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Friday, 7 March 2025

Enjoy life...


 Good morning, a new Challenge at Crafty Catz starts today-
 the theme is Anything Goes with an optional twist of Add A Sentiment, 
chosen by our lovely Ginny who is hosting this fortnight.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Di's Digi Stamps.


I made an easel card using some hoarded papers from Heartfelt Creations, not much of the pad left now but it's at least 10 years old. I cut a few extra flowers from left over scraps and layered them up for dimension. The sentiment, an Indigo Blue stamp, is stamped and embossed with white EP . I've added a die cut swirl ( very old TH Sizzix Bigz die), loads of tiny pearls and a large die cut 'celebrate' as this was a birthday card for my lovely daughter- I think the beautiful sentiment is just perfect for her! 

There's plenty more inspiration to be found over at Crafty Catz, some beautiful projects from the rest of the team. Hope you can find the time to join us for this challenge.
Thanks for visiting, have a good day.
xx

Challenge entries:

retrorubber #249 - die cut, flowers heat embossing.
(I have had the stamp for at least 3 years)
TIOT - For a lady

28 comments:

meg said...

A stunning card, the embossed sentiment is inspirational and is perfect against the papers

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...


An absolutely stunning card design and great sentiment
Have a good weekend Ginny x

Janette said...

Stunning card Chris, what gorgeous papers and the sentiment is just beautiful, love all the little pearls, its nice to see them used, I have so many pretty things in boxes, your an inspiration.
Enjoy your weekend. xx

tilly said...

gorgeous papers and flowers, what a lovely sentiment, your daughter will love it xx

brenda said...

Gorgeous card Chris, it's got so much depth and intensity of colour and love that sentiment, might be a need item. I'm sure your Daughter will loved it.

B x

Bernadet said...

Fantastic card for your daughter Chris.
Great papers and love the sentiment.

Chrissy said...

Beautiful easel card and such lovely papers and flowers and I love your design Chris with the pearls and white embossed sentiment..gorgeous card..

luv CHRISSYxx..

Pauline C said...

Gorgeous easel card Chris, I love the profusion of flowers, the colour scheme and the sentiment is fabulous! xx

Neva Cole said...

Very pretty card with lovely HC papers. I have a few in my hoard too! Thank your for playing along with us a Retro Rubber. Please come again!

Lisa said...

The detailed layers and beautiful sentiment of this card are wonderfully crafted. The combination of flowers, die cuts, and pearls perfectly complement the design, making it a fantastic birthday card!

Pat said...

Fabulous card Chris, the papers, colours and design are beautiful with such a delightful sentiment, I am sure your daughter will love it.

Pat xx

coldwaters2 said...

Beautiful easel card Chris love those papers and the extra flowers a super make
hugs
lorraine x

Mrs.B said...

A lovely card Chris, what gorgeous papers and the white embossed sentiment is lovely. Lovely addition of the pearls too.
Thanks for sharing at Try it on Tuesday. Avril xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful b-day card with lovely papers. Thanks for joining us @ Little Red Wagon and i hope to see you back again soon.

Imke ~ MY CRAFTY PLACE

pinky said...

It's absolutely beautiful Chris. That paper is just gorgeous and it just adds to the shape you went with.

Carrie said...

I saw your beautiful easel card at the Paper-Rocks-Scissors challenge and had to come take a closer look! It's stunning! I hope you will consider linking it up at Creative Creases Challenge where it's always anything goes with a fun fold project: https://secretstamper.com/category/creative-creases-challenge/

Deanne Saunders said...

Amazing card!!!! Thanks so much for participating in our PAPER ROCKS SCISSORS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Taty said...

Hi Chris a very beautiful card, elegant, the flowers are lovely and well arranged. Thanks for joining Dream Valley Challenge Taty x DT

Donna Walls said...

Gorgeous papers that work so well with this fancy fold. Thanks for joining us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge.
Donna xx
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Susan (rainy) said...

What beautiful paper! Love the white embossed sentiment, too. Striking card.

Sue said...

Stunning card Chris sorry I'm running behind with everything again! I bet your new kitchen looks absolutely gorgeous and worth all the upheaval ..lots of hugs xxxx

!neke said...

Great card with this gorgeous paper !!!!
groeten Ineke
DT GCFAoS

Carrie said...

Chris, I was so glad to see your beautiful easel card in the gallery at Creative Creases Challenge! Thank you for sharing it over there as well! It's a lovely card with a wonderful message! I hope you'll join the fun at Creative Creases often!

Helen said...

Fabulous easel card - love the design.

Thanks for joining us at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge.

Helen x
DT

Debbie Mageed said...

Oh, Chris, this easel card is beautiful! I love every single detail ~ from the pretty papers to the very sweet swirl die. Love it all! Thank you for participating in the Creative Creases Challenge! We hope you can join us again soon. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Debbie, DT
Secrets To Stamping

Claudia's kaartjes said...

Wow, this is stunning!! Thanks for joining us at GCFAOS 🦋
Oh, das een toffe kaart. Leuk!! En bedankt voor je deelname aan onze challenge bij GCFAOS 🦋
Crea lieve Groetjes Claudia ❤️🦋❤️

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Linby said...

Wow! A wonderful card and the white embossing is the perfect finishing touch.

LeslieT said...

Such a beautiful easel card - I don't believe I've ever seen one like this! Those papers are absolutely gorgeous and I love the swirl die cut and the sentiment! Thank you so much for sharing with us in the Creative Creases Challenge!