Friday, 28 March 2014

For You

Hi Bloggers.


Here's today's card - 

This card is really easy to achieve - you just need the rights tools and a bit of patience!

For the background, I used some Frosty Dawn Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Texture Paste through the Swoosh Mask onto Coconut White Card and put aside to dry.

I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Gratitudes Stamp Set using Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using a die from Sue's Decorative Frames Set in the Italian Collection. I inked through the die with Antique Linen Distress Ink. I also cut another larger die from the same set and again inked through the die with Antique Linen.

I cut some Faux Quilled Leaves from Coconut White Card and some Faux Quilled Blooms from Milk Card. I spritzed the blooms with a little water before I shaped them so they would keep their shape instead of flattening out. I added a Cream 8mm Pearl to the centre of each flower.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Cream Pearl to each corner and I pierced around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk



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41 comments:

  1. BridgetCG28 March 2014 at 06:16

    Hi Julia, lovely card, that swoosh mask is fab, can't wait for it to arrive, got my other goodies, thank you. Hope your cold goes away soon, so that you are feeling better by the 3rd. Bx

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com28 March 2014 at 06:18

    Morning Julia.
    Thank you the card is beautiful. Ihope you are feeling better soon. I started my card making at Creative E with Karen.my circumstances have changed now , I would love to have come to see you. Take care get well soon Kitty

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  3. tracy w28 March 2014 at 06:32

    Hi Julia
    What a stunning card thanks Tracy w x

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  4. Unknown28 March 2014 at 06:39

    Morning Julia
    WOW This card is stunning and one to try when I receive my Swoosh mask.
    Take care of yourself.
    Sheila x

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  5. nancyd28 March 2014 at 06:57

    Morning Julia, a fantastic card managed to watch your shows last
    evening they were great as usual but you weren't your usual bubbly self
    hope you feel better soon.
    Nancyd xx

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  6. JJ28 March 2014 at 07:00

    Morning Julia,

    What a stunning card, love it, love it, love it. The design, mask, inks, flowers etc are all beautiful.

    Hope you are feeling better soon.

    Love all the new stamps.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts28 March 2014 at 07:04

    Hope you feel better soon Julia xx
    I love this card it is just beautiful xxx

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  8. Patricia Howarth28 March 2014 at 07:17

    Morning Julia, I'm sending you a 'Get Well' hug and the hope that your cold gets better really soon. It is so annoying and frustrating, I know, when you have so much prep etc to do. Tell your cold, you haven't got time to be ill, haha !!
    I love your card today, loving the combination of colours used, and those gorgeous die-cuts.
    I couldn't resist the midnight snow, I have started using the iced snow a lot recently haha.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  9. Jackie T28 March 2014 at 07:18

    Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous. What a lot of news you had to share with us. I do hope your cold gets better soon colds are miserable. The workshop news is brilliant I just wish I lived close enough to go. So many treats in your Amazon store I will be having a look later. Love Jackie

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  10. Debbie Tinks28 March 2014 at 07:24

    Love the card ... stunning
    hope your cold goes soon Julia..x happy crafting

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  11. carol edwards28 March 2014 at 07:25

    Hi Julia lots going on for you so I hope your cold soon goes away. Lovely card and the new masks are really good. My wish list is getting so long I need a special wish to be able to get everything on it ! X

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  12. Mrs B28 March 2014 at 07:50

    Hi Julia. Beautiful card, love it all. I hope you start to feel better very soon, colds really do make you feel rotten don't they, bless you. Keep drinking as much hot tea as you can, it really will help and take extra care of yourself. How lucky for anyone living near enough to get to one of your workshops, I wish I did! Take care.

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  13. lydia jordan28 March 2014 at 07:58

    Morning Julia,
    Beautiful card love the background. Sorry your cold is no better, makes you you feel wretched, hope it starts to clear soon.
    Lydia
    X

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  14. Unknown28 March 2014 at 07:58

    Hi Julia, hope you feel better soon. Gorgeous card , frosty dawn texture paste has now gone on my must have list. Thanks for sharing. Lol lynne m x x x

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  15. Unknown28 March 2014 at 07:59

    Good morning,
    Sorry to hear that you are still feeling poorly, you did a great job on CC considering you were ill. I love this card, very cool, feel better soon.

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  16. Wendy L28 March 2014 at 08:03

    So gorgeous, xxx

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  17. June Horrocks28 March 2014 at 08:08

    Hi Julia love the card so beautiful thanks for all the info get well soon love June xxx

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  18. Aspiring crafter28 March 2014 at 08:12

    I love this card Julia!
    Am going to look up Kettering on map and see if I can come!
    XxRuth
    P.s sorry about your nose!!

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  19. hollyberry28 March 2014 at 08:43

    Beautiful card as always.Sorry to hear that your cold is worse,hope you get well soon.

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  20. gwen7028 March 2014 at 08:53

    Gorgeous card Julia, love the mask and hope to be able to get it at Port Sunlight tomorrow. Get rid of your cold quickly, looking forward to next weeks shows

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  21. jane stillman28 March 2014 at 09:07

    Oh wow love this white on white card, The flowers and leaf dies are gorgeous. Get well soon, and PLEASE stop giving us all these fabulous goodies!!!! lol xxx

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  22. Unknown28 March 2014 at 09:12

    Morning Julie,
    This is a WOW factor card it is stunning. love all about it, David and I are feeling much better, it is strange because we did not feel ill with it, it was just a head cold and kept falling asleep - have a good rest over the weekend
    Hugs
    Carol xx

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  23. Jean Z28 March 2014 at 09:26

    Hi Julia, beautiful card and the stamps are gorgeous love Jean Z xx

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  24. karenlotty28 March 2014 at 09:27

    Very pretty card I do love the flowers they're on my Need List I too wished I lived nearer Kettering Off to visit your Store now

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  25. Clai0128 March 2014 at 09:45

    What a gorgeous card Julia I think I recognise those dies used!
    and what can I say over the paints?
    apart from it pays to make a list of colours of your haves and wishes! lol
    The stamps look absolutely yummy! and I hope you feel better soon x

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  26. Beryl28 March 2014 at 09:58

    Hi Julia, sorry to hear that you're not feeling too good. Colds can really drag you down. Hope you feel better soon. Today's card is beautiful. Love the mask and the dies.

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  27. nannapat28 March 2014 at 10:07

    Hope the cold is improving Julia - not the right time of year for red nose day! Lovely card, the faux quilled leaves are really pretty and something a bit different. The new stamps are beautiful, none of us enjoy making Sympathy cards but that stamp would make it so much easier to create a meaningful card. Pat x

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  28. Lesley Thomas28 March 2014 at 11:06

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  29. Joanne K28 March 2014 at 11:18

    Morning Julia, sorry to hear you are still under the weather. Hope you feel better soon. What a stunning card today. Beautiful. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  30. baconbits28 March 2014 at 12:02

    Morning Julia
    Sorry to hear about the cold - feel better soon.
    Love todays card, that background is stunning and so are the dies.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  31. yorkielass28 March 2014 at 12:14

    Hello Julia, Such a pretty card, the background is stunning and the flowers and leaves are scrummy. Sorry to hear that the pesky cold is getting worse, drink lots of hot tea and hope your nose returns to normal colour soon. Love the new stamps will pop onto your shop, the workshop sounds interesting, wish I lived nearer, but will look into it.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  32. Emma Burns28 March 2014 at 12:46

    Beautiful Julia, but I do expect nothing less from you! I have a golden wedding card to make and this design would do well for it, that is if you don't mind me pinching your design. Hugs xx

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  33. Myra28 March 2014 at 14:58

    Hi Julia,
    Oops - I've been shopping again! All your fault - that's my excuse anyway! What a gorgeous card today. Love the swoosh mask and the soft colours with the added textures are lovely!
    Sorry about your cold and poor nose! It's horrid but hopefully you'll feel lots better soon
    I had super fun yesterday stamping and embossing! Results as you say , so much better if you use an anti-static bag! I felt as if you were saying - told you so! I ended the day making hairpins and am quite chuffed with them. Pride does come before a fall, however!
    Have a good weekend and feel better soon
    Love Myra

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  34. Myra28 March 2014 at 15:00

    Hi Julia, told you pride comes before a fall - I meant Hatpins not Hairpins!! Love Myra

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  35. Unknown28 March 2014 at 17:56

    A lovely, elegant card today. I must try that sparkle paste. The new stamps look lovely too but will need to wait!
    Have a restful weekend to recover. Thank you, Jan

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  36. hazel young28 March 2014 at 19:45

    Lovely card love the delicate detail xx hazel

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  37. Unknown28 March 2014 at 20:06

    Hi Julia. Hope you will be better very soon. A beautiful card again today. Gorgeous leaves and flowers too. Love and hugs. Hilary xxxx

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  38. ohjay28 March 2014 at 21:38

    Hi Julia, sorry to hear you have a cold, the card is beautiful. Not watched the show yet, too many appointments to attend, will watch soon. Hope yoo are feeling better soon xx

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  39. Diane!s Favourite Place21 August 2015 at 10:19

    Hi Julia, hope you better soon. Beautiful card, love the layout and great selection of item. Diane

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  40. Jan's Paper Flowers21 August 2015 at 12:18

    Beautiful, beautiful card! I love the background!!!

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  41. Unknown21 August 2015 at 17:18

    Hi Julia
    This card is stunning - finally plucked up courage and tried the texture paste which I have had for an age - and feel very proud of the way it turned out.
    Love this card it isd beautiful
    Hugs
    Carol x

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