Monday, 6 July 2015

21st Birthday

Hi again and welcome! The sunshine we enjoyed last week made me go with a summery theme for a 21st Birthday card I needed to make. Short post as I know lots of people are rightly busy making the most of their summer.



Papers: Prima
Dies: Sizzix 'Upon a Time' decorative strip. Memory Box 'Grape Vine', Cheery Lynn 'City Girl' edger, Martha Stewart butterfly punch
Flowers: Prima and Wild Orchid Crafts and faux dew drops courtery of glossy accents
Embellishments: Resin frame painted with pink pearlescent paint. Metal corners painted with matt white paint. Diecut numerals and metal key (on butterfly) coated with Krylon 18kt gilding pen. Also sank pearls, seed beads and glass glitter into glossy accents in centre of resin frame. Added little pearls to corners too.
Splatters: Daley Rowney Pink and Gold paints, Paper Artsy white and pink paints, Tattered Angels Pink and Gold sprays
Other: Ribbon by May Arts and Glass Glitter from Melissa Frances

Huge thanks for stopping by and for any comments you might leave. Thank-you too to the lovely people who have recently signed up to follow - you are most appreciated!

Have a lovely week,
Nicola x

I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
The Ribbon Girl - July - Anything goes
Vintage Cafe card challenge - Botanical
Card and Scrap - #100 Anything Goes and blog hop
We Love Vintage - Picture Inspiration
Allsorts - How does your garden grow?
In The Pink - Shabby / Vintage pink
Craft for the craic - Summer Time!
Alphabet Challenge - J for Jewels
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40 comments:

  1. Lisa Minckler6 July 2015 at 15:59

    It has everything perfect on it and fabulously laid out. What a truly exquisite way to help celebrate someone's 21st!! I would like to hire you to design my landscaping!! I love the way you arrange flowers. :)
    hugs,
    Lisa x

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  2. Sugar Lump Studios6 July 2015 at 16:31

    Nicola
    This is just stunning! I always love seeing your creations when I am a "good girl" and go blogging. As always - thank you for your words of encouragement on my blog! Have a lovely Monday!

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  3. brenda6 July 2015 at 16:36

    I somehow managed to lost my first comment Nicola, not sure how mind you. It's another stunning creation with your usual perfect attention to all the pretty details.

    It's a super entry for our theme at Allsorts this week, many thanks for joining in.

    B x

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  4. Samra6 July 2015 at 16:38

    Gorgeous make Nicola!!! The flower arrangement is simply stunning!!!

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  5. Wendy L6 July 2015 at 17:20

    This is so beautiful, thanks for joining us at Allsorts this week, xxx

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  6. Mrs.B6 July 2015 at 17:56

    Hi Nicola, this is absolutely gorgeous. Love the flower arrangement and the beautiful butterfly surrounding the frame. Someone is going to treasure this card.
    Avril xx

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  7. Maryann Laursen6 July 2015 at 19:27

    What an awesome and very very beautiful card here. Sooo beautiful and filkled with loads of great details on it too. I really love the gorgeous flowers and the sweet butterflies.
    Thanks sooo much for joining the challenge here at Card and Scrap.

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  8. Anne Bente6 July 2015 at 19:40

    wawwww så super flot ♥

    10000 tak for at du deltager på Card and scraps udfordring.

    knuzzzz ♥

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  9. Lisa6 July 2015 at 20:23

    Oh wow, this is absolutely stunning!! I love the layers and the pretty colors!! I could stare at this all day!! It's so gorgeous!! The details are perfect!! Wow!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  10. Redanne6 July 2015 at 22:03

    Nicola, this is incredibly gorgeous, starting with the bottom layer and those beautiful splats, the lovely doily, the gorgeous embellishments, your design - everything! I am sure this will be treasured for many years to come. I love it! Hugs, Anne xxx

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  11. Asas à imaginação6 July 2015 at 22:33

    Quão adoráveis são seus trabalhos!!! Tudo é encantador e perfeito em cada detalhe!!! Parabéns, seu trabalho é de arte!!!
    Abraços ( do Brasil ).
    Marlei

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  12. Lynne Moncrieff6 July 2015 at 22:34

    Oh the exquisite beauty of this creation. It is as though strolling through a beautiful garden with the summer sun shining and the perfume of flowers in the air.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  13. McCrafty's Cards6 July 2015 at 23:37

    This is stunning Nicola, I love the framed 21 all the flowers and the other embellishments
    Kevin xx

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  14. Plony7 July 2015 at 10:04

    Wowww....such a lovely shabby chic card....I like it very much...So pretty. Thanx for joining us at WLVC...this time the challenge lasts the hole month and you can participate 4 times so maybe we will see you back????
    xx Plony

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  15. Liesbeth7 July 2015 at 10:10

    lovely and beautiful card, thanks for sharing on wlvc, xxxLiesbeth

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  16. Pamellia7 July 2015 at 15:08

    Oh my gosh Nicola, I am in shabby chic heaven! I could just curl up and snuggle with this dreamy creation! So soft and subtle, love the light pink hues and all the wonderful girly embellies! However do you manage to create such delicious cards! Love your style! hugs :)

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  17. Pia S7 July 2015 at 18:21

    Gorgeous!! It's such a detailed design, and so well put together. A fabulous shabby chic card!

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  18. Juliz Design Post7 July 2015 at 19:50

    Stunning creativity Nicola and your flowers are all so perfectly placed. A vintage beauty. Lovely to see you back in blogland.
    Hugs, Julie x

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  19. Anita Houston The Artful Maven8 July 2015 at 01:03

    What a gorgeous card! LOVE the 21 and those flowers are wonderful!

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  20. Mona Pendleton8 July 2015 at 05:39

    Wow Nicola! What a beautiful and elegant card! Love the fancy resin frame and all the pretty flowers!

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  21. Inkypinkycraft8 July 2015 at 07:17

    this is gorgeous x love how you layer and add such delicate touches x

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  22. Christine L8 July 2015 at 16:58

    A gorgeous shabby chic creation... such a wonderful design and perfect embellishments too!

    Thanks for sharing at In The Pink this time - good luck and hope we see you again soon..

    Christine x

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  23. Jolanda9 July 2015 at 18:07

    WOW what a gorgeous card you made and ooooo I like the color pink so much, Thanks for sharing it with us on WLVC.

    xx Jolanda

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  24. LauraVi9 July 2015 at 20:56

    Beautiful card and great creations in the whole blog, now I am your follower!

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  25. JayBe9 July 2015 at 20:59

    What a beautiful design - thanx for sharing with us at the Alphabet Challenge.
    Hugz, Jan (DT) xx

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  26. Cazro10 July 2015 at 01:36

    This is a stunning card, so feminine and pretty. So pleased you shared with us at Alphabet Challenges. Caz

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  27. Meihsia Liu10 July 2015 at 04:35

    Love love love this gorgeous card! Nicola. The soft color scheme and all the details are totally stunning! :)

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  28. Suzanne C10 July 2015 at 13:00

    Stunning! Beautiful shabby chic card!

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  29. Unknown10 July 2015 at 22:38

    Beautiful card! Love all the different embellishments :) fab :) thank you for joining in our July challenge over at Craft for the Craic.
    Eithne
    (Owner)

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  30. Anonymous13 July 2015 at 08:54

    This is really stunning!!!
    Hugsss, Gaby

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  31. Design og Hobby18 July 2015 at 18:37

    Beautiful card!! ♥

    Thank you for participating at Card & Scraps Challenge!
    Hugs DT-Gry

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  32. Words and Pictures20 July 2015 at 11:35

    So pretty, Nicola - there's a real summer glow about this one. I love the inky splatters and delicate lacy doilies, and the golden accents really make the pink sing!
    Alison xx

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  33. Joanna26 July 2015 at 11:28

    amazing card, so may detaiils on it, and lovely embelishments!!! my favourite colours. thanks for taking part in craft for the craic challenges

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  34. Suchi27 July 2015 at 10:03

    This card is so pretty and love the resin used! The embellishments , die-cuts arranged are cool! Thank you for joining us at Craft for the Craic this month! :)
    Suchi- GDT Craft for the Craic xx

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  35. Jacqueline DH30 July 2015 at 17:25

    What a beautiful card this is. Thanks for joining WLVC.

    gr.
    Jacqueline

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  36. Unknown30 July 2015 at 17:48

    Very beautiful! So tender and cute)) Thanks from VCCC!

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  37. Mona Pendleton31 July 2015 at 00:54

    Gorgeous Nicola! So frilly and feminine! Love the frame and flowers!

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  38. Karen31 July 2015 at 03:31

    Nicola, this is beautiful beyond words... your creativity leaves me speechless. This card is filled with everything that makes my heart flutter. :o) All of your work is spectacular and I am honored to be your newest follower! Thank you for leaving me some love after Pamellia's shout-out. You are so kind and I wish you a beautiful night. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  39. Mandy25 August 2015 at 09:05

    Stunning! Nicola I absolutely love your card, it's so soft and pretty. Shabby chic perfection xx

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  40. Candy C29 August 2015 at 13:00

    Hi Nicola! I was just looking at your blog and how did I miss this lovely card? You have such a special. Your cards always remind me of those gorgeous Victorian cards of old. They were always so delicate and detailed....as are yours. I love your use of doilies and intricut lacy trims. And I think your Christmas cards and projects are just THE BEST!

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Thank-you! Your visit and comment is very much appreciated. Nicola x

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