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A Scarecrow

Hey Ya'll,

This week's Squigglefly Challenge (SFC3713) is Down on the Farm Themed Cards. I live on a small farm so I love farm themed items - especially cows, tractors, scarecrows and my sweet and handsome farmer husband!


The image I used is called Bring on the Crows by Marla Shega. I love the detail Marla has in her images and this one was a fun one to do. I layered the image on some burlap I distressed, a lasercut frame, and some pretty SEI paper. I thought this image would be good for a fall birthday card so I added a few fall colored candles, some fall berries, and some raffia. The little index card peeking out the left is a cake recipe (I am craving some birthday cake - I haven't had any since December...).

Hope you will join us in the Farm Themed Card challenge at Squigglefly.

Hugz!

Comments

  1. TammySeptember 16, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Absolutely fabulous image! Your card is wonderful!

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  2. Anne TempleSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    How cute is this!! Love the image and your design. He looks like he was printed directly onto the burlap. Hope you get some b-day cake soon. How's your daughter liking UAB?

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  3. McCrafty's CardsSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Briliant card Nancy, I like the image and all the texture!!
    Kevin xx

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  4. MarisaSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Great image and just LOVE the use of the burlap!! Fabulous card :)

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  5. Charlene MitchellSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Nancy, this is so fabulous! I love the burlap and the beautiful layers you have created! You always create projects with such amazing depth and beauty! hugs

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  6. PatSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Love the patterned papers-it looks like layers of colored burlap! This city girl loves your farm-themed card.

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  7. wannabcre8tiveSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    This is just adorable. I love the burlap and the candles. I have always loved this image.

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  8. Carol HurlockSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Love the burlap on this little number. It gives lots of wonderful texture. The scarecrow image is so cute. I never thought to use candles on a card-what a unique and delightful idea. I always forget the candles so I would be untying them to use on the cake...lol
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  9. luvmycards.blogspot.comSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Nancy I always find myself just staring at your beautiful cards just to see all the elements that you put on them-amazing! this Marla Shega image is one of my all time favs-the detail is wonderful. I'm going to have to invest in some candles because this is so cool!! Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  10. Elizabeth HartSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    This s beyond fabulous - Love the little candles and the burlap - this is so much fun to look at.

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  11. *Vicki*September 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    WOW!! This is really stunning!! Love the burlap texture and fun Fall colors! HUGS :)

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  12. JD/ JillSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Nancy, this card is jut over the top fabulous! So cute and clever!
    I just purchased some burlap and I have been staring at it just wondering what on earth I was going to do with it...and I honestly, never would have thought of something this cute...Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. Holly AKA KopyKatSeptember 17, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    OMGosh this is so adorable! Fabulous design and colors with this image! Love it.

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  14. Kathy BradleySeptember 17, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Nancy,
    So adorable - and I love, love the pretty colors and the scarecrow is so adorable! I really like your layout too!!

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  15. coopsSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    so stunning nancy.fabulous texture and i love the rustic design and coloours and your scarecrow is gorgeous :D

    xx coops xx

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  16. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsSeptember 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    This looks fabulous - just love the burlap and raffia especially and such a cute image! Gorgeous work and thanks so much for the lovely comment on my blog - I enjoyed having a mini break but it's nice to be missed :)

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  17. Carol LSeptember 18, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    One of the cutest scarecrows ever! I love all the earthy elements, especially the burlap and the way you attached those candles! Brilliant, and a wonderful creation!

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  18. Holly YoungSeptember 18, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Nancy what a great card! I love the embellishments you used - especially the berries! The burlap is wonderful with this image and adds such great texture!

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  19. HeidiSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Your card is gorgeous!
    Beautiful design:)
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  20. BenziSeptember 18, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, this is too cute. Love your burlap and the added candles. The berries are such an asset. I've been away for several days and trying to catch up so I won't comment on the things I missed except to say that centerpiece is soooooo cool and the panda card is darling.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Fabulous card..what a fun idea to have recipe peeking out from the corner..scarecrow is so lovable..
    -samir

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