Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Daring Cardmakers Challenge

Morning folks....yes I'm back again...managed to squeeze in a little playtime yesterday....and it's time for another birthstone of the month challenge over at Daring Cardmakers.......the birthstone for March is....

AQUAMARINE





Claudine Hellmuth: Sticky Back Canvas
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad.....Broken China
Hero Arts: Old Letter Writing
Hero Arts: Stripes Pattern
Penny Black: Whispers
Nestabilities: Big Scalloped Square
Ribbon: American Crafts
Bead Caps & Pearls: Hobby House
Sentiment: Stampin Up..Vintage Labels


It's confession time folks....I am so guilty of buying stuff and stashing it away.....and the naughty bit forgetting all about it.....so I thought I would use some of Claudine Hellmuth's Sticky Back Canvas I bought when she was on QVC's Craft Day and I love it ....so easy to stamp on....works great with Tim's Distress Inks and I even managed to heat emboss on it......it gives great texture to your cards and I will certainly not be forgetting about it for very long....and those gorgeous bead caps I got from Hobby House at the SECC...aren't they just so delicious......well it's onwards and upwards as they say with the decorating.....off to emulsion the roof....not my favourite job....it's that vertically challenged thing again.....I do have the extension pole but still find it a big chore....and my new look....hair speckled with white...who knows I may start a trend....but once it's done...it's done....another job ticked off the list of things to do.....and who knows I may soon be back sleeping in the bedroom.....at the moment my bed is currently plonked in the middle of the front room and I am living out of the proverbial suitcase.....nightmare having to hunt down clean knickers every morning.
Catch up with you all later.
Hugs Kath xxxxx

37 comments:

  1. hmmmmmm, might have to try that stuff, looks fantabulous Kath
    Debz
    xx

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  2. Oh how SUPER cute is that!! Love how you stamped the flowers on the plaid paper. Very sweet!

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  3. Looks gorgeous. Good luck with the knicker hunting
    Hugs
    Suzanne x

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  4. Gorgeous card hun, I love that shade of blue its so vibrant! xxx

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  5. Gorgeous card! Love it!
    *smiles*
    debbi

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  6. oh wow Kath, such a beautiful card, love what you have done with it. the blues look fab. i have been wanting this stamp for ages.
    Babs x

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  7. So pretty Kath. hugs nnalorac.xx

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  8. Love this, Kath - aqua is my birthstone, but I love it because it reminds me of the beautiful Caribbean!

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  9. Just beautiful! I love it! Hugs, Delphine xx

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  10. This is a lovely card Kath. Love the bead caps. Hope your weather is becoming more tolerable,LOL.

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  11. love those chequed flowers its all perfect.

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  12. wow what lovely card I love the colours xxx Hilly xx

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  13. Your card is so pretty... I do enjoy reading your blog everyday... you never fail to make me smile... thanks very much xx

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  14. Oh Kath, you have so much energy.
    Decorating AND crafting ...just the thought of it makes me feel tired. The card is lovely - gorgeous colour..might try that sticky backed canvas and yes those bead caps are beautiful. Sleep well tonight!!!
    Hugs
    HW
    x

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  15. This is gorgeous Kath. Love the colour. I need to make more use of my Distress Inks. At the moment I need to make cards for a WRI competition on Saturday so I need to be very traditional lol!

    Kat xx

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  16. Wow a great card... Love the details!!

    xox doris

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  17. Kath thats stunning. what a beautiful card
    hugs June xxxx

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  18. Stunning card! By the sounds of it it is easier to find hidden stash than clean knickers in your house at the moment LOL!!

    Sarah x

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  19. stunning card kath, absolutely love the image and the blue colour is so striking.luv coops.xx

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  20. Smashing card Kath.... delicious. Hugs ~ Ali x ~

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  21. This is soooo pretty Kath... perfect March birthday card! Love it! (and enjoyed your piece in the crafty mag too!)
    ((Lyn))

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  22. Hi Kath I'm so glad you've used that canvas as I bought some and thought !!WHY!! afterwards lol. At least I know you can stamp on it now! Your card is absolutely gorgeous - love the text background and that very favourite flower of ours. Thanks for joining in with DCM again this week.

    Love Lynda xxx

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  23. This is wonderful, It's my birth stone kath and you've made it look so pretty, lovely creation and the design is gorgeous.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  24. een hele mooie kaart die je gemaakt hebt in een mooie kleur
    grtjs cristel

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  25. What a lovely card. I love everything about it.

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  26. i love the flowers! really pretty stamping on the papers. beautiful card, the colour is great!

    love teen x

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  27. lol ... i have you visions of you ransacking your house now looking for clean knickers lol ...
    inspiring card kath - love the checked blue bloom
    maddy xxxxxxxx

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  28. Gosh what a beautiful card. Love the flowers details and how you used the aquamarine!

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  29. Love the detailing you put into your cards!

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  30. I love these colors ... so refreshing! I've wondered what the Broken China distress ink looked like, now a know. I'm adding it to my list of 'must haves'. Thanks, I think!

    Jo xx

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  31. What a gorgeous card. Just love the colours.

    Sue x

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  32. Hi Kath,
    Ohhh! How on earth did I miss this creation..*slaps my forehead*..
    It's beautiful.
    Kat.x

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  33. Really pretty card. Love the color. Good luck on getting the bedroom done. Would be nice to have the bed in the bedroom rather than the front room! Maybe then you could even unpack the suitcase!
    R/

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  34. Wow this is super fantastic kath its so pretty! I have some of this canvas and her paints on order for the shop! hope they come sooooooon! :0) you did a perfect job! Samantha :0)

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  35. Oh such a fun cheery card. Love this gorgeous blue and the bead caps and pearls add an elegant touch~brilliant!

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  36. Hi Kath,

    what a beautiful card!
    That colour is stunning.

    Love
    Paola

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