Thursday, March 31, 2011

Friends are there for each other…

Hello, thank you for swinging by.
Today i would love to use a few minutes, to talk about the reason i have made this card.
On Cute Card Thrusday the theme is couple or pair… i barely need any Wedding cards and for a while now i wanted to use this cute Lili of the Valley image.
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Now, since we all do not live in the world of fairies and butterflies we have to worry about or bills, our jobs, our kids our husbands/boyfriends. I thought this could make a nice girlfriend card to let somebody know… hei… if you need me to talk – iam there for you. Lets just go for a cup of coffee and talk about it.
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Therefore i went with darker colors for the matting but still have reds, yellows and some teal so the card does not look totally droopy.
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Stamps: Lili of the Valley “Coffee Break”
Sentiment: Stampin up
Papers: Crate Paper “Portrait Collection”
Embellishments: Magnolia swirl can be found at Cute Stamps and Cards
Flowers – Cute stamps  and cards
Copics; Cute stamps and cards
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60 comments:

  1. Katy3/31/11, 1:05 PM

    Hi Claudia, I love the reasoning behind this card, thoughts like this are very special indeed, and always appreciated. Such a beautiful assortment of colours and your image as always is coloured to perfection. Fabby layout too (as you may guess I love it!). Hugs. Katy. xxx

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  2. Margreet3/31/11, 1:09 PM

    gorgeous card Claudia....lovely chatting ladies talking like good friends...as you also point in your sentiment....good idea to offer this to a friend!
    xxx Margreet

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  3. Nathje3/31/11, 1:10 PM

    I just love your cards, they always make me smile, even if I'm having a bad day. They are always so beautiful and cute.
    Just wanted to let you know that :)
    Thank you for making these wonderful cards!
    Nath :)

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  4. Tammi3/31/11, 1:18 PM

    A wonderful reason to give a card, a special card from a special friend...it's beautiful! ~hugs

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  5. anne jorunn3/31/11, 1:19 PM

    Beautiful!! I love your cards and I always get so inspired when I visit your blog!
    Love the color combo here and your coloring...it's divine!!

    Have a happy weekend!
    Hugs,Anne Jorunn:)

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  6. Marevka3/31/11, 1:27 PM

    Очень красивая, нарядная открытка!!!! Обожаю ваши работы со штампами!

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  7. yvon3/31/11, 1:38 PM

    Hi Claudia, i so love this image and your coloring is perfect, as allways. The papers you used are gorgeous. Just love the card.
    Hugs, Yvon

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  8. SandraR3/31/11, 1:38 PM

    Such a gorgeous card, Claudia!
    And I love the idea why you made your card. The friendship between 2 friends is so precious, your card says it all...
    Love it!

    Hugs, Sandra

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  9. Fleur3/31/11, 1:38 PM

    Hi Claudia ~ what better reason do you need to make a card, it's perfect & a lovely thought
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  10. Riet3/31/11, 1:42 PM

    So beautiful card Claudia,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  11. Chrissy3/31/11, 1:49 PM

    Your papers are gorgeous, such beautiful colours, and I love the image. We all need that friend, and what a great card to give to that special friend.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  12. KarinsArtScrap3/31/11, 1:57 PM

    beautiful image and card claudia.

    greetings karin

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  13. Denise 3/31/11, 2:03 PM

    Beautiful card - I love the DP and the reason behind the card is wonderful. Hugs Denise xx

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  14. Marlies3/31/11, 2:07 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the bright colours and the black! Great image and what a good reason for making this lovely card.
    hugs, Marlies

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  15. Tracey T3/31/11, 2:12 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful, Claudia. I love the sentiment/reason for the card - where would we be without our girlfriends? As ever, your colouring is fabulous and I really like the papers you have used. Hugs, Tracey xx

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  16. Miranda3/31/11, 2:12 PM

    such a sweetie Claudia and with lvoley colours, your card is totally cute
    hugs
    Miranda

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  17. Unknown3/31/11, 2:13 PM

    Claudia beautiful card, lovely image of two girl friend, beautiful colors you used.

    Hugs Suze XX

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  18. Milla3/31/11, 2:19 PM

    Beautiful card, love your colouring and all the little details, but most of all, the thought behind this card! :)

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  19. Lil Daffodil3/31/11, 2:20 PM

    Hi Claudia,
    Another gorgeous card. I love the colours and the embellishments are beautiful. Wonderful work.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  20. Sara3/31/11, 2:22 PM

    I love the reason behind this card, we all need our friends. I love the papers you have chosen and as always the image is coloured beautifully, hugs Sara xxx

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  21. Kirsty3/31/11, 2:34 PM

    Hi what a beautiful idea friends are so precious ! The colours to match the Papers are really outstanding !! :-D

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  22. Seafield Jo3/31/11, 2:35 PM

    Such a beautiful card Claudia, and the thought behind it is very touching. Jo x

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  23. Dina3/31/11, 2:41 PM

    tea for tho very nice

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  24. Squirrel x3/31/11, 2:49 PM

    Claudia hunny, any girlfriend would be so thrilled to receive this, you just have the warmest heart, and such a gorgeous card. I love the darker tones, it really makes an impact, and your colourwork is (I know, I've said it before but it's true) absolutely breathtaking. An absolute delight, could sit and stare at it for ages and ages. You are a star! Hugs, Sxx

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  25. sachsenrose3/31/11, 3:01 PM

    Hallo Claudia, diese Karte ist einfach so zauberhaft!
    Liebe Grüße, Rosi

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  26. Anonymous3/31/11, 3:22 PM

    Gorgeous Claudia, love the reason for making it! This is one of my favourite stamps too!
    Helen x

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  27. Cards By MI3/31/11, 3:42 PM

    Really sweet. love the dark colours that make everything pop. Fabby!
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  28. Tineke's hobby3/31/11, 4:01 PM

    what a gorgeous card. I love the colours and the embellishments are beautiful
    And what a wonderful reason to give a card, a special card from a special friend
    Hugs Tineke

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  29. Julie3/31/11, 4:01 PM

    This card is just perfect,I so love the darker shades you've used with a pop of a brighter colour,pure brilliance! Julie.x

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  30. Mrs Mac3/31/11, 4:18 PM

    That's beautiful! I've seen that stamp, and admired it recently in my stamping magazine. It is so lovely!!!!

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  31. Thea3/31/11, 4:19 PM

    Hi Claudia!

    Beautiful how you colored the image, the paper with the roses are so nice!

    Hugs
    Thea

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  32. Linda . J3/31/11, 4:20 PM

    Beautiful and perfect card Claudia and what better reason to make a card, always good to chat with a friend, even better over a cuppa tea.
    Hugs Linda

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  33. Janette3/31/11, 4:35 PM

    Awwww Claudia, This is such a sweet card, the image and sentiment fit together so well, love the papers, really lush.xx

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  34. Anonymous3/31/11, 4:40 PM

    Claudia, this is one of my favorite LOTV images and I just love the way you used it. I am always so impressed with your use of papers and embellishments and this one just seems perfect to me! Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs from Barbara in South Carolina
    PS I check your blog every day! I was born and raised in Michigan, BTW.

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  35. Gina K3/31/11, 4:43 PM

    Such a sweet card. I love this image and how you colored it.

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  36. Loz3/31/11, 5:06 PM

    I love the colour combo, and the paper mix. Nothing beats a cuppa with the girls ♥

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  37. Christina C.3/31/11, 5:11 PM

    Ein zauberhaftes Kaertchen, Claudi!!!
    Wunderschoene Farben und das sentiment ist ganz lieb!!!!

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  38. Deborah3/31/11, 5:23 PM

    Wauw, your card is amazing beautiful, love it!!!
    Greets Deborah

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  39. Dawnll3/31/11, 5:26 PM

    I would be beyond thrilled to receive this beauty from a friend.
    The colors are amazing

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  40. arjette3/31/11, 5:33 PM

    Wwooowww Claudia! I really love this one, it's gorgeous!!! This stamp is soooo sweet!!! Beautifull designpaper!!!

    gr. Arjette.

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  41. AsilisA MaM3/31/11, 5:39 PM

    very beautiful card!

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  42. CRAZYCRAFTSHED3/31/11, 5:44 PM

    Hi Claudia
    Another gorgeous and beautiful card,
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  43. Elena V.3/31/11, 6:16 PM

    it's so cute!

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  44. Anonymous3/31/11, 6:19 PM

    Ahhhh....this is so cute Claudia. Perfect image for a friend....we could do with nore of these 'grown up' images.
    Hugs
    Carole x

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  45. SusanLotus3/31/11, 9:22 PM

    Lovely card with happy colours! The stamps is very cute :)

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  46. Лиса3/31/11, 10:16 PM

    Очень красиво.!!! Всегда восхищаюсь теми, у кого черный цвет в работах выглядит так гармонично

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  47. Christine4/1/11, 12:18 AM

    This is wonderful, Claudia! I'm like you, I only need so many wedding and couples cards. Friends cards can always be put to good use!

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  48. Miranda4/1/11, 1:58 AM

    Great card and great paper !
    Hugs, Miranda

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  49. petra,s cards4/1/11, 2:44 AM

    wauw claudia this is absolutely gorgeous!!! your colloring is sooo perfect!
    xx petra

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  50. Unknown4/1/11, 2:44 AM

    This card came out just lovely. Any friend would be lucky to get it!

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  51. ♥ Yolanda ♥4/1/11, 5:43 AM

    An excellent idea to make cards for! And such a lovely card, love the flowers, colours, DP and oohh that image is so sweet :-)!!
    Thanks Claudia!
    Hugs
    Yolanda

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  52. Cheryl O4/1/11, 6:25 AM

    Oh Claudia, how precious, what a great "pick me up" type card! The colors are so cheery and would definitely brighten anyone's day.....

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  53. doris4/1/11, 1:19 PM

    Traumhaft... Wow!!

    Ganz liebe Grüße
    Doris

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  54. Outi4/1/11, 1:32 PM

    What a wonderful card to give to a friend! Lovely!!!
    Hugs
    Outi

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  55. Annie4/1/11, 2:00 PM

    a wonderful card Claudia and I do love the thoughts behind it too.
    love and hugs,
    annie x

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  56. Lorraine4/2/11, 1:24 AM

    Gorgeous! Love your card design, colors, papers, flowers and your awesome coloring of that adorable image.

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  57. Pet734/3/11, 6:14 AM

    Love the LOTV image, the colours and the combination of different materials!

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  58. Kylie4/3/11, 8:14 AM

    Hey Hun,
    Just doing all my commenting at once ;)
    Your card is gorgeous! I love these new Crate papers and the cute stamp is adorable. What a fabulous idea for a card. The sentiment is perfect.
    Big hugs
    Kylie xx

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  59. Hlora4/3/11, 2:12 PM

    oh, so bright colouring) Love all the flowers on the top)) Great card!!!

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  60. scrappinpeg4/6/11, 9:43 AM

    Wow this is precious. I love this adorable image. Great for a girlfriend card! You did this card so pretty! Love the embellishments!

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Thank you so much for taking time to leave a comment.
Kindest Regards
Claudia