Thursday, March 10, 2016

DL.ART Challenge #176 - Easter

Happy Thursday!! I hope you are having a wonderful week!! Spring is in the air here...the temps are warming up and the daffodils are blooming :) It's time for a new Thankful Thursday Challenge at DL.ART. The theme this week is Easter. If you use the code l01210, you'll receive 10% off your order at DL.ART.


These are about as CAS as it gets for me. When I was planning out my cards, I pulled out all the supplies, prepared to layer these babies up. You know how much I love flowers!! Well, I selected these beautiful Maja Designs Summer Crush papers and I love how the rays highlight the crosses. I thought it represented the meaning of Easter...Jesus rising from the dead. So I just couldn't cover them up :)


The crosses are Spellbinders Shapeabilities Crosses 2 dies. I layered two together, popping each layer up with foam tape. The gorgeous ribbon is Silvery Hue Sea from Mermaid's Tale Second Edition.


This beautiful ribbon is Pure Love from The Valentine Bundle. The tab is a Spellbinders Address Book die. The sentiment is from My Craft Spot (no longer in business).

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Djkardkreations NBUS #6 (3rd Entry) - New Papers and Cross dies


2. Pause, Dream Enjoy Linky - Anything Goes
3. Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
4. Little Scrap Pieces Show It Off Saturday - Anything Goes
5. 2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes
6. Jo's Scrap Shack Funday Friday - Anything Goes


Now it's your turn!! Head on over to DL.ART to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created for today's challenge!! Then link up your Easter project!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

66 comments:

  1. CIAO LISA...BELLISSIME QUESTE CARD..
    TI AUGURO UN BUON FINE SETTIMANA
    CIAO A.

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  2. Gorgeous Lisa! I love the design on the paper, the rays really make it look like your focal piece is glowing! Beautiful shabby bows, and the touch of bling is just perfect. Lovely Easter cards my friend. hugs :)

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  3. Beautiful cards, Lisa! Such colors! And what a great idea using the patterned paper behind the crosses. Stunning!

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  4. Oh my...how stunning these cards are! I love the papers too and you're right not to cover them up. The rays around the cross make that gorgeous cross so much more amazing looking. What a fabulous representation. Hugs, Robin

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  5. Those crosses are just stunning Lisa my friend!! You were right not to cover up those papers, they are fabulous the way they highlight those tremendous crosses . . . inspired genius!! LOVE them! Have a lovely, lovely day! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  6. Two gorgeous Easter cards! I love the cross die, it is beautiful and the sun ray paper you used behind the cross is stunning!

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  7. Lisa these are absolutely wonderful.
    Debs xxx
    {Debs Cards}

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  8. These are gorgeous Lisa!!
    Wow another AMAZING set of cards my friend!!!!!
    Hope you are having a GREAT week!
    Hugs!

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  9. Wow another beautiful creation - love the bow and background paper perfect for the cross great job as always!!!

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  10. Hello, Lisa! So sorry I haven't been around for the past week - I've been sick with a nasty flu. Still miserable but I finally did some crafting and I wanted to get caught up on your cards that I missed. Your Easter cards are gorgeous - I always enjoy seeing your dies! I love the ribbon too! Good for you for using your NBUS - Darnell has all of us using our NBUS! It's a good feeling to use it!

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  11. These are so pretty. The paper looks almost like blue jean material with the distressed edges. I really like how you the the sentiment on the tab. Have a great day.
    April

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  12. Lisa these are so very beautiful ! Perfect Easter cards ! They are each truly gorgeous my friend !
    Hugs & Blessings ,
    Mayra

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  13. WOW Lisa these are stunning I am so glad that you did not cover the papers up they are the perfect backdrop for the splendid crosses, awesome work.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  14. Yes.this is CAS for you, but you are so right the beautiful cross on top of the ray paper makes such a strong statement. I think this is one of those times that less is more.

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  15. Wow! VERY beautiful, Miss Mermaid! Hugs, de

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  16. Wow, these are beautiful Lisa! Your right, the way the rays highlight the cross you would not want to cover that up. The background looks fantastic and the cross so gorgeous!!! Nicely done my friend!
    I am glad to hear you are having spring like temps. Wow, daffodils blooming already? We still have snow on the ground :( temps are in the 40's. May hit the 50's by the wknd! Yay! After being in the the 80's all last week, it's hard to come home to these temps. lol! At least it's not snowing!
    I am really having a hard time getting back in the swing of things, Ugh! Did I mention I am on Jury Duty til mid April? Also, my daughter and hubby just bought a new home~they are 5 doors down from us, eeek! No, just kidding! Arya will find her way over I'm sure, hehe! Anyway, so now we will be helping them one way or another until they move. Always something, lol! At least it's before summer is in full swing~have a lot planned!
    Have a great day and hope you are doing well!
    Hugs my friend,
    Sherrie K

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  17. Gorgeous cards once again! Loving the beautiful colors on these.
    Lynn

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  18. Your stile is unmistakable also without flowers and layers on layers!! Just seen the pic in my blogger list, and I knew that these is yours!! :D Fabulous both, and love your tought about don't cover the rays!! The crosses are gorgous, I have never seen them! Love the distressed papers and the detail of the bows!!!The blings and the tags looks perfectly in your design!
    Hugs!

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  19. These are beautiful card Lisa. I love the rays around the cross. The cross is pretty and lacy and your bows are gorgeous. Daffodils are my favorite flower-my dad grows them in his front yard-usuaaly they bloom on my birthday. Have a great day

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  20. Beautiful cards, Lisa. The rays are a perfect background for the lovely crosses. xx

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  21. As much as I love your cards with the beautiful flowers, I am glad too that you didn't put them on this one. The rays from behind the crosses are just beautiful!! This is truly what Easter is all about. Love those crosses too. Hugs, Brenda

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  22. So beautiful! I laughed when you said this card is as CAS as you get! It's hard when your use to making layered cards because you want to keep adding, I always feel like it needs something lol! I LOVE the cross, beautiful!!!!!

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  23. These cards are stunning, Lisa. The rays papers are perfect behind the cross. Love the elegant design!
    Hugs, Mar

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  24. This cards are just stunning!! I adore that cross die!

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  25. Stunning cards Lisa! So elegant and perfect for the occasion! Those crosses are spectacular and you showcased them so well!

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  26. Oh these are just fabulous and truly celebrate this holy day! So lovely and inspiring. Hugs, Autumn

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  27. What a beautiful DISPLAY OF Easter CARDS. i LOVE THE COLORS AND LAYOUT. Thank you so much for entering our 221st challenge. We are always delighted to see your entries and appreciate your inspirational creativity.
    Blessings,
    Carole Robb Bisson
    Word Art Wednesday
    DT Member

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  28. This is stunning, I like how the background is l up me a ray of sunshine!

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  29. Beautiful cards and love the dimension.

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  30. So soft and pretty! LOVE the layers and the simplicity of the design. :)

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  31. Lovely Easter Cards and I really like the Cross being featured. I was just realizing how soon Easter will be here. Happy Hopping Dear...

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  32. Beautiful card and design! All of the dimension looks amazing! Gorgeous background on your card! Love the coordinating ribbon too!

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  33. Oh how Beautiful Lisa! Those crosses are so delicate - such beauty! Have a wonderful day! :)

    Theresa
    Theresa’s Crafty Creations

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  34. My sweetest friend, these are stunning! This is the perfect design to make a CAS design really not seem so CAS. The rays of divine love reach straight into our hearts, reminding us of all that encompasses Resurrection Day. The crosses are gorgeous and of course your cascading ribbon is complete perfection. I love how you used pretty tabs for the sentiments and sweet polka dots for the layer... sunrays and sunbeams! :o) Gorgeous work, my dearest Lisa! Have a sparkly sweet weekend. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  35. This is so perfect for the true meaning of Easter I love the design on the cross. You really created a piece of art Lisa. I love it. Beautiful colors and your bows are fabulous
    Thank you for jyour inspiration.. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    DL.ART crinkle ribbon
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
    http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  36. Gorgeous cards, love the papers and ever so sweet die, so perfect for this Holy day of Easter, colours are perfect... have a great weekend...xx
     {aNNie}

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  37. Lisa these cards are so gorgeous! I love that beautiful die.... and it is truly perfect for this special Holiday.... love this! Thank you for joining us this week in our Funday Friday challenge too!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  38. Very beautiful cross cards! Thanks for joining us at PDE Linky Party.
    DT Janis
    Pause Dream Enjoy, My Blog
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  39. Wowzer on both cards Lisa... Love the burst of background sunrays behind the crosses. Enjoy your wonderful crafty weekend~

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  40. So lovely and elegant my friend. A true gift for whomever receives them.

    Hugs,

    Chrissy Lou

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  41. These are so beautiful, Lisa... gorgeous papers!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

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  42. Pretty papers and colors. Love the shabby look.

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  43. Gorgeous! I need to get some crosses since people are always looking for religious cards. This one seems to be the perfect size and has just the right design.

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  44. Gorgeous card Lisa!! The way the dp sends the rays out it looks so perfect with the beautiful layered crosses!! You did a super job on the cas lol :) Have a fabulous weekend friend!!

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  45. Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at 2 Creative Chicks.

    Deanna
    2 Creative Chicks DT

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  46. Hi Lisa,
    I love the pretty design of the cross.Its perfect just the way it is.Awesome die! Love the sun ray paper collection. Its really beautiful! As for the bows, they are both Gorgeous!!!
    Enjoying the nice weather here.
    Have a blessed day my friend,
    M'
    Crafting With Creative M

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  47. How did I miss these Beauties?
    I love them Lisa.
    The cross looks like lace and the layers give them even more power!
    Bravo ;)
    Hugs~

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  48. Wow! That's seems to be what say every time I see one of your cards! But they are ALL WOW! cards. This one is so stunning! Beautifully done!

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  49. Both cards are beautiful!!! Love the gorgeous papers and wonderful bows!!! Have a great day.
    Gerda

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  50. What gorgeous Easter cards. I noticed the ray design in the paper right away, so perfect behind the crosses!! What an adorable pup!! Such sweet cards for your heartfelt congratulations. Such wonderful accomplishments in your family to celebrate!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    Garden of Grace

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  51. Beautifully created with the most perfect papers for the crosses..wow...stunning!! I have been gone a few days and am looking to see all I have missed...these cards are gorgeous!! Have a great week my friend!!

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  52. WOW, these are so beautiful, the colors you chose and yes the background and the cards are just ethereal.
    Have a great evening!
    Shelly

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  53. Beautiful Easter cards, and perfect way to display the crosses. I also love that you included the sentiment as a side tag...genius idea, and I'm so going to borrow that one! Just perfect, Lisa, and for you, yes! CAS! Hugs!

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  54. *Applause!* These gorgeous Easter cards and crosses are magnificent, my friend! Just so detailed and beautiful and a wonderful reminder of this most holy time of celebration and gratitude. Always a burst of cheer to see your cards ♥

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  55. Gorgeous cards, I love the cross die cuts.

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  56. Fabulous and love both colour ways! TFS

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  57. They are beautiful. Love the way you have the rays spreading out from behind the cross. The soft colors work perfectly.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
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  58. Your Easter Cross cards are beautiful! The cross is so elegant.
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  59. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing the message of Easter.

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  60. These cards are gorgeous! Love the distressed look. We are so blessed with your participation in our previous Challenge and would love to have you back for our current Challenge at Word Art Wednesday. I want to share with you the inspiration of God's Word from Habakkuk 2:3-4 and it says, " For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness---." Have an awesome week!

    JO ANN
    http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com

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