Monday, 1 November 2010

Wild Orchid Challenge

It’s Wild Orchid Challenge day today and this time we have two prizes up for grabs, a delish package from Wild Orchid Crafts and a prize of 4 stamps of your choice from Lili of the Valley. It’s a nice easy challenge – A Classic Christmas, so lots of reds, greens and golds on your Christmas creations is all you need to be in the running for one of the two prizes.

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And I went for the reds and greens. I just could not decide what to do till I stumbled upon this gorgeous Carol Wilson paper. If anyone knows where I can buy some more I will be forever in your debt!! I LOVE IT!! I have used a Sarah Kay stamp by Stampavie – Noel Joy. She was my favourite from last Christmas and is still my favourite this year. Loving that hat!!

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I did not have to do much to this as the paper does it all, even to the glitter! I added the usual flowers – I don’t think I could call a card finished unless it had a florists shop going on lol.

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I’ve used the new Hellebores and also 20mm roses, 15mm roses, gypsophila then punched out some holly leaves and popped them in the gaps.

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The sentiment is from the new Lili of the Valley circular sentiments that go on sale at the NEC on Thursday whoop whoop, and on the website on the 12th November. The gorgeous holly ribbon I picked up at my local craft store, I just ran a piece of thin red ribbon over it as it needed something to lift it I think.

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I coloured the image with Copics and used:
Skin: E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair, boots and wood: E79, E74, E70, E40
Reds: R29, R27, R25, R22
Greens: YG67, YG63, YG11

The card is for sale on Ebay, along with a few others.

Thanks for stopping by,

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53 comments:

  1. what a very sweet card
    hugs linda dekker

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  2. Thats lovely Bev real christmassy
    like the use of the new roses.
    Myrax

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  3. Beautiful card, I LOVE the image, I must dig mine out.
    hugs

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  4. Truly festive Bev, you're right the paper does everything for you and love the layering of the two ribbons, super look! Have a great day.

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  5. Hi Bev,

    What a wonderful christmascard!
    I never seem to get them this lovely:)
    Your colourings are so beautiful!!

    Hugs
    Sonja

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  6. beautifull card bev loverly image great colouring layout looks fab xxx

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  7. Morning Bev, I do so agree with your that hat is to die for, you always create such stunning cards and this one is no exception. Its gorgeous. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

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  8. oh Bev this is gorgeous. She's adorable and yes, the hat is ace!!
    Anne x

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  10. It is totally fabulous, great DP, gorgeous image (that hat is an eyecatcher!) in short I LOVE IT!

    Have a great day!
    Hugs Yolanda

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  11. Another stunning card Bev hugs Maxine

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  12. Hi Bev. Gorgeous card. Love the colours. Beautiful image and I like the new sentiment. Donna

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  13. Beautifull card Bev,
    loverly image great colouring layout looks fab.
    Hugs Trudy

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  14. Love your card! I was looking at the card and loving that PP too. It's so pretty!
    Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  15. Absolutely stunning Bev!! I love the traditional Christmas colours on here!! xx

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  16. So so cute! I just love those stamps and you have really done her beutifully.

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  17. Hi Bev...what a beautiful papers...your colouring of that sweet image is fabulous!...(always) love your bunch of flowers!!!
    xxx Margreet

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  18. Hi Bev
    love your card, this stampavie stamp (Noel Joy) was also my fav last year. I just hope I can find one to better it (for this years Christmas Cards)lol.
    hugs
    Sandra (craftynan)

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  19. Hi Bev
    love your card, this stampavie stamp (Noel Joy) was also my fav last year. I just hope I can find one to better it (for this years Christmas Cards)lol.
    hugs
    Sandra (craftynan)

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  20. I love your traditional Christmas, Bev! I know what you mean about the florists' shop - I don't feel a card is complete if I can't put flowers on it!
    Diane x

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  21. Hi Bev,
    Stunning card. I love the reds and greens and the image and embellishment are gorgeous. I love this.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  22. So beautiful card Bev,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers and the flowers.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  23. You're right...that paper is sooo lush!!! Beautiful rich colours...love your card...as always!! xx

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  25. Magnificent Bev!!!
    Love this image and Holy Moly that paper ROCKS!!!!
    Blessings

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  26. Absolutely stunning color combination...love it! So Christmasy (that's a word). I'm seeing more and more using their larger flowers folded and then more flowers on top. Love that look! Thanks for sharing.

    Hugs, Sheila

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  28. Fabby Bev love the flower arrangements - in fact everything.-This stamp is a little stunner.

    Hugs
    Valxx

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  29. WOW Bev. This is simply divine!

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  30. Bev, this card is so cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. I,m from India and in my eyes You are the best card maker in the world. I draw my inspiration from you and all your work is outstanding. I never find words to describe them . Wonder if ever I will be able to reach your level. It would be really nice if you visit my blog and leave a few comments or follow my work. Getting judged by you will be an honour for me.
    http://craftingforever-anita.blogspot.com/

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  32. absolutely gorgeous! I totally want this stamp now!!!

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  34. Oh my goodness! This is a stunning card!! The colors are so rich and beautiful and the whole card just gives me huge Christmas warm fuzzies!! LOL!! Gorgeous!!
    Teri

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  36. Hi Bev, Wow this is truly stunning! Such a sweet image and the papers and flowers are gorgeous.

    I ordered some of the gorgeous hellebores from WOC today - can't wait for them to arrive :o)

    Lisa x

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  37. Je hebt er terug een pareltje van gemaakt!!!
    Veel liefs,Celia.

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  38. Bev, this is absolutely stunning! Your coloring is gorgeous!

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  39. Bev, I love your 'florist shop' on all your magnificent creations!! I find myself doing the same thing - LOL!! Gorgeous colouring, sweet image and beautiful paper. Stunning new flowers also. Hugs, Lori P

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  41. Gorgeous, love that paper. I just got this image and can't wait to use her now I have seen her here. Can't match your colouring though. Loving those new images, will definitely be getting those on Thursday, hope to see you there. Marianne x

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  42. Beautiful card Bev, that paper is fab and I love the glitter around the flowers.
    I'm hoping LOTV still have some of them sentiment stamps when I get to the NEC on Saturday!
    Sarah xx :0)

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  44. Stunning card as always Bev and such adorable image :o)
    hugs and xxx

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  46. Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!
    Love the holly ribbon.
    Hugs, Candy

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  47. Stunning card Bev. So wonderful!
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  48. All I can say is ... WOW! You have left no detail untouched. I can see why this image is a favourite of yours!

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  49. Wow I love the reds and greens together, the image is such a beauty and embellished to perfection!!
    Kim xXx

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  50. love the stamp and the papers are fab too, hugs x

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  51. Wow! I am blown away by this card - it is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Christmas in a nutshell ....

    Best wishes
    Sue xxx

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  52. I love the colours of this card hun. The papers are delish and the image, what a sweetie.As gorgeous as always and as you are too babe !
    Hugs

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  53. Love, Love, & Love that Girl and,
    your card designs and coloring is
    the best! No one can do it "all"
    like you!! Thanks.
    hugs,

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