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Tuesday, 13 January 2015

LIM Challenge 206 - One Layer

I'm back again with a couple of cards.  The first one is for the LIM Challenge 206 which is one layer with the theme of New Beginnings.  It's an absolute age since I entered a LIM challenge but I just received a stamp set with a magazine - would you believe that it's called New Beginnings!!!  Co-incidence or what?  My friend Dippy (djkardkreations) has just pointed out to me that this card would be perfect for the NBUS challenge and also the new CASology challenge so I'm going to pop over there to enter as well.

I chose to use the baby in the hammock image for my card.  Stamped in Memento ink and coloured using my Chameleon pens.  The sentiments also came from the same stamp set.  Hope I'll be forgiven for adding a tiny ribbon!!!



My second card is using the free HOTP feather die and matching stamp set and stencil - both coming with craft magazines.


I started off by using the stencil and glitter embossing paste to create the feather in the bottom left hand corner.  I then die cut a feather and sponged with DI's and finally used the feather stamp and die for the third feather.  I sponged through the stencil with DI onto the main panel to create some interest and added one of the other stamps.  The corners have been punched with an EK Success corner punch and I added some pearly and a ribbon.  Matted and layered using cardstock from my bits box.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy crafting.








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24 comments:

  1. Aquarius13 January 2015 at 12:02

    Two very pretty cards (not spotted the mag with baby stamps - yet) - great use of the feather stamps and die.

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  2. Viv13 January 2015 at 13:56

    Lovely cards - the baby card is soo pretty... need to find that mag!

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  3. Gibmiss13 January 2015 at 14:42

    Hi Karen
    Wondered where you had been... I emailled Anne to see if you were ok.... And then here you are ... With some stunning cards.... Welcome back....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  4. Sid13 January 2015 at 15:26

    How very delicate Karen !! Happy New Year !

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  5. dutchess13 January 2015 at 15:32

    lovely new baby card...just doing a pink one in anticipation...due 23rd....love getting freebies ....great cards Karen xxxxxx

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  6. Stamps and Paper13 January 2015 at 16:58

    Two lovely makes Karen ...your baby card is so pretty and your feather card makes such a great male card...

    Anne

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  7. Abfabdesigns13 January 2015 at 19:36

    Two Beautiful cards Karen
    Hugs xxxx

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  8. My Card Attic: Hazel13 January 2015 at 21:29

    Both great cards Karen! Hazel x

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  9. pam13 January 2015 at 22:09

    Two beautiful cards Karen, love the baby image.
    Pam

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  10. Sazzle Dazzle13 January 2015 at 22:17

    Gorgeous cards Karen. Especially stunning baby card for LIM.
    Amazing what beautiful freebies arrive on a magazine.
    Thanks for sharing and taking part
    Sarah
    Less is more

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  11. Anita in France13 January 2015 at 22:31

    Such a sweet baby card, Karen ... so adorable! There's a real sense of movement and elegance about your feathers ... lovely! Anita :)

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  12. Jill13 January 2015 at 23:14

    Love the baby image. The feathers are effective too! You have been busy!!

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  13. Darnell14 January 2015 at 07:20

    These are both such sweet cards, Karendipity! I love that darling baby in the hammock and your feather card is so hopeful and such a perfectly balanced design! It still amazes me that you get awesome free stamps and dies in your magazinesl! Big hugs, Dippy xxoo

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  14. sandie14 January 2015 at 09:25

    stunning Karen-such gorgeous colouring xx

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  15. Kylie14 January 2015 at 11:00

    Awesome cards, Karen! Those feathers are brilliant! I spy a new watermark - I'm so happy you have it on your cards!! xx

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  16. Canonbury creations14 January 2015 at 11:07

    Two fab cards Karen, as I said you beat me to it!! Love the feathers though I haven't had a play yet with mine, they wee definitely a bargain:)
    Val x

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  17. Loll14 January 2015 at 19:23

    Hi Karen. Two awesome cards my friend! Love the sweet baby card ... impressed with you one-layer beauty (I struggle with one-layer cards!). And your feather card is beautiful. Love the glittery paste and those beautiful die-cut feathers that add so much dimension. Loll xx

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  18. Linda14 January 2015 at 19:40

    Two beautiful cards ....... love the new baby card, so cute. And those feathers are simply gorgeous! xx

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  19. Ardyth14 January 2015 at 22:03

    I love that you call Darnell Dippie! What a sweet little card - perfect as a new beginning! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!

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  20. Gillian R15 January 2015 at 08:56

    Aw what a sweet card. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology

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  21. Petra Swart15 January 2015 at 18:51

    Oh, I love your sweet baby card, Karen!!! And the feather card - just beautiful!!! Love all the detail on the card!!
    Have a great Friday!!!!

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  22. Chrissie15 January 2015 at 22:53

    What pretty cards Karen... your baby one is a real sweetie!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  23. Anne16 January 2015 at 07:18

    Super cards Karen and adorable baby card
    Thank you for taking part at Less is More this week
    Anne
    LIM

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  24. Darnell17 January 2015 at 02:52

    I'm just popping back to thank you for entering baby in both the CASology challenge and my NBUS Challenge #3! Have a great weekend, my lovely friend! Hugs, Dippy

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