Monday, April 1, 2013

April Beautiful World Tour.


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Hello Everyone! Welcome to the April Beautiful World Tour! Once again, it's time to get those passports ready, grab a cup of coffee and prepare to travel the world!

Did you know that your travel around the Flourishes World gives you the opportunity to WIN a free FLOURISHES STAMP SET?? All we ask is that you leave a comment on each one by April 30th for your chance to win!!

If you've jetted in from Kathy's blog, then you have arrived at the right destination! If you haven't, perhaps you'd like to start your journey back in Florida at the Flourishes blog so you don't miss all the beautiful inspiration along the way!

This month the hostess is me, Anne-Elise and our theme is CHILDHOOD! I was inspired by this beautiful image from the Kids Play stamp set. I remember when I loved blowing dandelion seeds... last summer our kids also loved doing it! I also loved looking at butterflies. I remember that we once found a caterpillar and I had the chance to see the chrysalis transformation into a gorgeous butterfly!




April is also the month when we celebrate our daughter's birthday and so I wanted to make a special card for her. The first layer is made with one of the Spellbinders Marvelous Squares dies. There's also a Sizzix Butterfly and the pink felt parts are made with the Sizzix Frame & Pendants #2 dies. I also added some ribbons and seam binding. A little tag, a heart, a flower and some rhinestones to finish it off! I'm sure that we all have great memories from our childhood... so let's go and see all the other beautiful creations!

I wish you all a great Easter time! In Finland, Easter is a four day weekend! We'll go back to work on Tuesday! Thanks for taking time to visit me, it's time to grab your passport and board the Flourishes Flight BWT, your next destination is:

Naomi Gong

40 comments:

  1. Prachtige kaart Anne-Elise, je hebt verschillende mallen heel leuk gecombineerd.

    Groetjes Karla

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  2. This is so very pretty. This image has a vintage feel and the delicate dies make it so pretty!

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  3. Goedemorgen Anne-Elise
    Alvast gefeliciteerd met je dochter een prachtig kaart heb je gemaakt
    Gerrie xxx

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  4. This card is beutiful Anne-Elise love that layout and your gorgeous image
    jacqui x

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  5. Stunning card Anne-Elise. I love the image and the delicate design is gorgeous. I am sure your daughter will love her special card.
    Sue

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  6. Gorgeous card Anne-Elise! I love how you layered the background of an image you've used. That felt is gorgeous and that butterfly is so divine! I love the colors and all the tiny details... realy beautiful!

    Have a nice and peaceful Easter Holidays! Blessings to you and your family. Hugs,
    Aleksandra

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  7. What an incredibly beautiful birthday card for your daughter, Anne-Elise - layer after layer of gorgeousness, so delicate and creative - the pink and white is so feminine!

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  8. Beautiful and delicate!!
    And very elegant too!
    Brings fond memories to all who treasure their childhood...

    Bye from the Netherlands,

    Marjolein

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  9. Hi Anne-Elise,
    This is such a cute card,love the image, the butterfly and all the other lovely things..to see on your card...
    Congrats with your daughters birthday..

    Hugs and Love Ans

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  10. This is so soft and pretty, I love it!

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  11. So soft and pretty Anne-Elise – I just love your detailing, so beautifully balanced and never over the top!! Beautiful card and love your childhood story!!! :)

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  12. What a beautiful card Anne-Elise.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  13. I really loved being able to tour the world to see the many beautiful cards and hear their stories of their childhood. Do it often.

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  14. Gorgeous card. That image is really sweet and the butterfly behind it is gorgeous.

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  15. Waw such a gorgeous card and so elegant. love the pretty layout too. hugs! Mojca

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  16. Super gorgeous card for your daughter, Anne-Elise. Love every pretty element you used.
    Michaela xx

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  17. Oh, this is so soft and serene and lovely! I like all the layers and the doily and butterfly, and the rose/grey/cream colorway. Scrumptious!!

    Tricia

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  18. I love this stamp, for the same reason you have used it, the happy memories it brings back of blowing the seeds.
    The combination of dies you have used are lovely, and complement each other.
    Thanks, Penny

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  19. Just a beautiful card I also remember blowing the seeds in my childhood and your daughter is very lucky to receive such a beautiful card

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  20. This is SO gorgeous. I love all the beautiful layers - they make it so girly and delicate. My girls are JUST getting to the age of discovering dandelions - I imagine this is the year they start blowing on them!

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  21. Hi my friend, I hope you passed a beautiful Easter holiday ^_^
    Your creation is wonderful as always ^_^
    A big hug,
    Sonia

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  22. What a beautiful creation! Love the silhouette image and the soft colors, such a lovely card!

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  23. Beautiful card--I love blowing dandelions with my kids and now my grandkids.

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  24. Beautiful card! Love how all the elements - butterfly, flower, heart etc compliment the theme.

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  25. What more can I say…... its beautiful! The flower with the pretty tags and ribbon gorgeous! My daughter Nancy is in April as well . Hope your daughter has a wonderful day!

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  26. Stunning card! So soft and pretty.

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  27. Stunning! Love all the die cut layers and the image is gorgeous!! Love the soft colors! TFS God bless!!

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  28. Hi

    Gorgeous and stunning card,love the colours and layers:)

    Wonderful work:)

    Have a nice day:)

    Merethe

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  29. Absolutely sweet and stunning card.

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  30. I just love this beautiful card! Thanks for hostessing a wonderful hop with a fabulous theme!

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  31. Super lovely with all the layering and gorgeous butterfly! Sweet little girl image, too!

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  32. Wow, wow, wow! This is beautiful, just stunning. X

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  33. Your daughter is going to cherish this lovely creation. I'm really liking the way you used the b/fly over the diecut, then did your image, with the pink felt trim. So very pretty. Happy Birthday to your daughter as well. I wish her a grand & wonderful day! TFS

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  34. Such a soft, delicate and very pretty card for your daughter, Anne-Elise. Love the beautiful layers x

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  35. Ciao Anne Elise...
    I looked at your blog end I found very beautiful things...Your cards made with vellum are amazing...
    soon Ada

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  36. OH YES! I commented on this card on the Flourishes Blog! :) LOVELY!!!!!!! VERY FEMININE & GIRLY!!!!!!!! Your daughter will LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! :) WONDERFUL WORK!!!!!!! :) LOVING those silohette images too!!!!!!! :)

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  37. So beautiful and elegant, as always, Anne-Elise!

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  38. Gorgeous vintage look to this card. Love the image and the pretty butterfly! Adding the few rhinestones to her waist was a brilliant idea.

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  39. Lovely, lovely card! All your elements are so soft and sweet with just a touch of color. Beautiful!!

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Thank you very much for your nice comments!