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Wednesday, 20 April 2016

Merry Monday #201 - Purple, White and Silver

So, the current challenge over at Merry Monday is to use purple, white and silver for your entry. Here's mine:
I used:

 - 4.75" x 4.75" square white card blank

 - a slightly smaller layer of deep purple/aubergine card, it looks almost black in the photo :(

 - a (slightly smaller again) layer of white card onto which I stamped the little sentiment using a Memento 'Elderberry' Dye ink pad and a stamp from my well-used 'Many Greetings' set by Personal Impressions

 - glued the layers to the front of the card

 - die cut a Penny Black 'Whirl Wreath' from silver holographic card, backed with Stick It adhesive sheet and popped it onto the card front

 - die cut the bow using the other die from the Penny Black 'Whirl Wreath' set and more deep purple card, backed with Stick It adhesive sheet - then popped it onto the wreath

 - added some bling using light purple sparkly gems in different sizes

I'd also like to enter this card into Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge (Anything Goes) as well as Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for April (always Anything Goes).

I've seen the wreath part of this die used as a double layer, which works really well. This was enough fiddle faddling on for me though :)

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37 comments:

  1. Liz20 April 2016 at 00:06

    Fabulous card, what a great die! The tiny gems are just perfect - such a classy looking card. xx

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  2. Carol L20 April 2016 at 00:17

    I'm absolutely LOVING this beauty! Those random gemstones are a perfect addition to the wreath and the colors are heavenly! Thx for the help over at the Cuttlebug challenge too :)

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  3. Barb20 April 2016 at 00:18

    A gorgeous card Di. I agree withLiz it really does look classy. That whirl die is a cracker and looks lovely cut in holographic card. Barbxx

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  4. Kath20 April 2016 at 07:38

    A fabulous card Di - lovely colours and great dies (some more for my wish list!).
    Kath x

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  5. Donna20 April 2016 at 07:46

    I recognise this die and remember it arriving when you were too unwell to play with it! Glad things have progressed enough for you to be having play times again, Di... This card is truely beautiful. X

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  6. Sarn20 April 2016 at 11:16

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this card Di. xxx

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  7. Sarah20 April 2016 at 11:29

    What Sarn said - that is SO pretty Di! xx

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  8. Cara20 April 2016 at 11:29

    Stunning card. I see you were sensible and used stick it. I usually pull the paper out of the die and see how intricate it is and think, hmm stick it would have been a good idea, as indeed I did yesterday! Cara x

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  9. Eemeli20 April 2016 at 14:03

    Fab creation. Love the simple look and that metallic shimmer is soooooo festive and fits perfectly for the season.

    Hugs,
    Eemeli

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  10. Inkypinkydelights20 April 2016 at 14:32

    Oh WOW Di! This is one of the nicest CAS cards I have ever seen! I just love that wreath! What a beautiful Blog you have, and this is one beautiful card too. Judy x

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  11. Alice (scrAPpamondo)20 April 2016 at 16:02

    Beautiful CAS, so different with this wreath! Lovely shine, too!

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  12. Darnell20 April 2016 at 16:21

    This is gorgeous, Di!! I keep lusting after that die and now I'm going to have to get it. That bow is pretty cool, too! This is a winner in my book!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

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  13. Marcia Hill20 April 2016 at 16:45

    Lovely, lovely card! That wreath is just gorgeous embossed in silver and love the little purple sequins you added too! :0)

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  14. Anonymous20 April 2016 at 19:11

    Classy!! Love it.xx

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  15. Pat20 April 2016 at 19:19

    This is so elegant and pretty Di and the little gems light it up beautifully and the purple card complements the silver and white really well and love the simple unfussy sentiment. x

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  16. Sandra H20 April 2016 at 20:12

    Hi Di, Wow this is so lovely x

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  17. Amanda20 April 2016 at 20:38

    lovely card, simple design but effective xx

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  18. Kathleen20 April 2016 at 21:54

    Totally fabulous, agree with the above comment but I would say very effective.

    Kath x

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  19. conil20 April 2016 at 22:26

    Perfect...clean, crisp who could ask for anything more? Gorgeous.

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  20. Jean20 April 2016 at 22:36

    I love this swirly wreath die and you have finished it beautifully with the purple bow and sparkly gems. A gorgeous festive card.
    Jean x

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  21. laurie20 April 2016 at 23:57

    So pretty Di! Love the bling. Awesome colors over at MM...wish I had a chance to play along this week...I'm spring cleaning....no fun for me!

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  22. Craftychris20 April 2016 at 23:57

    I so love your card Di, that wreath is awesome! xxx

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  23. Princess Judy Palmer21 April 2016 at 00:01

    Simple and simply elegant. What a great card. That font of the greeting makes me heart sing.

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  24. Bonnie21 April 2016 at 00:08

    I've always loved this wreath and it's so elegant embossed with silver! Love that purple bow and beautiful gems make it even more elegant! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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  25. Greta21 April 2016 at 05:23

    Absolutely stunning, Di! I've had my eye on that wreath & you're bumping it up on my list!

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  26. Janice21 April 2016 at 07:07

    Stunning card Di, very classy! I love this wreath too, think I may have to go shopping!
    Janice x

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  27. JoAnn21 April 2016 at 13:54

    Very pretty Love the wreath.

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  28. Notes by Nina22 April 2016 at 14:58

    Beautiful card, I love how elegant it is. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  29. KandA22 April 2016 at 19:23

    Gorgeous card and a very elegant design xx

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  30. JD/ Jill22 April 2016 at 20:29

    Stunning card!

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  31. Lindsey23 April 2016 at 08:45

    Gorgeous Di! Love it x

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  32. Hazel23 April 2016 at 22:39

    This is so beautiful, Di. Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

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  33. Susan Powell24 April 2016 at 18:59

    Di you always make such beautiful cards and this is no exception! It's gorgeous!!!

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  34. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)24 April 2016 at 19:13

    Just love this, Di! I had thought to use this die but couldn't find it - LOL. Glad I didn't - couldn't have done it justice as you did!!

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  35. Melissa25 April 2016 at 07:49

    Great card! Love that swirl wreath.

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  36. Jennifer Scull26 April 2016 at 17:06

    what a pretty card! like the die, too. :)

    thank you so much for joining our challenge over at The Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra Blog! :)

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  37. Sue -30 April 2016 at 15:41

    Lovely card Di. I do like that die - I cans see some more retail therapy happening soon!

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