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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Hansel and Gretal



Frances is giving the challenges this month for the CCEE Stampers. this week she asked us to make a card in honor of Jakob Grimm's birthday, he was born in 1785. Do you know what he was responsible for? If you answered, fairy tales, Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel or Hansel and Gretal, you would be right as he wrote many a fairy tale in his day. I did not have a stamp for this one, but I came up with a cute image of Hansel and Gretal. When I saw this pre-colored image, it was saying vintage/shabby chic. As I have said before, this is a style that I am not comfortable with so it does not come easy for me. I chose Colorbok paper to showcase this image, made my first attempt at making a stick pin, used lace and various punches. My friend, Sue, shared this ticket with me and I thought it was perfect for this card so I grunged it up a little. I hope you like the change of style today. We would love for you to join us in the CCEE challenge. Come on over and join us- CCEE Stampers.

Challenges entered:
 CCEE Stampers-Grimm's fairy tale
Bloggers Challenge -Celebrate Good Times
Top Tip Tuesday-Anything goes
The Artistic Stamper-Vintage
Heart Song Inspirations - Anything goes
Truly Madly Crafty - Anything goes
House of Gilli-Anything goes
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19 comments:

  1. Cindy HaffnerJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Oh SWEET!~

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  2. StampOwlJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    love this Shirley, fun image!

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  3. Lisa LaraJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    This is just too sweet Shirl!

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  4. marilynprestonnJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Soooo darling! I love the image and the beautiful red papers you used, the ticket and fine trinkets on the border.I'd say you did master this shabby chic vintage creation thumbs up! Hugs to you sweet Shirley.

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  5. Crafting QueenJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Wonderful card, love the little flowers and foliage.

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  6. irishgreensueJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    WOW, for not being "comfortable" with this shabby chic, Sis, you did a fabulous job!! Love the red papers and nesties framing out this sweet scene and the fence and flowers surrounding it along the bottom make such a pretty picture! I love that you used a stick pin and the 'old' ticket! Vintage at its best! Where did you ever find that adorable picture??

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  7. Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin)January 5, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    You look like a pro to me with your beautiful vintage card, Shirt! I love the ticket with the pretty bow on top and your lovely stick pin.

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  8. Kathy BradleyJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    You are wonderful with shabby/chic - I mean - look at this gorgeous card! The images are totally adorable! And your card is exceptional and the children look like they are standing in a beautiful garden with your pretty flowers, greenery and fence. Girlfriend, your card really is gorgeous!

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  9. AnnetteJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Fab card. really lovely and bright, and I love the greenery around the outside of the image. Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday. Annette xx

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  10. Lisa SomervilleJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    How sweet - love your collage image, colors and added trim! Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge!

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  11. Sherry Berry B'sJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    It's just so cute, Shirley! Looking forward to Punch Club on Tuesday! See you soon!

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  12. Joanne (jojot)January 5, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    you may not be comfortable with shabby chic, but you are a master of creating it...this is so awesome...I had to stare at it for a while to take all the beauty/details in...wowza, gf

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  13. CaroljenksJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    This is gorgeous and I think you have done this style proud! Beautiful image :)

    Thanks for joining us over at Top Tip Tuesday for our 'Anything Goes' Challenge and don't forget we also give a prize to the best Top Tipper - see TTT for details on how to win!

    Carol x

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  14. SillyfillyJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Wow Shirley you did a beautiful job on this card! I love that bow on it and would love to know how to make it...hint...hint! I love your coloring on here. Amazing!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful card fit for fairy tales! The flowers, the fence and the little ticket all add so much warmth and charm to this delightful card Shirley!!
    hugs,Deena

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  16. AnnJanuary 7, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Well you've created a beautiful, magical card! Thanks so much for joining us for the House of Gilli Challenge. :)

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  17. ShannahJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    Oh this is CUTE!! So glad you joined our Heart Song Inspiration Challenge this week!
    Hugs, Shannah xox

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  18. ArtyjenJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    It's great to have you playing along at The Artistic Stamper this month with your pretty card :)
    xoxo Sioux

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  19. TLC DESIGNS, LLCJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Oh My, isn't this just the loveliest new year creation? I simply adore your style and choice of colors too! Thanks so much for joining us here at Top Tip Tuesday challenge and I wish you to join us all year in 2012!
    Hugs and best wishes!
    Tammy Louise

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