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Tuesday 8 May 2012

MEANT TO BE.......

Morning all........

Hope you are all well...and enjoyed your long weekend...sadly it goes so quickly...but then again this week is shorter now...lol...!

So onto my card...and today I'm showing you one of my new Lili of the Valley stamps I bought at Ally Pally...and aren't they just the sweetest couple..! I have teamed them up with some gorgeous  Prima papers, again some lovely Memory Box dies, punched flower and my wee butterflies and a little cheesecloth too...

and here they are...


 Meant to be ~ Lili of the Valley


 Close up of image


 A Compilation.....


Side View

Items Used

Papers ~ Prima "Almanac" @ MCH
Colouring medium ~ Copics, Chalks & Prisma Pencils
Swirl die ~ Memory Box "Elegant Scrollwork" @ MCH
Corner die ~ Memory Box "Macarena" @ MCH
Rolled Flowers ~ Memory Box "Pinwheel"
Punched Flower & Butterflies ~ Tonic Punch
Peg & Heart Pearl ~ Meiflower
Cheesecloth ~ Stash
Pearls ~ The Hobby House
Stickles ~ Stardust @ MCH
Viva Pearls (on flower) ~ Cream @ MCH
Sentiment ~ Pink Petticoat
Card Blank ~ Craftwork Cards

Thank you for looking and all your lovely comments too :o)

So that's all from me today...hope you all have a lovely day and I'll catch ya after work..

take care all.....


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66 comments:

  1. Catherine8 May 2012 at 08:33

    Gorgeous card, love all the swirls.....

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  2. Chrissy8 May 2012 at 08:33

    Gorgeous Vicky...beautiful image and colouring,love all the details...

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. Jules8 May 2012 at 08:41

    Hi Vicky

    A fabulous make.

    Love your colour choices and sweet image.

    The backing papers are scrummy too. Love anything with writing on it!!

    I hope you had a good Bank Holiday weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  4. Always with a Sentiment8 May 2012 at 08:45

    Hello and good morning Vicky. How beautiful. I love the tones of colour, fab papers and lovely image too. Perfectly embellished as always. Have a great day.
    With love, Sandra xxx

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  5. shampylou308 May 2012 at 08:46

    another fab card love the layout sue xxxx

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  6. CRAZYCRAFTSHED8 May 2012 at 08:50

    Hi Vicky
    A gorgeous and beautiful card love the LOTV image and fabulous colour's
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  7. Jan 8 May 2012 at 09:05

    Stunning card and an adorable image xx Jan

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  8. Marlene Atkinson8 May 2012 at 09:06

    Such a gorgeous card Vicky, the colours are gorgeous. Marlene

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  9. cebelica8 May 2012 at 09:09

    Oh wow, this is gorgeous. I love all the brown on this card. It looks fantastic. Hugs! xx

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  10. cheryl8 May 2012 at 09:11

    oh wow Hun another masterpiece from you wonderful colour tones,and stunning detail hugs Cherylxxxxxx

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  11. Rosietoes8 May 2012 at 09:48

    I think this latest LOTV release is one of the best there has been and this image is gorgeous. Love what you have done with it Vicky. The colours are superb.

    Edna x

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  12. Pop's Cards8 May 2012 at 09:53

    Absolutely beautiful sweetie, I love everything about this card x

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  13. Joey8 May 2012 at 09:56

    Vicky your colour choice on this is just stunning, love love love it. Joey x

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  14. Lisa Jane8 May 2012 at 10:11

    Fabulous muted colours and i love the tiny butterflies
    Lisa x

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  15. CraftygasheadZo8 May 2012 at 10:21

    Gorgeous - love the colour tones you've used. Zo xx

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  16. heidy8 May 2012 at 10:22

    Such a lovely card Vicky and beautiful colord!
    XXX Heidy

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  17. Liesbeth8 May 2012 at 10:22

    wow, Vicky. so lovely this couple, and i like the colours of your card also verry much.
    gr.
    Liesbeth

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  18. angelwhispers8 May 2012 at 10:24

    Vicky you really are bad for my addiction to yummy papers these look fabulous and so perfect for your beautiful image!! Superb chanelle xx

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  19. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)8 May 2012 at 10:29

    Hi Vicky - where did the weekend go?? Love your mono card and the papers are so pretty with it all so beautiful! Hope your day goes ok x

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  20. Loopylou.8 May 2012 at 10:30

    ooooooooh vicky!!!
    this is gorgeous!!! ooh!! I love that littl stamp and the papers are gorgeous. I really must get my butt into gear and get some of that cloth because it looks so delicate and pretty.
    huge hugs Lou xxxx

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  21. Alyce Kit and Clowder8 May 2012 at 10:59

    Vicky so beautiful. I am running out of things to say about your lovely cards...they are always so flawless! Where do you get your cheesecloth from? I am stressing out..mine is from Wild Orchid but for some reason they have stopped stocking it! And I am getting terribly close to needing to order again D: !

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  22. Sally8 May 2012 at 10:59

    Gorgeous Vicky, love GE colours and such a great image...have you got your pocket money ready for the new releases at LOTV tomorrow....lol xx
    Have a good day
    Hugs Sally xx

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  23. Dotty Jo8 May 2012 at 11:25

    This is simply enchanting Vicky! A little piece of perfection, Jo x
    PS I've got blogcandy for a good cause over at my blog right now.

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  24. McCrafty's Cards8 May 2012 at 11:53

    Beautiful card Vicky, I like the image, the colours, papers and the swirls.
    Kevin xx

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  25. Unknown8 May 2012 at 12:17

    Such a romantic pretty couple, these two kids! You used them in such a delicate way, lovely colours, gorgeous papers, superb in every way! Big hugs, Ira xox

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  26. Tanya8 May 2012 at 12:33

    Gorgeous card, I love the colours! Those papers are really pretty.

    Tags xx

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  27. Christine L8 May 2012 at 13:52

    This card is absolutely gorgeous Vicky... I really like the browns you've used.... kinda retro and perfect with the image!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  28. Jude8 May 2012 at 13:57

    Fabulous card Vicky, Love the image and the colours.

    Take care
    Hugs
    Judex

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  29. amanda stokes8 May 2012 at 14:10

    Hi Vicky,
    Gorgeous card,i love this image i NEED it lol,love the papers you've temaed it with just perect :) x

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  30. ~ Ali Robertson ~8 May 2012 at 14:29

    Simply stunning Vicky fabulous image and coloured beautifully too

    Love it

    Ali x

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  31. Bernice8 May 2012 at 14:33

    Such a beautiful card, Vicky. I just love all those wee LOT stamps - its so hard to choose which ones to buy! The papers and colour scheme are really lovely as well.

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  32. Kerryn8 May 2012 at 15:07

    Hi Vicky!! Long time no see! But loving that I come back and your cards are just as beautiful as always. xxx That image is so cute! xx

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  33. Creations by Shirl8 May 2012 at 15:08

    So lovely, great mix of everything...love it Vicky!

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  34. Janine8 May 2012 at 15:26

    Gorgeous card Vicky. I love the colour tones.
    Went to LOTV open weekend and bought another 12 stamps and 3 new sentiments...they're just too cute to resist!
    Hugs, Janine xx

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  35. Shell Shearer Swinscoe8 May 2012 at 16:22

    Gorgeous hun, love the image...might have to spend some pennies lol!
    Your a bad influence on me xx
    hugs shell xx

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  36. Karen P8 May 2012 at 16:49

    Gorgeous card Vicky, and the weekend went way too quickly! Love this image and the papers hugs Karen x

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  37. Lorraine8 May 2012 at 16:53

    oh huni this one is so adorable i just love it everything on it looks fab i love the embellies and textures too xx

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  38. Brenda Brown8 May 2012 at 17:02

    Such a cute image Vicky and lovely patterns and colours.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  39. Rachel8 May 2012 at 17:57

    Vicky your cards are just so gorgeous! I'm amazed every time I pop back to see what you've created next! Wedgie xxx

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  40. Tina8 May 2012 at 18:15

    Beautiful card Vicky, I love it all! Tinaxx

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  41. Marianne's Craftroom8 May 2012 at 18:30

    Gorgeous card, love this couple and the fab colours.

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  42. Anonymous8 May 2012 at 18:39

    Stunning Vicky! Love the colour scheme. Fab papers and embellishments as always.
    xx

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  43. downrightcrafty8 May 2012 at 19:18

    Hi Vicky - spotted this whilst posting on FB wow is the word love the image the layout and okay everything just gorgeous and perfect
    Hugs Kate xx

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  44. Teresa - My Crafty Heart8 May 2012 at 19:21

    Oh Vicky, This just wonderful! It's so nice to see you ink up one of your beautiful LOTVs that you got that day:) what a fabby stamp :) bought to life with your wonderful colouring love the textures and the pearls (great pearls:)) A fabby card! wonder what BGT has in store for us tonight..I think I still want Pudsey to win! Big Hugs, Teresa xxx

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  45. Laura Bradley8 May 2012 at 19:30

    This is super gorgeous Vicky! I love it! I am going to have to a go at these spiral flowers, they look so fab! Laura x

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  46. Tamara Morton8 May 2012 at 19:57

    Stunning card and colour Vicky, love this image too
    Hugs
    Tamara

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  47. Anonymous8 May 2012 at 20:10

    So gorgeous Vicky! love your flowers and swirls and the lovely papers.
    Hugs xx

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  48. coops8 May 2012 at 20:13

    gorgeous card vicky.stunning sweet image and i love your colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  49. Mary J8 May 2012 at 20:26

    Wow, so very sweet and beautiful! I love your muted colours and of course your stunning colouring Vicky!

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  50. Bettina L.8 May 2012 at 20:37

    Wow this earthy design looks superb Vicky and I love that image too. You've done an outstanding job colouring them up and the design with the cheesecloth, flowers, swirls and butterflies makes it a top notch one too;) Have a lovely evening. Hugs Bettina xx

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  51. Ally8 May 2012 at 20:43

    so adorable, Vicky. Love your rolled flowers and the colour choice. Not to talk about the image, that's really sweet!
    xxx, Alessandra

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  52. Carole8 May 2012 at 20:56

    Another great creation Vicky, love it
    Happy crafting
    Carole xXx

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  53. Sandy8 May 2012 at 21:09

    Vicky, you make the most beautiful cards all the time. This is so gorgeous and I love the neutral shades. I am always watching even though I do not always comment!
    Sandy

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  54. Sue B 8 May 2012 at 21:25

    This is gorgeous Vicky! what a sweet image. Love the delish papers and embellies - it's a really scrummy card!
    Hope you're having a lovely evening!
    Big Hugs
    Sue xx

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  55. Sue8 May 2012 at 21:26

    Hi hun
    aww as ever an adorable card, awesome colouring, lovely papers & embelies, sue,x

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  56. Kat8 May 2012 at 21:36

    Gorgeous card Vicky. I love that sweet image. Love too how everything co- ordinates so beautifully.

    Kat xx

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  57. Wendy8 May 2012 at 21:52

    Absolutely gorgeous Vicky, that image is so adorable and love the colours.
    Wendy xx

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  58. Lee8 May 2012 at 22:11

    One word STUNNING.Love those flowers so pretty.huggles xx

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  59. Aileen8 May 2012 at 22:16

    What an adorable image! I love the vintage colours you've used. x

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  60. Kathleen8 May 2012 at 22:35

    Stunning.

    Kath x

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  61. Donna Mosley8 May 2012 at 22:53

    Ooh! just so scrummy Vicky, a gorgeous image and amazing colouring as always. Love all the pretty details.

    Donna x

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  62. Wishcraft8 May 2012 at 23:54

    Aww just adorable Vicky! Love this sweet image, lovely colours and all your details are fabulous :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  63. Berry 9 May 2012 at 00:14

    This is fantastic sweetie what an adorable couple hugs rebekah xx

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  64. Little K Smith9 May 2012 at 21:55

    Oh another gorgeous creation hun, lovin the die too :)
    Kelly.x

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  65. Craftdee10 May 2012 at 08:05

    Such a gorgeous image... and my favourite colours too! Love all the little details, as always it's what sets your cards apart. TFS, Donna xx

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  66. Trish and Treasure11 May 2012 at 07:12

    Love these scrolls!
    Trish

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Thank you for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them all, hugs Vicky xx