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One of my New Years Resolutions was to participate in more MFPSpeedyTV challenges so I can support the other MFP designers, learn from some talented people, and get to know the other designers a bit more. It is also a great way to use my images in new ways.

So I picked the Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge #215 and it is to make an Oriental Card - not a style I am comfortable with but I gave it a try.


I used the MFP Lanterns and Work of Art sets.

You have to check out the pretty cards done by the DT - Amazing work girls!

Hope everyone has a wonderful week - I am getting a bit scared about mine - just made coffee and forgot to put the carafe back in - coffee went everywhere and I had to spend 20 minutes cleaning up the mess. Oh well, could have been worse and it gave me an excuse to clean the coffee maker really well - LOL! Hugz!

Comments

  1. MonicaJune 9, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    Wow, this could be my most fave card from you. It is just so far eastern and sooooooooooo pretty. The colour palette is matured and sophisticated and everything looks so arty.

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  2. Colleen DietrichJune 9, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    Now, that is not a style I can do either, but yours is LOVELY, Nancy! I see that Monica above me said it's probably her most fave card from you, and I can see why. It's very authentic looking, and so pretty.

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  3. Anne TempleJune 9, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    This loos fantastic. You did a fabulous job with the oriental theme.

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  4. cotnobJune 9, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    This is a beautiful card Nancy, I love your gorgeous papers and lanterns - a perfect oriental card.
    Pauline
    x

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  5. coopsJune 9, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    fabulous card nancy.beautiful flowers and i love the lanterns and vibrant colours ;D

    xx coops xx

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  6. Kathy BradleyJune 9, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Nancy,
    Wow, what a gorgeous and elegant card!! Sounds like you did have a mess on your hands!

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  7. JD/ JillJune 9, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    You said it's not your style...but you sure did a fabulous card with this theme. Very pretty!

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  8. wannabcre8tiveJune 11, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    Wow, this is so beautiful. I love it. Hugs.

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  9. wannabcre8tiveJune 12, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    And thank you for joining us in the Speedy Fox challenge.

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