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Monday, March 9, 2015

Guest Designer for TPE #289~Shaped Cards, Simon Says Wednesday Challenge~Special Lady/Girly, Just Add Ink #253

Happy Monday and welcome once again to my second guest designer appearance for The Pink Elephant Challenge #289~Techniques.  
This week, it's all about strutting your 'shapes' to create a card that has some curves, swerves, folds or...whatever you can dream up. As the cliche says: think outside-the-box, go outside the lines, stretch beyond the rectangles and square...Okay, okay. Stopping now...


I'm sharing a trio of curvy cards.  First is my wavy circle number, sporting some black, some grey embossing, some shiny magenta butterflies (of course *grin*) and a liberal sprinking of bling (you don't see that from me very often...)


Second are two cards using a die that arrived about two days after Valentine's Day.  Oh well, love cards are always in season, right?  I used a NBUS Memory Box stencil - modern sprinkles - for this one, along with the magenta foil, and...


my watercolour stamps for this one.


Here's the trio...

Please head over (or if you've already been, THANK YOU for coming my way) to see the creativity from

I know you'll be amazed and inspired!  Looking forward to seeing YOUR shapely shaped-cards in the TPE gallery!

Butterfly card is off to Just Add Ink #253 (swoon-inducing photos...)


Modern Sprinkles is off to Simon Says Wednesday Challenge~Special Lady/Girly


Thanks so much for dropping by; your visit and comments add sparkle to my day!
Hugs,





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33 comments:

  1. HannelieMarch 9, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Such a lovely trio Carol!
    Love every one!

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  2. Monika ReeckMarch 9, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    ooh that 3 cards are sooo lovely
    if you say Monika choose one...I will chose one with purple butterfly
    seriously
    Miss C do you still have my address
    would you please make a duplicate that card with Purple butterfly??
    Pleasee
    I will put it on my table in my office that is my fav color and sooo lovely made..hope you did not sent to someone yet...or if yes would you mind to exchange card with me miss C..
    I love that one...the other one also beautifully made..will join that challenge and congrats on being GDT there Miss C
    hugs, Monika
    Off to make soup for kiddos :)

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  3. alexandra s.m.March 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Love these three cards of yours Carol!
    Very inspiring indeed!
    Thank You~

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  4. Susanne VargasMarch 9, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    So very lovely, all three of them! That love die is fabulous (who makes it?) and I especially love it in the rainbow watercolor look!

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  5. I Card EveryoneMarch 9, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Loving the shape[s] you're in! I've only made one shape other than square, or rectangle... hmmm... I'm thinking of a shape... You are so right about the photo being swoon worthy... WAIT in might just have one that would work!
    =] Michele

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  6. Kay MillerMarch 9, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    OHGoodness wow!! What a gorgeous trio of curvy cards! Each one is unique and so fun in it's on way! I love the bling on the first round one and the bright colors, stenciling and fun paint swooshes on the hearts is just wonderful!! Love the!! ((Hugs))

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  7. BobbyMarch 9, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Wonderful shape cards, Carol. I'm not normally a bling girl but it looks right on that wavy circle, and I love the "love" die on the hearts. This fit perfectly.

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  8. Virginia L.March 9, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    You are SUPER creative, Carol! These three shape cards are gems! Truly lovely--each one of them! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Special Lady/Girly” Challenge!

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  9. KimBMarch 9, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    What a lovely vibrant collection of out of the rectangle cards Carol! You really captured the depth of colours and glow of the butterfly from the inspiration photo. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.

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  10. DarnellMarch 9, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Another fabulous post of creations for your second GD, Carol! These are all sensational curvy cards!! Hugs, Darnell

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  11. ShellyMarch 9, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Oh, these are so fun! Love all the shapes and colors! YAY for your second Guesting post!

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  12. BrendaMarch 9, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    What gorgeous cards Carol! Don't you just love that "love" die cut?! And yes, there is always room for love cards. lol I love your shiny magenta butterflies and I love your watercolor stripes and colorful stenciling. You always "wow" me with your creations! Hugs, Brenda

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  13. GeriMarch 9, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Congrats on another GD gig! Yep...these cards definitely have curves in the right places! You do bling well! Love the purple butterflies and really love the watercolor stamp!

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  14. Pop's CardsMarch 10, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    Absolutely Gorgeous sweetie :0) huggles Pops x x

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  15. Kim MMarch 10, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Beautiful cards, Carol! I especially love the butterfly one. The colours are so dramatic and I love the circle shape design. :-)

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  16. JeanneMarch 10, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Wonderful cards, Carol. Of course, my eye is also drawn to the butterflies, but I couldn't help and be smitten with the others as well. I really like the colorful backgrounds using the stencils and swash like stamp (I think it's a stamp). Way to go on making shaped cards! Have a terrific week. :)

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  17. DeeptiMarch 10, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Congratulations on ur GD, ur shaped cards are always my favorite ! Love these beauties

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  18. Sheri GilsonMarch 10, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Gorgeous card, Carol! The beautiful butterfly one is my favorite...love the pops of magenta! Thanks so much for another fabulous batch of cards!

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  19. Becca CrugerMarch 10, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Oh wow - I'm usually not much of one for shaped cards.., but that purple one had my mouth gaping!! Just amazing! And the bright little hearts are adorable. You knocked it out of the park!

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  20. Barb GhigMarch 10, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Three fabulous cards, Carol! I really love your butterflies with the gentile curves of the scalloped circle, and your "Hearts' are gorgeous! I also love how you blended your inks with the stencil and the clever way you angled your water color stamps on the last card! I can't even choose a fave, as they are all so pretty! Congrats on another well deserved Guest DT spot, my friend!!!

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  21. Tracey McNeelyMarch 10, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    I just love your girly cards Carol! The butterfly, the stenciling and the pretty colours! Definitely swoonworthy. Congrats Guest Designer! ♥

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  22. Holly AKA KopyKatMarch 10, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Oh these are so fabulous.

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  23. GretaMarch 10, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Wowzer! You are amazing, Carol--all 3 are wonderful creations!

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  24. PatriceMarch 11, 2015 at 1:42 AM

    Such a beautiful bunch of cards Carol. They are all so vibrant and fun. I particularly love your magenta butterflies! Thanks for joining the challenge fun at Just Add Ink this week. x

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  25. kadieMarch 11, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Love your shapely cards, Carol!! That heart/love with the splashes of color is outstanding!! So glad to have you inspiring us all this month at TPE! hugs, kadie

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  26. DanaMarch 11, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Awesome!! I LOVE them! The butterflies are fabulous and i just love the stripe heart!! Gorgeous cards!!

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  27. shirley-beeMarch 11, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    These are all fabulous, Carol! Love that watercolour striped heart!

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  28. JanMarch 11, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Such a lovely collection of shaped cards. I do love your magenta butterflies they are so vibrant! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week :-)

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  29. Christine BlainMarch 11, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Carol, your wavy circle card looks awesome - those butterflies really stand out against the neutrals. Thanks for joining in the fun at Just Add Ink this week!

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  30. Kim HegginsMarch 12, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Oh my Carol, so many wonderful cards and I love that they are all shaped. and the backgrounds. where should I start?? I just love them!

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  31. Anita in FranceMarch 14, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Yay, another GD spot, Carol ... and a plethora of phenomenal shaped cards! The drama of the first, the soft sponged colours on the second ... and oh my, rainbow stripes on the third ... so blissful! Hugs, Anita :)

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  32. MarisaMarch 14, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Hearts, circle cards and butterflies - yes, I am a happy viewer :) Adore the circle card and fun coloured hearts.

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  33. Taunya ButlerMarch 16, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Wow - you have definitely proved your skills with shaped cards with this post here!!! Awesome and delightful us what they are!!! Love especially the heart with brightly colored brush strokes - super, super gorgeous!!!! Hugs to you!!

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