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Thursday, February 21, 2013

ALL THE THINGS I LOVE CHALLENGE AT the Sparkle and Glitter Challenge Blog

ALL THE THINGS I LOVE
is the theme of the challenge over at the Sparkle and Glitter (Rick St Dennis) Challenge Blog.

This card, featuring an image by Rick ST Dennis called 1935 Hat, represents so many things I love in cardmaking (not all cos there is not enough space on one card to show you that!)



I Y....

images with beautiful faces and expressive eyes
colouring using alcohol markers
my white gel pen for highlights
dies
fabulous DP's
sequins and beads sewn onto my cards using invisible thread
Stickles
sprays of flowers and curling tendrils
and
bling, bling and more bling

and I have now discovered one more for the list ....

Rick St Dennis images!!!

Isn't this one a beauty!

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
Durban


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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    What a stunning card with awesome coloring!!! Thanks so much for playing this week at CCCB :-)

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  2. Margy (DS4J)February 22, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Absolutely ADORE this card Jen! Reminds me of the Rembrandt paintings with only certain areas highlighted and the rest darker, to show emphasis. You should frame this one!

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  3. ~Lady B~February 22, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Stunning creation! Your coloring is gorgeous and your card design is pure elegance! Thanks for playing along with us at Sparkle and Glitter with RSD :)

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  4. Pia SFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    This is a truly beautiful card! It's such a gorgeous image and I like how you've added elements to your card to reflect the details of the image, such as the tulle, the red flowers and all the bling. Love it! I came over from MIM to have a closer look.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    WOW.. What a pretty card. Thanks so much for joining us this week over at CCCB!

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  6. Christine LFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Stunning card - fabulous image - perfect for our challenge.

    Thanks for sharing with us at Anything Goes this time.

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  7. Ros CrawfordFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    What an amazing card this is ... very chic! Many thanks for playing at CCCB!

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  8. Diane Louise JFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Gorgeous card Jen - I love these 'hat' images from RStD too :o)
    Hugs Diane x

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  9. PatFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Super card, gorgeous image. Thanks for sharing with us at Fab'n'Funky this week.

    Pat xx

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  10. cotnobFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    This is a fabulous card, gorgeous image and beautifully embellished.
    Thank you for joining us at Ooh La La Creations.
    Pauline
    x

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  11. mum of twoFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    How fabulous! That image is stunning and you did an amazing job coloring her! Thanks so much for playing with us this week at Pause Dream Enjoy Hat challenge this week. Hope to see you again soon :)

    michelle
    Purple Monkey Moments

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  12. Kirsty VittetoeFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    I kind of love the lace and tulle you included in this card, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing this with us at CCCB!

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  13. Michelle LooiFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Jen, your coloring never fail to amaze me! Great card!
    Thanks for sharing at 365cards!
    ~Michelle

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  14. CarolFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Thanks for joining us at Anything Goes this time and for this gorgeous card which fits the Vintage theme so well. You have included some lovely details in this and the image is super.
    Carol xx DT

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  15. Carole SFebruary 23, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Awesome work Jen, I love everything about it, love Carole lockhart Stuart. :)XXX

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  16. DawnFebruary 24, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Jan, your card is just beautiful & your colouring is awesome!Thanks for playing at Crafting For All Seasons in our Dies & Punches challenge!
    Good Luck & I hope you can play next time too!
    HUgs
    Dawn xx

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  17. Anne-MarieFebruary 24, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Hi,

    What a lovely card you made. The image is just so wonderful as are your backing papers.

    Thank you for joining us at Fab 'n' Funky.

    Anne-Marie x x

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  18. Bettina L.February 24, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    This is a real girlie card alright. Love the design with the sparkle and flowers. Thanks for playing at Whoopsi Daisy and good luck. Hope to see you back monday for a new challenge. Bettina xx

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  19. mixamatoastiesFebruary 24, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful creation.

    Thanks for joining in at Love to Create this week.

    Susan

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  20. Meihsia LiuFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    What a fantastic card! Love your great coloring on the beautiful image. Thank you for sharing with us at Make It Monday. :)

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  21. PeanutFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    What a beautiful work of art, Jen! Thanks for entering our Monochromatic challenge. It's been a pleasure to see your creation. Please come back next week and show us more! …x
    Asha - Tuesday Throwdown DT
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  22. Crafty and GreenFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Beautiful! Stunning Image!! Thank you so much for playing with us at Love to Create Challenge!! Please Come back and play with us again soon!

    Many Blessings,
    Tina LTC Team

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  23. RossellaFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Fabulous creation
    Rosie x

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  24. PennyFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    So fabulous, Jen! Love the coloring & design! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  25. MargaretFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    Fabulous card and great coloring as usual. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown for this challenge.
    Margaret, DT

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  26. MummyladeFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    you have managed perfectly with the image! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Sparkle and Glitter with Rick and good luck in the challenge.

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  27. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Great card! Love the image...very nice coloring.

    Thank you for joining us at CMC! Hope to see you again soon.

    Jenn
    DT

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  28. Alli DevineMarch 1, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Stunning card and your colouring is fabulous Thanks for sharing with us at Ooh La La Creations

    Alli

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  29. Darlene March 1, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    WOW this is a gorgeous image and you're coloring has made it STUNNING!! Beautiful design Jen!
    Thanks so much for joining our "SEW Happy Together" challenge at Shelly's Images! Please come back and join us again real soon!!
    Darlene
    Shelly's Images DT
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    SHELLY’S IMAGES BLOG

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  30. Miranda Slagboom-de GrootMarch 5, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    It's lovely. Thanks for joining us at Shelly's Images.
    Hugs Miranda

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  31. AnniebeeMarch 23, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Congrats for being selected in the Top 3 at Sparkle and Glitter! It's well deserved!

    Anne

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