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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #25 - Distressing

What can I say - when the Queen of Distressing (aka Kellie) set distressing for our Magnolia Down Under Challenge this week I knew I may struggle! I LIKE things nice and neat, though don't check out my workspace - LOL. Even though I think Kellie's style is amazingly wonderful and I am in awe of it - it's just not my style - trust me I've tried. But I do actually own a distressing tool and used it on most of the edges here. I also thought buttons instead of pearls in the snowflake centres were more suited to the theme - they are just a little less polished I suppose!

I've used a Magnolia Christmas Tree and Tilda from last year's Christmas release - I really wanted to give them a chance to see some ink before my new Magnolia Christmas stamps arrive!! Between Kellie's Magnolia Down Under Store and Bizzy Bec's Store I think they have covered nearly all of the images available - and are they ever GORGEOUS!!!

Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is the lovely Gabbie over at The Soap Dish - if you are a lover of handmade soaps this HAS to be the place for you, and they make amazing gifts - Christmas is just around the corner!!! Gabbie is also a fellow papercrafter and does some beautiful work!

Talking about beautiful work - don't forget to check out the amazing creations from the rest of the MDUC team - I've seen a sneak peek of a couple - it's worth the mouse click!!!

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28 comments:

  1. LeonieOctober 25, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Your style or not, it still looks gorgeous! What a cute image!

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  2. Jodie from OzOctober 25, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    WOW! this is absolutely beautiful Debbie, I love Tilda decorating the tree! Your colouring is magnificent! What a great card and I just love your buttons & gems along with your distressing and your colouring is amazing. Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs Jodie

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  3. Chat NoirOctober 25, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Hi Debbie,

    I'm SO with you on the neat theme... always amazes me how something pristine comes from a disaster-area (my busy room, your study, LOL). That said, I love your work: its off-centre, just a bit ragged round the edges, and anyone decorating a tree in just their socks is VERY distressing (think of all the hooks getting caught in them). I'm in awe of your colouring too. Great card!

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  4. ChristyOctober 25, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    I think your style is just perfect. The little touch of distressing goes a long way with this card...fabulous job :)

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  5. dolcreationsOctober 25, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    This is so pretty! You have done such a beauty job! I'm going to struggle as well with distressing! Your card has inspired me though to go for it!
    Christine

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  6. Tracey FeegerOctober 25, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Gorgeous gorgeous as usual. Great xmas card - i would love receiving it in the mail.
    mwah
    Trace

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  7. Debra JamesOctober 25, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    What a superb Christmas card. I dont have either of those stmps but so want them now after seeing your card. You have done a brilliant job with colouring and i love the little extras you added to an already super card.Hugs Debra

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  8. MerryOctober 25, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    This card is just stunning...love the little bow in her hair and your colouring is amazing.

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  9. Sandra H.October 25, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Very, very pretty Debbie!!

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  10. SamOctober 25, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely card Debbie! Your colouring is perfect!

    Have a great weekend,
    Sam.

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  11. LeighOctober 25, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Debbie, this is so fantastic. I love your cards and the colouring is excellent. Yep, know what you mean, re the buttons. Good choice.

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  12. KellieOctober 25, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    OOO I am loving the titles you are coming up with for me, hehehe OK putting my big head aside, hahah! I LOVE this Debbie and hope I have turned you just a little to the dark side, distressing! haha. Your colouring is amazing, her socks, I'm in love with them! I love the added little bow, it's just gorgeous Debbie! Thank you for an amazing inspiration for all joining in with us this fortnight.
    Hugs, Kel

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  13. CherylOctober 25, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    OMG this is so beautiful,the colours are so vibrant and you have coloured Tilda perfectly!!! Do you use copics? Your distressing looks fabulous,love it,love it,love it!!
    xx

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  14. Philippa PettyOctober 25, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Great job on the distressing Debbie. It suits your card wonderfully. Also I love how you did your sentiment with punches.

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  15. SueOctober 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I've never seen these images and I have to tell you that Tilda is even cute from the back! Deb, amazing coloring on her adorable Christmas outfit. Beautiful card.

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  16. AlisonOctober 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Its such a gorgeous card Debbie - you would never know that distressing is not your thing.

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  17. ♥ Kristy Woods ♥October 25, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    The moment I saw this, I loved it!! So gorgeous Debbie.
    Kristy xo

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  18. Mandy SchillerOctober 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Gorgeous Debbie! Love your colouring and distressing!

    Mandyxx

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  19. SunshineOctober 26, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    She is just adorable. OK..the ribbon in her hair blew me away! Your layering and distressing is perfect and as usual your colouring is spot on! Sure to be a life long keepsake. :)

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  20. Lisa HjulbergOctober 26, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Hahaha Carolann's comment cracked me up about decorating the tree in sock feet!

    Gorgeous card Debbie. I know what you mean, though. It's a challenge for me to distress, although you've seen me try it recently with fair success, but I lapse back to the clean look, which is more comfortable. This is just the sweetest image ever! I love the way you colored her up... her hair is perfect, and the puff at her skirt and bow in her hair are the perfect touches!

    I hope things are going well as Sarah winds down to the finish line!

    Love and hugs always,
    Lisa

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  21. NormaOctober 26, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Debbie, this is stunning!!! And that's without seeing Tilda's face!!! Truly, your colouring work is awesome. I wish I can come over and you can give me lessons. Despite your not liking distressing, the card is stellar. Nice touch with the bow for her pigtails.

    Hugs.
    Norma

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  22. UnknownOctober 26, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Debbie your Tilda is so cute! I love her golden bow and her red and green stockings. The Christmas Tree is beautiful.
    Alicia xx

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  23. sandraOctober 27, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    Oh,Debbie,this is so sweet!!!
    I love how you colored her hear,all coloring is perfect but the hear is wow!
    Great card!!!
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  24. stephanneOctober 27, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Awwww, this doesn't strike me as something from a non-distresser, it' gorgeous and the colours are fabulous, love her socks and the buttons compliment this nicely!! Great work!!

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  25. Andrea L - EnchantINKOctober 27, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I totally understand the distressing thing, Debbie. I sometimes try it out ... and feel like I should have left it alone! But ... this is very gentle distressing ... so I really like it! The whole layout is gorgeous. I just am in awe. I must be too rushed doing my cards ... sometimes I look around at other blogs ... and think ... WOW!!! Wish I could do that!!! One day life will be a little quieter ... and I will take more time with my cards!!! LOL!!! Hugs, Andrea xxx

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Thanx soo much for spending a few moments to comment - it's really appreciated.
Lotsaluv Debbie