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Saturday, 31 March 2012

Shaping Up For Spring with the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge

Good morning to you all in the land of blog
Today brings the next challenge at the


with the very talented Tracie choosing the theme of

Shape Up For Spring

This week we are sponsored by two fabulous sponsors 

The first 
Crafter's Companion offering a £10 voucher to one lucky winner

The second
Lily Of The Valley offering a £10 voucher to another lucky winner

So here is my design team inspirational piece but don't forget to hop on over to the main challenge site, to see the rest of the gorgeous creations by the team

I went with a Grand Nestie and the biggest of the lot in the scallop to make my base card, I then airbrushed this with Y08 for a soft distressed look.  I then used the smaller plain circle grand nesties for the layers.  I got to use my new Tim Holtz clock die as I though that it perfectly fitted my sentiment and used this as the surround for my spring flowers.  Little pearls from the Hobby House and little tiles from stash. The papers are Papermania Capsule Collection Mono in the Yellows and a mint green card is the contrast.

The image is of course a Penny Black available at Grimsby Crafts, here is a close up of the copic coloured image which has the softened airbrushed edges with a little fine glitter too
Hedgie is such a cutie isn't he :)

Here is a close up of those lovely Spring looking flowers, a mixture of Wild Orchid Crafts, Hobby Craft and the local cheap shop.  The green fronds are also from the cheap shop, will be getting some more of these.
As always I must say thank you to all my wonderful followers and visitors who leave such kind and inspirational comments, which allow me to hop over and visit you in return

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges

Delicious Doodles - Textures
Prairie Fairy - Spring
Fussy and Fancy - anything but a square or rectangle
Inspire Me Fridays - Anything goes
Lily Pad Cards - Flower Challenge
Stampin with the Dragon - Spring Time
MAWTT - Cute and Cuddly
Diva's by Design - Use a Stamp
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Hugs

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33 comments:

  1. Monydav31 March 2012 at 09:23

    Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!
    It's wonderful, i love it!
    Hugs, Monica.

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  2. Karin31 March 2012 at 09:28

    It's gorgeous kate! I love that cute stamp and the shape of your card, absolutely well done

    Hugs karin xx

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  3. CRAZYCRAFTSHED31 March 2012 at 09:34

    Hi Kate
    A gorgeous and beautiful card love the colour's and flower's have a lovely weekend
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  4. Misty's31 March 2012 at 10:00

    Oh Kate
    My Easter card is such an attention seeker,isn't it? It just had to sneak itself onto your lovely blog.(LOL)
    Thank you sooooo much for that. It is a 5 star spot for it. I hope you do not charge for that(LOL). You are a sweetheart! I could not have woken up to a better thing to be honest.
    I have to say I adore your spring card. You do yellow colour so well. I love all the elements you used especially your new Tim Holtz clock die.
    Michaela and DP xx

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  5. Unknown31 March 2012 at 10:31

    Kate what a fantastic card I love this Hugs Elaine

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  6. Chrissy31 March 2012 at 10:48

    What a fabulous card Kate, love the colours, so beautiful, and the wee hedgie is gorgeous.Love the round shape...
    Thanks for joining in with us at Fussy and Fancy...

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. Стю31 March 2012 at 10:53

    Ohh, it's sooo lovely!!!!

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  8. Christine31 March 2012 at 11:45

    Morning Kate..just..lol awww what a cute PB hedgie..I forget I have some of these cuties..lovely fresh spring colours & your fronds are fab great shaped creation..

    smiles Christine x

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  9. Carol Willis31 March 2012 at 11:57

    Oooh! Lovely card Kate. Love that image. Beautiful spring colours, wish the weather matched this weekend.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  10. Tammy31 March 2012 at 12:21

    Sweet card, lovely flowers. You blog is adding adware again! UGH!

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  11. Sandra H31 March 2012 at 14:05

    Hi Kate, this is lovely and what a lovely image to use for the spring theme and the colours too are gorgeous:)x

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  12. KraftyKoolKat31 March 2012 at 14:21

    What a beautiful spirit lifting creation.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  13. Doreen31 March 2012 at 14:39

    Oh I love this...a gorgeous image and wonderful design.xxx

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  14. Craftdee31 March 2012 at 15:00

    Very pretty card, Kate. Love the colours, the flowers (super green fronds, btw!!) and the cute image too of course! Donna ☺

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  15. Debbie31 March 2012 at 15:24

    Absolutely stunning Kate. I love it. Beautiful colours. Hope your ok Hun.
    Hugs Debbie x

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  16. KarinsArtScrap31 March 2012 at 16:10

    wow kate this is gorgeous, love the flowers fabulous design.

    greetings karin

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  17. CraftyC31 March 2012 at 17:17

    Gorgeous card Kate, so pretty and very sweet!!
    Clairexx

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  18. Squirrel x31 March 2012 at 17:49

    Oooh, just yummily cute hun, great colours and a sweet PB hedgie, what more could anyone want Sxx

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  19. sue w.31 March 2012 at 18:31

    Hi Kate, I love the pastel shades and the penny black hedgie is really cute. Those fronds really are a good find! Have a great weekend.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  20. ladyjanet_5631 March 2012 at 18:51

    What a lovely card love the flowers(where do I find the cheap shop Gy or Clee?) don't get out much now no car :( but I will be at GC waiting :) for you. Lovely bright Spring colours, image is really cute to. Tony says we have one of those in the garden somewhere! Sorry for the randomness miss yu. Janet x

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  21. An Occasional Genius31 March 2012 at 20:08

    So soft, pretty & gorgeous Kate! Your flower bouquet is fab! x

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  22. Lee31 March 2012 at 21:39

    Really Beautiful card in every way.Love the letters too.hugs xx

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  23. coops31 March 2012 at 22:02

    gorgeous card kate.the shape is fab and stunning sweet hedgie and spring colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  24. Unknown31 March 2012 at 22:58

    O wow this is lovely Kate, I love those gorgeous flowers and the sweet image and style of your card. Everything so pretty and soft, love it xx

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  25. Judith31 March 2012 at 23:09

    Gorgeous spring card Kate such a cute image and beautiful flowers = love those green fronds thanks for playing along at MAWTT this week hugs Judith x

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  26. Little K Smith31 March 2012 at 23:44

    Aaawww this is adorable Kate, I love the shape and the sweet little hedgie and gorgeous flowers too :)
    Kelly.x

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  27. Katie Butler1 April 2012 at 23:31

    Great card. I love the shape and the image. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Dragon.

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  28. Barb2 April 2012 at 22:00

    Beautiful card! So many lovely details! Your coloring is wonderful and I love the gorgeous, little bouquet of flowers! Thanks for playing with us at Lily Pad Cards!

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  29. DesignerDiva3 April 2012 at 01:21

    Love your gorgeous card Kate
    Thanks for playing at the Diva's this week for the Stamp Something challenge and good luck and also for sharing at MAWTT
    Hugs Laurie x

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  30. Zora3 April 2012 at 10:04

    Wow this carde is soo cute love how you have make this layout on the card andthe penny Black stamp is adorable coloured :O)

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  31. Anonymous3 April 2012 at 22:34

    Glorious! LOVE LOVE this one! the shape and colours fabulous! :0)

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  32. Unknown5 April 2012 at 15:19

    Lovely thanks for playing along with us at Delicious Doodles
    Luv Jane xxx

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  33. stuffie6 April 2012 at 14:48

    LOVE the roundness of the card! Super cute! Thanks for playing at SSDS!

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Hugs
Kate xx