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Wednesday, 22 April 2015

Addicted to Stamps and More #141

Time for a new challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More. This week we are going with 'Anything Goes'

Here is what I created for this challenge!


I needed a Birthday card for my hubby (it was last Saturday). I had seen this sentiment at Visible Image and thought it was just perfect for him. We didn't meet until I was 37, married when I was 39-he is my toy boy-2 years younger! I really do wish we had met when we were younger and then I would have been able to love him longer!
Although it did take me 37 years to grow up, so perhaps we met just at the right time!

A little crafty secret-that red strip of card wad added to hide up a black ink smudge. I had the card ready to photograph and noticed the smudge. Being a crafter who really doesn't like to re-do and would rather 'cover up' this red card was added. I actually think it looks better with this.

We are sponsored this week by Sweet Pea Stamps. They have the most amazing stamps and the winner of this challenge will get 4 digi stamps.

Our DT, as always, have some fabulous cards to inspire you-take a look here

I loved the photo this week at The Challenge-so romantic and perfect for my hubby's card, the colouring (grey with pop of red) and the sentiment behind the photo are the inspiration.

I will enter this into the sketch challenge at CAS(E) this Sketch

      

Enjoy!
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35 comments:

  1. Tenia Nelson22 April 2015 at 00:44

    Very nice!!

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  2. Kylie22 April 2015 at 01:04

    I love the addition of the red card whether it was meant to be or not. It looks really cool! Great card for Callum! I bet he loved it. I hope he had a wonderful birthday and I'm sure you made him pancakes with strawberries and icecream??? I really LOVE that sentiment. If it applied to friends, I would say that to you xx

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  3. Wei Wei22 April 2015 at 03:22

    Love your CAS design! And the sentiment is very sweet!

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  4. Deepti22 April 2015 at 04:14

    Awesome! I love the sentiment :)

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  5. Sarah G22 April 2015 at 07:06

    That sentiment is fabulous, Sandie - so romantic! I love the strip of red at the top too - intentional or not it really pulls the card together with the red heart :)

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  6. Gerrina22 April 2015 at 08:28

    Late congrats with your hubbies Birthday... You made him such a beautiful card! That red strip only directs the eye faster to the quote and this is such a perfect one! Great card! Hugs, Gerrina

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  7. Margaret22 April 2015 at 09:08

    Great card - I think the red adds to the design as well as matching the little heart.

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  8. Julie B22 April 2015 at 10:57

    Love a happy accident, it's amazing how well they often work!
    Hope your hubby appreciated the sentiment.:)

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  9. Monika Skinner22 April 2015 at 11:01

    Hi Sandie. What a perfect cover up! LOVE this card, you are always so good at picking perfect sentiments. Guess you were celebrating well in the sunshine too. hugs xxx

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  10. Pia S22 April 2015 at 17:40

    That's one way of looking at it, another one is that if you hadn't waited it wouldn't have been the two of you today:) it sounds like you picked THE perfect sentiment for your hubby's card.

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  11. Leigh Penner22 April 2015 at 19:47

    Oh, what a beautiful sentiment! Great take on the sketch!

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  12. Anita in France22 April 2015 at 20:27

    You must've had that strip of red in your designer's subconscious, Sandie ... it's perfect ... and that sentiment is just so lovely and romantic! Bet DH loved it! Anita :)

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  13. Beverley22 April 2015 at 21:07

    Beautiful card and sentiment, I'm sure your hubby loved the card. Hugs Bev x

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  14. Lesley 22 April 2015 at 22:15

    Love this CAS creation, Sandie! Great take on the challenges!

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  15. I Card Everyone22 April 2015 at 22:21

    Sandie, this is such a wonderful card and sentiment! Perfectly sappy in my book... and you know how sappy I can be!
    =] Michele

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  16. Pam22 April 2015 at 23:22

    Love that sentiment. What a great card, Sandie!

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  17. Dana23 April 2015 at 00:26

    Awesome card!! The sentiment is fabulous!!!

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  18. Tracey McNeely23 April 2015 at 00:34

    Oh the red strip is perfectly placed. I loved to hear you talk about your love for your boy-toy! Such a lovely story and I am a firm believer in fate! You met him right when you were supposed to--~hugs!

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  19. Unknown23 April 2015 at 01:42

    Oh this is too perfect! Love it :)

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  20. Barb Ghig23 April 2015 at 06:35

    What a great sentiment, and I love how you placed the heart and clock! Awesome CAS card, Sandie! I think it's wonderful that you have such a great man in your life to love...you are blessed :)

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  21. Karen M23 April 2015 at 09:53

    Love your beautiful cas card Sandie and the pop of red is fantastic! I hope you are having a good week - Hugs xx

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  22. *Vicki*23 April 2015 at 14:04

    WOW!! I absolutely adore this sentiment Sandie!! Well done on your design and love that clock along the edge!! :) HUGS

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  23. Lee-Anne23 April 2015 at 14:49

    Love this CAS design, Sandie! I too love this sentiment stamp and have it set aside for our anniversary :)

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  24. Loll23 April 2015 at 17:10

    Love the design and colours Sandie. And a lovely sentiment to show hubby how much you love him! :) xx

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  25. cm23 April 2015 at 19:02

    Your card is fabulous, as is your wonderful story of your husband! I met mine when I was 45, and we were married when I was 51. He's four years younger than I am...Looks like we had to wait for our guys to come along, but it was well worth the 'extra' time!
    Hugs~c

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  26. Sazzle Dazzle23 April 2015 at 20:48

    Sorry I'm late and only just catching up on commenting!
    Love this card Sandie - that red strip works perfectly and looks like it was meant to be. You do this style brilliantly and your sentiment made my ears go blurry.
    Simply gorgeous. Sarah x

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  27. Lynn24 April 2015 at 01:49

    Happy belated to Callum. This card is absolutely perfect for him. Love the sentiment full of love! xx

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  28. Kim Heggins24 April 2015 at 03:39

    Love this card and what a fabulous sentiment too!

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  29. wienerhoneymooners24 April 2015 at 06:18

    Love your composition!!! You are so clever!! Thanks for joining us at The Challenge Sandie!!!

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  30. LesLee25 April 2015 at 15:41

    I love this card... CAS very classy... and that sentiment is to die for.. great job

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  31. Neets B25 April 2015 at 15:44

    Such a lovely sentiment and gorgeously CAS, love the addition of the red strip it looks great! x

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  32. My Paper Epiphany26 April 2015 at 01:56

    I love your card! It's even more special, knowing that the sentiment has so much meaning:)

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  33. Monika Reeck26 April 2015 at 07:49

    Great idea with that red cardstock Sandie..love the sentiment too and wooow you have much comment...this card a bit different than your CAS cards but still Sandie feel ...happy sunday dear...

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  34. Sand Lee26 April 2015 at 17:51

    Love the pop of red across the top and the sentiment is just wonderful!!! xx

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  35. Shona Chambers28 April 2015 at 09:19

    What a beautiful sentiment! And your so good at your off the edge designs, I never think to do that. Awesome card!!

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