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March 22, 2015

Pretty in Green

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Hi Everybody,

Now this is a color I don't use very often but I was asked the other day to give some ideas for cards  using green

The card I have used here is from the Celebrations Range with Spellbinders and this shade is called Pixie Play

There are lots of items in this range from the card to embossing folders,  stamps and dies that match them

The floral paper underneath was very bright and so I have subdued it with Parchment and added it with eyelets in each corner.

I used an embossing folder on the parchment before adding it to the card

The diamante around the edge  and the flourish are from Want2Scrap

The white and green flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts  and they have been sparkled with Glitter Magic  Chameleon glitter.  The little white dove is also from WOC

The ribbon was in my "Stash" and the dazzler over the knot is part of a Primark bracelet that I took apart.  I am happy with the result and as the card I used is 12 x 12 I have managed to get two cards from the one sheet

This sentiment was free with   Simply Cards and Papercrafts   and it is one of the most useful phrases in my collection and it is one I have used often since I got it.  I love the script it's in too

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx
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32 comments:

  1. kaye charles22 March 2015 at 06:02

    I like that one, very rich looking

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  2. Unknown22 March 2015 at 06:59

    This card is just beautiful Christina.

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  3. Stamps and Paper22 March 2015 at 07:26

    It certainly eye catching Christina but stunning gorgeous embellishments

    Anne

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  4. Wendy L22 March 2015 at 08:05

    So gorgeous, xxx

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  5. gingernuts22 March 2015 at 08:20

    Morning Christina. Wow love green and white the card is super. Beautiful. Mavis xx

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  6. Marion22 March 2015 at 08:45

    Hi Christina i never seem to use green much
    but really like the card .
    Marion H

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  7. Jane22 March 2015 at 08:49

    Good Sunday morning Christina, what a stunning card today!!! Amazing the colour combination sooooo beautiful!! And I like the way you have subdued the background paper with an embossed piece of parchment.Have a nice week and I am looking forward to your next card!!Take care Jane B.

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  8. ellyscard creatief22 March 2015 at 08:59

    Wow, this is gorgeous.Really a card that give a happy feeling.

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  9. lydia jordan22 March 2015 at 09:27

    Morning Christina,
    A lovey card as always. Green is a colour that I don't use very often either.
    Lydia
    X

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  10. nattyboots22 March 2015 at 09:32

    I am the same with green and Yellow card stock, however i must say your card is lovely i think i will try again and tone it down with parchment .
    Elaine H X

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  11. Pat S Witney22 March 2015 at 09:37

    Hi Christina
    This card is gorgeous although I'm not a lover of green on a card. Mind you you can do any card in green, or in any colour you like.

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  12. Unknown22 March 2015 at 09:59

    This just looks so calming and restful, such a beautiful card
    Cheers
    Janice W

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  13. Margaret Wilson22 March 2015 at 10:56

    Hi Christina - Another lovely card. The colours look really stunning. I like the idea of the parchment. No doubt I will use that on some of my cards. Thanks - have a happy Sunday xx

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  14. pearl hudson22 March 2015 at 11:32

    i love the color . it is very a pretty card.

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  15. Unknown22 March 2015 at 13:15

    Hi Christina, i do love the green card, and the idea of parchment to tone down bright colours I've heard before but had forgotte . Thank you Ann

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  16. Donna Okoniewski22 March 2015 at 13:50

    Good Sunday Morning to you Christina :) This morning's card is absolutely beautiful, cheerful; and with the dove, I have to say has a feeling of Easter or spring. Just lovely! Embossing the parchment paper was brilliant! I'll have to try that. I'm thinking you can make a card any color with your "Christina touch". You have that artistic knack for pulling it all together just perfectly. Thank you soooooo much for sharing this piece of beauty today. Enjoy a wonderful day.

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  17. Unknown22 March 2015 at 14:10

    Love the green!!

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  18. windinstarsranch22 March 2015 at 14:39

    You should wander around in your color box more often. Beautiful care. It's Bright and Springtime looking. Lovely.

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  19. Sandra H22 March 2015 at 14:56

    No a colour is use very often either but l'm warming to it l find it makes beautiful cards as your is here x

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  20. Teresa Doyle22 March 2015 at 15:04

    This is beautiful Christina. This would have been perfect for my own birthday as I was born on St. Patrick's Day! LOL Stunning!

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  21. Bejay22 March 2015 at 15:11

    Hi Christina,
    This is quite a different card from you today and I love it! You don't see too many cards made with green cardstock and this one is really pretty. I loved the idea of using parchment to tone down the brightness of the floral paper...a good tip to remember. x

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  22. Aspiring crafter22 March 2015 at 15:11

    Love green on cards and this is a lovely one Christina, so uplifting,
    XxxRuth

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  23. barbara macaskill22 March 2015 at 17:15

    Beautiful! I love that shade of green and am going to have to purchase it! This is a very stunning card! TFS!

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  24. Anne Owens22 March 2015 at 18:27

    Hi Christina what a beautiful card, love everything about it.
    Kind regards
    Anne Owens

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  25. sghay22 March 2015 at 19:00

    I love the green card..it's so springlike. It's also very pretty. I never think to tone down bright paper with parchment..I just don't use it, so now I have a lot of paper that I can use. Thanks for reminding me of that tip, Christina, and thanks for sharing your beautiful green card.

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  26. Ali P22 March 2015 at 20:00

    Very elegant, love this pretty green, and the choice of flowers. Stunning

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  27. Ema22 March 2015 at 20:02

    I happen to love this green and how the parchment paper was used. Brightened my day. Stayed home from church with an annoying virus that seems to be inviting itself on many of my friends. :)
    I need to make a card for a doctor's office as a "thank you" to the surgeon and stafff. Ummm --going to look my "stash" over for some of this green. Loving the dove and embellishments and ribbon. ~blessings

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  28. J Strachan22 March 2015 at 20:17

    Green is my favourite colour so unsurprisingly I love this card! I never would have thought to use it on a floral card though. How beautiful it looks.

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  29. Dorothy Cattanach22 March 2015 at 22:20

    Aah Christina, Lovely, this card reminds me of the Lush fabric of beautiful ball gowns. Silky green and opulent.with the corsage of flowers on the ladies wrists. Your cards can always remind me of sunny days, and wonderful evenings, with the colours ribbons and
    sparkly's. Yes I do have a vivid imagination remembering past times. Thank you for awakening memories.xxx

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  30. Jean Bullock23 March 2015 at 05:44

    Gorgeous. I love it. Pinned of course. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765607399657/

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  31. terrie23 March 2015 at 14:11

    I'm not a green color person but this card is awesome...
    It makes me think of spring flowers
    Well done Christina

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  32. Roslina25 March 2015 at 15:10

    Thank you for that, Christina. I think you have used this, for me, difficult colour in a way that doesn't actually feature it as the main focus, and it draws the eye away from it by using the floral paper on top. Very pretty. xx

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