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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Feb Friends of WMS Blog Party - A Parisian Doily


Today I'm participating in the Friends of Waltzingmouse Blog Party that happens the 17th of every month.  The theme is announced on the first of every month over on Claire's WMS blog.  This month the theme is doilies.
I used this intricately patterned half doily from the Dainty Doilies 2 - Small set for my background, stamping it on a soft print patterned paper.   I layered the Eiffel Tower from Paris Nouveau over it - popping it up off center on foam tape. To finish it off, I stamped the Merci directly on the paper and sponged the edges with Ranger Distress Dried Marigold.  As I sponged the corners, I let them curl up a bit to give a little distressed look.

Are you joining in this month's blog party?  If you didn't know about it ahead of time, you still have time to create a card - check all the details and link up your card on the WMS blog here.

Let's go see all the creative ways everyone used doilies!

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Dainty Doilies 2 - Small and Paris Nouveau
Paper:  Vintage Cream, True Black, Patterned paper - My Minds Eye/Miss Caroline
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Distress Dried Marigold
Accessories:  foam tape.

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30 comments:

  1. Annette AllenFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    GORGEOUS....

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  2. RietFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    What a gorgeous card Julia.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  3. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Julia this is simply so beautiful, I love that doily paired with the Eiffel Tower.

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  4. Teresa KlineFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    so pretty, I adore the Eiffel Tower...perfect pairing!

    enjoy *~*

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  5. ~Tammy~February 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    This is stunning! Love the Eiffel Tower image with the doily! They sure look like they were always meant to be placed together!

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  6. LoriFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Just beautiful! Love the doily as a background for the Eiffel Tower image.

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  7. LaurieJFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Wow, perfection! It's simple, yet so so elegant. I love it!

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  8. Jeanne J. February 17, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Wow Julia! That half doily is the perfect backdrop for the Eiffel Tower - this is pure French elegance!

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  9. JoyceFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I just love this. You've got the doily, and none of the fru fru--a gal after my own heart. I wish I had made this card.

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  10. Kim HegginsFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    This is so stunning! I can't think of a better place to put an Eiffel Tower but on a beautiful doily. Fabulous card.

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  11. Kelly S.February 17, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Oh this is just the best match up of images ever, Julia! Such a soft old world look. And of course the perfect sentiment! Such an elegant and classy thank you note!

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  12. Karin ÅkesdotterFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Such a wonderful and creative use of that doily stamp - LOVE it!!!

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  13. Tara CardwellFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    love your creative use of the doily

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  14. Lynn MercurioFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Lovely, Julia. Your patterned paper is a great compliment to this Parisian scene.

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  15. Cathy WeberFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Your card reminds of fireworks going off behind the Eiffel Tower Julia...what a great idea to use that half doily.

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  16. ReneeFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    OK...
    I like Cathy's description...
    makes you think of fireworks behind the Tower...
    and it's gorgeous!!
    I love that you used the doily for it! :)

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  17. Deborah FringsFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Oh la la!! Such a pretty feminine card! Love it!

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  18. -Aneta-February 17, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I´m in love with Paris :) Your card is such a eye candy for me :) Just love it´s vintage look !

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  19. Patti JFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Beautiful card, Julia - lovin' the stamped doily! Great job :)

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  20. Anne HaradaFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Nice combo of stamps here Julia! Pretty design, and fab doily!! Great job GF!

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  21. Charmaine StackFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Fabulous, Julia! Love the way you used that doily half stamp.

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  22. PaulineFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    Tis is just beautiful Julia, a CAS design, but that doily and the elegant paper give so much texture and interest. Stunning!

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  23. ClaireFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Love how you've put these two stamp sets together...beautiful

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  24. Dianne February 18, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Really gorgeous, I love the doilie stamp, and who doesn't like the Eiffel tower such a beautiful card thanks for sharing...

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  25. Vickie ZFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Julia love the doily with Eiffel tower....gorgeous!!

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  26. CarlaFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Lovely card from Paris!!!

    Love from Holland

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  27. MarybethFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Gorgeous, Julia! Simply elegant! Love that dainty stamp.

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  28. CassiFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    gorgeous! i keep forgetting about that awesome eiffel tower :)

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  29. Jean MartinFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Gorgeous card Julia! Love! :)

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  30. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Cracking card Julia! I love how crisp the doily looks behind the tower!! hugs to you!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment - I really appreciate it! Julia