Oct 18, 2014

Dueling Darlings Catch Up #3: August Duel

The lovely Melina was the hostess for the Dazzlers August Duel and here's what she and her co-hostess for the Divas, Carol, came up with for us:

"Friends are the Family You Pick Yourself"

"We are so happy to call you all our friends. We've been dueling for 4 years now!
My image, the mouse and turtle, just went right along with the theme I thought. 
Friends of a different kind helping each other out! 
We darlings are all different but it works! I'm so glad it does! :)

Image: Whimsy Stamps "I Will Carry You"
Paper: Recollections & Sassafras
Ribbon: Michael's
Buttons: My Favorite Things
Pearls and Brads: from my stash
Melina cut the clouds and embossed them with her Cricut & Big Shot.

...And this is my result after playing with the kit for a while:

The base is a dusty mauve colored CS from DCWV, which matches the cute DP and ribbon that Melina sent.  I added a bit to the yellow flowers she included.








Here's a closer look where I was trying to capture the sparkles added to the fun cloud and to the sky in the image.  The little guys are getting a light shower!













The third DP from Melina's Kit was used to line one of the inside panels of the card. It was too pretty not to use.




Melina & Carol are so right - friends make all the difference, in good times and tough times.  
I am thankful to have each of you to call my friends!

God Bless each of you.
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11 comments:

  1. BarbSaturday, October 18, 2014 12:54:00 PM

    Darlene--I love the bright colors of this card. You have used so many of the cute items in the kit--worth the wait!!!!!

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  2. jimlynnSaturday, October 18, 2014 1:45:00 PM

    Wish we'd get a few showers down this way.....I'd even take them with glitter in them too!
    SO cute and love that little image.
    Lynn

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  3. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) Saturday, October 18, 2014 5:34:00 PM

    Darlene, this card is adorable! Love the way you colored the image - including the lines of rain. WOW! and what a fabulous use of so many of the items in the kit. Absolutely fantastic card!

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  4. AprilSunday, October 19, 2014 5:10:00 PM

    I love the rain affects around the cloud....very cool layout you used!

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  5. Shelly SchmidtSunday, October 19, 2014 8:21:00 PM

    Fun card- loving all of the fun elements- the ribbon border and the sweet image.

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  6. MargaretMonday, October 20, 2014 7:11:00 PM

    Such a cute image. Great coloring and card design.

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  7. kel AcopanFriday, October 24, 2014 12:03:00 AM

    oh this is so cute and i love the fun colors!! beautiful card!!

    lovies, =o) kel

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  8. MelinaTuesday, October 28, 2014 8:42:00 AM

    very cute! I love the added sparkle to the cloud! Well worth that wait my dear! :)

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  9. NancyKThursday, November 06, 2014 8:42:00 AM

    What an adorable card! Love the bright colors and that bit of sparkle is perfect.

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  10. Terry LadwigSunday, November 09, 2014 9:43:00 AM

    Cute card! So bright and so much fun!!

    So glad you are a Dazzler!!

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  11. :: BlueInks ::Monday, December 08, 2014 9:34:00 AM

    Such a colorful card!!!!

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