Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Goldfinch!


Happy Tuesday!
Summer vacation is over, and soon the kids will be back at school... Even though It`s sad to see the summer fade, It`s great to get back to everyday-routines!
I`ve spent the last couple of days getting organized before everyone is off to school and work:)
For the card I`m sharing today, I`ve used a GORGEOUS image from Serendipity called Goldfinch. I decided to do the monochromatic look and colored it in different shades of blue, using Distress Inks.



I kept the layout pretty simple, and added some piercing around the edges. I also added some Distress Ink (Antique Linen) to the edges to give it more of an aged look.
The outer border is made from the Lotus Borderabilities Petite Die Template by Spellbinders.

As always - thank you so much for stopping by!

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41 comments:

  1. BeckyAugust 10, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    As always this is "STUNNING"..love the layout and love the colors and coloring.

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  2. Silke LedlowAugust 10, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Simply gorgeous Yvonne!!! The monochromatic color are always striking and I love all the fab little details you've added!!! Enjoy the last few days with your kids :)!!! Hugs ~S~

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  3. Scrap AffairAugust 10, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    ADORABLE!

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  4. AndreaAugust 10, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    just amazing!

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  5. mariekeAugust 10, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Beautiful..!!

    gr Marieke.

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  6. LinAugust 10, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    I love blues and birds and ginghams, and so I ADORE your card! Beautiful!

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  7. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    So beautiful, love it very very much!
    Regards Ageeth

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  8. AnonymousAugust 10, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    aw....Yvonne, another "beauty", your cards have such a wonderful calming effect, love the "blues" here!..you are the master with layering/color combo and of course painting..you have it all girl!

    ...gotta get to my crafting table and make something NEW myself. WANT several of those NEW Nestablities that just came out, especially the GRANDE line....but they're pricey, so I'll have to wait a while.

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  9. ЛаньAugust 10, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    это очень красиво!!!

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  10. PysselbusAugust 10, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Det är sååååå obeskrivligt vackert!!! Dina kort blir sådana totala konstverk och de ger såååå mycket inspiration!

    Ha en härlig kväll!

    Kram
    Linda

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  11. EllyAugust 10, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Looks very beautiul Yvonne.

    hugs, Elly

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  12. Gunn (Merete)August 11, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    Hei på deg.
    Jeg storkoser meg hver gang det kommer noe nytt i bloggen din.
    Dette kortet er utrolig vakkert. Jeg like den monokrome stilen og disse blåtonene var helt herlig.
    Ønsker deg noen flotte siste dager før hverdagen starter for fullt.
    Klem Gunn :-)

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  13. Regina MangumAugust 11, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Yvonne, you are a true artist. I love seeing everything you create. Just beautiful.

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  14. TheresaAugust 11, 2010 at 2:01 AM

    What a beautiful card. I love the color scheme and the DP triangles. Absolutely beautiful!

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  15. Denise MarzecAugust 11, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! Love your details!

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  16. slbt17August 11, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    pretty!
    Sandra

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  17. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    Your cards are very beautiful. You have a great eye for your compositions and details. I love the way you ink the images.

    Nadja

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  18. AnnieAugust 11, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    Your ribbon detail with the lace is just beautiful Yvonne and the monochromatic style absolutely perfect.
    Thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog it really brightened my morning.
    Ann xxx

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  19. ❤ KaiaAugust 11, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Fantastisk flott, som alltid.
    Lekre blåfarger, og nydelig oppsett.
    Klem fra Kaia

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  20. ClareAugust 11, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Wow beautiful Yvonne and my favourite colours!!! you are so talented hun. Hugs Clare xxx

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  21. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Wow this is stunning! Such a beautiful image. The papers and ribbons are gorgeous.

    Hugs Jannie

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  22. Karen WAugust 11, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Wow this is just stunning, I love it and I think I may need that stamp.

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  23. SusieAugust 11, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Gorgeous card. Love everything about it.

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  24. Maria MatterAugust 11, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Gorgeous Yvonne!!!
    blessings!

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  25. Stacy MorganAugust 11, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Beautiful! I like the colors and your layering. Just beautiful.

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  26. LoreneAugust 11, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    What A beautiful card. The layout is great. I love it. Grea Color and style.

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  27. veltaAugust 11, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    You are so right Yvonne...this is a gorgeous image!!! You should put this on display...the coloring is so perfect, I am jealous with green all over my face right now. Glad to hear the kids are back in school...Wishing you and yours blessings :)

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  28. MargeAugust 12, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    Absolutely G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!!

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  29. AnkeAugust 12, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    WOW Yvonne absolutely stunning, I love your card, so lovely.

    Anke

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  30. Kathy JonesAugust 12, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    WOW Yvonne!!! As always your work is absolutely BREATHTAKING!!! I just love these soft blues and elegant use of ribbon and lace, not to mention that fab lotus border!! Gorgeous!!

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  31. Anjas-ArtefaktotumAugust 12, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Amazing designed and perfect colored. A gorgeous card!
    Hugs Anja

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  32. Holly aka ToyAugust 12, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    Mmm!!! I am so loving the blues lately! Paired with cream it just looks so polished. Gorgeous image and layers, as always! Hugs!

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  33. BonnieAugust 13, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Oh my this is just BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Yvonne what a lovely display of all the shades of blue. I love your blog. You have such lovely Ideas!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.

    Hugs,
    Bonnie Jean aka: Nanny

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  34. Sarah BennettAugust 14, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    FABULOUS! This card is absolutely gorgeous; your coloring is truly amazing! Thanks for some wonderful inspiration!

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  35. KarinsArtScrapAugust 15, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    this is beautiful yvonne
    love your birdie in blue


    greetings karin

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  36. MargieAugust 19, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    Yvonne, everytime I check in on your blog, I am floored, your cards are stunning! Won't you do more tutorials? Please...O' please!
    Thank you for posting such beautiful work.
    B-Blessed

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  37. Laura Kirste CampbellAugust 19, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Oh, being a bird lover, this is one of my all time favorite cards! It sings to me! :)

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  38. melodyAugust 24, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    oh..oh..oh! I WUV THIS CARD! BEAUTIFUL..JUST BEAUTIFUL!

    hugz
    melody

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  39. AinaAugust 29, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Helt fantastisk vakkert! Stilig at du har holdt det i hvitt og blått :)

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  40. BeateSeptember 7, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    Stunningly beautiful! GORGEOUS card.
    Hugs and smiles

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  41. MarlisSeptember 7, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Wunderschön !!!
    Liebe Grüße Marlis

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