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Friday, March 12, 2010

Butternut Sage Contest

As I mentioned yesterday my lovely friend Donna over at Butternut Sage Designs has an amazing blog candy contest going! I have enjoyed Donna's Stampin' Up creations from the very beginning of my stamping journey. Her creations are always stylish and inspiring - and she loves a bit of dry embossing too - a gal after my own heart! Donna often has some fun and whimsical elements to her cards too - make sure you spend some time scrolling through her blog if you visit! And her bows - WOW - it almost makes me wish I did bows more often - LOL.

I've gone back to my SU roots for this card - to further honour Donna's dedication to these wonderful products. I've used my "God's Beauty" stamp set and the sentiment is from SU's "Sincere Salutations". I was going to pop a bow on somewhere - but couldn't figure out where - LOL. It's really hard to emulate someone else's style - especially one so different to mine! I sooo felt the need to layer on some flowers, leaves etc! I hope I've captured Donna's style OK - but as always - the original is ALWAYS the best!!!!

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16 comments:

  1. sandraMarch 12, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    I know Donna will love your card!!!
    You made amazing one!
    It is great that you didn't put bow anywhere.
    This way it look sooo elegant,simple and beautiful!
    I love this card!
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 12, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    good morning Debbie, I am loving your card and it didn't even need a bow!!!The best surprise was the surprise of those leaf circles and the stamp set you used.
    When Stampin'Up retires their sets I always sell them off but I have three that I have held on to and this one is my favorite! I simply love love love that butterfly! Thank you so much for picking green, my favorite stamp set and making the most gorgeous card. I am going to case this beauty for a class. Thanks again and best of luck in the drawing. p.s. thanks too for the kind sweet words that you posted about my blog. I love you Ms. Downunder....hugs~Donna

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  3. stuffieMarch 13, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    very pretty Debbie! Love the green and black together!! And myself I LOVE embossing!!

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  4. MarleneMarch 13, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Wow - this is a totally different style for you! Loving it!! Loving that you're so three-dimensional, too. ;)

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  5. MandyMarch 13, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    Gorgeous card Debbie, love the green and the fab layout
    hugs Mandy xx

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  6. jannes hobbykrokMarch 13, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    This is so cute!Love everything about this card!
    Janne

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  7. AlisonMarch 13, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    I think you have captured Donna's style perfectly. I know it must have been hard for you not to use those flowers and leaves - lol !!!!
    xox

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  8. LeonieMarch 13, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Yep, that could be one of Donna's! lol! Great job Debbie

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  9. SammiMarch 13, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    It's LOVELY Debbie!
    xxx

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  10. Diffirent Shades Of LifeMarch 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Gorgeous Debbie, love it!
    hugs
    Sue x

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  11. Andrea L - EnchantINKMarch 13, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Very stylish, Debbie ... and I think Donna was pleased with your efforts! I think we all were! TFS ... always inspiring! xxx

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  12. LeighMarch 13, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous card Debbie.

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  13. LyndaMarch 14, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    I LURVE this card to bits Debbie. The colour combo is so striking and reflects the sentiment of the stamp set so beautifully. The way u have used the leaves is brilliant. Stunning card for the challenge. Well Done. ooxx

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  14. MichellemMarch 14, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Wow - This is a beautiful, elegant card!!

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  15. TashaMarch 19, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    Wow thisis so beautiful, i love the colours and the fabulous images
    love tasha xx

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  16. Lisa HjulbergMarch 29, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    I LOVE the sweet simplicity of this gorgeous card, done in my favorite color GREEN!!!

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