower arrangement! Thank you so very much for joining us at WOCC.
    Hugs~ Kim

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  12. xxxtglxxx25 May, 2012

    Oh, I have just realised I need this image!! :) lol!

    Beautiful colours and great card! :)

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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