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Sunday 21 June 2015

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #47

I hope you've all had a better week than I have. I've been knocked sideways with a nasty bug so I apologise for not being round to visit you. I'm still recovering but I am trying to catch up.
Now on to today's news which has a sad note. Today is the start of the last challenge at Scribble & Scrap. Lexie has decided that due to her work commitments she is closing the challenge blog. Thank you to all those who have supported us and entered the challenges. I hope you've enjoyed yourselves.
Please see the blog for the details and the prize that's up for grabs for the last challenge.
The theme is
"Anything Goes"
I know so many people born in the Summer months and have been very busy making cards to give to them. Fortunately I had them all finished last week. I decided to make some of them with a "beach theme" in the hope that we might actually get some "beach weather". This one was made for the lovely Marie.

I've discovered that I quite like A5 tent cards, these are portrait style cards that have the crease at the top. This means I can add layers and embellishments without them falling over.
I printed off some brown and white patterned papers and created mats for them by painting white card with Salty Ocean Distress Ink mixed with water. I scruffed all the edges before colouring.
I added a postcard I distressed with Antique Linen DI and some silk ribbon I coloured with Salty Ocean and then washed out.

This vintage photograph was a copyright free one I found on the internet a couple of years ago and it's always reminded me of my mother. She had curly hair like this as a child.



The die-cut shells and anchor were made with Marianne dies and coloured with Distress Inks. I printed the sentiments on the computer. I used the wet paintbrush to flick the watered ink over the layers and elements.
I do hope you will show your support one more time and join in with the last Scribble & Scrap challenge. Head over there now to see the inspirational makes from my talented team mates and to enter your crafty creations.
I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/20-june-challenge-85-anything-goes-with.html x
http://www.lisasomerville.com/2015/06/summertime-bloggers-challenge.html
http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/2015/06/friday-challenge-summertime-blues.html x
http://alohafridaychallenges.blogspot.ca/2015/06/aloha-friday-challenge-50-birthday.html x
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/ch-88-old-vintage-shabby-chic.html x
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/new-challenge-for-all-crafts-layers.html x

30 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous card, Andree. Love that image, and your beautiful layout and embellies.

    I always do tent cards (6 x 6, though). Easier to photograph as well.

    Thank you so much for your help and support over the last couple of years. You have been an amazing friend (and that's going to continue!!!!!) and an absolute star.
    xxx

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  2. A fabulous card Andree, a gorgeous image and I love all the layers. The shells and anchor are fabulous too. Hope you will be feeling so much better soon - take care - love and huge hugs xxxx

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  3. This is gorgeous I love the papers and image which is fabulous! Sorry to hear Lexie is closing the challenge but thoroughly understand and you have been a star!
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  4. Great Card. Its been lovely working with you at Scribble and Scrap. I have decided as I have time on my hands I am opening a fortnightly blog. Here is the link. Hope you can play along http://www.craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Lisa

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  5. A very beautiful card Andree, will be sorry to see yours and the other DT members cards for the last time.
    Hugs Janet xxx

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  6. This is lovely Andree, great colours and layers. xx

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  7. Such a beautiful card Andree. Wonderful image, colour palette and detail.
    Laine
    xx

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  8. Hi Andree, so sorry to hear about the blog closing, you have created some stunnig cards and your last one is no exception. Fabulous vintage card. Hope you will feel better soon. Take care hugs Jennifer xx

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  9. Gorgeous card Andree, Love the design, image and the colours. Get well soon. Chris xx

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  10. Hi Andree this is such a stunning card I love the image you chose and how you themed the card. I have really enjoyed being on this team with you. I will still be around. Hugs Jackie

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  11. Awe, that photo is just too cute and the color combo is just perfect

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  12. Really sad to see Scribble and Scrap go, Sis, your last card is a stunner, love it hun, can I ask what you card/paper you used to make the shell embellishment! they look so real...love and hugs always, glad my right hand is no longer a claw and I can get back typing and crafting....love and hugs always xxx

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  13. how vintage, lovely, I do like it, very summery too

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  14. Hi Sis, I use 160gsm white cardstock from The Range. I coloured it with Antique Linen Distress ink before die-cutting and embossing the shells. Then I used a mix of Tea Dye and Brushed Corduroy DIs while they were still in the dies. Big hugs and love to you xxx

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  15. I really love the distressed edges on this and the colours go together perfectly!
    xxSAMxx .
    ❤My Blog - The Crippled Crafter❤

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  16. Your card is lovely!!! Beautiful take on the challenge :). Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs! :)

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  17. Andree, this is gorgeous! I love the image & the colours are perfect for a beachy themed card! I love those little shells, you've done a great job with them!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  18. Fabulous card, such gorgeous colours. Love all the layers.

    Hugs Erin xx

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  19. Aw this is so cute. What a gorgeous image. Fab card Andree x

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  20. Oh this is a true stunner!! I love the blue with the sepia tones and I love all the different components. I really do love this card.

    love and hugs
    Lisa xxxx

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  21. So gorgeous! Love the colours and the seaside theme embellishments!
    Lucy x

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  22. Gorgeous design perfect for our challenge
    Hugs
    Suzy B Owner SBBC
    -x-

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  23. Gorgeous card Andree definitely a stunner hun love it crafty hugs Judith xxx

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  24. Love the vintagey feel to this! So glad you joined us at Kitty Bee Aloha Friday Birthday Challenge! xx

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  25. Andree this is just so beautiful with the aqua and cream beiges. A wonderful vintage creation. Love the girl and the shells.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  26. Really gorgeous, Andree! I love this old photo and your beautiful layering!! All this little embellishments make this card so unique!
    Thanks for playing with us at Simply Creat Too!
    Hugs, Rosi

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  27. Loveeeeeeeee this! Thanks for playing along with Frosted Designs!!!!

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  28. Adorable card! Love the color combination. :-D
    Thank you so much for joining us in Aloha Friday Challenge at Kitty Bee Designs this fortnight. I hope to see you again. :-D
    Milka DT

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