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14 January 2015

Celebrate love

Hi there

Today I realized once again why I keep on making card after card...

Not much words to describe that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a project which started off with a vague idea. An added bonus of course when you like the way your hands transformed your idea into something visible, something you can touch and something that may brighten another person life, or convey a special message !

I think you might have come to the conclusion that I like love the card I made today ;)






Of course blogland is always there to provide inspiration :

Muse card club. ~ where Michele's heart within a heart sparked the inspiration... Thanks so much Michele!

The card concept ~ where the pink and white stripes of the inspiration photo and love (anniversary theme) caught my attention... and Geri's wonderful graphic card got the ball rolling too... thanks Geri!

Casology & Darnell's   NBUS challenge got me to use that little bow cutting file that I have had for so long, but haven't used yet... and a NBUS sentiment too LOL!

I created my own striped paper by cutting strips of 2 cm pink and white card stock, and glued it on a separate piece of plain typing paper.

I die cut the bigger and smaller heart simultaneously , carefully marking exactly where the smaller heart hits the stripes. I then die cut the smaller heart again but placing it to get the opposite colors matching the bigger heart. I hope that makes sense!
I then printed my sentiment on the smaller heart, popped it up with foam tape, positioned inside the bigger heart, and added the little bow.


                                            


                                  Never-Before-Used-Schtuff (Stamps, Dies, EFs, etc.)



And to end this long post... here's the sentiment:



Thanks for looking!




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49 comments:

  1. LynnJanuary 14, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    I love how you alternated the stripes. Fabulous Hannalie!

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  2. CarolJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Love this Hannelie, the alternating stripes look fabulous. Great MUSE. Carol x

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  3. RosemaryJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    FAB.U.LOUS!!!

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  4. SueJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    WOW! This is stunning Hannelie. Your design is perfect and I love the way you have used the colours.
    Thank you for another fabulous sentiment too.
    Sue xx

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  5. Amelia BreytenbachJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Pragtige kaartjie Hannelie. Die hartjie is uistaande met die wisselende strepe.
    Amelia

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  6. MichelleJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Just beautiful! LOVE it when a creative idea comes to life!

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  7. GeriJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    ... this card has rendered me nearly speechless...

    Tow words: BEYOND INCREDIBLE!!!!

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  8. Gillian RJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Wow. I can see why u are pleased with your card. It's gorgeous

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  9. I Card EveryoneJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    What is not to love about this gorgeousness? Totally perfect!

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  10. Lee-AnneJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous Hannnelie! I love the offset stripes and the colors and simply awesome!

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  11. ShellyJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    LOVE.THIS.

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  12. Barb GhigJanuary 15, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Awesome card, Hannelie! I love how you layered the hearts and the pink stripes are AMAZING! I really LOVE this card!!!

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  13. laurieJanuary 15, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    This card caught my eye right away, I love the sharp clean look! It's perfect. Thanks for playing along at The Card Concept!

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  14. Anita in FranceJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    I love the card you made today, too, Hannelie! It's stunning, striking and soooo splendid! Anita :)

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  15. ArdythJanuary 15, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    So cool! Love that you've offset the stripes! Great take on the Muse card! So glad you joined us at Muse and CASology this week, Hannelie!

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  16. Marlena M.January 15, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    Hannelie, this is PERFECTION!!!

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  17. BridgetJanuary 15, 2015 at 3:10 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this card! What a clever, clever design, and so striking!

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  18. Cheryl W.January 15, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    This card is just awesome, Hannelie. I love the colors, the design, the little bow AND your explanation of why you keep making cards. It is my reason, as well. That just goes to show that someone (me) who doesn't have your talent can still gain satisfaction from card making. :)

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  19. JoyceJanuary 15, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    Beautiful card, and expertly executed. Easy to see why you love this card, because I do too. Love how the stripes are organized. Thanks so much for playing along at CASology this week.

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  20. NancyJanuary 15, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    You should love it....it's Terrific!!!

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  21. Jen MitchellJanuary 15, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Hannelie I think you have summed up quite nicely why I continue to make cards too! And this card is so wonderfully CAS and graphic, it immediately draws they eye in. It's beautiful!

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  22. ClaireJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    And what's not to love about it Hannelie - this is just a beauty. CAS at its best!

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  23. Chriss BlagraveJanuary 15, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Oh, this is such a beauty! Love the colour blocking and that delicate new bow!

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  24. maria f.January 15, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Long post? Surely, you jest! This is a fantastic design. Those hearts (love that shape) look fabby piggy backed.

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  25. Shona ChambersJanuary 15, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    How wonderful making your own patterned CS and I really love how you put the smaller heart in the position so the stripes were opposite....looks fantastic!!

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  26. GerrinaJanuary 15, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Met zo'n kaart als deze mag je heel tevreden achterover leunen; wat is deze super mooi! Een prachtig design/ genot om naar te kijken! Groetjes, Gerrina

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  27. Cornelia (fun stamping)January 16, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Just wonderful - very crisp and clean - not surprised you love it - I do to!

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  28. UnknownJanuary 16, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Stunning card! I love how the alternating stripes match up so beautifully! Thanks for sharing!
    Nina-Marie :)

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  29. Julie GearingerJanuary 16, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Love your homemade striped paper and the way that you aligned the hearts- so creative!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Card Concept :-)

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  30. Petra SwartJanuary 16, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    O, vrou, dit is eenvoudig briljant gedoen!!! En is dit nie lekker om met net 'n vae idee te begin en dan met so 'n skepping te eindig nie, ne!!!! Ek dink altyd aan daai uitstaande kaartjies as 'n WOW-skepping!!! Hierdie is definitief so 'n WOW-skepping!! Dit is oor en oor 'n wenner!!! Daai afwissellende strepe is so treffend en die strikkie is verskriklik cute!!!
    Ek deel jou opgewondenheid oor die een, vrou!!!! Pragtig gedoen!!! Ja, hy kry weer 'n fantasmagories!!!!
    Groete

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  31. My Card Attic: HazelJanuary 17, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    You're right to LOVE it Hannelie . . . I LOVE it too! Fantastic CAS card that made me gasp! Hazel x

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  32. DarnellJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    Hannelie, your words describing the art of card making are perfect! That's it exactly!!

    I don't blame you for LOVING this card. It is the first of my Top Ten Cards of 2015! It made me melt!! You are a design genius!! Thank you so much for playing in the joint CASology and NBUS Challenges!! Have a great weekend!! Hugs, Darnell

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Hey Hannelie!! I agree with you! I love your card too! Those hearts are so pretty!!I love the CAS look and feel of your card. That bow is amazing too. How did you do that? I might have to CASE this card. Thanks for playing along with us this week at CASology.

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  34. Karen MeadJanuary 17, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Love this beautiful card Hannelie - simply stunning! Hugs xx

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  35. Sazzle DazzleJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    So with you on why you make cards hannelie. Another outstanding and striking one from you. Love it. Xx

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Oh, this is SO perfect in so many ways! So cleverly executed! Can't believe you made your own stripes!?! Love everything about it! Can see why you and everyone else does too! Thanks so much for joining us at CASology this week!!

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  37. wienerhoneymoonersJanuary 17, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Totally gorgeous!!! Thanks for joining us in the CASology NBUS challenge this week! So glad that you did!

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  38. MegJanuary 18, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    Wow - this is the most amazing CAS card! It is beautiful and striking!

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  39. FionaJanuary 18, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Strikingly beautiful and extremely well executed.

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  40. Lisa A.January 18, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    What an amazing card, Hannelie!! Love the alternating stripes...creative genius...and the color combo is so striking...beautiful:)!!

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  41. Jen W.January 19, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    I love it too, Hannelie - it's brilliant! Clever and gorgeously executed! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

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  42. Nancy Penir January 19, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Completely swooning over your wonderful graphic yumminess! Gorgeous!

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  43. BożenAJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Great idea for the heart and the paper into strips. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration.
    hugs,
    Bozena

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  44. I Card EveryoneJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Hannelie!!! Yay YOU!!

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  45. Jenni's JemsJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Wow I have soooo much card envy you wouldn't believe... This is stunning!!!!!!x

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  46. DarnellJanuary 21, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Popping back to say congratulations on winning TOP THREE at MUSE, Hannelie, AND for the WIN at CASology!! Hugs, Darnell

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  47. AngelaJanuary 22, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    Hannelie, this card takes my breath away and that's why you are my choice at The Card Concept.

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  48. Vickie ZJanuary 22, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    You should love it....perfect!!

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  49. NancyJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    This card was a winner as soon as I laid eyes on it...you won in three challenges! Way to go!

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