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Fancy Easter Duckling

It's Easter week already! This year is going fast. Everyone is probably looking forward to spending some time with their family, going to church, traveling or just enjoying their break at home. On the other hand, us crafters have been busy working on our Easter cards and projects. Today I have a card I made for a sponsor feature day during the Giveaway Party last week. As promised I'll have all the details for it on this post. Here is my fun Easter duckling card:


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Materials
Nearestore - Antoinnette's Easter
Spellbinders:
- Timeless Rectangles
- A2 Matting Basics
- Grand Calibur die cutting machine
Merletto crystals and gems 
Bazic two sided tape 
Other generic materials
5/8" gross grain ribbon in lilac
Specialty pearlescent cardstock in lilac
White cardstock

This card's concept is based on digital elements from a set called Antoinnette's Easter, that explains why the duckling is wearing a classic wig. I love how fun, different and unexpected that image is. It was printed in wallet size, framed, and layered over a delicate floral paper from the same set. The outer frame was adhered to a smaller regular cut card base, to ensure stability. The card base is actually pink, you might notice it if you look closely, and it matches the duckling's feathers perfectly. To finish the design I added some ribbon and pearls. And that's quite it! I hope you like it. I enjoyed doing it... It's a fun Easter card for sure. 

In other news...

I was accepted in another design team (sounds like a dejavu)... This time I'm honored to be part of Dies R Us Challenge DT. Soon you'll have a chance to join our challenges (May 1st). Very exciting really! I'm very thankful to Dies R Us for this opportunity.

Continue to have a lovely week... Happy Easter!


This card is participating in:

Animal Antics
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge


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  1. Darlene April 16, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    What a fabulous creation Gracie!!

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 20, 2014 at 10:48 PM

      Thanks so much Darlene! Thank you for stopping by... I hope you had a nice Easter!

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  2. SherriApril 16, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Hi, Graciellie! I'm so glad to see you made it to the new team! I think you will have a lot of fun! Welcome aboard! Sherri (Team B)

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 20, 2014 at 10:46 PM

      Thanks so much Sherri and thanks for sharing the DT call on your blog, that is what gave me the opportunity to apply in the first place! Thanks for stopping by and for your warm welcome dear.

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  3. Blue RoseApril 16, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Congratulations Gracie. I love your little duck, looks like cotton candy...so soft and cuddly. The frames you used make it appear like a portrait that could be hanging in a museum. Great job. Hope you have a great Easter with you family...don't forget to hide some eggs for your little adventurer.

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 20, 2014 at 10:50 PM

      Oh thank you so much dear friend! My little adventurer had some real life adventures with me at the Mayan ruins and many other archeological and historical places... How about that? lol I remembered you referring to him as my little Indiana Jones... For a few days he really was!

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  4. designermcApril 16, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    That is a Very Fancy Easter duck! Congrats on your additional DT position.
    Blessing, Nancy

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  5. TLadyApril 17, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Is that THREE Design Teams now, Gracie??? You are going to be one busy woman! Congratulations!!! :) Your card looks Fabulous! Love the duckling picture & your fancy dies just add to it's loveliness! :) HAPPY EASTER! :)

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 20, 2014 at 10:43 PM

      Yes dear friend! Thanks so much for your kind comment and I hope you had a nice Easter!

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  6. HeatherApril 17, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    An adorable card Gracie, a fabulous design and die cut frame......your little pink duckling is just beautiful!!

    Thanks so much for joining Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge,
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  7. MariaApril 17, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Big congrats! I'm looking forward to working with you on the team! And, that is one fancy Easter duckling, so pretty! Love the die cuts you used, too, on this lovely card! Happy Easter!

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 20, 2014 at 10:42 PM

      Thanks so much Maria, I'm glad to have the opportunity to share with you and our other teammates this experience. Thanks for your kind comment. I hope you had a nice Easter!

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  8. MaxiBelle StudioApril 22, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    Congratulations & welcome to the Dies R Us Design Team. Looking forward to working with you & seeing all of your creativity!

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    1. Graciellie DesignApril 22, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      Thanks so much Alicia for your kind comment and of course I too am looking forward to working with you and the rest of the team!

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