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Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Guest blogger......

Morning everyone, from a very dull, damp Wiltshire -  I'm sure I heard on the radio last week that we were going to have an Indian Summer, this week with temps up to 22 degrees.....well, it's not happening yet, but I live in hope!
Anyway, you might remember me saying a few weeks ago that I won a challenge over at 
http://citycrafter.blogspot.co.uk/ (a USA challenge blog)
The lady who runs the blog, Kirsty, kindly asked if I would be their guest blogger this week. Of course I accepted and my 'prompt' was to take one of my previous cards and revamp/update/change/improve it in some way....I chose a card I'd blogged on Sep. 19th and decided to made it a bit more grungy and 'dark'!

This is what I came up with :)






This was the original card, quite girly and 'pretty'.




Original ribbon and flower detail















I just touched TH black soot  over the roses, to 'un-pretty' them


This is the 'changed' card. Much more black distressing, ribbon and lace, with black 'jewels'....and with a Rock Chic sentiment, it looks a bit more raunchy!









Hope you like what I've done, and if you get the chance, pop over to 
and read my guest spot....pleeeeeeeeeeeeease xx
That's all for now, off to make a few more Christmas cards....catch you all tomorrow,
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45 comments:

  1. debbi taylor23 October 2012 at 12:35

    beautiful
    and the changes that you have made work so well
    hugs
    Debbi x

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  2. Linda23 October 2012 at 12:37

    Gorgeous! Love the subtle changes. xx

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  3. Doreen23 October 2012 at 12:43

    This is gorgeous,love the fab details.xxx

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  4. craftymum23 October 2012 at 12:46

    stunning card Barbara.Have you entered this into Hotshot Craft challenge? It is Bling it on and you have Bling on your card :))

    hugs Sarah x

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  5. Sarah23 October 2012 at 13:09

    Stunning card Barbara. I like both the before and after looks.

    Sarah x

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  6. Zoe23 October 2012 at 13:14

    I loved the original Barbara, but I have to say I love this version even better well done congrats on your guess spot, will check it out xxx

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  7. Joan23 October 2012 at 14:12

    Who's a clever girl then. I love it. And I don't even like grunge xxx

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  8. Carmen S.23 October 2012 at 14:46

    Eine absolut traumhaft schöne Karte. Die Farben harmonieren sehr schön miteinander. Eine großartige Gestaltung.
    Liebe Grüße aus Germany: Carmen

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  9. lady jasmine crafts23 October 2012 at 14:47

    Oh wow this is amazing love the cols well done on GDT xxx

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  10. Ros Crawford23 October 2012 at 16:15

    Both of these cards are beautiful!! So glad to have you Guesting for us this week!!

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  11. besitos23 October 2012 at 16:36

    Congratulations on guest DT! :) Love the 'improvements' you've made, tho the card was beautiful to begin with too :) x

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  12. jane stillman23 October 2012 at 17:41

    Absolutely fabulous, and congratulations on the Guest Blogger spot, well deserved x

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  13. Anonymous23 October 2012 at 17:46

    Gorgeous, love the flowers.

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  14. Caroline23 October 2012 at 17:53

    This is stunning love the layout and the flowers are gorgeous. Caroline xxx

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  15. Linda Simpson23 October 2012 at 18:52

    Stunning Barbara and congratulations on being asked to be guest blogger.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  16. Kate M23 October 2012 at 19:12

    Congratulations on your guest blogspot! I love what you have done with your card - a great makeover.
    Kate
    xx

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  17. Unknown23 October 2012 at 19:48

    I remember this card and loved it then. The revamp has really worked wonders on it - especially the black ink onto the roses.
    Very well done on your GDT spot.

    Claire

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  18. Vee Cassidy23 October 2012 at 20:30

    Lovely work, Barbara and congratulations. Vee xx

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  19. Andree23 October 2012 at 20:54

    An amazing card Barbara. I loved the original and this makeover version is just as wonderful x

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  20. Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries23 October 2012 at 21:26

    Great changes Barbara!

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  21. Anonymous23 October 2012 at 22:40

    Congrats Barbara!! I love both cards :-)

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  22. Unknown23 October 2012 at 23:21

    Stunning card Barbara,I love the before and after lol.... it's amazing what a little ink does to the look.... Love it xx

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  23. Unknown24 October 2012 at 03:58

    Oh my, love the color scheme and that fab flying guitar. Your flowers are so pretty. I love this beautiful card and all of your wonderful touches. Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday!

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  24. Pinkies Sparkly Creations24 October 2012 at 07:44

    this is a beauty i love the challenge you got set i wouldn't have a clue what to do lol emma xx

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  25. Eileen24 October 2012 at 08:19

    Like both cards .. the before and after! But I do like the 'Blacked up ' roses and the way you have applied that black ribbon.
    E xx

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  26. Cookie24 October 2012 at 14:34

    wow you have done a amazing job. love the black and the pink, looks great together, gorgeous xxx

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  27. pauline24 October 2012 at 15:08

    Congratulations and i do love the card xx

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  28. Sylvia Anderson24 October 2012 at 16:48

    Congratulations Sweetie, well deserved.
    The transformation of your card is amazing x

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  29. Kandy's Krafts24 October 2012 at 16:55

    What a lovely card. I like the way you have put the ribbon on and those flowers are beautiful.

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  30. sparklingblackrose24 October 2012 at 17:21

    Love, love, love Barbara and congratulations on your gdt, well deserved! :-) Elaine xxx

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  31. Dawn24 October 2012 at 17:39

    Love your card make over! Great both ways!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  32. Paper Panda24 October 2012 at 19:24

    Hi, saw this on MIM - both stunning cards, love the colours and images!
    Mandy x

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  33. Unknown25 October 2012 at 14:18

    WOW! what a beautiful card. Lots of wonderful detail. I just love those flowers. So pretty.. So happy to have you as our Guest Designer this week over at CCCB~

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  34. KandA25 October 2012 at 15:03

    Congrats on the GDT. This is fabulous how you revamped this card xx

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  35. Anonymous26 October 2012 at 12:52

    Stunning hun, Love everything about this card, well done on your GDT xx

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  36. Nicola26 October 2012 at 20:50

    Beautiful card Barbara, before and after the revamp!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Fussy and Fancy Friday and the best of luck!
    Hugs Nicola xxx

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  37. Ger27 October 2012 at 16:39

    Just beautiful, love those rolled flower. Thankyou for joining us this month at Crafty Bloggers Network.

    Geraldine M
    CBN DT

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  38. Elaine27 October 2012 at 19:52

    Love the cards, beautiful colours and love the roses xxx

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  39. Kirsty Vittetoe28 October 2012 at 07:15

    This is sweet and lovely, thanks for being our guest this week at CCCB, so fun to have you! : )

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  40. Berit Synnøve28 October 2012 at 09:34

    This is gorgeous ! Love your layout and flowers.
    Thanks for joining The Crazy Challenge.
    Hugs Berit

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  41. Anonymous28 October 2012 at 12:14

    Barbara....BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL! I love this so much! Rock, meets softness - just gorgeous details! I love how you've bunched up the ribbon, the colours, just everything!!! Thanks for joining in at Fussy and Fancy, good luck! xx

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  42. Crafty and Green29 October 2012 at 02:57

    This is absolutely Stunning!! Thank you so much for playing with us this week at Eureka Stamps!! Please Come back and play with us again really soon!

    Many Blessings,
    Tina

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  43. nnalorac29 October 2012 at 08:49

    Fab make over, love it. Thanks for joining us over on Fashionista.
    crafty hugs
    Carol

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  44. Steph29 October 2012 at 11:29

    What a gorgeous project! Love the colour combo, the flowers and the lace!! Stunning! Thanks so much for joining us at Anything Goes this week, hope to see you again soon! x

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  45. Anonymous31 October 2012 at 23:37

    WOW!! This is such a stunning creation!! LOVE the flowers and musical details!! :) Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge!! - *Vicki* - DT member

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