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Thursday 12 May 2016

Pretty in Pink?

Hello Everyone!

Pretty and pink are not words you will find here very often....
I look at some of my blog friends creations and think to myself - I could never do that!
But, I love trying out new things and so, have tried to create something pretty in pink....

I started out with some beautiful Maja Design papers, distressing the edges and adding some faux stitching and a few tears here and there.
I added some stencilling using a Tim Holtz stencil and DecoArt Crackle Paste coloured with Picked Raspberry Distress Ink Re-Inker.
Some stamping was added using Spun Sugar Distress Ink and a stamp from the Tim Holtz Papillon set.  It is faint but I wanted it to be very pale.
To finish off I added the birdcage and the word dream - both elements are from Scrapiniec, the cage, bird and word were coloured with Distress Paint and then I added DecoArt Crackle Glaze to the word 'dream'.  The ribbon and pre-made flower are from my stash.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:


Thanks, as always, for looking.  I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs, Anne xx
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42 comments:

  1. Joan12 May 2016 at 23:31

    Very different from your usual style but you really nailed the pretty and pink ! lovely card

    Joan

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  2. Cec12 May 2016 at 23:52

    Wow, you do frilly so well but then with your talent, I am not really surprised. Love the layers along with the texture. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie and I hope you will share this at Stamps and Stencils too since it fits their current challenge.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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    1. Cec13 May 2016 at 17:20

      Just coming back to say thanks for joining us at Stamps and Stencils - so glad you did.
      Hugs!
      Cec

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  3. Lisa13 May 2016 at 01:36

    Oh wow, Anne, you do pink perfectly!! This is absolutely stunning!! I love the beautiful layers and the distressing!! The texture is amazing!! I just love, love this so much!! It's romantic and dreamy and gorgeous!! It makes me happy to look at!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  4. Brenda Brown13 May 2016 at 06:13

    Beautifully shabby and feminine Anne. Love the layers, the gorgeous papers and the picked raspberry crackle is totally inspirational. Definitely very pretty in pink and utterly delightful xxx

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  5. Vintagehandmade13 May 2016 at 07:08

    OMG, Anne, this is an outstandigly beautiful vintage, dreamy and elegant card! You do pink so well and you can do any style you want since you are so super talented! I love everything about this stunner - your wonderful layers, gorgeous textures and your awesome flower with a bow! Oooooh, Anne, it's absolutely delightful and you just made my day!
    Your mindblowing pink card perfectly fits my challenge theme Think Pink at Stamps and Stencils!
    Lots of love to you, my lovely friend! Branka xx

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  6. Almo13 May 2016 at 07:43

    Having seen this 'in the flesh' Anne you know how much I love this beautiful card. The bird and cage are so delicate they are a perfect topper for those layers of delicious Maja papers. Love the pink crackle and and the pretty bow, flower and stitched detail too. Big Hugs Mo xx

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  7. misteejay13 May 2016 at 07:56

    So beautiful Anne. What a wonderful Shabby Chic finish - stunning creation that is so pretty & feminine.
    Toni xx

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  8. Linda13 May 2016 at 08:03

    What a gorgeous piece Anne ..... beautifully shabby chic. I love he little bird cage. Have a lovely weekend my friend xx

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  9. Astrid Maclean13 May 2016 at 08:24

    Oh Anne, this just shows you can do any style!!! My jaw just dropped on the floor as this is just so totally shabby and pretty and just outright gorgeous!!! The ribbon rose for me is the absolute star of the show, - incredible and so clever!!! But the whole creation is just totally fantastic, - this deserves to be a winner where ever you enter it, - it's just stunning!!!

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  10. Nikki Acton13 May 2016 at 08:37

    We are all having a pink month! Lovely card Anne... Just adore all those shabby layers xx

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  11. Pamellia13 May 2016 at 11:50

    Holy cow Anne, this is absolutely breathtaking!! Looks to me like soft and girly suits you just fine! So many wonderful layers of pink goodness, and your wooden elements are so amazing! The subtle stencilling works perfectly on the papers you chose, and your big blossom is a wonderful addition! I'm completely blown away by this one, wow!!

    Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Opposites Attract' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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  12. Craftychris13 May 2016 at 13:10

    Ooh this is so pretty with that lovely shabby feel! Love all the layers, stencilling and the gorgeous embellishments. You have certainly rocked pink! xxx

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  13. Annie13 May 2016 at 13:47

    this is such a fabulous card Anne..love those colours and the fabulous papers with gorgeous stencilling. Great layout and I love the rose and ribbons

    TFS and best wishes

    Hugs Annie xx

    Sending huge hugs and Thanks for my lovely card...will phone you tomorrow for a catch up xx

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  14. SewPaperPaint13 May 2016 at 15:52

    I'm with you Anne! But you've definitely accomplished your goal of creating a very pretty pink card! This is so lovely and I am so happy you accepted our task at Stamps & Stencils. Well done! Hugs, Autumn

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  15. Felix the Crafty Cat13 May 2016 at 16:37

    This is beyond gorgeous, love it. Have a great crafty weekend, Angela x

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  16. Cheryl Grigsby13 May 2016 at 17:05

    A different color but true to your style. This is really beautiful. You always make me want to rush to my studio!! Thanks for the inspiration. <3

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  17. A Pink13 May 2016 at 17:52

    Beautiful! Anne 'Pink' suits you and this shows ,as others have already said, you can adapt to any style. Your crackled wildflower behind your hand crafted rose add a real feminine touch to your shabby chic card.
    hugs x

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  18. Lys13 May 2016 at 17:59

    Oh là là! Magnifique! Such a delicate card, Anne! You have a talent for the pink!

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  19. Elaine13 May 2016 at 18:08

    I'm with you on the avoidance of pink and anything pastel but I think the beauty of this is in all the layers and textures. Very beautiful! Elaine xx

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  20. dottielottie13 May 2016 at 18:24

    Pretty in pink it certainly is Anne, your card is just beautiful. I love everything about it from the gorgeous papers the lovely toning and crackled stencilled flower and those perfect pink embellishments. I think you definitely nailed your pretty in pink creation! Hugs Lottie xx

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  21. Unknown13 May 2016 at 19:07

    NOPE - I disagree... definitely NOT Pretty in Pink. It's SPLENDIDLY PRETTY IN PINK Anne. Just STUNNING. I soooo love the flowers you did with the crackle - they are GORGEOUS. But it is just all BEAUTIFUL. XXj.

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  22. Juliz Design Post13 May 2016 at 19:35

    It's just gorgeous Anne and you certainly nailed Pretty in Pink.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Julie x

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  23. rachel13 May 2016 at 21:03

    this is truely pretty in pink - gorgeous card Anne - I love the distressed edges and all the layering and details - really lovely and definitely romantic! Have a great weekend lovely lady! Hugs rachel x

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  24. Darnell14 May 2016 at 00:55

    Oh, Annie, you know there is nothing creative and artistic that you can't do! You even take a card and elevate it to the realm of a gallery work of art that should be framed in a shadow box behind glass! This is stunning!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

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  25. MaryH14 May 2016 at 01:56

    It's just as gorgeous as anything else you put your hand to! Don't usually see frilly or pink on your work, but this just proves you _can do_ because the layers, the ribbons, the stenciling, the distressing...all using pink shades...turned out beautifully. Very feminine, and I hope you have a sweet lady/girl who can appreciate all your skill! (I've tried the wax paper with dies too...usually after I have to say some bad words because of not using on the first try. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much. The metal plate has worked better for me with the doilies than anything else I've tried! ) TFS, Hugs & happy wkend.

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  26. Jackie PN14 May 2016 at 11:16

    How lovely and delicate Anne!!xo

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  27. Kath Stewart14 May 2016 at 11:19

    beautiful card Anne...so different from you but I love the soft colours and gorgeous textures...so glad you decided to step into the Pretty and Pink world...hugs kath xxx

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  28. Sandy14 May 2016 at 15:57

    I was shocked, shocked I tell you when I saw your post. I thought WHAT - Anne doesn't use pink - she uses grunge. But sure enough, Anne uses pink and can make girly frilly,stuff! I am grinning ear to ear - you are so dang good and full of surprises.
    Sandy xx

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  29. Anita Houston The Artful Maven14 May 2016 at 22:43

    Most gorgeous!!! I LOVE the layers of pink and more pink! A gem of a card!!!

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  30. Lynne Moncrieff14 May 2016 at 23:34

    Anne
    You can do it all - this card proves that. Stunning with the way you captured that shabby chic vibe and I love the stencilled wildflower.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  31. Pawsitively Creative15 May 2016 at 04:05

    Well it sure is pretty in pink and a bag of chips! This is gorgeous and I so admire you jumping in to the design awesome sauce stitching! BTW-can you come by my house and show what in the world I am doing wrong on my bobbin? It won't stitch and just jumbles the thread up. Anywhoo-this design is beautiful and splendid! Fantabulous cracks on the chippie and the background. That faint stamp idea is genius and looks stunning. Bravo dearie! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

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  32. Jenny Marples16 May 2016 at 08:16

    I am SO IMPRESSED with how far you've stepped outside your comfort zone to make this wonderful Frilly style card Anne! The delicacy of touch with the stamping and stencilling is superb. Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie xx

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  33. Kathy/NorthCarolina17 May 2016 at 14:43

    This is so gorgeously shabby chic! Everything is soft and muted and feminine...just breathtaking! The layers are amazing with the distressed edges. I love how thoroughly you embraced this challenge and found your inner Frilly gal! Thanks so much for sharing with us in the Frilly and Funkie Opposites Attract Challenge!

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  34. toni18 May 2016 at 07:32

    This is stunning Anne! Love the way you have distressed and layered those pretty papers, the stamping and stencilling add lovely dimension and depth,and all topped off by those gorgeous embellishments! Very chic ! Thankyou for sharing this little beauty with us over at Stamps and Stencils . Toni xx

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  35. Belinda Basson18 May 2016 at 20:42

    Well,pink is my favorite colour... and this sure is pretty. I love the cracked flowers and the rough edges of the paper.

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  36. Julia Aston18 May 2016 at 23:27

    Very Nice Anne! Beautiful layers, stampings and stencilings! A lovely job in what is not your usual style - I see Pamellia's style being channeled in your creation! Julia xx

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  37. Deb20 May 2016 at 01:23

    Well I think you do pretty and pink beautifully Anne! Gorgeous papers accented and layered perfectly, love the texture paste colorized with the reinker. Thank you for sharing it and make sure to add more pretty in pink to your repetoire! Deb xo

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  38. Nancy Dynes23 May 2016 at 01:30

    You totally nailed the challenge, Anne!! Your card is a shabby chic beauty, and you made the transition look effortless. The distressed layers and soft palette are total perfection!
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  39. sarascloset24 May 2016 at 23:08

    Anne, Woo Hoo and yippee for you! Not only did you make this fabulous dainty pink card look so lovely and full of shabby goodness, you won at Frilly and Funkie! That is fabulous and SO well deserved! I just love every inch of this beauty! Hugs and huge congrats!

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  40. A Pink26 May 2016 at 09:25

    Just popping back to say Congratulations Anne . So happy to see your card being chosen as the Challenge winner at FnF . hugs x

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  41. Paper Profusion27 May 2016 at 11:19

    Deliciously dreamy, soft and feminine Anne. You can adapt to any style. No need for question mark after 'pretty in pink'. Just seeing comments above and see you won at F&F. Well deserved my friend. Nicola x

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