Monday, April 23, 2012

Good morning! Or if you catching this post in the afternoon or evening, good day! This is a scheduled post, as we have the children's mom staying with us just now! Our beloved "grandchildren" will be with us for just one more day! Our time as their care takers is over! It's a very bitter sweet time for us. We will miss them terribly, but it will be nice to be just a couple again and not raising three rambunctious kiddos. SIGH!!!

But I have some more very exciting news to share with you.  I have been asked to join  The ABC Challenge group as a GDT for the next three months.  I fell so homored that they have asked me to step on board with them.  Their challenges are the 1st an 15th of each month and are following the letters of the alphabet.  So if you would like to join the next challenge, the letter is "O" for Orange. 


Well enough of that...I have a card to share with you today using the darling #3009 Princess of the Valley Tilda from the newest Magnolia collection. ACKKKK! I don't see her in the shop anymore, but I'm sure Diana will have her on order again soon! Please check with her if you'd like this image! This is the second time I'm using this image. If you missed my post for the Magnolia-licious Highlites April Blog hop, please scroll down. Also I hope you'll join in the challenge and make something with LOTS of lace on it.

I cut the entire card edges using the Magnolia Vintage Lace die. The circular and scallop dies are from Spellbinders. Cardstock is Going Grey and So Saffron from SU. Pearls are from my stash as is the ric rac on the inside.
I've also used the corner stamp from this same collection called Kurbitz Corner - it's #510. I masked Tilda over it so that it would appear that she is sitting on it.

The sentiment is from The Cutting Cafe.


Here is a close up of Miss Tilda....



A view of my card from the side...



The inside of the card is pretty simple...


now for the artsy view of the card...


Well that's it for today! Thanks for your visit and all the encouragement you leave me!

Blessings and hugs...
Barb

37 comments:

  1. Thank you for visiting my blog Barb Iam new to this so love getting comments. This card is gorgeous just love the edging I could never do match it up like that
    Bettyxxx

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  2. Very sweet card Barb, I love your choice of colors and coloring. The papers are beautiful as well and the lace border adds such a nice delicate touch
    Louise

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  3. Barb your card is beautiful. The colors and lace are gorgeous as well as your coloring!! Gosh you and DH will be home alone again. I'm sure you'll miss those adorable children and we sure enjoyed all the pics that you posted of them. Gee that time seemed to fly by for me anyway! Peace and quiet for you and DH to enjoy now!
    Hugs, Cathy

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  4. Your card is absolutely gorgeous, Barb! I love the lacey borders and the adorable image! Fantastic coloring and design!

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  5. Barb,
    The card is just darling!!! But I wanted to say how much I'll miss the stories of the little ones!!! I'm sure it will be leaving a hole in your heart, but like you said, it will be nice to be a couple again! I bet the kids were so excited to see Mommy again!!! Or did it take a while to get used to it? You were such a rock to their parents, I'm sure... a very special couple!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  6. Hi Barb...... This is very soft and pretty.... Love the design..
    have a great week....hugs........

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  7. You will be a newlywed couple again! You were great substitute parents to them and I am sure their parents are grateful to you. Blessings to both of you as you all transition this week, we sure enjoyed their sweet faces on your blog. Your card is fabulous and I love the color combination you chose. The DP are pretty as well as your coloring. Take care and Hugs.

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  8. Hi Barb, I don't understand how I missed the beautiful cards you have published the last few weeks. But they are all gorgeous as always. Also this precious card is lovely with the sweet Princess of the Valley. Your DP's, coloring and details are beautiful. Also I want to congratulate you with your GDT position.
    xxxSylvia

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  9. Fabulous card Barb. Precious looking card with adorable design and perfect choice of dp :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  10. Oh I just wanna give you a big old hug. I know this is terribly bittersweet for you and Bill. But rest in knowing you have made an impression on those young ones that will last a lifetime. What a blessing you two have been to those children! Now you get to sit back, take a big deep breath, and relax. And look at you go! Congrats on your GDT spot, girlfriend!! It will help keep you busy too. I'll be thinking of you.
    love and hugs
    Sharon

    OMG! And your card is gorgeous. LOL! But you know I love your work! *wink*

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  11. Beautiful card Barb! Love the colors and pretty flowery papers you've used. Really pretty!

    Sorry you are feeling blue but am happy you can offset your sad news with a new DT. Congratulations! hugs, Angela

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  12. Beautiful card.Love the design behind Tilda.

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  13. Congrats on your DT position! I am sure you will knock their socks off. Your card is beautiful. I am sure your grandchildren will miss you too but just think of all they great memories you will all of have.

    Have a good evening!

    Karen

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  14. Barb she is lovely...grey! I love grey and yet have never used it before! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Hope the house isn't too quiet with the kiddos gone...you and your husband are such wonderful people to open your home and hearts! And congrats on your GDT! Can't wait to see what you do!
    Rene ;D

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  15. Oh Barb!!!! I know that the two of you will miss the children terribly.Now you and your sweetheart
    will have some special time together.
    Your card as always is gorgeous.
    hugs Linda

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  16. I'm sure the house won't get too quiet you have all those noisy Tildas to play with. You are a very special lady to care for the children as you have.
    Beautiful card Barb, love the stamping behind your image and the gorgeous colour choice, Delightful! Wonderful to have you with us at ABC
    Hugs Julie P

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  17. Hi Barb,
    Big congratulations on your new Design Team position!! Guess you will have plenty of time now with the children leaving * sigh.
    I will really miss seeing their beautiful faces on your blog and hearing of all their adventures.
    Another most beautiful card Barb. Can't get over your colouring and your lovely design.

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  18. Oh, this is just lovely, Barb! I love the colors you chose to use, and Tilda is colored perfectly. The inside is as lovely as the front! Take a deep breath. You have given these babies stability and much love during their time with you and Bill. What a blessing you have been. It's time for you, now. Congrats on your GDT spot! It's so well deserved!

    XO,
    Chris

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  19. I am proud of you to be chosen for the DT. Your card is wonderful and so pretty.
    Sending big hugs.
    Blessings, Doreen

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  20. AH!! Congratulations! You are completely deserving of any and all recognition you get! You are not only so dang talented..but you are an absolute angel of earth too! I know the future will be wonderful for those kiddos Barb! You've given them an amazing foundation, filled with so much love! Big, big (((hugs)) to you!

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  21. Hi Barb, Congratulations on your new DT position!! Your card is gorgeous!! I love the beautiful DP's that you used and how you added the pink accents to Tilda!! Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  22. Saw one of your cards in the Catch Up edition of the May Stamper Sampler. Congrats!

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  23. It's beautiful, lovely colorwork, bye Mascha

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  24. What a pretty card Barb !

    Hugs Monique

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  25. Very beautiful Barb. Love the grey and yellow combo. such a pretty tilda, i did not color yet. time flies... seems like yesterday when the children came with you. Congrats on you GDT. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.

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  26. Awesome card. It is very beautiful and love the colors you used. Your coloring is always wonderful. It will be nice for you two to be a couple again although know you will miss the kids.

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  27. Gorgeous card Barb!!!! I live the edges on the card and of course your Tilda is awesome. Sorry to read that the kids are leaving but I see you've got a new project to keep you busy. Thanks for sharing your talent!!!!

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  28. Lovely card! I love the sentiment and the lacey edges. I know it's a rather bittersweet day when the kids go back home, but maybe you guys can go do some fun couple thing to remind yourselves that it won't be all bad!

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  29. WOW.......I love your card......and......isn't that Tilda darling? No wonder she is sold out! You did a GREAT job on coloring and design. I LOVE it! Sorry to hear about your grandchildren leaving......it will be a very hard transition for all of you. I understand completely....we have a grandson still with us. He's been with us since he was 9 months old and is 21 now. I cannot imagine having him leave at any time in the past years....my heart would have died! Thinking of you.....Nancy

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  30. Congratulations on being chosen for the gdt for the next three months. You certainly deserve it! Your card is lovely. I want this Tilda image in the worse way! A great, pretty work of art.

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  31. Oh wow that is just so beautiful. Totally stunning card. Kim

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  32. A really beautiful card Barb. Love those papers and your colouring is fabulous. Absolutely love the edges of this card. Will have to get that die I think! hugs Sharon

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  33. Oh my goodness, this card is gorgeous! I love your coloring, Tilda looks so pretty. (and love the colors you used, too - the DP is so pretty!). And congrats on the GDT..of course they picked you, you are an amazing artist :)

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  34. OH my I missed this one and what a gorgeous card inside and out!!!!! You really are such a great designer and I just love your work!!!!

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  35. So very pretty Barb and gorgeous paper. Congratulations on your GDT position - they are so lucky to have you. A pretty and nice lady with very pretty cards. I imagine your house is quiet by now. I love it when my grand kids are here but I tell you Barb, I could not do it all the time.
    Sandy

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Hugs....Barb