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Postcard from Paris - House of Cards

A new month starts and with it a new challenge at House of Cards. This month's theme is love, which is very appropriate considering Valentine's Day is only a couple of weeks away! It is absolutely a beautiful theme and I hope you find time to join us throughout the month with your creations! In a mission to inspire you, here is what I have created:

I was inspired on both the challenge theme and my new stamp set Parisian Postcard. Since I just got the stamp set, I enjoy thinking of different ways of using it. This time I framed the Eiffel Tower and fussy cut the beautiful vintage flowers to decorate the frame. I like the romantic design this card has and the dimension and texture I was able to add to it.

I have mentioned before here on the blog that I designed this patterned paper to match this stamp set. It was released as a freebie for a while and now it's available here, in case you don't own it yet!

I hope you liked my card and feel inspired to join us this month at House of Cards! I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!

I'm sharing my card with:
Addicted to Stamps - Lots of Layers
Come and Get It - Texture
Eclectic Ellapu - Red/Burgundy and Cream/Ivory
Great Impressions - Love, Love, Love
Fantasy Stampers - PS I love you
Inkspirational - Rose Colors
A Gem of a Challenge - Lots of Layers
Crafty Calender - What's new? (frame die)
Vintage Journey - Love is in the Air
Cut it Up - Embossing 
My Sheri Crafts - Valentine's Day 
Tombow USA - Valentine's Day
Spectrum Noir - February Challenge


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  1. BeckyFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    This is just stunning. Gorgeous design.

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  2. Judy VFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful Gracie! Love the way you used the die cut frame and the flowers are so pretty!

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  3. Luxo da LixFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Classic, awesome!

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  4. DianeFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful Gracie!!

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  5. AnnaFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    A lovely blog with beautiful cards !
    Grazie for your visit !
    Anna

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  6. Donna NuceFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Hi Graciella! I love your framed card! That little touch of vellum is perfect! Have a great day.
    Donna (HOC DT member)

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  7. sue t.February 1, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    OMG- the work you put into this card is amazing! This is stunning!

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  8. Em Louise FairleyFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    So beautiful! I love it! I'm so honored to be your GDT teamie at HOC this month! Hugs xxx

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  9. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Beautiful!

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  10. Cut It Up Challenge BlogFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    So pretty and creative! I like the mix of different techniques you used. This turned out so elegant.

    Thank you for joining us for our National Braille Literacy challenge at Cut it Up!

    Evelyn
    http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

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  11. sandieFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    Such an elegant card. Thanks for joinig Ink

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  12. Luv 2 CreateFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Gracie this is gorgeous. Love that beautiful die and how you have framed your stamp image with it. By the way, your stamp set design is fabulous. Love it.
    Marcie

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  13. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:35 AM

    Gorgeous card, the vintage feel is fab, love it!
    Lorry :o) xx

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  14. DonnaFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Gorgeous card and what a talented designer, it looks like you designed the papers and the stamp set, wow! Donna HOC DT

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  15. Mynn xxFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Hi, Gracie! I am IN LOVE with this amazing card!! LOVE the gold embossing, the fabulous roses, and the coloring is beautiful! You are so talented! Beautiful!!! Thanks for joining us at Great Impressions, too! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  16. CathyFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Very beautiful! I love everything about this card! The background, flowers, paper, all so lovely together!

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  17. Monika ReeckFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    I always love card with Paris theme Gracie
    and this is sooo romantic
    I love the colored flower
    and your embossing in gold so crisp and great made
    lovely LOVE card Graciellie
    hugs, Monika (Teammate)

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  18. XOmisse - Elaine MaloneFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Gorgeous card. I love the gold embossing and pearls!

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  19. UTs Hobby TimeFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Stunning!! looks very classy and elegant.

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  20. Vanessa BialiFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Graciellie, que lindo o seu trabalho! Adorei conhecer. O detalhe das pérolas ficou excelente. Parabéns!
    Obrigada pela sua visita ao meu blog.

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  21. P.G. LambFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    Your card is both gorgeous and elegant! Thanks for joining us at My Sheri Crafts.

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  22. Sue CreaseFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful card, love the frame with the post card stamp behind it. Thanks for linking up with us over at myshericrafts this week.
    Sue

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  23. Michele K. HendersonFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    I LOVE all the pretty details in your card! It's beautiful!

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  24. RedanneFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Your card is beautiful, I love the fussy cut flowers, such a lovely design. Thanks so much for joining in at A Vintage Journey. Anne x

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  25. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Hello my dear!
    Its a please to see your project!!!
    Love your card! Love your style!
    Thanks for join us at Docerela Creations!
    Kissies!
    DT Member Sara

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  26. Dana JoyFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    My, my, my Gracielle. This card is absolutely beautiful. I love the gold and those stunning flowers.

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  27. nancy carrollFebruary 4, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    What an elegant card, love the paper!

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  28. nancy carrollFebruary 4, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    What an elegant card, love the paper!

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  29. CindyFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    What a beautiful card! Love all the details you've added. Thanks for joining us at Cut It Up.

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  30. JayBeFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    I agree - what a beautiful design. The roses and the Paris theme are perfect for our 'PS I Love You' challenge over at Fantasy Stampers - thanx for sharing.
    Hugz, Jan (DT) xx

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  31. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    That die works so well with the image here. Perfect. :)

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  32. Elaine aka EllapuFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    This is just so romantic. Thank you for joining in with this months challenge over at Eclectic Ellapu

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  33. Julie BFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Such a pretty romantic looking card, I love the die cut frame.
    Thanks so much for joining us at Fantasy Stampers. :)

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  34. cmFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    WOW! A most elegant, classy, detail-rich card. Incredibly beautiful and romantic! Thank you for sharing this gem in the Inkspirational gallery!
    ~c

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  35. Barbara RankinFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    OMG, Gracie! You really rocked this card. Your stamp set is amazing, and you keep finding more ways to make it even more beautiful! Love love love this card! Hugs, Barbara HOC DT

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  36. ChrisFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Oh Gracie, this is just lovely! I so love the design and those fabulous roses! It is so elegant! Thank you so much for joining the Layers Challenge at the Addicted to Stamps Challenge Blog!

    XO,
    Chris
    http://ascrappersmusings.blogspot.com

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  37. RockyFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    This is a lovely romantic card, your papers and stamps look great on this.

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  38. RockyFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    This is a lovely romantic card, your papers and stamps look great on this.

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  39. jonim52February 8, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Gorgeous, fabulous details. Thanks for joining us at Great Impressions.

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  40. RosmarieFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Gorgeous creation, Graziellie! Love the colors, the golden embossing and all the beautiful things you added!
    Rosi x HOC DT

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  41. Cornelia (fun stamping)February 9, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Absolutely fabulous, Graziellie! Makes me want to go to Paris!

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  42. Cornelia (fun stamping)February 9, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Absolutely fabulous, Graziellie! Makes me want to go to Paris!

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  43. DocerelaFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Wonderful card hunnie! Thank you for linking up with Docerela this week. We hope that you join us on the next challenge.

    Great pic of you so cute!

    Have a blessed weekend

    Catarina

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  44. ToniFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Seriously, this card is so swoon-worthy! I love the touch of gold with all of pinks. Fantastic!

    Toni
    HOC DT Teamie

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  45. LilianFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Hello Gracie,
    Your cards are always so elegant, so pretty! And I read that you were born in Brazil? I grew up there! =)
    Lilian
    HOC DT

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  46. CarolFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    A beautiful card Gracie. Thanks for joining the Pink Team at Electic Ellapu this month. Carol DT x

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  47. KatyFebruary 28, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Wow! This is gorgeous! I love all of the layers and the gold embossing. Love!! :) Hugs!--Katy HOC DT :)

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  48. Merethe AFebruary 28, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Your card is always so pretty and sweet Graciellie. This is too.
    DT HOC teamie Merethe :)

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