11 February 2014

ELEGANCE {Create with TLC}

{DT Project for CREATE WITH TLC - NEW SET}

I have been playing again and this time with this wonderful ELEGANCE set now available over at the Create with TLC Store here. Do yourself a favour and hop over to the shop, as I guarantee you, you will love the set.  Also visit the Create with TLC's blog and become a Follower there so that you don't miss any of the wonderful free sentiments, treasure hunts, etc. that Paulette offers up on a daily basis.

Another Centre Step design. I tried to create a retro vintage look with this beautiful ELEGANCE image and sentiment which is both in the same set.

I used Copics and dry chalks for the colouring.  the folded circle embellishments were created by folding circle punch-outs.  Here is a tutorial elsewhere on my blog for these.  The design paper is from BasicGrey and the buttons, brads and raffia is from my stash.  The flourishes have been stamped with Chiswick Acrylic stamps.


Here is the complete set:


I would love to enter this into the following challenges:
SUNFLOWERFIELD DESIGNS is having a Blog Hop which will start on 15 February 2014, 9am CET on the Sunflowerfield blog during which their new images will be showcased.  I am honoured to have been asked to be a guest designer for their Blog Hop.  So watch this space. 



Leaving you with a photo I took of my niece and her youngest, Marko, nearly five years ago.


Thank you so much for your friendly visits here xxx

Creative Hugs

64 comments:

  1. Love the retro feel to your card Desire and fabulous design. Susan x

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  2. A beautiful card Desire and a gorgeous photo too xx

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  3. Great card - what a lovely image.

    Toni xx

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  4. Oh my, where to start Desire, I absolutely love the colour palette but the image is lovely as is the sentiment.

    I would love it if you joined in my Spellbinder blog celebration here

    B x

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  5. A gorgeous card Desire. The image looks fab and I love the shape and colour scheme.
    Lorraine x

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  6. Desire, this is ELEGANCE at its very best x

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  7. As usual Desire you have created a stunning work of art, your design, colour and beautiful image works so well, thank you for dropping by 613 Avenue Create
    Love & hugs
    Alex x

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  8. A very beautiful card Desire, and I love the sentiment, it´s sooo true.
    Awesome job here hun, I love it.

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  9. Stunning creation , Desire .Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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  10. Stunning card Desire, I love the elegant image and amazing detailing.
    Such a beautiful photo too, thank you for sharing.
    hugs Sue xx

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  11. Beautiful card, love the image. Thanks for joining the Crafty Girls Challenge, hope to see you again soon.

    Victoria DT

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  12. Hi again Desire, already told you how much I admire this one but wanted to say thanks so much for linking up my blog celebration.

    B x

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  13. Gorgeous retro card, Desire. So beautiful colors and details.
    hugs, Helena

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  14. Charming card my friend, those were the days, some say. xxx

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  15. Beautiful card - love the vintage image and how you coloured it.

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  16. An unusual colour combo but it really works!You have definitely captured the Retro feel

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  17. Love your card with so special personal touches in your style.
    The foto is superb
    hugs Tamara

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  18. Great card love your colours!!!!

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  19. Oh my! What a beautiful creation!!! I love the color combo you chose and all of the lovely paper embellishments. They are so unique and beautiful!!!

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  20. Great card, love how you did the coloring, such a great effect it gives! The embellies and flourishes are awesome and beautiful picture of your niece too. ~Diane

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  21. Wow! I really, really like this one! It has a nice vintage feel to it! Gorgeous!

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  22. fantastic and great card Desire.

    gr karin

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  23. From the image, sentiment to the colors and embellishments - a gorgeous creation.

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  24. Beautiful card and thankyou Desire for all your lovely comments on my blog.
    Hugs
    Fiona xx

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  25. Stunning card as usual my friend. You have always been a talented photographer. Multi talented lady.

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  26. Lovely card Desire. Judy x

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  27. Fabulous card Desire!

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  28. Oh wow, this is so gorgeous!! I love the image!! The design is so fabulous!! What a stunning card - I love it!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  29. fabulous card and love the art deco feel. and what a gorgeous photo!
    Kim x

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  30. Fabulous card Desire and really love the sentiment..love the colours and design too..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  31. Gorgeous colour palette and gorgeous colouring. Your card is so stylish and original. Thank you for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.

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  32. Love what you done with this lovely image Desire. The colouring and layout is awesome.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    Xxxx

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  33. Anonymous10:15 PM

    Fabulous x

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  34. Hi Desire, This is so gorgeous!!
    Kevin xx

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  35. Beautiful card Desire. I love the unusual colour scheme and the design is so nicely balanced.
    Hugs, Janine xx

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  36. Brilliant retro feel to this card Desire, I do love these colours used and your papers are super for the type of era....amazing as always..xxc

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  37. You created a fab retro look with this card! Love the image done in the color palette you chose--great sentiment for it, too! :^)
    And another fab photo--the mom and baby look so content! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  38. Very cool card, love the retro feel and I love the color combo. That image is amazing too. Your picture of your niece and her youngest is so precious! Thanks for joining us at Jo's FFC;-)

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  39. Hi Desire

    Wonderful card, I love the soft tones you have achieved here, your colouring looks amazing.

    Thank you for playing along with the Crafty Boots Bingo Challenge.

    Hugs, Dionne

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  40. Love this Desire! You are so creative and I always love your work! Adorable photo of that so sweet baby!

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  41. Absolutely stunning, just love the vintage feel of this beauty, awesome palette and composition. Nicely done.
    Hugs

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  42. These colors enhance the retro feel of this card. Brilliant design!

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  43. A beautiful card with a fab image and the circle embellishments have a great effect. You also made a lovely photo! hugs, Marlies

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  44. Simply marvelous!!!
    love the sweet sentiment!!!
    tfs:)

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  45. This is a fabulous card Desire, I love the elegant image and your folded circle embellishments.
    Such a beautiful photograph.
    Pauline
    x

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  46. Super card Desire, love the colours & super sentiment, Carole Z xx

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  47. Love this card, the wonderful retro stamp and the design is as always fantastic!
    hugs
    glenda

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  48. Another beautiful stepper card. the colours look stunning together. Love the photo too. The babies pose is a classic!! Hugs Mrs A.

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  49. Love the retro feel - awesome!!!!

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  50. Love the retro feel - awesome!!!!

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  51. Beautiful card and the sentiment is really good! Loved your niece's and her baby's picture :)

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  52. Love the retro image and your niece is so darling in this picture!

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  53. An elegant and lovely card. Beautiful design and colours.
    Chris
    x

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  54. Gorgeous card Desire, I love the colors and that fabulous retro image! Beautiful photo too!
    Tammy x

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  55. Great card and wonderful image! Thanks for sharing with us at Sister Act Card Challenge! Hugs, Bo

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  56. Oh, that baby picture is so beautiful! I just med my little niece yesterday, she is the smallest baby I have ever seen, and I am totally craving another baby right now. :)

    Your card is great, love he sentiment. :)

    Hugs, Anne.

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  57. Lovely card, thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy.
    Louise x

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  58. so gorgeous desire.fabulous retro image and i love your design and colours ;D

    xx coops xx

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  59. What a gorgeous creation Desire!! I love the colors and pretty details!! Such a darling photo too!! :) Hope all is well with you my friend! HUGS

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  60. amazing Color Combo and these circles are absolutely sdtunning,,,, Desire,,, feel free to ask me your favorite roduct from all my stuff for free... let me know.

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  61. Beautiful card.
    Thanks for playing at Whoopsi Daisy.
    DT Nataliya

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  62. A terrific card, so beautifully retro. Love the colours and the elegant design

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  63. Wonderful textures and soft coloring. Also, such a lovely and vintage feel.

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Desire