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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Shabby Birthday Card

Hello everyone,

I made a Shabby Chic birthday card for a very dear friend of mine, Lauren. It was hard to capture the true color of this card in my photos. After about twenty tries I decided to just find the best I had. This card is a light lavender color, which is her favorite color and she likes butterflies, so I had to add couple here and there. :)


I used the sketch from Cardabilities to create this design.


I used white cardstock to make flowers and then inked edges with Milled Lavender Distress Ink. All the texture paste flourishes were also inked with the same ink. I added a small clock cutout which is peeking behind the flowers and flourishes.


The texture and dimension is more visible in this photo.


This butterfly looks like it is about to land on the card. I glued is only partially on the bottom part and angled it so that it gives that landing effect.


One more look at the finished card...

I am entering this card into following challenges:

Cardabilities #118 with this gorgeous sketch


Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge "B is for...." Butterflies and Birthday in my case :)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge "Things that Fly"

and

Try it on Tuesday Challenge "Pears for Girls"

I hope you enjoyed this post...
Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by...
Samra


03/24/15 UPDATE

I am so thrilled to announce that my card was selected as one of Top 5 at Try it on Tuesday Challenge "Pearls for Girls"



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55 comments:

  1. StellaMarch 12, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    All I can think of is WOW! Samra this is so you! Elegant, shabby and chic. I love the dimensional look on this card. The flowers are stunning. I am smitten!
    Have a great day!
    XX

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    1. SamraMarch 12, 2015 at 1:07 PM

      Awww, thank you sooo much Stella :) As soon as I saw that Cardabilities sketch I knew I was going to use it for this particular occasion. I am glad that you like my card.
      Hugs:)

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  2. Juliz Design PostMarch 12, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Truly stunning, love the design, and your beautiful flowers. What a beautiful keepsake for your friend.
    Julie x

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    1. SamraMarch 12, 2015 at 1:08 PM

      Thank you so much Julie, I am thrilled that you stopped by and left me such a sweet comment. I truly appreciate it. Hugs :)

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  3. cebelicaMarch 12, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    I'm sure Lauren will treasure this card forever. It's absolutely stunning!
    Hugs! xx

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    1. SamraMarch 12, 2015 at 2:04 PM

      Thank you so much Maja :) Big hugs coming your way :)

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  4. MeggymayMarch 12, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    A realy beautiful card. wonderful design and details. Thank you for joining us at TioT's this time.
    Yvonne

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    1. SamraMarch 12, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      Thank you so much Yvonne :) I am glad you like my card :)

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  5. VintagehandmadeMarch 12, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Oh, another stunner from you, Samra! I love this dimensional look of this elegant card and the flowers are AMAZING! I love your style so much! Fabulous card my friend!
    Hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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    1. SamraMarch 12, 2015 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you soooo much Branka:) I truly and greatly appreciate you taking time to look at my projects and always leave such a sweet comment! Trebala bih vjezbati nas jezik posto sam pocela vec zaboravljati pomalo :( Najljepsa hvala na uvijek prelijepim komentarima :) Yay!!

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  6. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Sooo GORGEOUS!! Beautifully soft and feminine, your friend will adore this xx

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    1. SamraMarch 12, 2015 at 3:26 PM

      Thank you so much Georgie :) I am sure she will, she loves anything I make from food to cards :) She is a very sweet young lady and I am honored to call her friend. :)

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  7. crafty-stamperMarch 12, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    what a gorgeously feminine shaped card love the textured background and delicate colour -beautiful roses and butterflies
    carol x

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    1. SamraMarch 12, 2015 at 4:11 PM

      Thank you so much Carol, you always leave me such a sweet comment and I truly appreciate it. :)

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  8. LinMarch 12, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Samra, this is really lovely! Love the feminiinity of it! Your friend will adore it! We thank you so for sharing it with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

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  9. DianeMarch 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Gorgeous textures, colors and design.

    Hugs diane

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  10. HeatherMarch 13, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    A beautiful card Samra, wonderful colour and inking with fabulous texture...........your details are sp pretty especially the gorgeous flowers!!!

    Thanks so much for joining us with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge,
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  11. cohennaMarch 13, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    Beautiful card. Thank you for joining with us at Cardabiloties

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  12. PamelliaMarch 13, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Holy wowsers Samra!! I just want to curl up and cuddle with this luscious, yummy, romantic treat!! GORGEOUS!!!! Your really captured the spirit of that layout and this is the winner for sure!! Your flowers are amazing and bravo use of the flourish stencil!! So much texture and dimension! What a lucky friend to get such a work of art for her birthday! big hugs my friend! :)

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    1. PamelliaMarch 13, 2015 at 5:02 AM

      Darn it all, I was so distracted I forgot to say Thank you so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday for our 'Pearls for Girls' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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    2. SamraMarch 22, 2015 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you my dear:) always nice to see extra rays of sunshine you bring along :)

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  13. froebelsternchenMarch 13, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    LOOKS JUST WONDERFUL!
    thanks for joining us at TIOT

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  14. Agnieszka(AgaP)March 13, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Wow! The texture of the crd is AMAZING!!!!! Fantastic job!!!!

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  15. Kara LynneMarch 13, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Everything about your card is so beautiful! I love the texture, the flowers, the pearls, and oh! those butterflies coming to rest on the card! This design is so elegant, you really did an amazing job!

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  16. Paper ProfusionMarch 13, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Missed this the first time round! It's stunning! Nicola x

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  17. Karan GerberMarch 13, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    What a beautiful card, love the colours, thank you for linking up and joining in with Cardabilities.

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  18. sarasclosetMarch 14, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    Samra, I would like to change my name to Lauren today! What a beautiful (breathtaking) feminine card you have so lovingly made for your lucky friend! I love the stenciled flourish (my favorite stencil!) the layers, and of course, your flowers look just freshly picked! Just fabulous, my friend! Hugs!

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  19. sarasclosetMarch 14, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    Samra, I would like to change my name to Lauren today! What a beautiful (breathtaking) feminine card you have so lovingly made for your lucky friend! I love the stenciled flourish (my favorite stencil!) the layers, and of course, your flowers look just freshly picked! Just fabulous, my friend! Hugs!

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    1. SamraMarch 22, 2015 at 10:12 AM

      Thank you my dear:)I promise to make something special for your bday:)

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    2. sarasclosetMarch 27, 2015 at 10:27 AM

      oHHHHH! It will be worth getting one year older just for something special from you!

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  20. AnnMarch 14, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    Amazing card, I love colors. It's so elegant and feminine :)
    Thank you for joining us at Cardabilities :)

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  21. Ros CrawfordMarch 14, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    Oh my this is gorgeous!! Your friend is really going to love this ... That's a beautiful design and the flowers are stunning!!

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  22. Priyaz CreationsMarch 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Wow! It's so gorgeous!!! Amazingly beautiful!

    Cheers!

    -Priyanka Srivastava

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  23. SandraMarch 15, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    Such a beautiful card! Love the layers and the flowers are amazing! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  24. Mrs.BMarch 15, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    A beautiful card, and such a lovely take on the sketch. Love all the pretty layers and embellishments.
    Thanks for sharing with us at TioT
    Avril

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  25. Mrs.BMarch 15, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    A beautiful card, and such a lovely take on the sketch. Love all the pretty layers and embellishments.
    Thanks for sharing with us at TioT
    Avril

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  26. -Aneta-March 18, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    OMG !!!! What a stunner Samra! Such a beautiful colors and embellishments ! xoxo

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  27. sarasclosetMarch 27, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Congratulations on your VERY well deserved win at Try It on Tuesday! Hugs!

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  28. Mrs.BApril 11, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Samara, Congrats on your recent Top 5 award with TioT. Could you please email me at: avril_branthwaite@hotmail.com
    Thanks, Avril

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