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Sunday 7 March 2010

Aquamarine for Daring Cardmakers

Over at Daring Cardmakers, it's March's birthstone this week - aquamarine. I love this gemstone, so had fun doing this card.
I found these stamps on someone's blog and fell in love with them, I am really sorry but I can't remember who put me on to them, but her card was fabulous enough for me to go straight to the site and order a couple. They are the fantasy Art collection by Ching-Chou Kuik, and I got them from Sweetpea-Stamps
Coloured her in copics, I rather like her blue rinse!
I added some glitter to the wings
The beaded flower is a ready made one I found on clearance (Crafty Bitz)

Look what I found in Aldi - I love Aldi, you never know what you are going to find there. This is meant to hold nails and screws, but I knew it would be perfect to hold all my bits and bobs (well, some of my bits and bobs). I sorted my flowers and beads into colourways, and they all have their own little drawer, and I can see at a glance where everything is. It was only £7.99 - bargain. I may go and get another one to take back to the US with me, I seem to remember my flowers being a bit of a jumbled mess over there






The Ikea trip was uneventful believe it or not. I clung to my list, Mike trailed around after me, looking a bit miserable. I felt a lot of sympathy for the Queen, this is how she must have felt for all these years, Prince Phillip always a step or two behind, looking a bit down-in-the-mouth. A plate of meatballs cheered him up a bit though (Mike, not the prince.............)
See you tomorrow





35 comments:

  1. Oh Enfys, I so enjoy coming to your blog. I can't believe you didn't get anything at IKEA, good for you sticking to your list - can you believe I have never been to one. Love your new container.. might have to look for one of those. AND of course I so love your beautiful card.

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  2. beautiful card. i love the blue and super great find at aldi's. and a very funny story!

    hugs :)

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  3. Wow I love the colours, aquamarine is such a fresh colour. The image is to die for, can see why you went to get a few.

    The storage caddy looks fab and is something we probable all need.

    hugs
    Kaye x

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  4. Beautiful!! Love the card and the beaded flower... I may want to give this flower a try by combining some ready made accessories...
    And I adore your cute little holders.

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  5. Beautiful card Enfys. Those images are just gorgeous from there. Colouring is superb. Great bargain at Aldi.
    Marion

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  6. What an adorable card Enfys. That image is so striking. thanks for joining in with DCM this week :)

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  7. What a beautiful card Enfys,i love your image and papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  8. Thank you, Enfys, for being such an inspiration... I did try a similar flower and it started off a series of ideas in my mind for a card I'd been trying to get to since yesterday :-)

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  9. Your comment about Ikea made me laugh - ho can it not be eventful - there are always so many odd people there to amuse??? Love that storage box - me want one, off to find and Aldi xxx

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  10. Wow, Enfys, your card again become a perfect dream.
    The storage system I've bought myself a few months aldi even when it is really sensational.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  11. she is so pretty
    I got two tool boxes similar to that ages ago in Aldi and I love them, great for all your bits and bobs- have a good Sunday, I'm off to the SECC again- wonder how Kath is holding up, she will be exhausted by now
    AllisonX

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  12. Enfys: What a beautiful card. The colors are wonderful. As always, a treat to see what you came up with. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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  13. So lovely Enfys!!!! Your fairy is beautiful, and I like your storage unit, very handy!! Thanks for sharing another fantastic card with us!!!


    *hugs*
    Lisa Sturgill

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  14. Love the card and what a find at Aldi's. LOL over comparison of Mike and Prince and what a great visual I had.

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  15. Very pretty card Enfys. I love the blue. There are Ikea's here in the US if you don't want to lug it around. Great use, love all the drawers.

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  16. Hi Enfys
    gorgeous card luv the colours you have used, beautiful papers & embelies.
    Wow that unit is brill, thats just what i need, sue,x

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  17. Your card is just beautiful. Love the serene colors.

    I love reading your blog, you seem to have quite the wit about you!

    Take care,
    Deborah

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  18. Gorgeous card - the colours are lovely together. well done on the bargain. x

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  19. WOW, your card is BEAUTFUL!! That image is amazing & you did a AWESOME job coloring her in! Also, LOVE your new container! I am the "Queen" of oranization & I could really use one of those! Have a WONDERFUL Sunday!
    hugs,
    Emma:)

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  20. This card is really stunning. I also need one of those storage drawers.

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  21. I must tell you (and this is going to sound so strange, I know) but I thought of you today (before you think I'm some crazy stalker, I'll explain) I was in my local JoAnn's (and it is a tiny one) And there sat on the magazine rack, a Card Making and Papercraft magazine from the UK! Now, it was the February issue and I had to pay $9.99 for it,but I couldn't resist. I'll just have to apply all the Valentine's inspiration to a different theme :)
    By the way,Beautiful aquamarine card.
    Hugs,
    Kristina

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  22. Love the card!
    Wish I was so organized! I need to do this with my little bits like buttons and such. It is a great idea. Maybe some day.

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  23. wow.... the flower and the little hangings are so pretty.... :) beautiful card....

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  24. Exquisite card En! I see why you fell in love with the image and your embellies are perfectly magical! xxD

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  25. Hi Enfys wow I think youve certaily been a busy lady, and I love your drawers, I think Id need quite a few of them to sort out my lot of stuff.
    Your card is gorgeous and I also love her blue rinse, shes so cute. With love and hugs Shirleyxxx

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  26. Oh wow, that one beautiful card there Enfys!
    The image is fab and it looks great in that colour palette….the Crafty Bitz flower was a perfect match too!

    Loving the new storage too…..are you sure they had it priced up right….what a bargain.

    Thanks for joining the Daring Cardmakers this week.
    Sue
    x

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  27. Lovely colours and fabby details Enfys. Storage looks very organized - I just have cupboards fit to burst! x

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  28. Beautiful, Enfys! Aquamarine is my birthstone and I just love it! The stamp is quite whimsical and I love how you colored it. Great little storage piece you've got there!

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  29. Queen Enfys, I love your card and thank you for making me laugh. Thanks for sharing ~Diane

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  30. there is nothing more to say than wow, it says it all.

    chriswooten57
    mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

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  31. I love this card! Your color choice is perfect! TFS.

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  32. I love it! Your color choice is perfect for this card! TFS:)

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  33. This is beautiful, I love it! Will have to check them out!

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  34. hello again, went to get one of the storage stacks but was too late - we are flying back to Florida on 30th March - into Miami and driving up. Staying on I Drive where Michaels is just around the corner. Also intend to visit Michaels at the loop. Hope the weather has warmed up by then!! Eliz aka stressed mother

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  35. Thanks for showing us the storage units you purchased at Aldi, I bought 2 !!!

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I love reading your comments, thank you for taking the time
Enfys x