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Monday, August 25, 2014

Dressing Up-BBTB2 Challenge

Hello my crafty friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We did, our son came home this weekend. Yes, I know he was only at school for one week. lol But everyone was coming home so he thought he'd do the same. I'm not complaining one bit! He will be home for a few weekends in a row and then after that, not so much so. Of course he worked the whole weekend. At least we know he has good work ethics! 

 Today on BBTB2 our sweet and talented host is Maureen. She has challenged us to us a dress form or dress this week because it is all about fashion! I have no fashion sense, so this wasn't a great challenge for me. lol I was short on time so I didn't get my cute dress fancied up so it is just a sweet, country dress  .I used the Nifty Fifties for my dress form and dress, some burlap paper and My Creative Time stamps and dies. I hope you will go over and check out what inspirations my design team sisters have for you today and then "dress up" and join us over at BBTB2 with your project. Thanks for stopping by today and visiting with me. I always appreciate your sweet comments and hope you will stop by again soon! Crafty hugs, Brenda




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20 comments:

  1. VeerleAugust 25, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    That's a very lovely card Brenda. I wouldn't know how to start a theme like this, well done.
    Greetings Veerle

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  2. BonnieAugust 25, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    I think this dress is very fashionable with the little bit of contrast! And I always love gingham! It all looks great on the burlap!

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  3. Carol LAugust 25, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    The country feel of this card is wonderful! I love the gingham, tiny flowers and burlap background! Even the string of pearls looks amazing!! I love how the letter "A" in the dress stand is almost a part of the sentiment! We all need "A" friends don't we? Clever :)

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  4. jimlynnAugust 25, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Love this cute little country dress! It even reminds me of one I used to have a wear. SO cute and love the burlap!
    Lynn

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  5. DIANA L.August 25, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    I love it Brenda great card and the paper is fab. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L. BBTB2 DT member
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  6. Susan EdwardsAugust 25, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Hello Brenda, what a fabulous "simple country dress"!! I love the burlap paper, the sentiment stamp, and that darling dress!! This is such a refreshingly clean card - I truly, truly love it.

    I also really enjoyed reading your long bio. What a life you have had, my friend. I am so happy that your your wonderful husband and all of those fabulous sons. There is nothing like stability and a since of family and home! I too wanted that same thing for my children.

    Anyway, have a great week and thanks for sharing not only your project but yourself today!!

    Hugs,
    Susan

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  7. JeriAugust 25, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    So adorable. I love the darling pink dress. I'd love a dress like that, but I have no clue where I'd go on it. I'm a pretty dressed down person since I don't work anymore. Glad you got to see your son this weekend, my friend! The nest was full again, if only for awhile.
    Hugs, Jeri

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  8. Anita in FranceAugust 25, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    So sweet, Brenda ... the string of pearls is fab with the cute gingham dress! Anita :)

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  9. CarolineAugust 25, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    I enjoyed reading your life story. Oh my, you have gone through so much in your life. You are truly an amazing lady! I love your card. The dress is so pretty and the papers you used are also. I love the inside sentiment also, it goes so perfectly with your card.

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  10. SharonAugust 25, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Love your card Brenda!! I love your country dress! The paper is just perfect for it. And the other papers you used are great. Love the sentiments!! :)

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  11. Scrapping GirlAugust 25, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Love the dress-I actually have one that looks kind of similar! Guess I am a simple country girl at heart, lol!
    :)
    Michelle

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  12. JarenAugust 26, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    What a great card for a friend! Love the burlap background too!

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  13. Karen PAugust 26, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    That is one gorgeous and classy card! I love it! Karen x

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  14. SueAugust 26, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Love this Brenda! huggles Sue xx

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  15. Carole BeathAugust 27, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    What a darling card, Brenda.... I used to wear darling little dresses like that. I loved reading your bio, girl....
    Hugs
    Carole

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  16. Sheila HAugust 28, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    I love this! It has a touch of whimsey :)

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  17. MollieAugust 28, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    LOVE your card, Brenda! The burlap is fabulous and the dress form is so pretty! Your colors/papers are awesome together! I really LOVE the banners you added, I need to try that :)

    Have a wonderful day!

    Emily
    Mollie's Motif

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  18. cmAugust 29, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    Hello, my sweet friend! Holy smokes, but being back at work has disrupted my routine totally! All those hours of blog-visiting, commenting and card-making: gone! Eeee...oh well, need to earn my salary to keep my hobby fed! In a couple of weeks, I'll figure out a new routine - but then I'll be back to officiating at bike races. EEEE again! Anyway...whiny me! Your fashion sense is AWESOME! I love that sweet country dress; in fact, if I could find some in exactly that style, I'd add it to my wardrobe...in every colour imaginable! Love it!! I'm thrilled your son came home for the weekend and that repeats of the same are in the forecast! You'll find Monday-Friday flying by - and before you know it, he'll have a longer stretch of home time with Thanksgiving and Christmas knocking at the "soon to be here" door! Your wonderful comments on my blog - and your AMAZING friendship - mean the world to me!
    Hugs galore (I'm hiring a truck to send them all your way *grin*)!!
    ~c

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  19. moknowsallAugust 30, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    What a nice card, I like that cut but haven't used it yet. Empty nester can be good and bad. I still have a 28yr old at home and am waiting. We took my Grandaughter camping this week, she is three, and she had a blast. My daughter and son in law didn't know what to do without the little one around, their nest was empty for a few days

    Maureen

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  20. Laura PizzAugust 30, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Love love love this! ~Laura

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Thank you for your comments. I enjoy reading each and everyone of them and love when you stop by to visit me for a spell. I will be stopping by shortly to visit you too. I so appreciate you! Crafty hugs, Brenda