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Saturday, 30 July 2011

It's A Monochromatic Day at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge

Good morning to you all in the land of blog
Before I introduce you all to the next challenge a quick update, 
the flying ants have gone thank heavens and I shall shortly be leaving for the wedding fully clothed, I don't take very good photo's so if your lucky I will try find one that looks good enough to post.  

Matt thanks all of you for your kind birthday wishes and had a great day and caught 40 fish in total, what a fabulous birthday he had, followed by drinks with family and friends in the evening. 

Later on today if I am still able to see the screen after the wedding, I will be drawing my candy, and posting the next delish candy, I can reveal that the candy matches quite nicely the theme of today's challenge, oh I do like to tease!!!!!!

So back to the matter at hand, the new challenge at the 


It was my week to choose the theme so I chose

Monochromatic

I do so love doing this style of card, using my favourite colours

Here is my design team inspirational piece for you this week
This is an open sentiment card, good for lots of occasions using black and cream for the monotones. Hope you can just see the little shaped pearls peeking out from the black roses.
The base layer is black this also compliments the image plate.  The papers (and I must find some more) are my favourite linen and flocked papers by GCD Studios called Paris Nights.  The card is a normal 5 x 5 inch however the circle is the 2nd smallest grand circle nestie.  The sentiment I cannot remember sorry should really keep my packets.  The flowers are from the Hobby House and the punched leaves is one I got at the Doncaster Dome craft show.  The image is a Secret Crafter Manga Image, now I know that the site to buy these on is down at the moment however you can still buy these by contacting the shop and also they are now available at Grimsby Crafts in the clear polymer.  This one is called "Poor Boy"
He has been coloured in with copics, Neutral Greys, Toner Greys and Creams along with the flesh tones.

Now don't forget to hop over and see my team mates fabulous inspirational pieces.

As it is the last challenge of the month it is your last chance to enter into the draw to win 5 digis of your choice from our fabulous sponsor

I would like to thank all of my wonderful followers that take the time to leave such inspirational and kind comments :)

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges

Aud Sentiments - something to make someone smile
Digi Doodle  - Anything Goes
Just for fun - Soft and Gentle fabric (not sure if the flocked paper fits)
Pixie Dust - Monotone
Stamp Insanity - Your favourite colour
7 Kids College Fund - Texture (flocked paper)
OLLB - Going around in circles
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes

Think that is about me done, right off to sort out the body for this wedding, cya when I get back with the candy draw

Hugs and Hope you all have a fabulous Day
Kate 
xx



38 comments:

  1. What an elegant card, Kate! I do love the monochrome and that touch of printed paper! Hugs, Miria

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  2. Hi, gorgeous card, lovely image & colouring!

    Thank you for your participation at Creative stamp Friends.

    A nice greeting Andrea from germany

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  3. Wow Kate, this is stunning. Happy Birthday wishes to Matt. Have a great weekend. Hugs, Wendy x

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  4. Hi ya hun
    a gorgeous card, awesome colouring, luv the mono look, fab papers & design, have lovely weekend, im of to be a gypsy for the week in mo, yippeeee, sue,x

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  5. This is just stunning,lovely image.xxx

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  6. wow kate what a beautiful card love that image to.


    greetings karin

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  7. This is so lovely! gorgeous colouring great card for a challenge:) Sandra H

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  8. Beautiful card Kate - love the colour!
    Helen x

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  9. This card is beautiful.....I love the image, the colour, the layout, the embellishments....need I say more!??! You have done a great job on this and thank you for sharing it with us here at Jac-inks. We hope you will join with us next challenge.

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  10. Fabulous card Kate, I like the adorable image and the fab design.
    Kevin xx

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  11. So cute image you choose. Colour combination just perfect!!
    Hugs,
    Natali

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  12. What an adorable card. I love the layout. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.

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  13. Kate, this is amazing. I love your coloring. The papers and the layout are fabulous. Love it!!

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  14. Very nice colouring! Great monochrome card! The image is so good))

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  15. What a beautiful card - the soft tones are just fabulous.

    Toni xx

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  16. what an elegant card....love the clever mix n match of black and white...great thank you xxxx Amanda

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  17. Hi Kate, what a fantastic card!
    Hugs Lynsey x

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  18. fantastic card kate.i love the stunning image and your mono colours are fab :D

    xx coops xx

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  19. This is stunning Kate, fabulous colours and details!perfectly gorgeous and the papers are beautiful!

    Hugs Linda

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  20. Hiya Kate - WOW - I love the colour combi here!! You did an awesome job with this little guy - he looks really fab with the vintage newspaper behind him - shows him off beautifully!!

    Mel X

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  21. Bugger - pressed return before I finished DUUUUHHHHHH! rofl.

    Hope your well hun. I'm hoping to get over to your neck of the woods middle of August

    Take care, TTFN

    Mel X

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  22. Monochromatic is so hard to do for me, but you certainly make it look so easy. What a great card! The stripes, patterns, and newsprint go together brilliantly! Well done. Best, Curt

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  23. A lovely card thanks for playing at StampinSanity this week
    Luv Jane xxx

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  24. Great male card and a great challenge. Hope to play this week again. Marianne x

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  25. he is just the cutest you always bring this dear little chap to life,
    I am going to link to you candy in a few ,
    have a lovely week,
    Hugs Bridget :0) x

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  26. Lovely card and great coloring. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  27. Your card is gorgeous!! Thanks for playing along with us at Pixie Dust Studio!

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  28. This is such a beautiful card. the coloring is awesome. I'm sure it will be well loved. Thanks for joining with us this week. Hugs, dj

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  29. This is a lovely, stylish card...love the colours you've used :)

    Thanks for joining us at Ooh La La this week :)
    Lizy DT x

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  30. Thanks for joining Bugaboo at Catch the Bug.

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  31. Fantastic colouring!! An amazing card! :0) Thank you so much for joining us at DDSC for our Anything Goes Theme this week! Hugs, Karen.x

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  32. Beautiful card! What a great monochromatic look!

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  33. Fabulous monochrome card! Love it! Thank you for playing along with us at Stamp Insanity.

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  34. Beautiful card.Amazing colouring.Thanks for joining us at DDSC.Hope to see you again next week :D
    Lisa x

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  35. Love the colours on this card!
    Thanks for joining us at Ooh la la; we hope to see you again soon. DesigNeAl x

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  36. Beautiful card! Thanks for playing along with StampInsanity's Favourite Colour challenge this week :D

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  37. what a fab card ,love the cute image and gorgeous embellies ,your layout is perfect,thanks for joining us at ooh la la and good luck
    tracey x

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  38. Great design and colouring, looks really elegant!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Creative stamp Friends!
    Michi

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Hugs
Kate xx