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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #89


This week we have a fun challenge for you over at Magnolia Down Under Challenges - we're asking you to create something in a Shabby Chic style and use lots of white. This isn't my usual style so I hope I pulled it off.

For the "chic" part I used touches of gold CS - and gilded up some chipboard hinges too. The DP is from Magnolia, as are the dies used to cut the flower and dragonfly. The swirl die is from Whiff of Joy. I used my distressing tool to add some "shabby" to the edges of the papers - and I also dragged my white ink across the hinges to "age" them a little. With all the white, off white and gold I felt the touch of pink gave it a lift.

If you're after more inspiration you should check out the rest of the MDUC DT's work HERE - in fact you should check it out just because I know it'll be worth the visit - I'm soo lucky to work with these talented crafters.

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20 comments:

  1. JayneMarch 27, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    its just beautiful .. love the gold and white... and you just colour great..

    have a nice weekend

    jayne

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  2. Jackie ThomasMarch 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Stunning card Debbie. Tilda is so adorable. I love every little detail. Hugs xo

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  3. KylieMarch 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Gorgeous Debbie! I love the gold and white combo. Fabuloulsly shabby!
    Hugs
    Kylie

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  4. Debbie DolphinMarch 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Sooooooooooooooooo gorgeous ebbie P. xxx Hope you are enjoying your hubby xxx;p
    Love Debbie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  5. LeighMarch 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Very beautiful and yes I think you've done well.

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  6. Janiel/ jannyMarch 27, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Debbie dear, I lve this card!!! VERY VERY beautiful!!!
    hope your week is great hugs, Janiel

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  7. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Very pretty. Blogger is acting up, didn't think I was going to leave a comment :O) Love it!!!!

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  8. ChrissyMarch 27, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Gorgeous Debbie,I love all the details, and the image looks perfect with a touch of pink. Very,very pretty.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  9. CherylMarch 27, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    GORGEOUS,loving all the detail and your FABULOUS colouring!!! So very pretty!!
    xx

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  10. SueMarch 27, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    You pulled it off perfectly...your style or not!! She is adorable. Love the touches of gold. Haven't colored up a Maggie in some time, will have to pull out a beauty and try this challenge. Thanks for the inspiraiton!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  11. RenkataMarch 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Hi Debbie,
    ohhhhh so sweet and beautiful card.
    Love the layout!

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  12. MelodieMarch 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Gorgeous card, I love the wonderfl frame.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  13. RietMarch 28, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    So beautiful card Debbie,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers and the details.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  14. EulandaMarch 28, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!! I LUV looking at your cards! The hinges are gorgeous and so is that chipboard flourish. Pretty!

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  15. DonnaMarch 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Really stunning card Debbie, and yes you pulled it off lovely, great color scheme and I lurve the doily in the background........where'd ya get it from, ain't never seen one that size before. Love the hinges and swirlies too.
    hugs
    Donna xx

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  16. KristineMarch 28, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    OOO, Debbie, how GORGEOUS!!! For this not being "your regular style" you sure did a fabby job on it! LOVE those hingey thingies on the left and the square doily thingy behind the main panel! =) Like my reference to all your pretty "thingies"? LOL! Have a great week ahead!! Hugs =)

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  17. LyndaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I thought I had commented on this card via FB...but I am mistaken....so...WOWsers!!! I love this card...the hinges are stunning and the flowers and b'fly...again...WOW. This is a card I see something new in every time I look at it....simply devine lovely. ooxx

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  18. AlisonMarch 30, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    This is so gorgeous, I think you have so pulled off the Shabby Chic style. I love the gold and pink and she is just oh so cute. The distressed paper, and hinges are perfect touches and those flowers - wow.
    xox

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  19. JaneApril 1, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Love your stunning card hun! the swirls and hinges are such a gorgeous touch too! hugs, Jane xxx

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  20. Christine HendersonApril 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Too, too cute Deb...but you know I am a fan of 'pink and pretty'! xo

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