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Monday, 14 January 2013

Sketch 'n' Stash Challenge #105 with a bit of Vintage!

Good Morning Everyone
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We have a light covering of snow here this morning.  Being on the South Coast of England we don't get it that often so it's always a bit of a novelty for us!! 

I am really sorry that it has been over a week since my last card. I have been busy happily making DT cards all of which seem to be due in the same week so that meant I didn't have any that I could show you until now.

Right, I'd better get started. Today is the start of a new Sketch 'n' Stash Challenge which is our first one of the year.
We have decided to have a 'retro' year and start from sketch 1 from our catalogue. However just to make it a little different we will now have an optional theme for you. So our OPTIONAL theme which has been picked by Daniele our wonderful Team Leader is Vintage 

Our sponsor for this challenge is an new one for us - the fabulous
Live and Love Crafts who will be giving a £10 voucher to the lucky winner

As you will see I have rotated the sketch to fit my image. I have used one of many wonderful images which are available free from Free Vintage Digistamps and coloured it lightly with Distress Ink



Close up of flower made using Cheery Lynn Sweet William Die cut 5 times and layered up



 Here is the sketch:

Items Used:
Image ~ free Digi stamp from freevintagedigistamps
Kanban ink stamp ~ Spring Meadow (for edges)
Distress Ink ~ Weathered Wood
Papers ~ Papermania Capsule collection Aqua 
Cheery Lynn Sweet William
Cheery Lynn Mini Fanciful Flourish
Sentiment ~ Woodware


If you pop over to the Sketch 'n' Stash Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the design team including Jayne, our new team member.


I would like to enter this card into the following fabulous challenges:
Addicted to stamps and More - Nature
Allsorts -  Dies and Punches
J+C Creations - something old, something new (old paper new flower die)
MAWTT - Floral Delights
Charisma cardz - Happy Birthday
Divas by design - Anything Goes


Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog today, I really do appreciate it.
 I will be back later with my DT card for the Card Mania Challenge
Bye for now
Hugs   
                                 Sue





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81 comments:

  1. Alyce Kit and Clowder14 January 2013 at 09:14

    This is absolutely stunning sue! those colours look so beautiful together and the colouring is really pretty. very elegant work :)

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  2. brenda14 January 2013 at 09:17

    Absolutely love your colour combo Sue and that flower looks like another die I 'need'.

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge this week.

    B x

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  3. Debs14 January 2013 at 09:26

    Stunning card Sue - the image is gorgeous (thanks for the link)and the colours are so beautiful.
    Loving the die cut flower too :o)
    Have a fab day
    Debs xx

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  4. KraftyKoolKat14 January 2013 at 09:58

    Wow Sue this is gorgeous. I love the colours and your handmade flower is awesome.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  5. Wendy14 January 2013 at 09:59

    Stunning card Sue, gorgeous image & colours & love that flower....I have that die and not used it yet, must get it out & play.
    Hugs Wendy xx

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  6. Vicky14 January 2013 at 10:02

    This is absolutely gorgeous sweetie I lurve vintage.
    Apparently us in the north east should have had loads of snow.......however us here have seen none at all hubster is not pleased lol.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  7. Sandie14 January 2013 at 10:04

    Beautiful card, stunning, most gorgeous flower - love that Sweet William die, so nice. Your colours as always are impeccable!

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  8. julie_woolston14 January 2013 at 10:15

    Stunning card Sue the colour is gorgeous , beautiful flower too.

    Hugs Julie x

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  9. Jacqui's little piece of England14 January 2013 at 10:21

    Gorgeous Sue what a super colour and I love that flower
    Our snow has turned to rain :-)

    jacqui x

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  10. DesignerDiva14 January 2013 at 10:41

    OMG Sue this is beautiful!! Gorgeous ink work and that flower!!! Well I want one!!
    Hugs Laurie xx

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  11. Jenny L14 January 2013 at 10:59

    Hi Sue,
    fabulous card. I love the papers and that beautiful flower is amazing.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  12. Lorraine14 January 2013 at 11:05

    That's beautiful Sue. Really vintage looking and elegant too.

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  13. Stamps and Paper14 January 2013 at 11:22

    Stunning card Sue and just love your flower die, gorgeous image and favulous colours

    Anne

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  14. Wendy L14 January 2013 at 11:39

    Lovely card Sue and I LOVE that flower. xxx

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  15. Sue B 14 January 2013 at 11:54

    Ooh this is gorgeous Sue! what a wonderful flower image and your colouring is beautiful !! Love the pretty paper and the flower is awesome… it's a fab card! :-)
    Thanks for joining us at MAWTT
    Hope you have a good week!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  16. Jenny14 January 2013 at 11:54

    Gorgeous Sue! The image, the colours, that flower - all so gorgeous. hugs x

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  17. Janet - aka stacky14 January 2013 at 11:57

    Your card is so lovely Sue the image and your flower are gorgeous love your colour choice too xx

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  18. chrissy xx14 January 2013 at 12:02

    JUst GORgeous Sue..FABulous colours and I LOve your flower.
    Chrissyxx

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  19. crafty-stamper14 January 2013 at 12:07

    Fantastic card love the colour and papers and gorgeous flower and image
    carol x

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  20. nnalorac14 January 2013 at 12:26

    So beautiful Sue, love the image, colours and love the flower make from the die, just gorgeous. Carolxx

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  21. The-crafty-corner14 January 2013 at 12:28

    Gorgeous,gorgeous card Sue-lovely colours and your flower is fabulous ,Nessa :) xx

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  22. Unknown14 January 2013 at 12:54

    Oh Sue, I LOVE this card! The colours are just beautiful, the image is gorgeous, and the background is wonderful. Love everything about it. Maddy x

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  23. Sasha14 January 2013 at 13:21

    Such a lovely colour combo, Sue. I love your florals...both your digi flower and your die cut one with the pretty swirl.....gorgeous card! x

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  24. Christine Harrop14 January 2013 at 13:24

    This is really lovely Sue. The colour combo is great and that flower is fabulous. Christine x

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  25. McCrafty's Cards14 January 2013 at 13:42

    Beautiful card Sue, I like the image the papers and the flower you made.
    Kevin xx

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  26. Mojca14 January 2013 at 13:52

    Waw Sue this is absolutely fabulous. I love the cute flower! hugs! Mojca

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  27. Nonni14 January 2013 at 13:53

    So beautiful colors in your card, Sue! The feel of the card is feminine and lovely. Thanks for joining us at ATSM Challenge this week!

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  28. Miradormakings14 January 2013 at 14:04

    Oh my Sue this is stunning, i just love everything about this one

    Joan x

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  29. Eret14 January 2013 at 14:08

    This is wonderful card, Sue. Love it! Vintage is always so difficult for me. Maybe that's why I love to look vintage cards made by others. Stunning card!
    Hugs. Eret

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  30. rachel14 January 2013 at 14:26

    beautiful card Sue - the colours are sooo delicate and the papers are just gorgeous as is that wonderful flower. Have a fabulous day and keep warm xx

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  31. Sue14 January 2013 at 14:30

    Oooo this is beautiful Sue love that flower and papers are gorgeous huggles hun

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  32. Eileen14 January 2013 at 14:58

    This is beautiful Sue. Love the image and the papeers and flower works so well with it. Classic elegance
    Eileen x

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  33. NGCARDS14 January 2013 at 15:01

    Wow I absolutely LOVE this card hun! Thanks for playing at Charisma Cardz & J&C Monthly Challenge! xxx

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  34. Redanne14 January 2013 at 15:38

    Hi Sue, what an absolutely beautiful card! I love that image but also love the background with the beautiful lace trim and your gorgeous flower. I have to stop and keep going back to look at the card...... gorgeous! Hugs, Anne x

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  35. Cumbrianlass14 January 2013 at 15:44

    Hi Sue, another gorgeous creation, the image is lovely and I love the die cut flower and the colour combo
    Janet

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  36. Anonymous14 January 2013 at 15:55

    Oh wow Sue!! This is so stunning! LOVE the colors and the pretty paper flower!! :)

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  37. NancyD14 January 2013 at 15:55

    Such a great paper and color choice to go with that fantastic handmade flower. NancyD

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  38. Pauline14 January 2013 at 16:01

    I love your die cut layered flower, and the soft greens on this pretty card Sue. It's gorgeous!

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  39. Seafield Jo14 January 2013 at 16:37

    This is a gorgeous card Sue, the flower is stunning.

    Jo x

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  40. Julieanne..aka pinkjools14 January 2013 at 16:46

    Gorgeous card...love the image and the flower on this one...x

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  41. Sonia14 January 2013 at 16:54

    Very very elegant card^_^
    OTHER GORGEOUS PAPERS AND LOVELY BIG HANDMADE FLOWER^_^
    HUGS,
    SONIA

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  42. Donna14 January 2013 at 17:02

    Wow, this is so beautiful and elegant Sue, gorgeous colours together and your flower is so pretty, might have to check this die out :) Donna ♥ x

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  43. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)14 January 2013 at 17:51

    This is gorgeous Sue. Can't believe that beautiful image is free, will have to check the site out. The flower is so lush I can almost smell it!! x

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  44. Pia S14 January 2013 at 17:53

    I love the vintage style, and your card is such a beautiful version of this style! Great layout and love your choice of colors for this card!

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  45. Daniele14 January 2013 at 18:15

    such a stunning card Sue, love the papers and the lightly coloured image is perfect for this challenge
    hugs and best wishes

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  46. Jo14 January 2013 at 19:35

    Beautiful card Sue, fab image, gorgeous colours & that flower is amazing!
    Hugs Jo x

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  47. Claire14 January 2013 at 19:47

    This is just gorgeous Sue, love the colours and that flower is stunning. Hugs, Claire x

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  48. Vee14 January 2013 at 20:04

    This is gorgeous Sue. I love the colour theme and the image and that flower at the bottom is fabulous.
    xx Vee

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  49. Sarah14 January 2013 at 20:27

    Gorgeous, love the colours and that flower is stunning x

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  50. pinky14 January 2013 at 20:43

    This is totally gorgeous Sue and that flower is to die for!!

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  51. PaperDaisies14 January 2013 at 20:59

    Wowsers. This is soooo beautiful . Hugs Nina

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  52. Alyx14 January 2013 at 21:02

    I need that Cheery Lynn die! That flower is incredible!

    Great card and I love the image and colours you've chosen to use. Fab card.
    xx

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  53. Carol14 January 2013 at 21:04

    Love this Sue, fab colours. Carol x

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  54. Anonymous14 January 2013 at 21:13

    So beautiful Sue!
    Helen x

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  55. Anne14 January 2013 at 21:33

    This is a bit different Sue, love the colour scheme and that flower is amazing x

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  56. Sarah14 January 2013 at 21:44

    Oops sorry Sue, meant to say... thank you for joining us at Allsorts for my Dies & Punches challenge this week, good luck x

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  57. pam14 January 2013 at 23:29

    hi Sue, beautiful card, love the colour and design pam

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  58. Cheryl15 January 2013 at 02:44

    Oh this is so elegant! I love the soft color and design. The flower is gorgeous.

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  59. Unknown15 January 2013 at 03:42

    Lovely card and sweet william flower...luv annie

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  60. Tracy15 January 2013 at 03:56

    WOW! That mint green is really stunning Sue. Love the script paper background. Just gorgeous! Hugs!

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  61. Marilyn15 January 2013 at 04:44

    Beautiful card and I love the colours.

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  62. Karen15 January 2013 at 06:54

    My sweet friend, I am so happy you posted today! :o) I've missed seeing your stunning creations. :o) The papers are exquisite! The color is gorgeous and so rarely seen. It makes for one marvelous birthday card when paired with the beautiful stamp and lovely flower. At first I didn't think it was a die-flower! You've made it look so textural that I thought it was material. :o) Incredible work as always, Sue! I'm looking forward to all of your posts this week!

    Hugs and blessings!

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  63. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)15 January 2013 at 07:54

    gorgeous image and stunning flower a beautiful colour too ,great card, janex

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  64. gwen7015 January 2013 at 09:11

    well done Sue this is absolutely gorgeous the flower image is beautiful. Just love it

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  65. cotnob15 January 2013 at 10:37

    Fabulous card Sue, beautiful image and your flower is perfect.
    Pauline
    x

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  66. Doreen15 January 2013 at 10:46

    gorgeozus card Sue. Great colour and the flower is amazing.
    The dentist was great - did a good job
    But a lot of pain totday ;(
    Big hugs
    Doreen xx

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  67. coops15 January 2013 at 11:03

    so beautiful sue.gorgeous vintage flower and i love your colours ;D

    xx coops xx

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  68. Sue15 January 2013 at 15:20

    This is gorgeous, Sue. The image is coloured beautifully and goes so well with the paper and your flower is really lovely. Thank you for joining us at ATSAM. Sue x

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  69. Anonymous15 January 2013 at 17:37

    fabulous card beautifully done,
    Thanks for Playing along with us this time at Allsorts, hugs Samantha :0)

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  70. Janice15 January 2013 at 17:54

    What a beauty Sue. Love the image, your die cut flower and your great card. Congrats on the new DT position at PfP too, Jx

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  71. stressfreestamping15 January 2013 at 19:13

    Ooh, so pretty! I love the flower. All those layers are gorgeous and the colors are fabulous! Thanks for playing at ATS&M this week!

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  72. Jewelsmae15 January 2013 at 20:02

    Beautiful image and you have complimented it so well, makes a stunning card. Love the frilly flower too! x

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  73. Sue15 January 2013 at 21:12

    Sue, absolutely stunning. The colors are wonderful and the image and that flower is so pretty. AWESOME card.

    Hugs
    sue

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  74. Dawn16 January 2013 at 02:04

    Wow! Another gorgeous card! Your had made flower looks stunning. Love it!

    Hugs, Dawn

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  75. Danielle Vincent16 January 2013 at 02:56

    Oh My.... Wow - so gorgeous. That layered flower is just amazing on this card. Thanks for joining us this week at ATSM.

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  76. Holly AKA KopyKat16 January 2013 at 06:09

    Oh these colors are so great, love the flower you made and the great design.

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  77. Lindsay Craftymonster8116 January 2013 at 16:59

    Really stunning, I love the colour and the beautiful floral image and that flower is fantastic
    Lindsay xx

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  78. Sarah16 January 2013 at 20:41

    Very pretty card, love your flower and colours, thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz, hugs, Sarah x

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  79. Julie17 January 2013 at 20:20

    Gorgeous card, Sue - LOVE the colour combo and LOVE the flower!! Hugs, Juliexx

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  80. Ally20 January 2013 at 11:36

    wow wow wow, sue, your card is amazing and awesome! love it!
    Huggles, Alessandra

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  81. Penny23 January 2013 at 07:08

    Oh, Sue, how gorgeous is this? :^) Love the colors, papers, image, and that fabulous flower you created! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog. I love to read your comments.....
Hugs Sue ♥