Sunday, December 12, 2010

Blooming Love


As I look out my window today and see over a foot of white fluffy snow, I reminisce about the times my husband and I have attempted to celebrate our anniversary only to be sidetracked by blizzards. We often end up with a cozy evening at home.

Today's card was based on the sketch at Skipping Stones Designs. I decided to try out the fabulous layering techniques that Maile Belles uses for the Wee Memories Challenge and Moxie Fab World is still celebrating their Card Creations Week, so this is my entry into the Love category.


Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Vintage Cream) PTI 
Patterned Paper: (Basics Cream) Basic Grey
Stamps: (Ever After) Wplus9
Ink: (Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress) Ranger
Embellishments: (Ivory String) May Arts, (Button)
Tools: (Labels 4 Nestabilities) Spellbinders, (Corner Chomper) WR Memory Keepers

36 comments:

  1. woot woot....fabbie take on the sketch! Love the paper piecing Karen....happy sunday!

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  2. This is so pretty! Looks like Maile was a favorite, lots of us CASEd her!

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  3. Wow Karen... it is so beautiful!

    lisa a.

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  4. Happy Anniversary!?
    It might have been genius to marry when there was a chance that most years would find you snowed in and snuggled.

    I definitely love this card Karen. Excellent!

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  5. Gorgeous card as always, Karen! Love the paper piecing and the sweet little flower peeking from the bottom!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  6. Beautiful card, Karen! Love the monochromatic look!

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  7. Love the simplicity of your card and the understated colours. Gorgeous:)

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  8. So subtle and gorgeous, Karen. Love the soft sponged ink around the edges of the focal panel!

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  9. cas and monochromatic makes one beautiful card, karen:)

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  10. Hi Karen!
    Lovely card!

    Teri

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  11. I just love your soft use of Ever After, Karen! Thanks for playing along in the Wee Memories' Scrappy Saturday Challenge!

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  12. Whew! This is like the Audrey Hepburn of cards. Absolutely understated, sophisticated, and stunning!

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  13. Lovely card Karen. The paper piecing and laying are fabulous.

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  14. absolutely beautiful. I will swap you my 1 1/2 ft of snow for your foot.

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  15. Beautiful, love the layering technique and the colors are gorgeous!

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  16. Such a beauty!!! Thanks for playing along with us at Skipping Stones Design!!!!

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  17. Really classy and elegant Karen! I love the soft muted tones...:)

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  18. This is lovely - so elegant. :)

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  19. So pretty! I really like the colors and the flowers! Hope you have a great anniversary!

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  20. eeeeeeeeks so much elegance here!

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  21. so elegant! how many years will you be celebrating? :D

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  22. Just amazing, this is one of my favs of yours.

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  23. This is beautiful, Karen! I love the soft tones and paper piecing. Perfectly done!

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  24. What a gorgeous understated piece....love it!....ahhhh welcome to the over a foot of the white stuff club....ahhh the joys of winter!!!

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  25. I love Maile's work too, and this is gorgeous. I love the very subtle color you added. It really makes a great statement.

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  26. How fun to see you participate in this one. I'm CASE-ing you, btw. And, yeah, Maile is fantastic!!!

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  27. Kare, this card is just amazing!
    I love it SO much!!

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  28. just adore your beautiful clean style, girl! this is a beauty!

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  29. Hey Karen! Thanks for entering the Card Creations: Favorite Occasions Week Love Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  30. This is so beautiful! I love those soft elegant colours. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Wee Memories :)

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  31. This is just beautiful, Karen! I love the colors and the paper piecing!

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  32. Wow fabulous take on the sketch! Love the neutrals and the layers! Thanks for joining us at Skipping Stones Design!

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  33. It's beauty is breathtaking:-) so pretty, and such a wonderful design!

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  34. I really think this is an awesome card. So serene and clean. What a beauty!

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