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Saturday, 7 July 2012

Soft Pastels with the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge DT

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


the theme this week as chosen by the very talented Wendy  is 

Pastels

This week  we have two sponsors:-


The lovely Sara has sponsored us with £10 voucher to spend in the online store.

and our new Sponsor



The lovely Dawn is offering a winner 5 digis of choice.

so here is my inspirational piece,  however do please hop on over to the main challenge site to see lots more gorgeous inspiration.

I made a Birthday card
Recipe
Base colour and contrast is a pastel blue
Papers - Strawberry Picnic by Wild Rose Studio
Image - Tilly With Flowers by Wild Rose Studio 
The sentiment is part of this Image set.
I have used an MS punch around the page along with the grand nestie circle and scallop circle for the image and it's surround, and lots of peachy coloured tiny Pears from the Hobby House.


Here is a close up of the image Tilly With Flowers coloured in Copics
Hello and welcome to my new followers and I would like to thank all of my wonderful visitors and followers for the lovely and inspirational comments you leave, which allows me to hop on over in return to see your own lovely work.

If you have not already you can join my celebrations of my 1000 followers here

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges
Paperplay - Happy Birthday
Southern Girls - Pearls
Whimsy Stamps - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Sassy Cheryls - Anything Goes

enjoy the rest of your day
Hugs
xxx

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48 comments:

  1. Helen7 July 2012 at 09:13

    This is so cute Kate, just love that image. Not long now till the craft show, can't wait to get shopping xx

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  2. Caroline7 July 2012 at 09:26

    Hi Kate. Fantastic card. Love the image which is coloure beautifully and the papers are gorgeous. Caroline xxx

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  3. Squirrel x7 July 2012 at 10:00

    Awh, so adorable Kate! Loving this Tilly. Your card is as gorgeous as always hun. Hugs Sxx

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  4. KraftyKoolKat7 July 2012 at 10:07

    This is gorgeous Kate. I love the punch around the page layer. It really sets the card off lovely.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  5. Pia S7 July 2012 at 10:14

    This is lovely! I love the soft colors, so delicate, and the image is really sweet!

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  6. Doreen7 July 2012 at 10:25

    This is fabulous Kate...such a beautifully coloured image and papers.xxx

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  7. rachel7 July 2012 at 10:37

    beautiful card Kate - really stunning - such a fresh and lovely image xx

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  8. angelwhispers7 July 2012 at 10:54

    Kate this is beautiful and just love all the pearls they really make the image stand out! Have a great weekend Love Chanelle xxx

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  9. CRAZYCRAFTSHED7 July 2012 at 11:02

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

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  10. Unknown7 July 2012 at 11:08

    What a gorgeous card I love this well done Hugs Elaine

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  11. Tammy7 July 2012 at 11:39

    Sweet card, love the image!

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  12. Carol L7 July 2012 at 11:54

    Oh my, what a precious image this is, and with wonderful coloring too! I love those pastel colors!

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  13. Sue7 July 2012 at 12:09

    Gorgeous card Kate. I love that cute image and the colours and layout are so beautiful

    Hope you have a great weekend
    Hugs Sue

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  14. KarinsArtScrap7 July 2012 at 12:11

    so cute and so very beautiful kate.

    greetings karin

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  15. Sonia7 July 2012 at 12:17

    Soooo adorable Kate:) Really lovely card!
    Kisses,
    Sonia

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  16. McCrafty's Cards7 July 2012 at 12:28

    This is gorgeous Kate, I like the sweet image the colour combo and design.
    Kevin xx

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  17. Janette7 July 2012 at 13:46

    Hi Kate, Love the soft feel to this gorgeous card.xx

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  18. Misty's7 July 2012 at 13:52

    Hi Kate
    Another one of your super sweet cards! The image is a darling and beautifully coloured (woof, woof from DP) and the whole pastel colour combo is brilliant.
    Michaela and DP xx

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  19. Sandra H7 July 2012 at 13:55

    Wow Kate, Your card is lovely great image and lovely colours used great layout too!:)x

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  20. Becky7 July 2012 at 13:56

    This is adorable! Beautiful layout and beautiful coloring.

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  21. Sassy Cheryl7 July 2012 at 17:00

    Oh, I just LOVE the pastel colors. . . .and your card is just beautiful!
    Thanks for playing along in the Anything Goes challenge this week at Sassy Cheryl's.

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  22. Debbie7 July 2012 at 17:55

    Hi Kate...I just love this fabulous card and such a super cute image. Love the colours. Hope you are well hun?
    Hugs Debbie xx

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  23. Vicky7 July 2012 at 20:00

    Just so gorgeous Kate...love this sweet image and fab papers too hun :o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  24. mags7 July 2012 at 20:11

    Beautiful card Kate. Love the image and the various dies and punches used to create the layers. Lovely soft pastel colours too.
    Mags
    x

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  25. Christine7 July 2012 at 20:36

    Hi Kate awww how cute is this image..hiding behind the flowers..lol
    gorgeous colours great design mmm me thinks I need to know the name of your MS PATP set..

    smiles Christine x

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  26. sam21ski7 July 2012 at 22:23

    Oooh I read that all wrong, I thought you'd used pan pastels then when I read it properly it said soft pastels - lol.

    Nevertheless, great card in lovely pastel colours!!!

    Sam xxx

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  27. Karen P8 July 2012 at 01:31

    Such a cute image, lovely! Beautiful use of colour and details Kate - so pretty hugs Karen x

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  28. Sassy Raggedy8 July 2012 at 01:49

    Such a sweet card with beautiful pastel colors. Great job...Thanks so much for joining us this week at Whimsy's. We would love to see you again next week. joann sassy raggedy

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  29. Carol Willis8 July 2012 at 08:00

    Fabulous card Kate, love the image, layout and great details.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  30. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)8 July 2012 at 08:16

    such a pretty design, your very generous with the tiny pearls, look great though. Super cute image and beautifully coloured. janex

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  31. Unknown8 July 2012 at 12:26

    Gorgeous card Kate, great colours and love the papers, big hugs Jo xx

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  32. coops8 July 2012 at 12:50

    gorgeous card kate.i love your soft colours and adorable image :D

    xx coops xx

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  33. Hazel8 July 2012 at 15:24

    Stunning card Kate - so love the colours and the image is just perfect.

    Thanks for dropping by to see me and leaving me a lovely comment.

    Toodle Pip

    Hazel xx

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  34. Whisper8 July 2012 at 17:34

    Great layout, image and what gorgeous papers too, Luv Sam x

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  35. Niknak9 July 2012 at 00:27

    Awesome card! Thanks for joining us a Southern Girls Challenges!!

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  36. Curly9 July 2012 at 09:16

    This is amazing as always Kate your colouring those roses have so much depth,
    I hope you had a lovely weekend and I hope your week is even better,
    Hugs Bridget :0) x

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  37. Unknown9 July 2012 at 10:09

    Hi Kate, what a sweet card hun! Scrolled down to see your House Mouse cards, love those!! Was totally taken with the card you added to your candy last time. These stamps are so cute! Hugs, Frea

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  38. susiestacey9 July 2012 at 20:34

    Gorgeous card Kate - so delicate. Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog x Susan x

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  39. Roma10 July 2012 at 00:11

    Cute card !

    lovely adorable image ,love the papers & the punch around the page x

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  40. Pat10 July 2012 at 02:26

    Hi Kate! What gorgeous colors...and I just love the design and DPs! Such a cute image too!! So glad you've joined us this week at Sassy Cheryl's! Hugs. Pat Frank

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  41. Ann English10 July 2012 at 02:38

    I love this, Kate! Your coloring is spectacular!
    So glad you joined us this week for the Sassy Cheryl's challenge!

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  42. Ren-Yi10 July 2012 at 03:17

    What a sweet little creation! Thanks for playing along with us at Paperplay.

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  43. Lindsay Craftymonster8110 July 2012 at 10:27

    Really adorable, I love the sweet image and the soft colours. Sorry I have been a bit rubbish with my commenting lately
    Lindsay xx

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  44. Jessica Pascarella10 July 2012 at 23:32

    This is an adorable image! Your card is precious! Thanks for sharing it with us at SGC!

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  45. Inkypinkydelights12 July 2012 at 07:43

    This is lovely Kate, both inside and out. Judy x

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  46. Cumbrianlass12 July 2012 at 19:38

    Wow Kate, this is so beautiful, love the colours and the image its perfect.
    Janet

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  47. Mynn xx13 July 2012 at 07:27

    OH SO CUTE!!! LOVE it--the colors are fabulous and I LOVE that darling image! :)

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  48. Natali14 July 2012 at 04:00

    So sweet.. Love this pastels colours and gorgeous paper choice.
    Hugs
    Natali

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Kate xx