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A Card Inspired by Darling Dogs

I know that every Thursday I say, "Wow, look at the really great or really cute pictures Shirley found for the MFPSpeedyTV Inspiration Challenge!" Well, I am saying it once again! Here they are:


Here is my card inspired by the first doggie:


I used MFP's Huge Blooms and new Medallion sets. I drug my stamp pad across my Kitchen Counter (shhh....don't tell Kenny)and then I sprayed it with some glitter mist and dipped my flower in it repeatedly until it was all colored. This is my favorite way to color images. I covered the center of one of the layers with gold micro beads.

Hope you are having a good week and staying warm.

Hugz!

Comments

  1. ikeFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    That is truly beautiful. I LUV it :-D
    Hugz
    IKE xxx

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  2. BenziFebruary 27, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    Wow! This is beautiful. I love the image. Well, that's one way to color and it turned out super. What Kenny doesn't know............Ha

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  3. MonicaFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Soooooooo pretty, love the flower as much as the flower centre.

    And promise, I won't tell your husband.

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  4. Anne TempleFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Wow, this is fabulous!! Love the center too.

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  5. Irish CherokeeFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Excellent! Excellent. I won't tell either. I won't let Cherokee see this. He would tell.

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  6. MarisaFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    That flower is GORGEOUS! Love the micro beads! Great use of the granite counter tops too wink, wink :)

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  7. Holly YoungFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful! I love the gold micro beads!

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  8. wannabcre8tiveFebruary 27, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Your card is just gorgeous and you have colored it beautifully.

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  9. cotnobFebruary 27, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    This is a stunning card, such a gorgeous image.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. TammyFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Beautiful! The gold micro beads add the perfect touch!

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  11. JD/ JillFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Stunning...gee...maybe I should get those micro beads out of my craft cabinet...that have been stashed away forever...they look fabulous on your card!F

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  12. Donna EllisFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Hi! What a beautiful card with the pretty tone-on-tone layers, wonderful dimension, and beautiful coloring in that gorgeous poppy flower! I especially like those micro beads in the center for great color and texture! Your inspiration from the first doggy is perfect! Love it! hugs, de

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  13. Stampsnob.February 28, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    thanks for visiting my blog and leading me too follow yours Love your work and I love the dogs..............Lis

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  14. coopsMarch 2, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    so beautiful nancy.fabulous flower and i love the dimension :D

    xx coops xx

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  15. Linda W.March 3, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    DOUBLE WOW! I need a granite counter now! This is drop dead gorgeous! Beautiful idea and I love the color combos. Was wondering about the white dots in the flower - is that from the granite?? Yummmm!

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  16. SueMarch 3, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Stunning flower and card! Simply elegant.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  17. Kelly D March 8, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    WOW this is stunning! Love the flower!
    Thanks for sharing
    Hugs Kelly xx

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  18. debbieMarch 8, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    love this and the beads in the center way cool

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  19. Carol HurlockApril 3, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    What a beautiful card Nancy. I love the micro-beads. I bought a ton of them when they clearanced the Martha Stewart ones at Michael's...lol Love the beautiful color you achieved too.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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