Thursday, 27 January 2011

Lili of the Valley challenge

The Lili of the Valley challenge this week is Anything but Square.  So, you know me and easy … well I got out the fab XXL dies from Go-Kreate and whipped up this card in next to no time.  I cut out the shape using the largest die then just scored and folded it in half and matted and layered using the smaller die.  Simples.

Edited after lots of messages lol- you need an A4 die cutting machine to cut the biggest dies in these sets.  I have a Grand Calibur that I use for the bigger dies but if you want an A4 cutter that takes all dies then the Grand Calibur is not for you - it does not take thicker dies like Sizzix, which sadly I only discovered after I had bought the machine (I should have checked first instead of just assuming it would).  An expensive assumption as I am going to replace this with a cutter that takes all dies so I don't have to faff on with having to use different machines for different dies.  However, Go Kreate do the same shaped dies in a smaller size and these do go through the Big Shot and Cuttlebug - 180002 XL frames - Frilly #2

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The gorgeous paper is a Tilda Pad – Frosted Bluegreen.  I just adore the colours in this pad (okay in all the Tilda pads).  The lace is from The Ribbon Girl, so pretty.
I made the button by stamping the Love sentiment on a scrap of white card with Walnut Stain ink, cut out a small heart (approx 1/2”), inked up the edges then punched two tiny holes to thread the twine through.  I then triple embossed the button with UTEE (any Ultra Thick embossing powder will do or you can use clear embossing powder but will have to emboss several times to get the nice domed effect).

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I distressed the seam binding with some very diluted tea die ink spritzed on randomly then I dabbed tea die ink on whilst it was still wet, scrunched it up and left it to dry.
The Mr & Mrs stamp from Lili of the Valley has been coloured with Promarkers  from Letraset 
Skin: Oatmeal and blush (with a touch of baby pink for the cheeks)
Hair: Him – Walnut, Almond; Her - Pastel Yellow, Ivory
Clothes: Him – Cool Greys 1 – 5, Marine,  pastel green; Her – Ivory and blender pen, Marine, pastel green

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55 comments:

  1. Christine L27 January 2011 at 08:12

    Beautiful card Bev - I absolutely love those colours together. I've had a go at making the heart buttons - love the effect - but can't get the 'right' heart punch.... any suggestions? Also, the XXL dies have to have the larger machine..... is that right? If so....... wahhhhhhhhhhh - I want one!! hehe
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  2. Unknown27 January 2011 at 08:17

    stunning Bev
    Chris x

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  3. Jannie27 January 2011 at 08:25

    Such a fabulous card Bev. Love the sweet image and the button is gorgeous. Pretty paper and lovely colourway.

    Hugs Jannie

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  4. misteejay27 January 2011 at 08:26

    What a beautiful card. The colours are perfect and the image is just lovely.

    Toni :o)

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  5. Jolita27 January 2011 at 08:27

    Beautiful card Bev!

    Hugs, Jolita

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  6. Squirrel x27 January 2011 at 08:48

    Gorgeous hun, loving that shape! I also need to come and play in your craft space, you must have sooo much kit in there lol! Such a beautiful creation, and your heart button is inspired. Hugs, Sxx

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  7. Fairy27 January 2011 at 08:50

    Bonjour Bev
    Ta carte est très jolie j'adore
    Bisous

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  8. My'scardcorner27 January 2011 at 09:00

    Just beautiful Bev and that heart just finishes it off perfectly.
    Myrax

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  9. Unknown27 January 2011 at 09:04

    Your cards are so pretty, and I love the flowers and all the little pretties that you put on them!

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  10. ♥ Yolanda ♥27 January 2011 at 09:04

    Goodmorning! What a beautiful wedding card. Great shape, lovely DP(yummie) and the heartshaped button is fabulous!
    Thank you for the inspiration I get from all your craftwork.

    Hugs Yolanda

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  11. Judi27 January 2011 at 09:12

    FABULOUS work! I must give one of your little buttons a try.

    Judi x

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  12. Елена - Lepesto4ex27 January 2011 at 09:24

    Beautiful card!!!

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  13. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 09:29

    Beautiful card Bev, absolutely love those colours and great card shape too!
    Helen x

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  14. cowboydutrem27 January 2011 at 09:30

    Beautiful! Love this card! The shape is perfect and the colors are really nice + love this image!

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  15. D K Crafts27 January 2011 at 09:46

    Hi Bev. Beautiful wedding card. Love the shape and the colours. Donna

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  16. Rach27 January 2011 at 09:55

    this is just stunning Bev, a gorgoeus card.xx

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  17. Ribbon Girl27 January 2011 at 10:04

    Gorgeous card, lovely colours and your heart button is beautiful! Mary G

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  18. Sharon27 January 2011 at 10:10

    Wow, this is flippin' stunning Bev. Just love the colours you've chosen and that die is to 'die' for, excuse the pun! LOL I don't suppose it would go through a Cuttlebug would it? hugs Sharon

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  19. heidy27 January 2011 at 10:12

    Totally gorgeous,Bev!!!
    Hugs Heidy

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  20. craftymum27 January 2011 at 10:17

    GORGEOUS card Bev. By the way what machine do you use to cut the XXL dies?
    hugs Sarah x

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  21. x laura x27 January 2011 at 10:47

    Oh this is beautiful, i will be buying this image, its beautiful.
    x laura x

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  22. Laetitia27 January 2011 at 10:55

    Oh wow. The card is gorgeous. The colours are really nice and the image so cute. The button is stunning too.

    But I also wanted to comment on your new header. I thought I hadn't clicked on the correct link, but then I saw the gorgeous LOTV image and with all the pink, for sure, I was at the right address.
    Although I absolutely loved the old one, I adore this one. Very nice colour, the image is so sweet.

    Have a great day
    Laetitia xx

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  23. Trudy27 January 2011 at 11:02

    Oh Bev, this is stunning such a beautiful colour combo, and always a fabulous design.
    Hugs Trudy

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  24. Jane27 January 2011 at 11:13

    Too darn gorgeous!!!xx

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  25. allex27 January 2011 at 11:49

    You are such a talented lady Bev, this is an absolutely STUNNING card !!

    Hugs, sandiblu xx

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  26. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 11:57

    Hi Bev
    love your card, love the heart button, I will have to try & make some. As I was very very lucky & won your fantastic L.O.T.V. candy a few weeks ago, I have this lovely stamp, so I am going to try & ink it up today & make a wedding card.
    hugs
    Sandra (craftynan)

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  27. yvon27 January 2011 at 12:04

    Absolutly gorgeous.
    Love you new header as well.
    Hugs, Yvon

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  28. Melissa27 January 2011 at 12:20

    OMG bev, these are stunning using those Go create dies...you say about the grand calibur....so would the BIG shot take those dies????

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  29. Marlies27 January 2011 at 12:26

    Beautiful card Bev, realy romantic.
    Marlies x

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  30. Unknown27 January 2011 at 12:34

    Hi Bev, such a lovely card, love the colour (even though it's not pink LOL). I have some seam binding on the way, but haven't worked with it yet and I see these lovely double and threedouble bows on your card. How do you make these?? Couldn't you do a little tutorial on how to do these? Hugs, Frea

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  31. Vick27 January 2011 at 12:41

    love the card as always Bev, and love the new look on your blog header!!! Vick x

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  32. Brook27 January 2011 at 13:19

    Beautiful card. Love the button!

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  33. Teri27 January 2011 at 13:26

    Ohhhhhhh.....this is absolutly stunning!!!!! The shape, the image, the embellishments... it's sooo elegant!! Another perfect card, Bev!!!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  34. Danielle27 January 2011 at 14:02

    Stunning card Bev! Love the shape you've used and the beautiful image! A beautiful palette of colours too!
    Hugs, Danielle

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  35. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 15:39

    A stunning card, Bev. That new LOTV stamp is just so beautiful- and with the unusual shape of your card and that pretty paper, it makes for such an elegant wedding card. In my fav colour too.
    Alice (beemer)

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  36. Lorraine27 January 2011 at 15:55

    Ooh, gorgeous card! Love the shape, colors and the beautifully colored image!

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  37. Kim.27 January 2011 at 15:59

    Such a pretty card, love the shape and the colours are gorgeous.
    Kim xXx

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  38. Unknown27 January 2011 at 16:05

    Beautiful card! Love your new banner!

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  39. Lyse27 January 2011 at 16:24

    I've ordered this stamp but I was wondering what color to use for the bride's dress. Now I saw your receipe and I love it so I'll get those colors as soon as I'll receive my stamps.
    Hugs,
    Lyse

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  40. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 16:37

    Wow! Bev, I am now following your blog because all I could say as I scrolled through was 'wow' and 'beautiful!' and 'stunning!' ... you are so talented! I'm so glad I clicked on a link from Aussie Loz's blog.

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  41. Kimberly S27 January 2011 at 17:21

    This is so gorgeous! The colors are beautiful, and your coloring is perfect. :)

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  42. pinky27 January 2011 at 17:52

    Oh wow Bev, this is gorgeous. Loving that stamp, loving the binding, loving that shape, think I just love it.

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  43. Diane27 January 2011 at 18:13

    Just lovely, Bev! Love the colours!
    Diane x

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  44. Becky27 January 2011 at 18:58

    Girl, everything you do is fabulous, and this card is no exception.

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  45. Tracey27 January 2011 at 19:11

    What a beautiful card Bev stunning as usual really love the shape of the card xx

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  46. lydie27 January 2011 at 19:27

    tres belle carte , j'adore
    bravo
    Cordialement
    Lydie

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  47. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 19:31

    Bev love the new heading you have created but another wow card wedding but so so modern and all so well matched Doris, take care you are a great help to us all thanks a bunch

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  48. Mandelhjärta27 January 2011 at 20:04

    Lovely card!! :)
    I like the shape and colouring!

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  49. ribenaruby27 January 2011 at 20:13

    Such a beautiful card Bev, shape is fabby and seam binding just gives it an extra edge for a vintage type card! Ruby x

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  50. maxine27 January 2011 at 20:43

    Hi Bev this really is stunning and I love your button and the tutorial is fab, thanks hugs maxine x

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  51. slbt1727 January 2011 at 22:25

    very pretty!
    Sandra ltb

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  52. Joey28 January 2011 at 01:15

    Hi Bev

    this is absolutely stunning, I adore the edge so elegant.

    Joey x

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  53. Elena V.28 January 2011 at 14:22

    it's so cute!!

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  54. Shazza29 January 2011 at 10:39

    this is so stunning x

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  55. Rachel x2 February 2011 at 11:40

    Such a beautiful card, Bev!! :) I thought so when I saw it last week and the Marine PM I ordered as a result arrived yesterday (I've been trying to figure out which PM I needed for my fav 'Tealy' shades for ages) and it's gorgeous, so just wanted to say thanks!! :)
    hugs, Rachel x

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