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Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Cute Card Thursday ~ A Sporting Chance

I finally got around to trying out a stair fold card! Been meaning to try it for ages, the Sporting Chance theme over at Cute Card Thursday was the perfect opportunity! I used cute Baseball Connor by Whimsy Stamps, love him! You can see some Whimsy sneak peeks of the fabulous new animal and kids stamps next week on the design team blogs, we each have a day to show a new stamp! I can't wait to see the other stamps made up, so far only seen the images but I promise you will love them! The new stamps go on sale on June 1st!

The stair fold card was based on this tutorial at Ashleys Creative Corner. The netting is rescued from an old trampoline net. The papers are Basic Grey and Stampin'Up. The silver brads are from a SU hodgepodge hardware set.
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Our fabulous guest designer this week is Susie Sunshine many thanks to Sue for joining us this week, her card is adorable.
Please pop over and check out the rest of the DT cards, they are fantastic as always!
Hope you have a great thursday!
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42 comments:

  1. Andrea,21 May 2009 at 00:17

    Oh this is great Deb and perfect images for a stair step card.I love the idea of the 'net' at the back.
    I made one of these cards yesterday for another challenge!
    Have a good day

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  2. CraftyC21 May 2009 at 00:20

    Just perfect Deb, a fantastic card and you've coloured Connor beautifully! Love the colour, great boy choice!
    Managed to get in the garden yesterday - yay!!!
    Clairex

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  3. Anonymous21 May 2009 at 00:40

    Wow, amazing Deb.. so clever with the net idea!!
    Stunning card, love everything about it and will check out the tutorial.. thanks for the link :)
    Hugs, Marlene x

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  4. Victoria21 May 2009 at 00:43

    Super card Deb. Love the stair fold design! The papers are fab and you are so resourceful, recycling the trampoline net!! :-)
    Hugs, Vicky -x-

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  5. Sandra21 May 2009 at 01:07

    Morning Deb...what an amazing card!,i haven't tried this fold yet yours looks fantastic....must have a go!.The trampoline net well what a clever idea...you inspire me,thank you for sharing your talent.
    Have a lovely day
    Take care
    San x

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  6. amanda stokes21 May 2009 at 02:33

    Hi Deb!when i saw this on the cct blog it caught my eye so just had to pop over and say how fab it was!
    hugs amanda x

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  7. Sparkle and Flourish21 May 2009 at 02:58

    This is fab! Love the stair fold..looks great! And the trampoline netting is an inpsired idea :) Look forward to see what new whimsy stamps are coming ouit.
    Have afba day..hope ths un is shining with you..meant to be rainy this aftn :(
    Judy x

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  8. craftyb21 May 2009 at 03:27

    Oh WOW Deb...this is what creative cardmaking is all about! you've excelled yourself...I bet Denise loves how perfectly this card showcases Connor! fabulous! bx

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  9. Michele Roos21 May 2009 at 04:09

    OMG Deb this is stunning. This stair fold card is ideal for Baseball Connor. Love the gorgeous colours also. Hope you're having a lovely day. Hugs Michele x

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  10. Shari21 May 2009 at 06:26

    I love your card, Thanks for sharing it!
    *Shari*

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  11. debby400021 May 2009 at 06:40

    Brilliant card, do love these shaped cards and what a wonderful job you've done.
    luv
    Debby

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  12. Dawn♥21 May 2009 at 06:47

    Dynamite looking card! Love it! :)
    ♥dawn♥

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  13. Vicki21 May 2009 at 06:59

    OMG, it's just fantastic, I love it, how clever of you to think of the design!

    Vicki x

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  14. Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings21 May 2009 at 07:08

    simply fabulous Deb!
    this idea with the net in the background.. love it soo creative.. you know you are going to be cased on that :-)
    i sure will
    hugs

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  15. Sharon21 May 2009 at 07:26

    You did a great job on the stairgate card, really effective. Lovely image and beautiful papers.

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  16. Kim21 May 2009 at 08:39

    Deb what a darling card! I absolutely LOVE the steps and the netting in the background is an AWESOME touch!!! Way to go!!!! Love it!!!!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  17. Anonymous21 May 2009 at 09:24

    WOWZER!! Now this is such a very clever design!! Amazing details!! WOW!

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  18. ~Denise Lynn~21 May 2009 at 09:52

    OMGoodness, this is FABULOUS! Love the stair fold design with the netting and the great papers. Connor looks perfect too! Love the details, what a fun card! :)

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  19. Jo21 May 2009 at 10:26

    This is absolutely fantastic Deb!

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  20. Ila21 May 2009 at 11:59

    This is Absolutley Amazing!!..the coloring and design is Fabulous!!..Hugs, Ila

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  21. Jacilynn21 May 2009 at 13:41

    Soo Cute! I absolutely love the netting. Really great idea. THis card Rocks!
    Big Hugs Deb!

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  22. Joey21 May 2009 at 14:15

    Hiya Deb, stunning card, I love the whole design, the net looks awesome. Joey.x

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  23. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)21 May 2009 at 14:35

    wow wow and trice wow, love it to bits. janex

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  24. Crafting Diva22 May 2009 at 01:16

    Hi Deb wonderful card I love this design minute I saw it on the cute card blog thanks for visting my blog too and leaving me a comment

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  25. Rach22 May 2009 at 12:16

    this is fabulous Deb, what a wonderful idea and so creative.xx

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  26. Kristen H22 May 2009 at 12:23

    Very cool. I like fun folding on cards. This is great, I love the screw looking brads or what ever they are too.

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  27. Anne22 May 2009 at 12:24

    This card is so clever, absolutely amazing! Love everything about it :)
    Have a great weekend,
    Anne

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  28. Sandra23 May 2009 at 02:17

    Wow! This is some awsome card!
    GReat job.

    Sandra

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  29. Amanda23 May 2009 at 04:27

    I love this card, thank you so much for giving me inspiration. I never know where to start with a boy card but now you've opened up a whole new avenue for me
    Love Amanda

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  30. Anonymous23 May 2009 at 07:00

    Fabulous card Deb!! You make the most fabulous boy cards!! I love the inspiration I get for them after visiting your blog!!
    Love the colors and gorgeous papers!! This image is simply darling as well and your net idea is just brilliant!!
    Hope you have a great week-end :)Kathy

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  31. Bubbles23 May 2009 at 08:03

    Totally and utterly fabulous card Deb, wow I just love it! The fold is great, I must give this a go, fantastic recycling with the net!!
    Hope you are keeping well and great to have you back with us for the ASFoS birthday week!
    Joanne x

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  32. Risa23 May 2009 at 10:24

    You are so super talented Deb! I love your baseball card and the netting is too cool! Super great job!
    hugs
    Risa:)

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  33. Unknown23 May 2009 at 10:38

    OMG! What a cute card Deb! Love the star fold thing! Connor looks great as always and the colors are awesome! You sure netted this one! ;)

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  34. AmethystCat23 May 2009 at 18:49

    this card is sooo cute! and, what a fabulous idea with the netting!!! So creative and way to make use of stuff you already have! I need to do a better job of that! awesome!

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  35. cats whiskers24 May 2009 at 03:29

    Just had to leave a comment on this one sweetie as I think it is the most perfect boys card I have ever seen, just love the shape, colours image and of course your fantastic colouring
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  36. Desire Fourie24 May 2009 at 05:00

    Deb this is a beautiful version of a step card. Love all the details as well. Hugs from Desire

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  37. rozzyb24 May 2009 at 06:47

    Fantastic card Deb. I look forward to seeing more of your work & working with you, as GDT member at The Crafty Pad over the next couple of weeks
    hugs rozzy xx

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  38. Unknown24 May 2009 at 07:43

    This card is to die for Deb! The colors are perfect and the net at the back, how ingenious!

    Roberta

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  39. Linanna DESIGNS24 May 2009 at 07:50

    Good afternoon Debs i hope you are well hunny and enjoying your bank holiday weekend. Wow you've been so busy since my last visit with so many gorgeous makes, i love all your cards. Hope you are enjoying some nice sunny weather, enjoy the rest of the day, hugs Linda x

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  40. Yani25 May 2009 at 08:23

    Oh Deb, this card is just fantastic! ~LOVE IT~LOVE IT~!!!

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  41. JB-Crafting Supplies28 May 2009 at 05:54

    Oh I just love both of your step fold cards, great idea!

    Julie

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  42. Rose Ann29 May 2009 at 08:52

    Oh my goodness...this is a perfect stair fold card, Deb!! The perfect theme, and most adorable images!! AWESOME!!

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