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Wednesday 14 March 2012

All Grown Up! - Simon Says Stamp DT Card

Good morning peeps,
It's a foggy old morning here, I should never have watched that flipping film "The Fog" years ago the fog always spooks me now as I'm such a wuss lol.
I have suddenly had several card orders come in & some of them are for Mothers Day which is in 4 days time here in the UK, eke talk about short notice, I may have to improvise and switch sentiments on a couple of recent makes, sssh don't tell lol.
I am slowly beginning to catch up with everyone, I must tackle my mass of emails that need replies so if I owe you mail don't worry I haven't forgotten it's on my to do list :)

Today is new challenge day at
& this week our challenge is

My lovely teamies & I are showcasing Hero Arts products this week and my card today seems very "grown up" for me as there is nothing cutesy about it but I have used a beautiful stamp which was in a surprise gift set amongst my DT goodies from our lovely Heidi & Steph , thanks so much girlies xx
 Ingredients -
Medium - Copics
Pearls - Hero Arts & Prima
Lace - Simplicity
Copic colours used - G40, G0000, G00 / YG95, YG93
 As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a mahoosive $50 spending spree in the 
 Don't forget to check out the STORE BLOG peeps for the usual daily dose of fabulous inspiration, new products & lots of yummy candy
 I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Sketches by Carly - fab sketch, Use It Tuesdays - green (hoarded papers & flourish), Crafty Bloggers Network - floral, Simon Says Stamp & Show - anything goes, Kaboodle Doodles - show us some green, Make It Monday - anything goes, Dream Valley - Mothers Day/female theme, Sentimental Sundays - green/recycle, That Craft Place - anything goes, 2 Sisters - Spring colours, Allsorts - say it with flowers, Crazy 4 Challenges - inspired by Spring, Card Makin' Mamas - green, Fairy Fun Fridays - distress it
 Before I go I just want to say a huge thank you to 2 special blogging friends who surprised me with sending a beautiful card & bouquet of flowers, thank you soooooo much girlies, lots of love to you both xx
Thanks for stopping by

63 comments:

  1. Oooh, this is gorgeous hunny! So sophisticated, love it. Hugs Sxx

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  2. Oh! Mandy! your cards are always so amazing and this is no exception..stunning!! love the colours you have used and those little butterflies are beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  3. What a beautiful card and I love that stamp :o)
    Jackie xx

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  4. Beautiful Mandy, so delicate.

    Pam x

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  5. WOW! just gorgous! stunning card hun x

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  6. This is stunning Mandy - love all the gorgeous delicate colours xx

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  7. Gorgeous card Mandy :-) I love the image and your delicate colouring is fabulous !! everything is so very pretty and stylish ,, I LOVE it :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  8. WOW.... I love this... Beautiful Card. I love the panels and layers of paper.. And that Detail with the Butterfly in the middle of the Bow is Stunning!.. Beautiful Card! Well Done! :o)

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  9. Aww Mandy this is gorgeous. What fabulous soft colours you've used. Just perfect.
    hugs
    Dawn xx

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  10. This card is so pretty. Love the soft look of it and the layout is wonderful.

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  11. Wow Mandy this is so beautiful and so very elegant:)x

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  12. Oh Mandy - it's simply stunning - the image is gorgeous. Love this
    Many thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays this week.
    Hugs
    Doreen

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  13. Beautiful colors and details. Love the image! What a lovely card!

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  14. Oh my Mandy, this is just beautiful.

    I love that Hero poppy and use it in class a lot, but never given a second thought to keeping to pale colours, your looks stunning with just the hint of green.

    Thanks so much for joining in our Say it with Flowers theme at Allsorts this week, good luck and hope to see you again.

    B x

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  15. Stunning card Mandy and yep quite different for you. The greens are so soft and delicate and I adore that lace and all the pearls x

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  16. Pearls and butterflies and flowers, oh my....what a beautiful card!

    Thank you for playing along with us at Make It Monday!
    Remember, for a chance to win the prize from our sponsor, leave a comment for another entry and mention that you saw them on Make It Monday.
    Lisa xx

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  17. hiya hun, love this beautiful image and the layout is gorgeous but selling me on the little lace bow just so pretty
    Hugs Bridget x

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  18. Beautiful card Mandy, all the pearls and colours are so pretty, very feminine..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  19. What a beautiful card Mandy, so fresh and very pretty!!
    Clairex

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  20. This is beautiful Mandy, and so very elegant, love the lacey bow and pearls and cute little butterflies xxx

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  21. This is so pretty. Love how you have coloured that beautiful image.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  22. Oh Mandy this is just so beautiful it maynot be cute but Ilove it xxxxxxxx

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  23. A beautiful card. Love the subtle colours. Elaine

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  24. Love your super classy card. The colours the image... it looks so pretty. Came by here from MIM...
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  25. A gorgeous card. I love the image and the pearls swirl is wonderful.
    Nikki x

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  26. Beautiful card and my first visit to your beautiful blog. Thanks for joining the CBN challenge xxx

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  27. Stunning work, Mandy!! I just love the pearl flourish and the gorgeous embellies!!

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  28. This is fabulous sweetie what an elegant card hugs Rebekah xx

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  29. Many this is just so elegant and so grown up I adore it!! Chanelle xxx

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  30. Beautiful card. Jeanette

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  31. Gorgeous card Mandy Love it Hugs Elaine

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  32. I love these Poppy flowers at least that's what I think they are. Very elegant. I hope your feeling better.
    Hugs Bonnie

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  33. breathtaking!!! love all the details. Thanks for using up you hoarded supplies with us at Use It Tuesday!

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  34. pretty!! love the bow & butterfly :)

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  35. Oh Mandy I love your card its gorgeous.
    luv
    Debby

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  36. Hi Mandy, your cards are fabulous as always, absolutely beautiful. I just wish I had half of your talent. Hope you are feeling a little better. Take care and keep warm Hugs Jo x

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  37. Beautiful card, Mandy.

    Hugs
    Paola ♥

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  38. Hi Babes, what a really lovely card hun, i love the colours, so soft, did u get my email and letter?
    I havent been around myself cuz i have a blood clot in my arm, Let me no if u had the letter, bit worried not hearing off u hun..
    Saw ur cards in magnolia magazine, Wow Fab, lucky u hunny,
    Saw this at MIM too hun,lol
    Lotsa hugz
    Plz Message Me
    Kenzie xx

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  39. Wow wow wow!! This is just completely stunning!! Came over from MIM for a closer look! Love the image and the pearl swirls make it extra special! Gorgeous!
    Nat-x-

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  40. Soooo Beautiful!!! Hugs! Leah Ann

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  41. Such a beautiful card. Love the image, how you have put it all together and the lovely embellishments. Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley.
    Mags
    x

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  42. So pretty, love the floral image and the lace bow and those pearl flourishes look gorgeous
    Lindsay xx

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  43. Hi Mandy this is absolutely beautiful the colours, design, bling and that image, wow, stunning
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  44. So light and beautiful!

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  45. This card is soooo gorgeous! Love the flowers + the bow with the butterfly + the border + everything else!
    Love Pearl x

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  46. Stunning card Mandy, I love your whole card design and the simple colour choice is just beautiful. hugs Shirleyx

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  47. This is gorgeous. Love your subtle green coloring. Thanks for joining the going green challenge at Sentimental Sundays this week.

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  48. Wow stunning card, really elegant, the pearls and papers are gorgeous and the bow with the butterfly is amazing.Thank you for joining us at 2 Sisters Challenge Blog this week :-) Kezzy x

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  49. Hi hun
    as ever a stunning card, luv the image, stunning card below, sorry im late playing catch up again, have lovely weekend, sue,x

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  50. Oh Mandy this is gorgeous, I love that stamp its on me wish list! beautiful mix of greens, Lovely Hugs May x x x

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  51. This is stunning Mandy!
    I love all the layers and those gorgeous pearls.

    Sharon x

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  52. GORGEOUS!!!! I love the lacy edge and that bow with the butterfly on it is SOOOOOOOO pretty!!!!!! LOVE this card Mandy!!!!
    Hugs,
    Chris

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  53. Oh my word, this is AMAZING! LOVE the soft blue and all your little flutterbys! This is fantastic!!!! :)

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  54. Just gorgeous Mandy! Thx for linking up to the Make It Monday party honey!

    Mary J x

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  55. wow!!!! just gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

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  56. I love this stamp Mandy but I love even more what you have done with it. It's absolutely stunning.

    Edna x

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  57. Thank you for joining into the fun over at the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge Blog Mandy, thank you for sharing your wonderfull project.Your flowers are fabulous and your card beautifull wowzerss Hugs Terry xxxx

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  58. Oh My this is simply stunning, I love the subtle shading behind the flowers. Gorgeous, saw this from MIM.

    I have no idea how I missed this one on my reader Mandy. I follow you so I should have seen it!

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  59. Mandy this is a simple stunning card, I love the onderful flowers and the soft colours you have used
    Hugs
    Jacs xx

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  60. Wow, Mandy, this is a stunning card!! I love the soft way you colored the beautiful flowers and the layers are so lovely too!!
    Gorgeous card friend!
    xoxo, Christine

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  61. Fantastic card so elegant. Hugs Angela.x

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Thanks so much for hopping over to visit & taking the time to leave a comment
Mandy xx

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