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January 30, 2017

Coffee and Cream

Hi Everybody

Todays card is using some really pretty card in cream from  PMD  and then using inks to colour the rest as a highlight to bring out the features in the lace.

The card is a 5x7 top folded card as this is my favorite way to make any cards that I do.

Having the fold at the top helps the card to stand better especially if you add as many embellishments to it as I do

So I have mixed old dies with new ones here and I really love the new Graceful Floral Lace from Becca Feeken.

For this card I have used Distress Ink Ground Espresso and inked through the die before removing the card and it gives you this lovely pattern on your lace.

It is so pretty and a wonderful addition to any feminine cards.

The other is the Botanical Heart Pair  and this I have cut three times and glued them together.

This is another favorite trick of mine as it gives strength and depth to the die cut and makes it stand out on the card. Try it ... it works wonders

The card has been wrapped in ribbon and the layered with a pearl strip and then the bow added to the top.

The Happy Birthday Sentiment has also been cut several times and glued together for effect, and is also a new die from Spellbinders.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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27 comments:

  1. Unknown30 January 2017 at 06:04

    Truly lovely card as usual. You are so clever.

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  2. Elaine Pearl Hudson Dale30 January 2017 at 06:28

    such a gorgeous card Christina and a wonderful color. so different. hugs

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  3. Jennie - The Crafty Wife30 January 2017 at 06:32

    This is so elegant and I'm loving these new dies by Becca Feeken. Thank you for the inspiration. I think I'll have to investigate the Botanucal Heart.

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  4. nancyd30 January 2017 at 06:33

    Morning Christina, absolutely gorgeous card love the way you coloured the lace die I love Becca Feeken's designs they are always so swirly and delicate looking.
    Nancyd xx

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  5. EFTChristine30 January 2017 at 07:03

    Absolutely stunning card

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  6. nattyboots30 January 2017 at 07:28

    Hi Christina
    Gorgeous card loving the coffee and cream look, and the Floral Lace is a WOW !
    Elaine H X

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  7. PharmacyMichele30 January 2017 at 07:30

    Lovely card, great colour combination.

    Michele

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  8. kiwiali30 January 2017 at 07:38

    Love the coffee and cream colour way!Also a great use of the dies to make a gorgeous card

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  9. Sandra30 January 2017 at 07:59

    This card is so elegant and is beautiful! I love everything about it!

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  10. BenteS30 January 2017 at 08:03

    Gorgeous design on your card today, Christina!
    Looks so elegant.

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  11. Sue MacFall30 January 2017 at 09:38

    Beautiful card, Christina - love the lay out and the colours. Many thanks.

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  12. Marianna Hammer30 January 2017 at 10:52

    A beautiful, elegant card. Love it.

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  13. Donna Okoniewski30 January 2017 at 11:00

    Good Morning Christina :) A most Beautiful Christina Card this morning. I Love, Love, Love the pearls on the ribbon and the bow You always know how to accessorize and make it a Christina Card. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your day. Big Hugs.

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  14. ursula30 January 2017 at 11:00

    Oh so pretty and I love the colour combination, quite different for a feminine card...thank you Christina...luv Ursula xx

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  15. Val Jones30 January 2017 at 11:39

    Just back from holiday.Love your card today Christina.Beautiful colours and style.
    Love Val in Spainxxx

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  16. Anne Owens30 January 2017 at 11:58

    Beautiful Christina love the dies you have used, I love the lace effect. Love Anne xx

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  17. Margaret Wilson30 January 2017 at 12:02

    beautiful!xx

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  18. terrie30 January 2017 at 14:40

    Such a gorgeous card...I love all of it...you did a fantastic job on it....tfs
    I'm not a brownish person of the color but this card turned out awesome....well done Christina

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  19. Unknown30 January 2017 at 15:15

    Another beautiful card Christina, love how you inked through the die it makes such a difference.

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  20. Judy E30 January 2017 at 16:16

    Good Morning Christina - this card is beautiful. The cream & brown looks nice rogether. You done a nice job on this card!

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  21. Littlelamb30 January 2017 at 17:13

    Beautiful card Christina. Love the dies used and the colours. Don't have that brown Distress ink. Will have to investigate that.

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  22. Bejay30 January 2017 at 17:29

    Hi, Christina,
    This is stunning! I love the colour scheme and the lace is beautiful. Another winner :)
    Bejay xx

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  23. Unknown30 January 2017 at 19:30

    very pretty Dianaxx

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  24. s.mcfeggan@gmail.com30 January 2017 at 21:04

    Question where do you find cardstock to make a tall 5x7? Love your cards!

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  25. Betty McAlister30 January 2017 at 23:04

    Beautiful card Christina. These are Gorgeous dies and your bow and pearl ribbons are so pretty. Lovely xx

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  26. sghay31 January 2017 at 01:05

    Oh, I just adore the subdued colors of this card. Absolutely beautiful!

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  27. Tina31 January 2017 at 21:16

    This may be one of the prettiest cards I have ever seen. Just beautiful.

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