Friday 1 February 2013

A Play Date with Muse

Another day, another card...this time for the current Muse challenge. The guest designer for week 2 is Suzanne Dahlberg:



What isn't there to love about this card? All those bright, happy colours make me smile! My card has been inspired by those very same bright flowers against the black background:


I used Stampin Up's Eastern Gardens for this one, together with the little leaves from the Waltzingmouse Frame It set. The squares are Spellbinders Marvellous Squares - which were being anything but marvellous, as I had terrible problems getting the card out of the die!

Funnily enough I happened to glance at the Play Date Cafe blog and this week's colours fit in with the challenge over there too. I'm not sure how many neutrals you're allowed to use with the chosen colour scheme so I'll just have to have my hand slapped if I've broken the rules:



Have a fantastic day and thanks for any comments...I love reading them!

Claire x



13 comments:

  1. I just love your card! Wonderful way to use the inspiration card!

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  2. The black background really make your flowers stand out Claire! Such a pretty card the color just pop! So glad you played along with us at Muse this week!!!

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  3. This is so pretty! I love the matting squares (even if they weren't being marvelous at the time lol!) And I'm with Jackie, I love how the black background really makes the flower pop! :)

    Lauren
    http://landersoncraftydesigns.wordpress.com/

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  4. I hate you had problems with the dies but I sure do love them and all of your layers. Leaving that gorgeous flower as the center of attention is perfect.

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  5. Love the layering and intricate details on this gorgeous card, Claire! Beautiful job you did with the inspiration!

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  6. The bright colored flowers on the black really pop! Love it! Beautiful job on this card!

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  7. That is a super pretty card - I love cards like this... really striking! :D Oh and you had me giggling the other day when you said you were a muppet! Lol! I just watched The Muppets that day so it was extra funny!! :D :D

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  8. What a lovely card Claire! I love the bright flowers against the black background! Wonderful work!

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  9. Your card is great! I love the way the flower pops off the background!

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  10. Very pretty card Claire! I love how the flower pops against the black background!!!

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  11. Claire! This is beautiful! I love the yellow flower and that detailed frame. Thanks so much for playing at Muse and for being inspired by my card!

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  12. No hand-slapping here ; ) This is a gorgeous entry for our challenge and a great interpretation of the colors! Thanks for playing along in The Cafe!

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  13. I love how those bright colors just pop off the black background! Thanks for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe!

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