Monday 3 January 2011

Thinking Of Warmer Days......

........and Poppies in the Spring, seems so far away today but I'm sure as always time will pass by quickly and I can look forward to the new shoots in my garden and the wonderful Poppies I look forward to every year with renewed excitement.
Hence I decided to use my NEWLY purchased Poppy Collage from Memory Box (available from The Stamp Attic).  Thought I would also play along with a few challenges too at the same time, using the colours from The Play Date Cafe challenge once again, using the inspiration photo below.
Along with the challenge over at Simon Says Stamp and Show which this week we are challenged to SHOW OUR NEWEST STAMP and the Poppy Collage just happens to be mine.  My card also fits the challenge for The Sunday Stamper too with Hels where the challenge this week is to use CHARMS/MEN and I have chosen to use a charm on my card this week.
The paper in the background is from Tim's Vintage Shabby Paper Stash and I have embossed a piece of taupe card with a swirl embossing folder and added the strip across the centre of the card, along with a piece of vintage ribbon and an IMAGINE Philosphy tag charm.
The Poppy Collage has been stamped twice onto white card using DI Fired Brick and I have cut a second flower from the second stamping and added to the main image to give a 3D like appearance.  Three hot pink buttons and IMAGINE sentiment from Outlines complete my card.  Tracy x x
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23 comments:

  1. Juls3 January 2011 at 15:37

    so gorgeous and elegant! Love the script detail! Hugs Juls

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  2. Helen3 January 2011 at 15:43

    More pink! you're getting quite into it! I love this card Tracy, it's gorgeous.

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  3. G Peplow3 January 2011 at 15:44

    Hi Tracy, Happy New Year to you:0)
    Love these new cards the colours are fab and the stamps pretty as well, yes, both cards are really stylish:0) xxx

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  4. Jacqui Chimes3 January 2011 at 15:56

    Lovely cards

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  5. flutterbycrafter3 January 2011 at 16:16

    Such an elegant and sophisticated card, fantastic.

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  6. Nigel3 January 2011 at 16:31

    Beautiful card, maybe because poppies are one of my favourite flowers :)

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  7. Sandy3 January 2011 at 17:10

    Your card is beautiful Tracy.
    Absolutely pretty. Love it.

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  8. Lisa Somerville3 January 2011 at 17:18

    Beautiful, love the color combination and the popped up poppies!

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  9. Netty3 January 2011 at 18:00

    Gorgeous card Tracy, so delicate and pretty. Annette x

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  10. donna3 January 2011 at 19:36

    Lovely card Tracy. Congratulations on your CCC25 win!! Have a fun shopping spree.

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  11. Brenda Brown3 January 2011 at 20:16

    Beautiful Tracy, love the colours and design.
    Happy New Year.
    Take care.
    luv {brenda} xoxox

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  12. Gez Butterworth3 January 2011 at 22:49

    Oooooh what a beautiful card. :) Love the hot pink buttons. LUSH!

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  13. cheryl3 January 2011 at 23:11

    ohhhhh hun this is just gorgoues really beautiful hugs cheryl xxxxxxx

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  14. Sue Lelli 4 January 2011 at 01:33

    Tracy, this card is just so soft and feminine! LOVE it!

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  15. Lori4 January 2011 at 02:07

    Ooo, this is gorgeous, Tracy! The colors are lovely, and the dimension from that flower is spectacular!

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  16. Unknown4 January 2011 at 10:42

    What A lovely card and such lovely details. I too look forward to the spring, the longer days and increased warmth

    Love Dawn xx

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  17. TuKara4 January 2011 at 12:21

    Wow Tracy!!!!Super job,,,,vraiment magnifique!!!
    Happy New Year2011!!!

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  18. Minxy5 January 2011 at 00:14

    Totally gorgeous project, love it :D

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  19. Anonymous5 January 2011 at 12:16

    Stunning card Tracy! I love the composition!
    Alison xx

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  20. minnie_mac5 January 2011 at 19:19

    Beautiful card. Love it.

    Marilyn

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  21. Savannah O'Gwynn5 January 2011 at 21:08

    BEAUTIFUL card--love the stamping and the layers! FAB job:) Thanks so much for joining in the fun over at the Cafe and for playing along with us at PDCC:}

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  22. Suzanne C6 January 2011 at 01:27

    Beautiful use of the collage poppy stamp. Lovely background on the card it really makes your flowers pop. Gorgeous card!

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  23. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie6 January 2011 at 04:11

    That's a beautiful stamp, coupled with the lovely stamped background results in an outstanding card. I really love the piece of vintage lace too. So glad you were able to join in the fun with us this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show.

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