08 August 2012

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{Digi Stamps 4 Joy DS4J: DT Project Challenge #48}

This is another DT Project for a challenge over at DS4J's blog.  The theme for Challenge No.48 is Celebrating Women.  I have created a centre step card using the cute little 'MANDY' and 'FENCE' Digi Stamps from DS4J's shop.  You can find Mandy here and the Fence here.  Mandy was coloured with H2O's.  The flowers were punched with an EK Success Punch.  The design papers are from Basic Grey and FabScraps.

So hop on over to DS4J's blog and link your Celebrating Women creation to Challenge #48.


















  • I would also like to try my hand with this at the following challenges:

  • Make it Monday #101: Anything Goes
  • ATC's and Cards With Attitude #19: Anything Goes
  • Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude #19: Anything Goes
  • Inspire Me Fridays #70: Anything Goes
  • Jackson's Digital Expression #17: Anything Goes: Optional Extra Brads (brads)
  • Simply Create Too #19: Anything Goes
  • Cardmadfairy's Digi Days: Go Floral 
  • Catch the Bug August: Anything Goes
  • My Heart Pieces: Use Designer Paper (Used two different design papers from FabScraps)
  • Paper Crafting Journey: Anything Goes
  • PaperPlay Week 31: Layer It Up
  • Avadares #2: Anything for August
  • Stempelsonnen #68: Free Choice
  • TotallyPaperCrafts #128: Monochrome
  • Challenge Up Your Life #75: Everything Goes
  • Kraftyhands August Challenge: Bling It Up
  • Joanna Sheen: Try Something New (its the first time I have used this DS4J digi stamp)
  • Catered Crop White Pages: White Pages Recipe Swap
  • No Matter Which Challenge #1: Anything Goes
  • 2 Sisters #103: Anything Goes
  • Unique Crafters #6: Sparkle and Shine
  • Craft Your Passion #122: Anything Goes
  • The Crafty Bloggers Network Monday Challenge #2: Pink & Black
  • Incy Wincy Designs: Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice - Make a Girly Creation
  • Lollipop Crafts #85: Monochromatic
  • The Crazy Challenge #126: Black, White + 1 Other Colour (Pink)
  • Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
  • Divas by Design #47: For a Female
  • Whoopsi Daisy: Die Cuts and/or Punches (Used punches for the flowers and the circle centres of the flowers)
  • Victorine Originals Challenge #40: Bling
  • Deep Ocean #31: Anything Goes
  • LEJ #15: Shabby Chic
  • Fab 'n' Funky #133: Use Pearls or Rhinestones (I used rhinestones)
  • Lexi's Creations #71: Sparkle & Shine
  • The House That Stamps Built Colour Challenge #81: Black, White + Other Colour (Pink)
  • Shopping Our Stash #63: Monochromatic


  • Thank you once again for taking the time to pop in here and I sure do hope you will play along with DS4J's Challenge #48.  Also don't forget about my 7-year Blogaversary (closes 31 August) candy i.e. $20 DigiStamps4Joy Gift Voucher for digis of your own choice.

    70 comments:

    1. Good morning Desire,

      You really know how to please with your beautiful cards, this is another stunner.

      B x

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    2. Stunning card Desire. I love the image and the beautiful soft colours. Fabulous layout too.

      hugs Sue

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    3. Hi, Desire,

      Your card is gorgeous. I love the muted tones on this card. More Mauve, that pink. Very Nicely Done! Thanks for playing along with us at Jackson's Digital Expressions! I am a follower now!
      Hugz,
      Chana, DT Coordinantor
      JDE

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    4. Eine ganz tolle Karte!

      Danke für deine Teilnahme an der Stempelsonnenchallenge.

      LG Dreja

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    5. This is such a pretty card, fab colour combination and gorgeous image. Your sentiment is lovely.
      Thank you for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy this week.
      Pauline
      x

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    6. She's gorgeous. I love the glitzy glammy blingy flowers and the addition of the fence is perfect for completing her outdoor scenery. Looks wonderful and the soft colors are fantastic.

      Jean, your Less Is More card is stunning! It has such a tranquil and relaxing feel to it and I love that you explained how you used the post it note as your template. Wonderfully crafted card. :)

      Thank you so much for taking the time to link up your talent and creative ideas with us at Make It Monday!

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    7. The soft tones of your card are so pretty. Lovely details, too! Thanks for playing along with us at Jackson's Digital Expressions.

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    8. Wow, what a beautiful card...I love the very soft hues you have used...and all the little details..great job. Thank you for joining us at Avadares.

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    9. Following you! (I thought I already was!!!) Be sure to link up this card at The House That Stamps Built - the challenge is black, white, plus one other color! Love your color combination - what a gorgeous card!

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    10. H there. Oh how lovely and great colours too. Love your design and image and the added sparkle finishes it off perfectly.
      Thank you for joining us at Lexi's Creations and good luck.
      Love Sandra xxx

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    11. This is lovely Desire. Fab layout and colouring.

      Hugs
      Cathy
      xxxxxx

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    12. I agree with everyone STUNNING!~

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    13. A beautiful step card Desire. Love the soft colours and lovely flowers.
      Mags
      x

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    14. Fabulous card, love the layout and image, so glad you tried something new to join us over at Joanna Sheen. Good luck in the draw.
      Hugs
      Suzi x

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    15. FAB card! Wonderful colors, love the softness of it all and the bling. BLing is goooood!!!!

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    16. this is a gorgeous card Desire.

      greetings karin

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    17. Stunning card, Desire. So lovely colors,
      the layout and image. Your coloring is fab. hugs, Helena

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    18. Hi there just wanted to let you know that I have become a follower and love love love your card. It is just the sweetest thing I have seen in a while.

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    19. So beautiful Desire, I love the soft pastels and the gorgeous gems on the flowers, fab detail as always hun :) Donna ♥ x

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    20. What a beautiful soft card. Thanks for playing along with us at Jacksons Digital EXpressions.

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    21. Happy to see that you entered this in our challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Hope to see you back real soon! Today's challenge is a sketch...hint hint!!! Hugs...

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    22. A very pretty card, i love the image and the colours you have used. Thank you for joining us at Fab'n'Funky this week

      hugs Vicky xxx

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    23. Love grey & pink as a color combo - and you reminded me why! Thanks for participating at Paperplay this week.

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    24. Desire: So glad you joined us at Simply Create Too for Challenge #19 - "Anything Goes". Your card is beautifully done--love the image!!!!

      Diane
      Simply Create Too Team Member
      http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com

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    25. Beautiful card and awesome blog. Thanks for sharing.

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    26. Beautiful card, love the gentle colours. Thanks for joining us at NMW Challenges
      Claire xx

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    27. Love your center step card with the soft hues you obtained with the watercolouring. The image is beautiful and again wonderfully coloured! Thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations!

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    28. Wow this is a very sweet card. i love its shape and monochromatic look! Thanks for playing along with us at Incy Wincy Designs!

      Myrto

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    29. The muted colours are great! Thank you for joining Craft Your Passion!

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    30. Ohhh this is precious...love the pastel mono look and very cute flowers you made!

      Thanks for joining us at Divas this week!

      Rina

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    31. Another gorgeous creation Desire! Love how soft it looks!
      Thanks for joining us over on Fat Pages & ATCs With Attitude.
      Hugs Alison x x

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    32. Cute card! Saw this on MIM! Rae #5 & #74

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    33. So sweet and CUTE!!!
      love the subtle colors!!!!!
      tfs:)

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    34. Lovely job. Great muted tones. Thank you for joining us at Avadares for this challenge.
      Margaret, DT

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    35. Your cards are always so beautiful. I really love the soft colors on this one.

      Thanks for joining us as Jackson’s Digital Expressions this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky

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    36. Gorgeous card. The pink and grey are lovely together. Thanks for joining us at Avadares Challenge Blog.
      Blessing hugs,
      Teresa

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    37. What a pretty card, thanks for joining us over at Kraftyhands
      Mandy x (Krafyhands DT)

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    38. What a pretty card, thanks for joining us over at Kraftyhands
      Mandy x (Kraftyhands DT)

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    39. So gorgeous Desire, love the image and colour...Thanks for joining us at Totally Papercrafts & Fab'n'Funky & Divas by Design this week.
      Wendy xx

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    40. This is adorable Desire! I love that image and the soft colors!
      Tammy x

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    41. Beautiful, Thanks for your visit and sweet luv. Hugs

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    42. Simply fabulous. Loving all of the details, supberb. Thanks for joining in on the fun at Avadares
      Berni, DT
      Hugs

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    43. You are one busy person. Simply marvelous. Thanks for joining in on the fun at JDE
      Berni,DT

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    44. Beautiful card, I love the colours and the gems! Thanks for joining Craft Your Passion this week! :)

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    45. This is such a pretty card Desire. I love the soft shades of pink you used and all the wonderful bling.
      By the way....I am a follower of yours. I thought that I had signed up for your blog candy long ago...I guess I am just getting old and loosing it lol.

      Hugs ~ Charlene

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    46. Such a sweet and lovely card!

      Thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy this week and hope to see you amazing creations next week too!

      Hugs, DT Sande xx

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    47. I love the step card and the muted colors.

      Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

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    48. I love this project! Thanks so much for playing along with our Theme challenge over at Catch the Bug! We are so happy to have you and hope that you will join us again very soon for our next challenge!

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    49. Love your work. Thanks for your visit and luv. Hugs

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    50. Gorgeous card Desire!! I love all your cards as you well know. I didn't realize I needed to sign in for my visits to count. I love that I am in your top 10 visitors. HA!! Thanks for all your support of my website. I love to visit yours. Have a sensational weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

      http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

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    51. Thanks so much for playing along with us this week for the Catch The Bug "Anything Goes with Bugaboo Stamps! Just loved your card!

      Jenn Zeeb

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    52. Thanks so much for playing along with us this week for the Catch The Bug "Anything Goes with Bugaboo Stamps! Just loved your card!

      Jenn Zeeb

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    53. Gorgeous, girly and I love the bling hun! :)

      congrats on your blogversary too - I couldnt find the comment link :)

      http://xxxtglxxx.blogspot.co.uk/

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    54. Lovely card Desire the image is lovely and the flowers are gorgeous :)

      Thanks for joining us at 2Sisters Challenge

      Hugs Mandy xxx

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    55. beautiful Desire, love this monochromatic tone!!
      hugs

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    56. This card is so sweet. The colors are so pretty and and your image and flowers and sentiment! Congrats on 7 years! So exciting! :)

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    57. Desire, you have centered Mandy on a perfect position and I love the pink card! Really wonderful.
      xoxo, Alessandra

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    58. hello Desire
      It's me again! Just popped back for another look at your gorgeous card and to say thank you for taking part in the Joanna Sheen Challenge
      Sue

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    59. Hi Desire, what a lovely card! Really gorgeous image and beautiful colours.

      Thanks for joining in with us at Divas by Design this week.

      Sarah

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    60. such a lovely card Desire, you are certainly on a roll :)

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    61. Absolutely beautiful card and image. Thank you for sharing and joining in at NMWC. Hugs, Velma

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    62. OMG, look at how adorable this one is. WOW, how do you do it...So creative. joann sassy raggedy

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    63. Oh Sooo sweet and adorable, love the layout too.Thank You so much for joining with us at My Heart Pieces,hope to see you again next week and don't forget to check back if you are the winner.

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    64. What an adorable card!! Thank you for joining us this month at Unique Crafters Challenges for "Sparkle and Shine".

      ~Jenn J~

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    65. very sweet card - thank so much for playing with craftyourpassionchallenges - hugs Joanna

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    66. Such a sweet card, I like the colours a lot.
      Thanks for joining us at Challenge up your Life :)

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    67. This is such an adorable card. Thank you for joining in with the Kraftyhands Blog Challenge.

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    68. Fabulous card!!! Wow! Thanks for sharing in No Matter Which’s *Anything Goes* challenge and good luck !

      Hugzzz

      Tammy, NMWC DT at Créations LaDiva :) xx

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    69. So girly and lovely this one - well done :)

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    70. Beautiful card. Thanks for taking part in the CBN challenge.

      Sarah (CBN DT)

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