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Thursday, October 1, 2015

A Shabby Chic Birthday Card with Lace

Hello everyone,

Just a quick post of a card I made for my next door neighbor and a very good friend:


I used two layers of patterned paper for my base, distressed the edges on both and printed a computer generated sentiment.


I used a doily die cut, handmade rolled flowers, brand die cuts and some lace to create this shabby design.


One more look at the finished card...

I would like to enter this card into following challenges:

Cardabilities #132 which is their final sketch, making me very sad :(


Let's Craft and Create Challenge #105 Use dies or punches

Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge #36 with this color palette:


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes

 DL ART Thankful Thursday October Challenge

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







UPDATE 10/15/2015

I am thrilled to announce that this card was selected as a Featured Artist at Cardabilities last challenge!!! Thank You!!!


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69 comments:

  1. Lisa AnderssonOctober 1, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Such a beautiful card Samra, your friend will love this. The colors are lovely and I really like the flowers with so many layers. Good luck in the challenges.
    I´m so happy you voted for me, many thanks <3
    Hugs Lisa

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    1. SamraOctober 1, 2015 at 9:18 AM

      Awww Lisa!!! You are so sweet! No need to thank me for voting, your project deserves all the praise!!!
      Hugs, Samra

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  2. DIANA L.October 1, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    This is so beautiful . I love your shabby look everything about your card says elegant!
    You could enter this in my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes OCTOBER Linky Challenge.
    Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    DL.ART
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
    http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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    1. SamraOctober 1, 2015 at 9:19 AM

      Thank you so very much Diana!!! I added my card to your challenge, thank you so much for the invitation!
      Samra

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  3. DebbieOctober 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Samra, you never disappoint ... and this card is such a stunner! I love everything - the papers, lace, embellishments, flowers - WOW! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us at Paper Sweeties for the October challenge :)

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    1. SamraOctober 1, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      Awww Debbie, thank you soooo much!!! I am glad you like my card :)

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  4. Mrs.BOctober 1, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Gorgeous card Samra lovely details and the flowers look stunning.
    Avril xx

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  5. DIANA L.October 1, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Wow again!!
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes OCTOBER Linky Challenge. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    DL.ART
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
    http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  6. MariaOctober 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Oh, my! What a fabulous shabby creation, Samra! Your card is stunning with the handmade flowers, lace, and doily die cut! Your friend will love it! Thanks so much for entering the challenge at Paper Sweeties this month! Please come back soon!:-)

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  7. CecOctober 1, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Gorgeous shabby card and so feminine with all the flowers and the lace. Your neighbour is going to love this card and your thoughtfulness for making it.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  8. Julia AstonOctober 1, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Your roses look beautiful with that gorgeous lacey ribbon Samra! what a lovely card for your neighbor! Julia xx

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  9. Juliz Design PostOctober 1, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Gorgeous soft vintage card that I'm sure will be adored by your neighbour.
    Julie x

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  10. crafty-stamperOctober 1, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Gorgeous card and love the colour palette,lace and beautiful flowers-I do admire how you manage to make such a beautiful card without an image in sight -I do struggle to make a card without an digi lol-maybe because I started off stamping -I am so out of my comfort zone without a digi lol
    Carol x

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    1. SamraOctober 1, 2015 at 5:08 PM

      And I would struggle if I had to add an image! How funny is that?!? We all have our comfort zones and styles and that is what all the fun is looking at what other crafters can make :)
      Thank you soo much for always stopping by my blog and leaving me such sweet comments, I truly appreciate it!
      Hugs :)

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  11. VintagehandmadeOctober 1, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    This is an absolutely beautiful elegant feminine card, Samra! My new favourite of yours! You know how much I love your handmade flowers! Bravo, my friend!
    Lots of love to you! Branka xxx

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  12. Donna EllisOctober 1, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Gorgeous, Samra!

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  13. CarmenOctober 2, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Oh my! Wonderful card,so romantic and delicate,I love every detail of your work!

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  14. KarenOctober 2, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    Samra, this is bubbling up and over with all things lovely... what a gorgeous take on a wonderful sketch. Your friend will treasure this masterpiece. The trims are beautiful, your flowers spectacular, and the natural palette is so peaceful. Thank you for continually inspiring. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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    1. SamraOctober 2, 2015 at 6:36 AM

      Thank you so much Karen, your visits always make my day!
      Hugs :)

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  15. Ammaris ArtOctober 2, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    So beautiful, so elegant and delicate! I love all the details! Thank you for joining us at Let's Craft and Create!
    Hugs,
    Catherine DT

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  16. sheila 77October 2, 2015 at 3:58 AM

    That is wonderful how you have made such a complex card with all the whites, it's a beautiful composition and all the individual pieces are lovely too.
    Lucky neighbour!

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  17. RedanneOctober 2, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Oh wow Samra, your Shabby Chic card is absolutely stunning, I love the die cut doily and your flowers are exquisite! Hugs, Anne xx

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  18. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    I absolutely love this shabby chic card! All of the texture is beautiful and really stands out with the monochromatic color palette you used. Stunning card!

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  19. Maryvonne CousséOctober 2, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Hi Samra !Gorgeous card as always ,Elegant and so Feminine !
    Thanks for joining us at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog and Good Luck !
    Maryvonne , DT Member

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  20. TraceyOctober 2, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Simply Stunning Samra.......really beautiful card! Love the soft neutral colours, the handmade flowers and the gorgeous lace......PERFECT! Congratulations on the feature at Cardabilities! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!

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    1. SamraOctober 3, 2015 at 10:44 AM

      So good to see you stop by my dear! Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  21. Inger Harding October 3, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Awwww . . this is gorgeous Samra!!
    So soft and feminine! LOVE it :)
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Hugs, Inger

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    1. SamraOctober 3, 2015 at 10:45 AM

      Awwwwwwwww, Inger!!! So good to see you stop by, it is an honor!!!
      Have a wonderful weekend my dear!

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  22. -Aneta-October 3, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Dear Samra! Roses and lace is what I love the most :) I love how delicate and elegant this card is. Have a crafty weekend my friend xoxo Aneta

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    1. SamraOctober 3, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      :):):):) Aneta!!!! :):):):) So good to see you stop by my friend!! I am glad you like my card :)
      Hugs :)

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  23. sarasclosetOctober 3, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Another stunning creation of yours, Samra! So feminine and full of love and attention to detail! The color palette is genius, and your arrangement spot on. I know your friend feels so lucky to live right next door to you! You are such a sweetheart! Hugs!

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    1. SamraOctober 3, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      Thank you so much Sara Emily :) I am glad you like my little shabby card :)

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  24. Мишина ЕленаOctober 4, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Samra, very beautiful and delicate card!

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    1. SamraOctober 4, 2015 at 5:46 AM

      Thank you so much Elena :) Good to see you stop by :)

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  25. Lisa MincklerOctober 4, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Lucky lady that Linda...LOL,
    Love,
    Lisa
    Your card is oozing gorgeousness, friendship, and thoughtfulness. ;)

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    1. SamraOctober 11, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      Thank you Lisa :) Linda is a good neighbor and a dear friend, she deserves a nice card from me :)

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  26. Mona PendletonOctober 4, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Gorgeous card Samra! So shabby and beautiful! Love your beautiful flowers and the lace trimming! Pure elegance!

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  27. Pawsitively CreativeOctober 5, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Your neighbor is one lucky lady!!! This card is shabby chic elegence! Do you have a tutorial on your rolled flowers? I tried it once but mine looked like dead seaweed left out in the salty sand For 3 years....? Your cards are always so very divine dearie! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

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    1. SamraOctober 11, 2015 at 10:49 AM

      Thank you my dear! No tutorial on the rolled flowers, but there are some pretty good ones on Youtube, that is how I learned how to make them, just practice and throw away what does not turn out ok....

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  28. Mynn xxOctober 5, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    WOW, Samra! What an absolutely AMAZING creation! I LOVE all the gorgeous texture--it's just stunning! Thank you for joining us at Paper Sweeties! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

    PS: I hope you link this up with us at House of Cards, too! :)

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  29. Darlene October 6, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    GORGEOUS!!! Love the soft color palette you've used! Thanks so much for joining our challenge at Cardabilities! Good Luck!
    Darlene
    Cardabilities DT
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  30. CarynOctober 7, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Very pretty - love elegant design.
    Thanks for playing along in this week's Anything Goes Wednesday Challenge at Simon Says Stamp.
    Hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  31. Asia King (aka Joanna K)October 7, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Oh my goodness hunni, this is soooooo beautiful! I absolutely adore this colour palette and the flowers look stunning against the lace. Loooove it! Hugs xx

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  32. DebOctober 7, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Beautiful Samra, gorgeous colours and all of those wonderful layers combine to make an elegant card, I'm sure your neighbour loved it! Thanks for sharing, Deb xo

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    1. SamraOctober 11, 2015 at 10:51 AM

      She did love her card :) Thank you Deb for stopping by and leaving me such sweet comments :)

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  33. LisaOctober 8, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Wow! Beautiful texture and warmth... love all of the layers and your flowers are gorgeous...

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  34. LisaOctober 13, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Oh wow, absolutely stunning!! I love every single detail you added!! The lace is so pretty!! I love the flowers and the dies, heck, I love everything!! Shabby perfection!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  35. CherylOctober 13, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Linda is a lucky lady to receive such an amazingly beautiful birthday card! Everything about it is stunning! LOVE the layered pleated chiffon and lace ribbon, and those flowers are to die for! So glad you joined us in the Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge this month!

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  36. GailOctober 15, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Stunning!
    Thank you for joining the DLART Thankful Thursday October Linky Challenge - Have a blessed day!
    Gail Scott http://DL.ART DT member
    http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/

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