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Friday 24 February 2012

Valentine Masquerade

Hi Peeps,

Do you ever start crafting and 3 hours later you haven't actually achieved anything?  Well this is me this week, suffering from Crafters Block.  I have had no inspiration at all and with a long list of to do's I really need my brain to function.  I can also do with a cleaner but I guess that isn't going to happen either, lol. It has taken me a couple of days to come up with my card for today and I have kept inside very plain for me.

I have used the image Valentine Masquerade by Jasmine Becket-Griffith available right HERE. I have  coloured her using my copics and then I added some mist using a sponge and a white brilliance ink pad.

Sorry, definitely picture heavy......


I made a gatefold card using the gorgeous Marianne Design Creatables Anja Edge LR0202




 Papers are Melissa Frances and Basic Grey




The leaf die used with the floral arrangement in the right hand corner is also a Marianne Design Creatables Decorative Elegance LR0157



Flowers are a combination of WOC and Marianne Design.


The punch used on the edge is a Martha Stewart punch and the red ribbon is from my stash.


I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:-

Bloggers - Black, Red, White
CraftyCatz - Something beginning with "B" (Butterfly)
Craft us crazy - favourite embellishment (hard one, flowers, punches, lacy diecuts)
Crop Stop - At least
Cute Card Thursday - Winged Things
Little Miss Muffet - Fancy or Lacy
Crafty Creations - Fancy Folds
Inky Impressions - Dies/Punches
Paper Pretties - Punches/Dies
Crazy Challenge - Dies/Punches

Don't forget to enter my candy HERE.


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54 comments:

  1. Inkypinkydelights24 February 2012 at 08:13

    Oh WOW this is so clever! I
    absolutely love it! Judy x

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  2. Kreativmonster24 February 2012 at 09:32

    Wow, Tracy, this is amazing! I simply love everything about it!
    Big Hugs
    Barbara

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  3. Exclusively by Mel24 February 2012 at 10:06

    It's beautiful!!
    What a fab card Tracey.
    Stunning design, and I love the image.
    I wish I had a cleaner as well :)
    Love, Mel. xxx

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  4. Unknown24 February 2012 at 11:47

    well for crafters block, you made an amazing card. Wow I wish I could do half this talent..

    Amazing.
    Hugs Tammy

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  5. RoseC24 February 2012 at 11:49

    Ooo, Tracy . . . I love the shaped design of your front folds . . . this card is fantastic! Hugz, ~ Rose

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  6. Teresa24 February 2012 at 12:07

    Georgous card Tracy, so pretty,
    Teresa x

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  7. Jane 24 February 2012 at 12:51

    Phenomenal! I think you'll be teaching me when you come over!!!
    Awesome job Tracey 10/10
    Hugs
    Jane

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  8. angelwhispers24 February 2012 at 13:12

    Tracey your colouring is divine just love the richness and the gorgeous shading just superb! Loving all these dies as well the edge one is a must have just so elegant! Overall its an amazing creation thanks for showing. Chanelle xxxx

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  9. Roma24 February 2012 at 13:23

    Wow this is such a gorgeous card !,the image is gorgeous the colouring is beautiful and i love the edge punch you have used x

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  10. Christina C.24 February 2012 at 13:44

    Tracy, I am at a loss for words!!!!!
    This is an AMAZING WORK OF ART!!!!
    How very creative and beautiful! Adore the image and you colored her magnificently.....I totally love, love this gorgeous creation!!!!!

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  11. Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps24 February 2012 at 13:46

    Wow - so stunning!! Absolutely gorgeous, a fabulous piece of art :)

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  12. Kirsty24 February 2012 at 14:14

    Hi just had to comment on this its amazing the gatefold with the die is incredible love every inch of it :D

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  13. Janine24 February 2012 at 15:22

    This is a gorgeous card Tracy. I love everything about it !!
    Hugs Janine xx

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  14. Unknown24 February 2012 at 16:18

    Hi Tracy, wow such a gorgeous card!! Love that image and especially the way those two 'doors' on your card close. Hugs, Frea

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  15. Shanna Shands24 February 2012 at 17:53

    I love seeing your creations Tracy this is one of my new favorites!

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  16. Berry 24 February 2012 at 18:48

    This is stunning Tracy sometimes it's good to keep it simple. I've been having a bit of block lately too so I always go back to a fave image for a nojo boost! hugs Rebekah xx

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  17. vickisunshine24 February 2012 at 19:08

    Wow! I really love this, is it such a clever design, beautiful colouring. Just gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Vicki x

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  18. CraftyC24 February 2012 at 20:20

    Wow Tracy, shes gorgeous. Your mojo looks fine to me!
    Clairexx

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  19. Berit Synnøve24 February 2012 at 23:12

    Wow, this is beautiful.
    The image is colored perfectly and I love your colorcombo.
    Thanks for playing with The Crazy Challenge. Hope to see you soon again.
    Berit

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  20. Basement Stamper24 February 2012 at 23:55

    Your color is amazing on this card and I love the fold you have created. Thanks for joining us at blogger's challenge this week.

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  21. MJ25 February 2012 at 03:20

    Very pretty! I too love all the dies. Beautiful work, the gate fold is amazing!

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  22. tonistamps25 February 2012 at 04:03

    Crafters block??? I think not! This is totally over the top gorgeous!!! I love everything about it!

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  23. Ida25 February 2012 at 04:31

    Wow! So pretty and elegant. What a gorgeous creation.

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  24. Gayle Page-Robak25 February 2012 at 05:43

    Hi Tracy. What a gorgeous card...simply beautiful! Love everything about it. I have joined your followers list, look forward to seeing more of your artwork. Join me if you will. Hugs,Gayle.

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  25. nessy25 February 2012 at 09:11

    stunning card tracy ~so very elegant and very beautifully made ~gorgeous!!
    vanessa xx
    ps do you do 8x8 boxes??

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  26. Shirl25 February 2012 at 09:22

    Fabulous creation Tracy with such a beautifully coloured image.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Little Miss Muffet Challenges.

    Hugs Shirley x x

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  27. Hanneke25 February 2012 at 10:44

    Wow Tracy, gorgeous card! Love the shape and style, so romantic and a bit gothic feel. Great image and coloring! Hugs, Hanneke

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  28. Spyder25 February 2012 at 11:39

    well, if this is what you create with no inspiration what will you create when you have! Brilliantly coloured, designed and everything else!
    (Lyn)

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  29. Nannieflash25 February 2012 at 12:55

    Wow Tracy that is stunning, that is so dramatic in that colour choice, love the design to. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  30. Grenouille Greetings25 February 2012 at 13:38

    And as for this one... WOW! For someone with Crafter's Block you sure did pull your creativity out of the bag. And you've cost me money! I absolutely HAVE to have the die you used for the front! It's gorgeous. Your red and black colours are perfect with your beautifully coloured image and your borders and floral arrangements are delightful! A supremo make! Hugs, Lesley

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  31. Renkata25 February 2012 at 14:45

    Tracey this is sensational. Love it.
    I do have this die from Mariane Design, never used, but now, i will thanks for the inspiration.

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  32. Punkydoodle Papers25 February 2012 at 17:00

    This is lovely! Your coloring is amazing! What wonderful detail! Thank you of joining us at Inky Impressions!

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  33. Donelda25 February 2012 at 18:28

    Your colouring is amazing and the details of this fancy fold are wonderful. Thanks so much for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenges.

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  34. Vicki25 February 2012 at 22:22

    Fabulous design, image and coloring! Thanks for playing along with our CropStop Challenge Blog.

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  35. Julie26 February 2012 at 00:24

    Stunning - love the way you've done the gatefold! xx

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  36. Arabella26 February 2012 at 06:05

    Amazing card Tracy! The gatefold is fab and your colouring is beautiful!

    Thanks for playing along with us in the Fancy or Lacy challenge at Little Miss Muffet Stamps!

    Arabella

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  37. Mephisto26 February 2012 at 11:16

    WOW, what a fab image.
    Thanks for joining us at InkyImpressions this week.

    Domi

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  38. Katie26 February 2012 at 11:55

    Oh Wow! This is just fantastic! From the original cut of the card to the bold image. Thank you for joining us at CropStop Challenge Blog!

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  39. Jocelyne Chevarie26 February 2012 at 12:58

    Je suis tellement contente de voir votre carte. J'ai acheté ce "die" parce que je le trouvais si joli mais je ne savais pas trop comment l'utiliser...je vais m'inspirer de votre carte. C'est vraiment très beau. Vous avez beaucoup de talent. Passez une très belle journée,
    Jocelyne...du Canada

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  40. Joey26 February 2012 at 16:08

    Tracy this is breathtakingly beautiful! stunning card hun, thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions. Joey x

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  41. Evelyn S.26 February 2012 at 16:53

    This is truly amazing! Your coloring is....wow! And that fabulous gatefold card frames her so beautifully.

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  42. Veronica26 February 2012 at 17:14

    Oh my gosh, this is just fantastic. WOW wow wow and again wow
    Thank you for joining us at CropStop Challenge Blog
    Veronica

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  43. April26 February 2012 at 17:18

    This is a fabulous card. I love how it opens, I love the butterfly and I especially love your coloring! Thanks for joining Inky Impressions.!

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  44. Deb26 February 2012 at 19:18

    wow, amazing card! Beautiful!
    Many thanks for joining in the
    ♥Cute Card Thursday Challenge♥
    this week! Debxx

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  45. Aunty Sue26 February 2012 at 22:40

    Fab stunning card and thanks for joining us with our i spy this week at Crafty Catz

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  46. Unknown27 February 2012 at 03:19

    Awesome, gorgeous, fab card! Hugs! Leah Ann Thanks for joining us at Little Miss Muffet Challenges! Good Luck!

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  47. Michelle Pearson27 February 2012 at 21:38

    beautiful die and coloring! very pretty project! Thank you for sharing it with us on the CropStop Challenge!

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  48. CRAZYCRAFTSHED27 February 2012 at 21:44

    Hi Tracy

    A gorgeous and beautiful card love the colour's and design of your card,thankyou for joining us this week at CraftyCatz
    Hugs Dianne xx

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  49. Sharon Basel28 February 2012 at 23:18

    Tracy this is just stunning and I'm totally speechless and at a loss for words to describe its beauty and my favorite elements - the whole thing is amazing! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous card with us at Inky IMpressions.
    Sharon, II-DT

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  50. Lisa Watson29 February 2012 at 01:26

    I have never seen such a gorgeous gate folded card!!! Amazing and once you open the card more great stuff on the inside!!! Thanks for playing with us at CropStop!

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  51. coldwaters229 February 2012 at 21:53

    OMG Tracy this is exceptionally beautiful, wow, wow, wow, this is breathtaking, that image the card fold and design, wow, awesome.
    hugs
    Lorraine x

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  52. Shelby1 March 2012 at 05:33

    Wow this is just so cool! If this is what crafter's block looks like, could you please send some to me:)!!!

    Shelby

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  53. Lisa Somerville2 March 2012 at 00:49

    Beautiful gatefold card, wonderful image and added embellies! Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge!

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  54. Julies Crafty Creations30 June 2013 at 15:39

    WOW WOW WOW, Absolutely stunning!!

    I have just bought the Marianne Die and was looking for ways to use it and your card has really caught my eye, can you tell me how you did it as I am trying to work out if you did a gatefold with an overhang so they matched in the centre

    Hugs Julie x

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Thank you for taking the time to pop by, I love reading your comments, you make my day.

Hugs Tracy x