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Monday 4 July 2011

LIM at last!!!

Hello everyone, and welcome here today, it's taken a long time to get here but finally I've a card or two to share for the LIM 22 Challenge
For our challenge this week we would like to see you use 
SHADES of BLUE
You can use a white card base, but we do want to see more than one colour of blue, not just one!
 
 
I've come to the conclusion that blue is not my favourite colour but by sticking to it I produced three or four cards and some will be relegated to either the bin or salvaged in some way probably by cutting up!!   Drawing around the stencil was a big challenge, LOL There is blue card and inked paper and DP all over the place........not a good day:{




The stencil is Tattered Angels and the ink is a Marvy blending block shades of Blue
Stamps by Rubbadubbadoo, the UK firm but now out of business:{ Sentiment by PTI and jewel peel offs by Stampendous.
About time I checked out the other entries at LIM, loads of inspiration there:0) TTFN 

 

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69 comments:

  1. Carla4 July 2011 at 20:21

    great work, the second card is my favourite

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  2. Cynthia Schelzig4 July 2011 at 20:25

    mmmmtwo beauties for today...I especially like the omg you got better nerves than I do drawing around the stencil....I admire your tenacity:) Maybe they have a prize for that over at LIM..........

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  3. Sarn4 July 2011 at 20:28

    Well I think you've done a good job Gay!
    Hugs, Sandra

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  4. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans4 July 2011 at 20:30

    Very effective cards in shades of blue. Very effective. Tracy x

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  5. Dana4 July 2011 at 20:47

    Both cards are lovely but the second one is just gorgeous.

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  6. Elin Larsson4 July 2011 at 20:59

    Wow this is two beautiful card! Love them! Hugs Elin

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  7. Vicky Hayes4 July 2011 at 21:00

    More gorgeousness from you Gay! Both cards are lovely but the first particularly appeals to me. Vx

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  8. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 21:15

    Don't relegate them to the bin! I really like the delicate style of the second one and the first one is very clever.

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  9. Jan 4 July 2011 at 21:20

    Love them Gay, my favourite is the first one xx Jan

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  10. Debs M4 July 2011 at 21:37

    2 great cards but i love the stencilled one! Thanks for the comments x

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  11. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 21:39

    I always find it funny when you are not inspired by a certain color, how hard it is to be happy with the card in the end. I think both cards are just lovely! But I love blue. :)


    lisa a.

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  12. SYLVIA-ANNE4 July 2011 at 21:53

    Two fabulously beautiful cards Gay - love the vintage lady image. Hope all is well with you and yours - hugs, Sylvia xxx

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  13. elina.4 July 2011 at 22:00

    Beautiful. Just beautiful, both of them.

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  14. Valerie-Jael4 July 2011 at 22:02

    Lovely cards, I especially love the stamp you have used for the second one, I have a similar one - my lady looks in the other direction! Hugs, Valerie

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  15. Zoechaos4 July 2011 at 22:02

    Lovely graceful cards delightful XOXO Zoe

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  16. Suze Bain4 July 2011 at 22:11

    Love the stencil and the shades of blue in your first card and love the image and sentiment in the second one.xx

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  17. Dolly Daydreams4 July 2011 at 22:11

    Don't you dare throw any of your gorgeous work away I will have it ! lol you are much too hard on yourself . These two are super gorgeous especially love the first one very dynamic and very YOU.

    Marie

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  18. Michellem4 July 2011 at 22:39

    You did a great job with the blue challenge - LOVE how you traced around the stencil - very fancy!

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  19. Netty4 July 2011 at 22:40

    Both terrific cards Gay, x

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  20. fatmonica4 July 2011 at 22:42

    I love these especially the second one.That stamp's gorgeous!

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  21. Beryl K4 July 2011 at 22:45

    Two fabulous cards, but the second one has to be my favourite, such a stunning image
    Beryl x

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  22. Rachelxx4 July 2011 at 22:57

    They are both fab cards!

    Love the shading on the first & the image looking towards the sentiment on the second :-)

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  23. GinaA4 July 2011 at 23:26

    Like the sharp edges of the stencil, well worth the effort.

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  24. Deborah Frings4 July 2011 at 23:29

    Gay - these are both gorgeous cards. I just love the first one with that magnificent flourish - looks fab. The second card is simply lovely - her face is so serene, and it's a lovely sentiment! Great work!

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  25. Fiona4 July 2011 at 23:31

    Fab first LIM card. Love how you drew around the stencil-so neat, and great shades of blue too. (I'm not a fan of it either, don't tell Chrissie or Mandi!lol)

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  26. Joey4 July 2011 at 23:38

    ooooh they are both fab fab fab, I love the striking look to the top card. Joey x

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  27. Gibmiss5 July 2011 at 00:18

    Hi Gay
    Gorgeous cards love the second one .....
    i HAVE LOTS OF BLUES BUT ALL A BIT TURQUOISY...WOULD LIKE A NICE BLUE...CAN YOU RECCOMEND ANY GAY.....
    HUGS S YLVIE
    XX

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  28. Rosemary5 July 2011 at 01:13

    both card are fabby, gay! i think i like the first one best, though.

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  29. kingstonmama5 July 2011 at 01:30

    Hi Gay, two lovely cards. I love the shades of blue you've used on both of them. That PTI sentiment is fabulous, and looks perfect the way you've stamped it under the figure.

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  30. The Crafty Elf5 July 2011 at 03:45

    Your cards are so creative, I do love them! For not liking blue, you've done a wonderful job!

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  31. Theresa5 July 2011 at 03:57

    Hello Gay, WOW! Both of your cards are just fabulous. I love the image on the 2nd card, but I also love the image on the first card. I think they are both fabulous. I hate to hear you cut up these two cards. Just beautiful!!

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  32. Erum Tasneem5 July 2011 at 05:54

    OK wow wow and more WOW! This is fabulous!

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  33. Eileen5 July 2011 at 06:04

    Well ... blue might not be your fave colour but it's done you proud here!!

    Love 'em both ! xxx

    Eileen xx

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  34. Ang C5 July 2011 at 06:29

    Beautiful cards

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  35. juxxboxx5 July 2011 at 06:51

    Two lovely cards love it.
    juxx

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  36. Anne5 July 2011 at 08:07

    That's real dedication to draw round the stencil but worth it, gives a great effect and I think both cards are lovely
    Anne
    x

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  37. Maribel5 July 2011 at 08:13

    Beautiful two, the lady is divine and the first really original. I love both.

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  38. Jules5 July 2011 at 08:16

    Hi Gay

    Beautiful work .. .. I particularly love the first one.

    Love Jules xx

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  39. Suzi B5 July 2011 at 08:35

    Love your style... these are fabulous, the second one is my favourite, know what you mean about inky papers all over the place, talk about keep it simple!!!!
    Sue :)

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  40. Jenny5 July 2011 at 08:40

    I really like the 'off the edge' design and the outline really makes it pop. Love the bling too :)
    Beautiful image on your second card :)
    Jenny x

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  41. hazel5 July 2011 at 09:24

    Two beautiful cards - I love them both.
    xxx Hazel.

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  42. Kathyk5 July 2011 at 09:35

    Two lovely cards and the general opinion of the first one should tell you that you shouldn't recycle any part of it but send it as it is!!

    Kathyk

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  43. Pop's Cards5 July 2011 at 09:55

    HI sweetie these are both stunning the blue reminds me of my nan, i used to live with her when i was young and she has all blue pots hugs pops x

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  44. Unknown5 July 2011 at 10:13

    That first card is so striking. Really lovely shading. Perfect for the theme. xx

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  45. ninarsku5 July 2011 at 11:16

    so pretty - both of them! If I have to choose, the first one would be my pick.

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  46. Anonymous5 July 2011 at 12:22

    Wow Gay! These are just FAB! :)
    The first one is very elegant and pretty! The second was done with a stamp?!?!?! Geez! I would have never guessed! Awesome stuff! :)

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  47. Maria Sabina R5 July 2011 at 12:46

    the second card is my favorite. so delicate.

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  48. Regina5 July 2011 at 13:23

    Very nicely done!!!! I love both of them but I prefer the top one myself. Thank you,
    Reg X

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  49. Unknown5 July 2011 at 14:59

    WOW!! These look amazing.. I love both of them my friend..

    Hugs, Linda

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  50. Susan5 July 2011 at 15:40

    Gay, I think both cards are simply awesome...but my "favorite" is the first...it might have been a lot of work, but boy was it worth it!! LOVE the effect of the ink!!My Card

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  51. Juls5 July 2011 at 16:52

    wow these are just GORGEOUS!!!! Love the 2nd one its just so soft and romantic! such inspiring work! Hugs Juls

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  52. Anonymous5 July 2011 at 17:54

    Both absolutely stunning cards!

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  53. Mandi5 July 2011 at 18:50

    These are absolutely stunning Gay
    I love the second, although it isn't my usual taste
    Stunning!
    Thank you
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  54. Mrs.B5 July 2011 at 19:29

    Two gorgeous cards, but I must say, I do love the vintage 'Lady in Blue'.
    Avril x

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  55. Canonbury creations5 July 2011 at 20:27

    Beautiful cards Gay, I love the image on the 2nd one!
    Val x

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  56. Linby5 July 2011 at 20:48

    Stunning first card, but I like the subtlety of the second one.
    Linbyx

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  57. Zue5 July 2011 at 20:56

    A gorgeous girl! I love the blue inks, graduated shades of blue, simple but very effective!
    Sue xx

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  58. Christine B.5 July 2011 at 21:32

    Hi Gay, hope you are well and having a good week. I'm very well thanks. Love your blue cards. I especially like the stencil one, it's so different. Hugs x ChrisB

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  59. Angela Weimer5 July 2011 at 22:20

    these are both beautiful. thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela

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  60. Keep It Sweet and Simple6 July 2011 at 15:40

    You really nailed the 'blue' theme. These are gorgeous.
    Love the thank you one - that image is so pretty.
    Caroline xxx

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  61. sparklygirl-Tina6 July 2011 at 19:10

    Hi Gay

    Ooohhh these are both gorgeous... and fabulous cards.

    Hugs

    Tina (no 191)

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  62. lisa6 July 2011 at 21:10

    I love blue, so these really caught my eye, Gay. I love the shades on the first one and the second one is gorgeous, she looks so serene.
    Hugs Lisax

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  63. Debbie Carriere7 July 2011 at 00:56

    Beautiful cards!!1 The first one really caught my eye :)

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  64. Simone7 July 2011 at 16:19

    Two fab cards!!!
    Simone

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  65. Junie7 July 2011 at 19:32

    Such magical cards Gay !!! I just love them !!!

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  66. Viv8 July 2011 at 20:09

    Fab cards again Gay, well done again :O) Viv xx

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  67. Emily Leiphart10 July 2011 at 15:35

    I love both of these clean and simple cards, Gay! You are the queen of CAS!

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  68. Spardha11 July 2011 at 12:53

    Super beautiful cards!.. WOW!.. love the masking in the first one! :D

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  69. СВЕТЛАНА26 March 2012 at 04:25

    Очень красивй открытки, особеноо понравилась первая! Восторгаюсь Вашим умением работы с трафаретами!

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I love to hear your comments. Sorry but I had to put moderation on, I will answer each comment and hopefully won't miss anyone out Thank you so much for your support, Gay.