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Saturday, 21 May 2011

Happy Birthday Allsorts


It's our second Birthday at Allsorts, it's almost impossible to believe as the time seems to have Flown by so quickly. The challenge has become such a success and that has only been made possible because of all you lovely peeps who join us every week.

So as you have probably guessed, we have a Blog Hop for you. All the details are on the challenge blog here so please do pop over and join in the Fun.

And it is also my turn to host the theme this week and I have some photo inspiration For you above. My take on it has been created with a stamp set from Joanna Sheen, with some masking, decoupaging and colouring with Aquamerkers.

My letter clue is hidden in this post, well not too hidden I hope. You should have arrived here From Fleur's blog and next you move on to Helene's blog. Happy hunting.

And here's what on oFfer for the lucky winner Mr Random org., selects from those who leave a comment on this post between now and 6pm Friday 27th May.

I will be back from Edinburgh Monday evening and will catch up with you all again then.


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68 comments:

  1. Lisa Jane21 May 2011 at 08:15

    what a pretty card Brenda - love the lilac shades and the way you used the shells as the stopper on your easel
    Have a good time in Edinburgh
    Lisa x

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  2. Sadilla21 May 2011 at 08:32

    super wonderful card dear, I love the 3D effect, it's great!! And it is really like being at the beach! =) (where I'm going streight the way now!!! =)))))) )
    Warm hugs!!!
    Sadia

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  3. Jackie21 May 2011 at 08:49

    What a beautiful nostalgia card :o)
    Jackie xx

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  4. Juls21 May 2011 at 08:58

    beautiful card, gorgeous image, I love the soft colours and the shell detail is just the perfect finishing touch! Hugs Juls

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  5. Janice21 May 2011 at 09:05

    Beautiful card. Can't see where to leave the blog hop link though? Is it just me? Jx

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  6. Julie21 May 2011 at 09:25

    Morning B. Haven't called along the hop yet,will try later. Had to call by to leave you some love,your card today is BETTER than AMAZING! Hope your fighting fit,Julie x

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  7. Sara21 May 2011 at 09:33

    Lovely soft colours on your card and the shells are a lovely touch, hugs Sara x

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  8. Janette21 May 2011 at 09:54

    Gorgeous card, the 3d effect is stunning, love it.xx

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  9. Anonymous21 May 2011 at 10:02

    wow- wonderful image and card!
    Elborgi

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  10. ribenaruby21 May 2011 at 10:20

    Happy Birthday to allsorts! Wow, lovely creations so far and yours is stunning too Brenda. Love the real look of seashore life on the easel. Wishing you a super weekend! Ruby x

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  11. Louise21 May 2011 at 10:29

    Gorgeous card, I love the colours and your coloring is fantastic
    Louise

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  12. Teresa - My Crafty Heart21 May 2011 at 10:37

    Hi Brenda, This is a stunning card, I love the scene you've chosen - and such a great theme for the challenge. Have a great tie in Edinburgh, Hugs, Teresa xx

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  13. WencheP21 May 2011 at 10:38

    Gosh - your card is beautiful! Love the colors.

    -Wenche

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  14. sunnysideup/doreensng21 May 2011 at 10:42

    Hi Brenda, love the colours and the images,the shells as a stopper is great .Have fun,hugs
    doreen

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  15. alethea21 May 2011 at 12:16

    Gorgeous card! Love the colours you ave used!! Thanks for a chance to win!! Hugs xx

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  16. Anonymous21 May 2011 at 14:03

    absolutely gorgeous seaside card, you did this beautifull Brenda, love your work!

    all the best with the hop!

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  17. Lynda21 May 2011 at 14:49

    Your card is just delightful Brenda - what a beautiful image.

    Love Lynda xxx

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  18. Carole of Brum21 May 2011 at 15:51

    What a fabulous card and a brilliant take on the inspiration photo, love it! Happy Birthday Allsorts. CoB

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  19. NanaConnie21 May 2011 at 16:02

    Incredible card! Great work with the 3-D effect. Love the colors you chose. Such a great take on the inspiration photo. Yummy! Happy Blogversary to the whole team!

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  20. Heidi21 May 2011 at 19:09

    Thisis lovely Brenda, as usual, colours are great, hugs heidi x

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  21. Lindha21 May 2011 at 19:35

    Lovely card! Love the colours!

    Hugs Lindha

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  22. Riina21 May 2011 at 19:38

    What a beautidul card. I love those Joanna Sheen stamps that you have used. Gorgeous.

    - Rhynah

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  23. Dobra21 May 2011 at 19:40

    Wow very lovely a card
    I like to see your work

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  24. Hazel (Didos)21 May 2011 at 19:46

    Love this card its stunning, Thanks for sharing. Hazelxox

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  25. Jacee21 May 2011 at 20:09

    What a fantastic card Brenda, I adore that image!
    Hugs Jacee

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  26. Lynda21 May 2011 at 20:31

    Gorgeous image - such an elegant card.

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  27. Claire21 May 2011 at 21:11

    What an absolutely amazing card - I love those shells! Hugs, Claire x

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  28. Nicola21 May 2011 at 21:23

    Gorgeous card Brenda, what a wonderful scene - who wouldn't want to be by the sea looking at this! Beautifully soft colours, great shaped easel and those shells just finish it off perfectly
    Love Nicola xxx

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  29. Jeanette M.21 May 2011 at 21:45

    Such a pretty card - love the purples!

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  30. Mandy G21 May 2011 at 22:24

    Hi Brenda,
    I just love this card, its fabulous with a capitol F!!!!
    You have been busy, loads of cards for me to ooooh and aaaaah at :)
    Hugs
    Mandy

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  31. Merry21 May 2011 at 22:28

    Congrats on two years at Allsorts. This is such a fun card...actually your sentiment "Simply Fabulous" says it all. :-)

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  32. Shari21 May 2011 at 23:44

    Love the color purple!! Beautifully done Brenda.

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  33. paper fun22 May 2011 at 00:36

    I love the softness of your card.

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  34. JLJ Designs22 May 2011 at 05:14

    Beautiful card! I love the images.

    Jen

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  35. lou22 May 2011 at 06:49

    Such a gorgeous card, love the lilac shades and the seashells
    Louise xx

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  36. KarenB22 May 2011 at 07:38

    Wonderful card Brenda, the seashells look amazing!

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  37. Sally Richardson22 May 2011 at 07:48

    What a fab card and i love the idea of putting shells on it! just reminds me of getting sand between the toes!
    Sally

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  38. Claire Phillips22 May 2011 at 13:40

    Lovely card Brenda - the shells a great addition! Enjoy Edinburgh! Cheers Claire x

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  39. Craftdee22 May 2011 at 13:42

    What a perfect card for this photo inspiration (or is that the other way round?!) I love everything about this card; the image, the colours the details, thanks for sharing, Thanks also for the chance at the candy, Donna (http://craftdeedonna.blogspot.com/)

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  40. Linda S22 May 2011 at 14:41

    Love the way you used the shells!!
    sew_great at hotmail dot com

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  41. mandy22 May 2011 at 14:42

    Fab card I love easel cards and the shape of this one is just lovely and the lil shells are so cute hugs xxxx

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  42. Anonymous22 May 2011 at 14:51

    Love your card and the shells on it.
    My DD has just been to Edinburgh for the weekend to find a room as she is planning to go there to write her Masters Dissertation!
    Jack xx

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  43. Sarah22 May 2011 at 15:51

    Beautiful card Brenda, love the seashells and the image, makes me wish I lived nearer the sea. Hope you have a lovely time in Edinburgh xxx

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  44. Elf Designs22 May 2011 at 17:20

    Hi Brenda. I love the pastel shades of this card. Hope you have a lovely time in Edinburgh x

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  45. Lesley Edmonds22 May 2011 at 17:37

    I've just been having a browse, Brenda. I always marvel at your beautiful creations. I think my favourite one this week is the swan from your previous post - EXQUISITE!!
    Hope you are keeping well.
    Lesley x

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  46. Mistys Mum22 May 2011 at 17:43

    An absolutely beautiful card. I love the use of the shells as the easel stoppers.

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  47. lindyloo22 May 2011 at 18:59

    Such a beautiful card with stunning colouring hugs linda x

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  48. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity22 May 2011 at 21:40

    Brenda what a fabulous cards. love them both. beautiful colouring. love the beach card.
    Gr. Marja

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  49. Paula (PEP)23 May 2011 at 05:19

    This is delightful - those shells with the ribbon ruffles (echoing waves brilliantly) just utterly atmospheric. The soft colours are very atmospheric & I love that sky with the birds & the cloud detail.
    Hope everything has gone well with the Edinburgh trip.
    Paula (PEP)

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  50. Cami23 May 2011 at 06:51

    Beautiful easel card! Love the pretty lilac colors and the pretty shells you've used as the stopper! Great idea!
    Happy Birthday to Allsorts and the DT!

    Hugs, Cami

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  51. LittleSunday23 May 2011 at 09:05

    You make beautiful cards!!! Happy Birthday to the team!

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  52. Teresa Carini23 May 2011 at 13:26

    How delicate this card! I like the different levels! and that image is beautiful!
    Have a nice day!

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  53. Nannieflash23 May 2011 at 13:26

    Happy 2nd Birthday, and what a stunning card, love the whole card design and the images are fabulous. with hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  54. Kathleen23 May 2011 at 16:49

    lovely card - love the way you've used the border punch!
    kathleen mc xx

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  55. Tracy23 May 2011 at 16:53

    A gorgeous creation brenda. love your choice of stamp. Great hop too.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  56. Linda23 May 2011 at 19:55

    Just my sort of card. I love it. Now for some more blog hopping!

    Linda H

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  57. Lorraine A23 May 2011 at 21:07

    Gorgeous card Brenda ,,, I love this image ,,, it IS fabulous and the shells are perfect :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  58. Lorraine A23 May 2011 at 21:09

    oops ,,, pressed too soon :-) Happy Birthday :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  59. Luciana23 May 2011 at 23:33

    Uau! beutiful!!!!!!!!! it'a amazing card!

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  60. Annette Allen24 May 2011 at 00:22

    Your card is so pretty...

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  61. Stephanie24 May 2011 at 02:09

    What a beautiful card! I love the seashells and the 3D effect.

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  62. Lotta24 May 2011 at 09:53

    Oh, that purple card is soo beautiful!

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  63. Janine - Ellabella24 May 2011 at 17:24

    WoooowWWwww beautiful cards!

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  64. Jodi26 May 2011 at 17:40

    LOVE this! The image looks fantastic popped up. I love how you added the ribbon and those sea shells make the perfect "holder"!

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  65. Maya26 May 2011 at 21:28

    Such a wonderful card!
    Love the fab details and the pop up :)
    Hugs from Maya
    (Here is my card for the challenge;
    http://mayas-hobbyblogg.blogspot.com/2011/05/guest-designer-pennys-paper-crafty.html )

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  66. Craftnut26 May 2011 at 22:05

    Great card and challenge as always. Tracy xx

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  67. Damla26 May 2011 at 22:18

    Very nice colors, I want to be at the seaside now! :)

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  68. ChickieChirps27 May 2011 at 16:50

    Wow! This card is just beautiful! I love the way you have popped the girls out and the shells are gorgeous!

    Arabella

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