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Monday, November 1, 2010

Escape


The horizon was endless. The colors muted and yet refreshing. The crashing waves monotonous. The ocean was not a force to be reckoned with, but a force to enjoy and let the experience of it consume you and relax you.
 
This card started with some paint and distress inks, along with My Beach House and some twine. I loved bringing out the paint again and trying to recreate the ocean and the beach experience with my card.



It's the first of the month, and Practicing Creativity Designs has TWO new stamp sets to debut on the 5th! Dana and Paulina are focusing on a previously released Practicing Creativity Designs stamp set as well and Courtney has a chance to win both new sets on her blog! 

Oh, and are you ready for a sneak peek?



Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Georgia Pacific
Stamps: (My Beach House) Practicing Creativity Designs
Ink: (Antique Linen and Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger, (Basic Gray Pigment) SU
Embellishments: (Bakers Twine), (Acrylic Paint)
Tools: (Labels 4 Nestabilities) Spellbinders
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    This card is just lovely. I have this set too but have not played it yet:O.
    I love the sweet colours and CAS style :) and yes I love to wake up to the sound of the waves hitting the beach :D

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  2. Laura.KNovember 1, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Gorgeous card. Clean and simple.

    Sneak peak! I love to see more.

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  3. Courtney BakerNovember 1, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Such a pretty pretty card! I love how you did the rope!

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  4. yyamNovember 1, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Really lovely card....love the beach theme...and in classic K.Baker style...just the perfect embellishment...the twine!:)

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  5. ~amy~November 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Such a soothing card...lovely work!

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  6. Isabelle P.November 1, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    A very sweet card on the theme of the sea
    it changes the Christmas cards that you see everywhere ;-)

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  7. Sherry EckbladNovember 1, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    reminds me of a day at the beach. So calm and relaxing.

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  8. farmhouse-storyNovember 1, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    sweet beachy card, karen! love the sentiment tag:)

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  9. ValerieNovember 1, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Love your card Karen - you used one of my all-time favorite stamp sets ever. I just love the cursive script in that set - I need to use is way more! Great detail on that rope, too!

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  10. Lisa PetrellaNovember 1, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Love this beachy card, Karen! Can't wait to see your projects for this release!

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  11. Sharli SchaitbergerNovember 1, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    How peaceful! The rope caught my attention first - and I thought, hmm, reminds me of sailing. Well! Very well done - it's just perfect!

    Hugs!

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  12. NancyNovember 1, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    So pretty. I love the soft background. I can almost hear the waves and smell the moist air!

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  13. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)November 1, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Oh, that's a lovely card... just looking at beach houses for Thanksgiving! Thinking of you.

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  14. ~Tammy~November 1, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    What a beautiful card! This is my favorite set from PC. Hopefully one day I will own it. :-)

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  15. MichelleNovember 1, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Wow gorgeous! feels like I have to pack immediately and go on a vacation:-) love the rope detail!

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  16. MichelleNovember 1, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Wow gorgeous! feels like I have to pack immediately and go on a vacation:-) love the rope detail!

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  17. Alice November 1, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    so pretty! love the background!

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  18. Cindy LeeNovember 2, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Such a perfect card to describe the ocean! My husband is a sailor and I'm sure he'll love this card!

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  19. laisleeNovember 2, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    So pretty!
    Leslie

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  20. JessNovember 2, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    This is so lovely Karen! I adore the beachy feel - it's so soft and serene. :)

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  21. Cynthia SchelzigNovember 2, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    What fabulous idea with the rope...love it!! The blue is gorgeous too:)

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  22. jenNovember 2, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    I think the paint was a success! lovely card- love the way you stamped the rope (or line, if it were on a boat!) :)

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