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Tuesday 10 September 2013

HOC Challenge

We are into the second week of the House of Cards challenge for September which means it is still with the same colour scheme but this time in the CLEAN AND SIMPLE style.  My regular followers will know that this style isn't a favourite of mine but I do like to rise to the challenge!  I used a linen textured square card and having cut a mask from paper using a Sizzix die (Stampin' Up) I brushed three of the colours through the aperture and then stamped a SU floral stamp in the darkest purple, adding a little butterfly for  interest and balance.  The sentiment is die cut from matching card.   I'm off now, back into my comfort zone!!

16 comments:

  1. Beatifully effective with the way you've used the darkest colour for the images & I love the way that butterfly is flying out of inked panel.
    Paula (PEP)

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  2. Love how you have achieved this , I cannot do this style for toffee! Well done you, looks great hugs trace x

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  3. Val, one would never think you are out of your comfort zone with this one, it is stunning!! Love how you added those subtle colours through the die cut shape and the purple silhouette stamping against it is so beautiful!! Love the butterfly over the edge! A seriously gorgeous card and I for one think you should do this more often if this is what you come up with!!

    I apologize for having been AWOL with commenting, hope to do better again from now on.....

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  4. hi Val, love this card, beautiful colours, love this image, with the butterfly.
    pam

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  5. Wow Val, gorgeous card, beautiful colours and stamping. Hugs x ChrisB

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  6. Hello Val, what a beautiful card. I love the colours. Hugs Rita xxx

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  7. This is gorgeous Val, you may have been out of your comfort zone but you did it with style.

    Sue x

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  8. A beautiful card, I love how you have coloured through the Die.
    Might just have to give this a go sometime.
    Certainly will not make such a wonderful job as you have
    Happy Crafting

    Patricia x

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  9. You really have risen to the challenge with this one, it's amazing! I think we can safely say you've cracked CAS here. Thank you for joining us at HOC, we really do appreciate it.

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  10. Lovely CAS card Val...pretty colours

    Anne

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  11. Another gorgeous card Val. You did CAS beautifully. Thanks for sharing with us at HOC and we hope to see you next time. Hugs, Gale DT

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  12. Hmmm..love Uppsy Daisy. Must remember to take that one out and give it a try again soon. Love what you have done with the challenge. Great colour blending. Thanks for sharing with us this week at HOC C&S

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  13. Well I think you rose to the challenge beautifully Val because this card is gorgeous. The colours are so pretty and I love the stamping.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  14. Love how skillfully you've obtained those delicate nuances, and so created this beautiful scene!
    Thanks for playing with us at House of Cards C&S this week.
    Rosi x

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  15. The scene you created is just beautiful! LOVE the masking and blending of colors! Thanks for joining us at HOC--come back again soon! :) Mynn xx

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  16. What a fun idea to sponge that tag to your card! Really cute and great use of colors. Thanks for joining us at HOC!

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