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Sunday 9 January 2011

Birthdays are Good for You

The stamp used on this card is one of a set from Elusive Images and one of my favourites - when people say to me that they don't like getting old I always say that I reckon it is preferable to the alternative!!  Background paper is from  Artylicious Echoes of Italy and I made a frame using Nestabilities and simply added ribbon, a couple of swirls and a few flowers which I think have produced a cheerful effect to counteract the dull dark days although the sun did actually make a brief appearance yesterday and the sky this morning looks promising too.

12 comments:

  1. I do like your nesties and they make a lovely shaped frame for a sentiment, simple and classy.


    Anne

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  2. Really effective card Val - really like that frame!!!

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  3. I haven't noticed that shape Nestie before but you've made a lovely frame with it. Lovely card!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  4. Hi, what a lovely collection of cards, and I'm (green)envious of your super collection of EI stamps. I wondered if you would like me to put this particular card in one of my FFG posts. I cannot think how you have done the embossed border on the inside edge of the frame. Please tell. Hope to hear from you. ikki

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  5. Hi Val, thanks for giving me permission to place your lovely card in the FFG. I have done this today and would like you to know how much I appreciate your support AND love your artwork. ikki

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  6. just popped over from Ikki's cupboard love the card and a very nifty technique

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  7. Love your card Val - saw in ikki's cupboard. Really great effect and the ribbon just accentuates it nicely.
    Ann xxx

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  8. Popped over from Ikki's blog and have become a follower so I can take a look at your lovely cards.

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  9. which nestie shape is this? think i NEED it!
    good to see you featured over on ikki's blog.
    kathleen mc xx

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  10. Great idea for the frame Val.. Also good to see you featured on Ikki's blog...Peter XX

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