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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!

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

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

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

    xx coops xx

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

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

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

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

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