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Monday, November 15, 2010

*Dueling Darlings* ~~November Edition~~

*Click on any pictures if you wish to enlarge*
Yeahhh! It's THAT time of the month again! :o)
Each month, and on the 15th day to be exact, we Dueling Dazzlers 'battle' with the Dueling Divas 
to compare ideas, learn new tecniques, and creating DARLINGS' cards together .
If you're new to my blog and like to read more details about what it's all about, please check the link to the post *see below*...you won't be disappointed :o)
http://paola-sama.blogspot.com/2010/10/its-duelling-darlings-timeo.html

This month  darlin hostess is Michelle aka 'General'. She provided us DAZZLERS with an awesome kit, featuring a 'Thanksgiving' theme which holiday is just around the corner for my American friends. (November ,in fact, is the celebratory month for Thanksgiving Day in the States,
while we Canadian neighbours celebrated the same holiday last October)


In her kit,Michelle included LOTS of wonderful items and I enjoyed using them all to create my card.
Txs Michelle:o)

Michelle also asked us to mention on our blog what is it that we are grateful for...
Well, I am grateful for soooo much in my life, but I  will promise ya all that I will try to refrain myself from writing an essay...LOL

I am very grateful for the little things in everyday life....may it be a colorful rainbow after the rain,waking up hearing the birds sing, the first rose my  husband picks from our garden just for me....
I am grateful for the amazing grandchildren God gifted me with...their laughter and happiness
make me joyful and hopeful for the future...
I am grateful for family and friends....it's nice to know there are people out there who love me for who I am *faults and all*, that show that they care and do not take me for granted...
Last but absolutly not least, I am mostly grateful for our loving God,
the Master of the Universe and All, without whom I am nothing....
but, with Him besides me my heart sings...*ALLELUJA!*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeuKqAV9SI8&feature=related


~~~~~~~~~~~~*Have a *THANKFUL day!!*~~~~~~~~~~~~~


DEETS
Michelle's kit included the following:
Image: DRS Designs
Cardstock: Neenah Solar Crest white
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
DP: The pumpkin and vine byGraphic 45,;Polka dot by Making Memories
Ribbon and Hemp: Michaels
Buttons: Creatology
Leaves: Recollections (Boutique Fleur Mulberry paper)

 I  also used the following for my 5.5"square card:
*Close to Cocoa & More Mustard c/s
*Photo Corner punch
*Dimentionals
*Pearlized Glimmer Mist (applied to colored images w/Q-tip)
*Acid Free Deluxe Color Chalks
*TECNIQUE: Piercing,Layering,Chalking

Pleezzz check out at what the other  Darlings created
Dueling Darling Dazzlers:

Dueling Darling Diva :
Barb
Carol

Jamie
Joan
Judy

Kelly
LJ

~~~~~~~~~~~~~*Thank YOU for visiting...please DO come again:o)
~~~~Paola~~~~

 




13 comments:

April said...

Oh, Paola....I too could write an essay on the things I am grateful for!
Your card is extraordinary - I love the accent corners - they sure do set off the card!

Judy McMullen said...

Oh, Sweet P, this is GORGEOUS! Your cards are always outstanding and this one is no exception!! I love how you colored this beautiful image...Wow! I bet it's even more beautiful IRL!! The way you "framed" it and with the ribbon, leaves and buttons accents really shows it off! Awesome job!!
And I am so very, very grateful for your friendship!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my goodness............ Sweet P, your card is INCREDIBLE! I love how you used everything so beautifully! The corners are amazing! The ribbon is placed perfectly! (I had a difficult time knowing what to do with two kinds of ribbon on the same card... I needed to take lessons from you!) You are such a gifted paper-crafter and a good friend, too! Hugs!

Barb said...

Paola--as usual, your colors are stunning!! Awesome creation and another work of art! I love the corners too!

Your story of Thanksgiving is so sweet!

dweatter said...

WOWZERS!!!! Wonderful card Sweet P. I love the corners...what a great idea!!!

Carol W said...

Oh my Sweet P....awesome card. It is so fun and inviting..I love how you have incorporated the kit in your card and did such a fun layout...way to go...I also love what you are thankful for. I echo your sentiments...we do need to stop and be grateful for the small things as you so wisely commented on. Sometimes I forget to do that....I am so grateful to call you my friend...(we would be dangerous if we ever got together for any length of time....but oh the fun we would have!!!) Great card my friend.

Michelle said...

Awesome card! I love was you did with the card kit. You are so creative. Thanks for playing along...didn't even think that your Thanksgiving was last month.

Terry Ladwig said...

Wow wingpit sistah....very pretty card. I love the photo corners (for some reason they never work out for me like that)! I really love you bow and your layout too!

Thank you for being part of my circle of friends! I am very grateful for you!!

:: BlueInks :: said...

Your card turned out just perfect. You made it amazing!

MiamiKel said...

Absolutely splendid card this month! So full of rich detail and thanksgiving goodness! I hope this holiday brings you peace and love esp with the trials your family has been going through -- you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Imke said...

Hello Paola,
your card is very beautiful. I like these Fall Colors and your layout. The Ribbon and the buttons fits great.Looks like an awesome card kit. Hugs !!

Darlene said...

Paola, this is SIMPLY DEVINE! I love the subtle colors and extra touches to the layout and design. It's beautiful, just like you!
-Darlene

Melina said...

Beautiful colors :) Great card Sweet P!