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Monday, March 14, 2011

Inner Beauty


Hello everyone! I have a real quick card to share tonight. I wanted to play along with Our Daily Bread designs Shining the Light Challenge this week, as we are celebrating THREE years of offering God's Word to the stamping community this week! So there is a special challenge with a special prize! The challenge is to use either leather, which is the traditional third year anniversary gift, OR pearls, which is the third year gem. Well... if you want to see some awesome samples, hop on over to the ODBD Blog and check them out! I decided to use pearls on this card. I wanted to use this great sentiment from the Eternity set, as is the frame, decorative element and the custom elegant oval die cut (By Spellbinders) that cuts this frame so beautifully. My card stock is Gina K Pure Ivory and Papertrey Aqu Mist, as is the ribbon. I used SEI chalk Ink, Prima flowers, MS punch, CB folder and the little butterflies are from the Our Daily Bread designs Happy Birthday set.

Happy Anniversary Kelley and all of Our Daily Bread designs!

Please come back on Thursday the 17th when we will have our special Anniversary release Blog Hop! There will be lots of chances to win wonderful prizes!!!

I also wanted to play along with the following challenges:
Critter Sketch - Monochromatic House of Gilli - Pastel Colours with Bling Make it Monday - anything goes Stamp Fairy - Green There's Magic in the Air - monochromatic
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Anything goes Card Cupids - Green Creative Cowgirls - Monochromatic Gingerloft - Use flowers Let's Ink It Up - NO DIGI and Embossing
Paper Sundaes - Keep it Simple Sentimental Sundays - SENTIMENT and Green
Card Positioning Systems - SKETCH ECP Challenges -Green Little Claire's -Flowers
Card Makin' Mamas - something green Delicious Doodles - use green Mami Doodles - monochromatic green Simply Create - monochromatic Stamp Something - something cream & green Art Impressions Stamps Challenge - Embossing Crafty Purple Frog - things with wings Delightful Challenges - Delightful Butterflies Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Pearls The Outlawz - Prisma & Other Mediums - Monochromatic The Rubber Cafe -Favourite Die Stampin' B's - Use Bling Paper Pretties - ribbon Penny's Paper-Crafty - green Simon Says Stamp - anything goes


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55 comments:

  1. MichelleMarch 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Hi Grace

    Such a beautiful card. I adore the colour and the embossed pattern is so pretty.

    Thank your for linking up to Make It Monday this week.

    Michelle :-)

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  2. Diane NobleMarch 14, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Gorgeous my friend. When I come here I always have an "exhale of amazement" moment when I first see your artwork. Every detail fits perfectly. Your creations are beautiful...a perfect reflection of your heart. Love you, sister!

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  3. BeckyMarch 14, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Amazing....so beautiful Grace! Love the colors, the embossing, everything about is gorgeous!

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  4. CourtneyMarch 14, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Grace!! Thanks so much for sharing with us this week at Penny's. Good Luck!!

    Courtney~

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  5. AnitaMarch 15, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Amazing card! Thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges.

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  6. BeckyMarch 15, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    This is gorgeous Grace! Love how you shaded the embossing.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Love all the detail and that colour. Spectacular card. Thanks for joining us at Paper cupcakes this week.

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  8. AlizabethyMarch 15, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    I just love this card!

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  9. EllyMarch 15, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Hi Grace,

    Wowe this is such a beautiful card!! The one below is also gorgeous!

    hugs, Elly

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  10. Shirley-AnneMarch 15, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Tis beautiful. Love the embossing and the sentiment .

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  11. EseniyaMarch 15, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Очень красиво!!! ))

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  12. stampingmarianneMarch 15, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Beautiful embossing and chalks, butterflies and ribbon!
    Great work!
    Thanks for playing along at creative cowgirls,
    Marianne

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  13. Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool)March 15, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    gorgeous!
    Thank you for joinin us at TCPF!!!

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  14. Karen WMarch 15, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Very pretty Grace, I love that new set and the die to match.

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  15. Dawn B.March 15, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    This is beautiful Grace.. I love this embossing folder. Your colors are so pretty. Great job. It was so good to see you on Saturday. Let's do coffee in a few weeks.

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  16. Georgia EhrmannMarch 15, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Grace,
    Your card is stunning! I love the colors and the embossing is perfect! Thanks for playing at Critter Sketch this week!
    Hugs,
    Georgia

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  17. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love butterflies and the aqua color is so pretty on this card, just divine the way you put this together.

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  18. Carla S.March 15, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Absolutely stunning, Grace! I love the monochromatic aqua and all the gorgeous details! I hope we can get together again sometime soon! Hugs!

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  19. JennieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    This is beautiful Grace!! Love the aqua color on this and the florals and butterflies...lovely design.

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  20. Sherry KushibabMarch 15, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Great colors, soft and beautiful.

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  21. RietMarch 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    What a wonderful card Grace,I love the image and your papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  22. CraftinGrannyMarch 15, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful card Grace with a gorgeous monochromatic color. Great LO with the flowers and butterflies! "Hugs" Carol

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  23. SharonMarch 15, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Your soft colour along with the embossing and verse makes for such a pretty card.
    Thanks for joining us at Let's Ink It Up embossing challenge.
    Sharon G.

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  24. PoppetMarch 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    A beautiful card Grace, the colour is gorgeous and gives a very elegant feel to the card. Wonderful embossing and beautiful sentiment.

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful card with us at the Creative Cowgirls Challenge. :-) xx

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  25. RosietoesMarch 15, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Gorgeous card Grace. Love that enhanced embossing.

    Edna x

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  26. CrystalMarch 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Jaw dropping GORGEOUS Grace, Oh my word I Love your embossing, this is sooooooo BEAUTIFUL!!! WOW WOW WOW and the layout is PERFECT!!

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  27. The BugMarch 15, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Very Pretty - love the embossing and the flowers! Thanks for joining our Pastel with Bling challenge over on the House of Gilli Challenge Blog!
    Hugs, Wini

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  28. Chris Olsen, GlowbugMarch 15, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Wow girl!! This is so elegant and beautiful!! I just love all the texture and your colors. Beautiful frame you have created.
    hugs,
    Chris

    Oh...thanks for supporting the ODBD Challenge yet again. You are the best!!

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  29. Ren-YiMarch 15, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    What a gorgeous elegant card. Thanks for entering this in our Mami Doodle challenge.

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  30. The Mama MonkeyMarch 16, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    LOVE the monochromatic look to this! stunning per usual!

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  31. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful card.Love how you've highlighted the embossing by inking it.Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best :D
    Lisa x

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  32. GeorginaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    A beautiful card. Love the embossed details and colours you have used.

    Thank you for joining Little Claire's blog challenge.

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  33. Sabrina JacksonMarch 16, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Grace, sweet Grace, this is over the top!! I mean everything on this BEAUTY is perfection to the "T"!! Thanks so very much for always supporting the Shining the Light Challenge, you are the BEST!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  34. Brenda BrownMarch 16, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love this card Grace, the buttreflies and flowers are a fabulous touch and the embossing really gives it additional dimension.
    Thanks for sharing them with us at Let's Ink It Up.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  35. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    OMG this is just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us at LIIU, good luck, Suzanne x

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  36. angelwhispersMarch 16, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Just so beautiful!! Love the design and the colours are just lovely!!

    Thanks for joining us over at TCPFC Love Chanelle xxx

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  37. SYLVIA-ANNEMarch 16, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    A very classy and elegant card with beautiful embossing. Thank you for joining us again at Sentimental Sundays.
    Sylvia x

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  38. veltaMarch 16, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Stunning to say the least Grace! I love the aqua color :) TFS!

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  39. TrinhMarch 16, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    This is gorgeous, Grace! Thanks so much for joining us for a Mami Doodles challenge!

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  40. Kristine ReynoldsMarch 16, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Love this!
    Thanks for joining us at The Rubber Cafe for this weeks challenge to use your favorite dye!

    Kristine :0)

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  41. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Hi Grace
    A stunning card that stands out from the crowd xx
    Thank You for joining us at Mami Doodles and good luck in the draw too xx

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  42. MaryMarch 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love the detail in your card.

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  43. StephMarch 17, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for joining the Card Cupids challenge.

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  44. Mami DoodlesMarch 17, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Beautiful card, so delicate! Many thanks for taking part in the Mami Doodles challenge.

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  45. HappyCrafterMarch 17, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Gorgeous, love how sophisticated it turned out! So glad you joined us this week at Sentimental Sundays :-)

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  46. Tammy (LaDiva)March 18, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Your design and colors are fabulous Grace!!! Thanks for joining Let's Ink It Up's embossing challenge!

    Tammy xox

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  47. Silke LedlowMarch 18, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    PURE GORGEOUSNESS GRACE!!! I l.o.v.e this card..everything is perfect! I just bought the same little flowers...now I need to use this awesome colors soon...LOL! Thanks for joining us :) !!! Hugs ~S~

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  48. ColleenMarch 19, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love all the swirls and details - beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Critter Sketch Challenges!

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  49. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)March 20, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    A gorgeous card! Great use of the frame embossing folders and I love the extra inking. The butterflies are gorgeous! Thanks for playing with Paper Sundaes!

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  50. marshaMarch 20, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Grace, this is just so gorgeous! I love the embossing, the Spellbinders die and your fabulous design. Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Critter Sketch Challenge, we hope you will come back and play again next week!
    Hugs,
    Marsha
    CSCB-DT

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  51. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    fabulous card, Thanks for joining in with us at Stamp Fairy challenge this week.

    But to win the challenge the image must be from Stamp Fairy.com

    hugs Samantha :0)

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  52. YoneMarch 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Lovely monochromatic Card ! Tks for joining us at the House of GILLI Pastel and Bling Challenge.

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  53. fairieMarch 21, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Lovely!!!!!

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  54. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Such a lovely card, thanks palying along with There's Magic In The Air tihis week
    hugs
    Ildiko

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  55. KarenMarch 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful!! THanks for joining us at House of Gilli! : )

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