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Monday, 23 April 2012

Charming Moi?

Well maybe not but I try :0)
Welcome to a very soggy, wet Coffee towers. The coffee is piping hot and delicious pull up a chair and join me.
I hope your day is going well?
The weather lady said this could be the wettest drought you've ever experienced LOL

The challenge over at LIM 64 with the lovely Chrissie and Mandi  is...............
Our theme this week is 
How Charming!
Make and/or use a charm on your project
I made an oriental card, it's a very long time since I got these stamps out but I've always loved them. They were from eBay so I've no idea what make or manufacturer.

My charm is made from a large chinese bead  and some  more beads from a broken bracelet threaded onto a piece of gold wire.

The diamond shape is on the easyscore board, I scored the two diamonds and cut the centre out then drew around the cut out to make my shape in black card. Embossing the shape and using rubbing paste gave it a little interest I then trimmed down. 



It was a nightmare to photograph because of the low light. Using different coloured backgrounds gives very different results but a bit of sun would have helped, It always does :0)


The potograph of my day out was at RHSWisley no-one guessed it :{ Never mind:0)
Thank you for joining me today, hugs Gay xxx
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47 comments:

  1. Stamps and Paper23 April 2012 at 15:52

    Love your take on the Charm challenge Gay...nice to see an oriental image

    Anne

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  2. Elaine23 April 2012 at 16:06

    Love your oriental card - very sophisticated in black and white!!

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  3. Karin23 April 2012 at 16:09

    very nice, beautiful stamp!

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  4. Emily Leiphart23 April 2012 at 16:10

    Beautiful card, Gay! I love how you upcycled a broken bracelet to make the embellishment. So very cool! And that photo is so fun. I love that sculpture!

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  5. Jenni's Jems23 April 2012 at 16:25

    Really eyecatching card the charm is so in keeping with the oriental theme! x

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  6. Aileen23 April 2012 at 16:29

    Love the oriental theme. Love your charm. x

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  7. Suze Bain23 April 2012 at 16:31

    Gay, I LOVE this card, fabulous stamps and embellies. I would put it in a frame. xx

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  8. Netty23 April 2012 at 16:39

    Loving your Oriental card and its fabulous charm. Annette x

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  9. lisa23 April 2012 at 16:53

    I think the South has caught all the rain today, Gay, it's been dry here but very overcast. Probably be all change tomorrow.
    Your Oriental card is gorgeous, love that diamond bead.
    I would never have guessed your photo was RHS Wisley. That's one place I'd love to go, your day out sounds great.
    Hugs Lisax

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  10. Valerie-Jael23 April 2012 at 16:57

    Gorgeous Oriental card, very stylish in black and white. Valerie

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  11. Zue23 April 2012 at 16:59

    Such an elegant creation! :)
    We are also having a wet drought..how ridiculous!
    xxx

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  12. Doreen23 April 2012 at 17:14

    This is just gorgeous ,love the stamp and fabulous charms.xxx

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  13. Canonbury creations23 April 2012 at 17:31

    Mmm oriental, my favourite! Love the monochrome and that fabulous chinese bead:) Every time we trot off down to Portsmouth I keep thinking we must visit Wisley it looks lovely from your photo Gay. Miserable day here as well!
    Val x

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  14. Evil Edna23 April 2012 at 17:57

    ooh simple and glam.EE

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  15. Christine23 April 2012 at 18:53

    A special one Gay! But very beautiful!
    Hug
    Christine

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  16. nicolet23 April 2012 at 19:05

    It´s lovely!
    Hugs nicolet

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  17. Mrs.B23 April 2012 at 19:32

    Love the Oriental theme Gay, great embellishment.
    Avril xx

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  18. lainey23 April 2012 at 20:02

    WOW Gay stunning!! love your charm lainey x

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  19. Cath Wilson23 April 2012 at 20:11

    Lovely. I love Oriental, although I don't do as much now, but I think I have this stamp - just wish I could remember who I bought it from, lol. It was a set of three, I think - will try to get to it in the mess and check for you. It's an American company, that's all I remember x

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  20. Chrissie23 April 2012 at 20:42

    This card is absolutely brilliant Gay. The charms are AMAZING!
    I love the diamond shaped one, but they are both simply gorgeous!
    What a star you are!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie xx
    "Less is More"

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  21. Esther23 April 2012 at 20:50

    Hi - lovely card and brilliant charm ! Hope you're well...Esther xx

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  22. Lynne23 April 2012 at 21:01

    Isn`t it strange how fashions come and go even in card making? Love this card and lovely to see some oriental images.
    Lynne xxx

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  23. Loli 23 April 2012 at 21:11

    Hola Gay, fantastic card the charm and the image look perfect, clever idea and beautiful design.
    A hug from Palma

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  24. SYLVIA-ANNE23 April 2012 at 21:50

    Hi Gay - the Oriental design is so classy, and I love how you created the charm. Methinks I see another ShowCASed card on the horizon!!

    Have a happy week - Sylvia x

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  25. Darnell23 April 2012 at 22:02

    Love your card, Gay! I think you have a natural talent for jewelry making there!

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  26. Hettie23 April 2012 at 23:29

    Lovely card you have made here Gay. You never know, I might just dig deep and get my oriental stamps out!

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  27. Bonnie23 April 2012 at 23:36

    Classy and elegant card, Gay! Perfect stamps to accompany this charm!

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  28. Sasha23 April 2012 at 23:58

    Gorgeous oriental charm card, Gay. Great job, making your own charm! x

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  29. Unknown24 April 2012 at 00:52

    Sooooo pretty. You rocked this challenge my friend..

    Hugs, Linda

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  30. Paula Whittaker24 April 2012 at 08:18

    like the bold charm on your card...its quite a focal point.

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  31. Maribel24 April 2012 at 09:05

    Precious, I love card, very beautiful charm

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  32. hazel24 April 2012 at 09:29

    Fabulous card Gay, I love the charm.
    xxx Hazel.

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  33. Zippy24 April 2012 at 09:52

    Hi Gay, thank you for visiting my blog!

    I love your card and the charm is fabulous! Luv Zippy xxx

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  34. Sarn24 April 2012 at 10:08

    Beautiful and very classy. xxx

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  35. Vicky Hayes24 April 2012 at 10:09

    Your cards are always so individual Gay. I love this oriental card and your fabulous charm. Vicky x

    PS We always serve hot chocolate at Crafting Clare's stately home (so-called because it's in a terrible state!)

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  36. Scrapmate24 April 2012 at 17:15

    Beautiful card, I love oriental themes. The charm is fabulous & really in keeping with the whole card.

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  37. Romaine24 April 2012 at 18:25

    Gorgeous beads, and so suited for this card! I love the Eastern theme!

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  38. Mandi24 April 2012 at 20:48

    A corker of a charm Gay
    Wonderful , wonderful card
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  39. Dotty Jo25 April 2012 at 00:40

    Briiiiiiliant charm card Gay! I recently bought an amazing Geisha stamp from ebay - I was chuffed to bits with it. So RHS Wisley huh, had me beat! Jo x

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  40. Mynn xx25 April 2012 at 04:34

    This is really cool! LOVE the images you've paired with your amazing charm! Gorgeous!!! :)

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  41. Rosemary25 April 2012 at 04:54

    gorgeous card, gay... your charm is absolutely brilliant!!

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  42. Jules25 April 2012 at 08:53

    Hi Gay

    Loving the look you have achieved here.

    Your embossed diamond is brilliant and the perfect finishing touch.

    Love Jules xx

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  43. Charlotte25 April 2012 at 11:52

    Very nice LIM card Gay! Love the oriental theme!
    greetings,
    Charlotte

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  44. Jenny25 April 2012 at 18:30

    Hey how unique is that charm!.... I love it Gay and so in keeping with the oriental style :0)
    Love the part embossing on the diamond.... It's the same as my post it note box :0)
    Jenny x

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  45. Anne25 April 2012 at 18:36

    How elegant Gay! Lovely, simple b&w, looks terrific
    Anne
    x

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  46. Faith A at Daffodil Cards26 April 2012 at 15:03

    Stunning Gay, I love your stamp and the bead/charm is fabulous

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  47. Diane26 April 2012 at 21:29

    Gorgeous card, love the detail on the diamond panel (thought it was metal at first.....fab!!)
    Diane
    P.s white with two sweeteners please! :0)

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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.