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Monday 23 July 2012

Forever Friends#41


Good morning to you all....It is time for another challenge over at Forever Friends
 Our challenge this fortnight is
 “Are you Brave Enough”
To show a card of your early days and one of today
My card share uses a forever Friends image, I have coloured this with Promarkers, my backing papers are from Paper Mania…

My past card was made in Dec 2009 just after I started making them. I have no idea where the image or papers came from.


Our sponsor is
 Well you have two weeks to create and join our challenge
Supplies used
Image “Forever Friends”
Medium “Promarkers,”
Backing Papers “Paper Mania”
Butterflies die “Joy Craft”
Sentiment “Cuddly Buddly”  

I am entering these into
Truly Madly Crafty "Animals"
D.C.C and Friends "Anything Goes"
Charisma Cardz "Favourite Animal"
Digi Doodle "Anything Goes"
Make it Monday "Anything Goes"
Joanna Sheen "Animal Crackers"
       
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79 comments:

  1. Kate M23 July 2012 at 08:50

    I recall doing a sunflower card very similar to this one too!! They are both great!
    Kate
    xx

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  2. Unknown23 July 2012 at 08:55

    Beautiful Doreen! love the embellies and the image is adorable.
    Hope you have a great week.
    Hugs xx

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  3. Jan 23 July 2012 at 08:58

    Both fab cards Doreen the first one is fab love those dots n the ribbon xx Jan

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  4. Caroline23 July 2012 at 09:15

    Gorgeous card Doreen love the image and the layout is beautiful. Caroline xxx

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  5. Unknown23 July 2012 at 09:33

    Wow Doreen what a fabulous card they will love it and your past card is super too , you have a fabulous style Hugs Elaine

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  6. Unknown23 July 2012 at 09:57

    Morning Doreen gorgeous FF card, love it! Love seeing older cards not sure if I am brave enough to show mine... Have a great day Jo xxx

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  7. Kay Dalton23 July 2012 at 10:09

    what beautiful card, i love the blue , and the swirl is realy pretty and who can resist forever friends :)
    thanks for entering your card in the DCC&F challenge best of luck x

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  8. loz23 July 2012 at 10:27

    Both gorgeous cards Doreen. It is great to look back and see how our cards and techniques have changed. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  9. Chrissie23 July 2012 at 10:28

    Such a sweet card Doreen, I love the pretty colour palette and papers too.
    Your older card looks very good to me too, I wish mine had been that good when I first started.
    Chrissie xx

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  10. Chrissy23 July 2012 at 10:37

    Both cards are lovely Doreen, love the wee bears of course...gorgeous blue on that card....and the sunflower card is really lovely, photography has changed a bit..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  11. Redanne23 July 2012 at 10:45

    That was brave of you, I could never show one of mine (!)but yours is lovely. Love Forever Friends bears and your card is gorgeous, brilliant die cut heart behind and loving the blue. A x

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  12. Jackie23 July 2012 at 10:46

    Wonderful card, love the layout and colours. I like your old one too :o)
    Jackie xx

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  13. Sue23 July 2012 at 11:17

    Both cards are gorgeous Doreen. I do love the FF bears though and you have coloured them beautifully.

    Sue

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  14. Tammy23 July 2012 at 11:25

    Very pretty card and terrific matching papers. Love the sweet image.

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  15. Mojca23 July 2012 at 12:09

    Waw such a cute card Doreen. Lovely papers and image. Hugs! Mojca

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  16. rachel23 July 2012 at 12:13

    beautiful work Doreen!

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  17. Dawn Louise23 July 2012 at 12:49

    Fabulous and thank you for entering our challenge at DCC & FRIENDS x

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  18. Marilyn23 July 2012 at 13:03

    So cute and I really like your papers and colours!

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  19. McCrafty's Cards23 July 2012 at 13:15

    Today's card is beautiful Doreen, I like the sweet ff bears and the colour, your old card is great much better than mine when I first started.
    Kevin xx

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  20. Sue B 23 July 2012 at 13:35

    Aww this is really sweet Doreen! those bears are mega cute!! Love the pretty papers and embellies!
    I love your past card too… gorgeous sunflowers and gold borders.. it's nice to look back at the cards that you did every now and again... ;-)
    Hope you have a lovely day!
    Big Hugs
    Sue xx

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  21. heidy23 July 2012 at 13:36

    Both cards are fabolous Doreen!
    XXX Heidy

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  22. Home sweet home23 July 2012 at 14:26

    Gorgous cards,love the blue one with the sweet image.Lovely work.
    Love Merethe

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  23. PinkyLisasInkyCrafts23 July 2012 at 14:43

    Even in your early days you were amazingly talented!!! They are better than some of the ones I make now and I've been at it over a year! I love your work....
    Thank you for always leaving such lovely comments on my blog, it's lovely to have your support.
    Love Lisa xxxx

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  24. Cat's sCrap23 July 2012 at 14:48

    Magnificent card. Beautiful papers. Nice bears. Great job ! Bravo !

    Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  25. Lorraine23 July 2012 at 15:11

    Gorgeous card Doreen. Love the image and colours and those little butterflies too!
    Lorraine x

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  26. Faye23 July 2012 at 15:30

    Hello Doreen. I popped by from MIM to see your Beautiful card...faye

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  27. emma mitchell23 July 2012 at 15:34

    Both gorgeous cards Doreen , I love the forever friends bear.
    Hugs Emma xx

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  28. Stamps and Paper23 July 2012 at 16:04

    Lovely card Doreen just love these little bears...gosh what a difference in 3 years of card making...


    Anne

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  29. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)23 July 2012 at 16:11

    Beautiful design Doreen and your older card is lovely too! x

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  30. Kara Lynne23 July 2012 at 16:31

    How fun to see a card from the past. Styles change a bit, don't they? I love all the different dots on this cute new card!

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  31. Creations by Shirl23 July 2012 at 16:40

    It's so funny to compare the before and after.... But back then our first card was just as pretty in it's own special make. LOL! Now, we can say wow what a big difference! Super awesome on both Doreen!
    Enjoy your crafty week~
    Big happy smiles :-)

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  32. Seafield Jo23 July 2012 at 17:09

    I saw your card at MIM and came for a closer look. Your forever friends card is adorable and lovely colours. Love your 'old' card too.

    Jo x

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  33. theboelemas@aol.com23 July 2012 at 17:57

    Gorgeous card and I loved seeing how your style has changed, thanks for sharing an old card. x

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  34. Glenda Atkins23 July 2012 at 18:13

    Both wonderful and I think the difference is that the style of cards has changed over time and there is a lot more supplies out there now. Of course practice always plays a part!
    hugs
    glenda

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  35. julie_woolston23 July 2012 at 18:18

    Both lovely cards Doreen the papers are beautiful, love the images.

    Hugs Julie x

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  36. Sandra H23 July 2012 at 19:14

    Hi Doreen, Wow both cards are amazing lovely detail and brilliant image on this weeks challenge card, also love the embellishments and layout on both:)x

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  37. Inkypinkydelights23 July 2012 at 19:21

    Oh Doreen I am loving the blue! That is one gorgeous card1 Judy x

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  38. Desire Fourie23 July 2012 at 19:35

    Just gorgeous. Loving the colours and designs.
    Hugs Desíre Digistamps4Joy DT Member Doing Life Tammys Scrapin Corner DT Member

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  39. Donna Mosley23 July 2012 at 19:36

    A gorgeous card Doreen, love the cute image and pretty details.

    Donna x

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  40. coops23 July 2012 at 19:37

    so gorgeous doreen.stunning design and image :D

    xx coops xx

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  41. Mervi23 July 2012 at 19:39

    I'm not proud, my first cards are sooo bad! But hopefully had learnt something thru these years.
    Your card is beautiful and love the blue and white colours,-))m

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  42. Allison23 July 2012 at 19:43

    such a cute card
    thanks for joining us at Charisma this week
    AllisonX

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  43. Jac’s Playground23 July 2012 at 19:49

    Beautiful card Doreen, love the blues and gorgeous die cut heart, not sure I could be brave enough but then my early cards don't look as good as yours does! xx

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  44. nnalorac23 July 2012 at 20:24

    Gorgeous card Doreen, love the papers colours and sweet image. Carolxx

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  45. KraftyKoolKat23 July 2012 at 20:31

    Both cards are gorgeous Doreen. You were talented even in those early days.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  46. Cumbrianlass23 July 2012 at 20:41

    Hi Doreen,
    Your old card is miles better than my first efforts. The blue one is gorgeous, very clean and fresh looking.
    Janet

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  47. Teresa23 July 2012 at 20:57

    2 Beautiful cards Doreen.
    Hugs Teresa xx

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  48. Anonymous23 July 2012 at 21:23

    Well I think they are both gorgeous, I wish my first card was that good!
    Helen x

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  49. debbi taylor23 July 2012 at 21:44

    both cards are beautiful!
    love that forever friends image - one of my favourites...
    hugs
    Debbi x

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  50. Teresa23 July 2012 at 21:47

    Hi Doreen I'm back :o)
    Superb card so sweet, thanks for joining us at Joanna Sheen Animal Crackers challenge. Hugs Teresa xx

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  51. angelwhispers23 July 2012 at 21:48

    Wow Doreen what a great theme and love both cards its so nice to look back and see how we progress with our cards. Love Chanelle xx

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  52. PAC CHARITY CARDS23 July 2012 at 21:50

    Absolutely beautiful Dorren

    Hugs caz

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  53. Anke23 July 2012 at 21:50

    Both card are beautiful
    hugs Tessa & Anke

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  54. Nikbee23 July 2012 at 21:54

    I love the sweet image and the heart die cut is lovely.
    I wish my first card was as good as yours!
    Nikki x

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  55. Suzie's Card Den23 July 2012 at 22:21

    Hello Doreen
    Super card I love the image and those butterflies are super cute.
    Hugs
    Suzie xx

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  56. Anne-Marie23 July 2012 at 22:26

    I think I still have somadem sunflowers...haa! You are much braver than I am, Doreen....you would choke on your pips if I showed some of mine! Your "new" style is gorgeous, as well you know. :)

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  57. ddazzled7123 July 2012 at 22:40

    Your earlier creations are just wonderful Doreen I wish I could say mine looked that good. I am loving your card today, the different blue elements really set off this adorable image wonderfully! Beautifully Done! xx

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  58. Eileen23 July 2012 at 22:50

    Wow Doreen your colours here are stunning. Love your layout and design. Your older card is great too
    Eileen x

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  59. Little K Smith23 July 2012 at 23:52

    Aw this is just gorgeous hun, I love these bears and a fabulous layout too :)
    Kelly.x

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  60. The Other Patti Sue23 July 2012 at 23:52

    What a super sweet card... so adorable!

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  61. Netty23 July 2012 at 23:53

    Loving your adorable card, x

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  62. Mrs A.24 July 2012 at 03:04

    Stopping by from MIM to say how pretty this card is done all in blue. Hugs Mrs A.

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  63. Shelby24 July 2012 at 05:53

    Wonderful flashback card! Love all of the blue in your card and the die cut card is so pretty! Beautiful card

    Shelby

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  64. Mary J24 July 2012 at 08:26

    Awww, so lovely Doreen! Fab use of the papers and sentiment!

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  65. Sarah24 July 2012 at 08:39

    Both cards are beautiful Doreen x

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  66. cotnob24 July 2012 at 12:41

    I love the colours and papers on your 'Today' card Doreen and your image is so cute. Your past card is also pretty, great layout. I have to say your photography skills have improved rather a lot.
    Pauline
    x

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  67. coldwaters224 July 2012 at 15:12

    Gosh Doreen your style of card making has changed so much that sunflower card is gorgeous but your present work is awesome, I adore this beautiful card that image along with the colours, papers and embellishments look superb.
    hugs
    Lorraine x

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  68. xxxtglxxx24 July 2012 at 20:28

    This looks brilliant! I LOVE FF bears and what a contrast between the two cards, its amazing how much our designs change! :)

    both cards would get pride of place on my fireplace though! :)

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  69. Andrea25 July 2012 at 06:16

    love your card saw it on MIM the colour combination and layout is lovely and your bears are so cite thank you for sharing x

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  70. KarinsArtScrap25 July 2012 at 09:36

    this is very beautiful Doreen.

    greetings karin

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  71. Wendy L25 July 2012 at 16:03

    Gorgeous card. Visiting from MIM. xxx

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  72. Gem25 July 2012 at 21:01

    gorgeous creation! Thanks for joining in this weeks challenge at Charisma! Gemma :)

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  73. Tonya26 July 2012 at 05:40

    Your card is beautiful. The blues are all so pretty together. Thanks for sharing this at MIM.

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  74. Laura Coral27 July 2012 at 02:45

    Here from MIM, and I love your cute bears!! Lovely card

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  75. Jo27 July 2012 at 13:17

    Gorgeous and such a great way to show how far you have come., I saw this on MIM and had to take a closer look. Its fantastic. Hugs Jo

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  76. Julie29 July 2012 at 08:29

    Great card - I love the colour scheme.

    It's always nice to have a look back through old cards you have made and see how far you've come.

    xx

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  77. Bettina L.29 July 2012 at 09:28

    Wow this is totally cute Doreen. Love the design with the diecut heart, butterflies and bow. Saw you on MIM and had to come in for a closer look. Glad I did. TFS. Bettina xx

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  78. Shirley-Anne29 July 2012 at 13:28

    Both cards are awesome .Love the bear image and the papers but that heart is so beautiful .Thanks for sharing all on Make it Monday .

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  79. Bella´s Bastelecke30 July 2012 at 07:21

    A gorgeous card! Love those colors you used.

    Hugs
    Judith

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Thank you so much for showing an interest in my work, I welcome comments good and bad, thats how we all learn. Have a good day Doreen xxx