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"I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird." -- Paul McCartney









Saturday, February 16, 2013

A BONUS VALENTINE'S CHALLENGE AT SHELLY'S IMAGES

Shelly's Images BONUS Challenge!!!
February 1 - February 28, 2013




For this challenge everyone who chooses to participate will receive the Key to My Heart set FREE!  Check out the SHELLY'S IMAGES challenge blog for details on how to download this set for free and the guidelines for entering the challenge.




Here is my card using three of the images in the set:

The outside of the card - with a heart-shaped cut out window

To create the outside, I cut a window out of white CS and used a pale grey alcohol marker to give some depth to the cut side. The key image was coloured using alcohol markers and a white gel pen, adorned with a gem, and fussy cut.  I then placed it partly over the cut out:



This is the inside of the card


As you can see, I used fabulous black lace print DP from Fabscraps and placed the cut out image so that it can be seen through the window in the front of the card.  I added some Stickles too.  The white cloud effect makes it look as if the keyhole is 'floating' and was achieved by colouring with a white gel pen and smudging it with my finger while it was still wet.

The sentiment on my card allows the card to be given for any occasion where love is involved, even a 'just because' offering from one lover to another.  I am all for making every day as special as Valentine's Day!

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
DURBAN






15 comments:

  1. Very cool design, Jen! Love the color palette! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  2. Gorgeous card, thanks for playing along with Digi Galore
    Anne x

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  3. Fabulous card Jan, thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
    Ann x

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  4. This is just great, I absolutely love it. Thanks so much for joining us at DICC. :)

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  5. What a fabulous card Jen! Love the design and the paper is gorgeous.

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us this fortnight at Simply Create Too.
    Best of luck and we'd love to have you visit again!

    Mian
    Simply Create Too Design Team Member
    http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com

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  6. This card is absolutely gorgeous Jen! Love the design and the papers are fab!

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us this week at QKR Stampede.
    Best of luck and we'd love to have you visit again!

    Mian
    QKR Stampede Design Team Member
    http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com

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  7. I love that lacy touch Jen! Thanks for playing in our 'Valentine's Day' Challenge #61!
    Sandi ♥
    DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
    and Pattie's shop
    Home of Pattieboop and Allie!

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  8. Very different and a lovely card.
    Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Ann's.
    Jen x

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  9. This looks so elegant with the lace details. Love the design with the keyhole and use of key too. Thanks for playing at Pattie's Creations and good luck. Hope to see you back friday for a new challenge. Bettina DT Member at Pattie's Creations Challenge! xx

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  10. Jen~I am so shocked that is not real lace. It honestly looks real. Your cards are always stunning. I always know when I see your name that I am going to see quality art! Thank you for joining us at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog. We look forward to seeing you again. Hugs~Patti

    (I am definitely one of your fans!)

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  11. Cool and lovely design of this card. Thank you for joining us at Oozak Challenge :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  12. That lace paper looks fantastic with the lock and key, Jen!
    Thanks for sharing with us at Creatalicious challenges this month!

    Sandra
    Creatalcious DT

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  13. Delightful card, pretty design, thanks so much for joining us at The Crafters Cafe !!!!
    Hugs
    SOMA

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  14. Jen, this is such a pretty project. And thank you so much for helping spread the word about our BONUS challenge too! I just love the scroll effect on the sentiment and the black lace with the key hole is so striking! Thank you so much for joining our BONUS Challenge in February. We hope you will check in at the Shelly's Images Blog and join us for our March BONUS Challenge too.

    -Shelly
    Shelly's Images.com

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  15. This is wonderful! Thanks for joining us for our Crafter's Cafe February Challenge! Glad to see your work! Hope to see you in March! Rules will be changing to 'enter up to 3 times' from 1 time! Hope to get to see more of your goodies! :)
    Hugs,
    Karen C

    PS:
    I have blog candy!! check it out at www.busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com

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