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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

All the Best


All the Best... What a wonderful sentiment. All the best in love, in fortune, in happiness. All the best in Life.

TiffanyDoodles is debuting the last image in her new flower series, the Nicotiana. I printed the dainty flower image twice after reversing it in an image editing program, colored with pencils and distressed it heavily. The layout was inspired by this skech from the talented Tiffany Johnson. (You'll notice I wasn't quite daring enough to banner my sentiment and instead chose to replace that with some burlap string and then placed my sentiment where the button is depicted.)


This next card was my first attempt at the Nicotiana image. I had a friend very recently and unexpectedly loose her daughter (who was my age!). My friend is a gardener, not at all a flashy person and quite down to earth so I chose a more subdued color palette for this sympathy card.


All three new flower sets will be available in the TiffanyDoodles Store on Friday the 28th. Buy all three sets and receive 10% discount through the weekend.

 

Supplies Used on All the Best: Kraft Cardstock-PTI, White Cardstock-Georgia Pacific, Nicotiana Image-TiffanyDoodles, Sentiment Stamp from Chatterbox by Practicing Creativity Designs, Vintage Photo and Antique Linen Distress Ink-Ranger, Colored Pencils-Prisma, Natural Burlap String-May Arts
Supplies Used on With Sympathy: White Cardstock-Georgia Pacific, Sweet Pea Collection Patterned Paper-SU, Nicotaniana Image-TiffanyDoodles, Mega Mixed Messages Stamp-PTI, Vintage Photo Distress Ink-Ranger, Colored Pencils-Prisma, Natural Burlap String-May Arts, Labels Eight Nestabilities-Spellbinders, Corner Round Punch-SU
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37 comments:

  1. ChristinaJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Karen, your lovely images look like they were taken right out of a vintage book. So beautifully colored and perfectly embellished with just the simple twine and sentiment. Wonderful cards.

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  2. Courtney KJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    these card are works of art. absolutely beautiful Karen.

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  3. Sherry EckbladJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Both cards are absolutely beautiful. I have that sketch in my pile todo if my Mojo ever returns.

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  4. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    They are both beautiful, great job on showcasing Tiffany's new images.

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  5. alexandra s.m.January 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    so sorry to hear about your friend's terrible loss.
    no doubt your gorgeous card will bring her comfort!
    TFS.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    These cards are just gorgeous, an artist work :) Beautiful !

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  7. FionaJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful colouring Karen and lovely images. I usually grow these from seed every year, the scent is divine.

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  8. RyannJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Gorgeous cards Karen. I'm really drawn to the first one. I love your interpretation of the sketch. The second one is lovely too. I'm so sorry for your friend's loss.

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  9. Leigh Ann BairdJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    These are lovely, Karen!

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  10. LindsayJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    These are so awesome Karen! I love them both! Great take on the sketch too!

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  11. Lisa PetrellaJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Both of these are absolute works of art! So lovely! Sorry for your friend's loss.

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  12. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Both are so pretty - excellent twine placement on the first.

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  13. Heather TJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Both cards are beautiful, they look like paintings. I will be tagging these to try and CASE later on.

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  14. BabyBokChoyJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    ENTIRELy too beautiful!! wow! sorry to hear about your friend's loss!

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  15. FLEUR de LoJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I agree---all the best is a FANTASTIC sentiment. Your card is lovely. You certainly have a way with them.

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  16. LynnJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Oh Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's daughter. Your sympathy card is gorgeous.

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  17. yyamJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Love how your colored the images Karen. They look so lovely and vintage. :)

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  18. Diane JaquayJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Two beautiful cards Karen, you've done an amazing job showcasing those flowers!

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  19. ~Tammy~January 26, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    These are breathtaking, but I am so sorry about your friend's very terrible loss! That is heartbreaking! Hopefully, your card will show her how much care and thought went into her card!

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  20. jenJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    What a wonderful job you've done with these! (so sorry about your friend's loss...)

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  21. mel m. m. mccarthyJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    These are both ever so lovely. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's loss.

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  22. Jay GeeJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Love both of your cards Karen - beautiful!

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  23. LynnetteJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    These are just striking. So sorry about your friend's loss, so tragic. I'm sure she will be encouraged by your card which seems tailored perfectly for her.

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  24. ValerieJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I love how you have merged the digital and handmade worlds on these cards Karen. You truly are an artist!!

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  25. kasia c.January 27, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Both are absolutely gorgeous!
    That flower one is stunning. You have amazing talent with coloured pencils. :)
    I'm so so sorry to hear about your friends daughter.

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  26. Ayana PosadasJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Karen, I am totally in LOVE with your cards. The first one caught my eye immediately. I love the colors and your take on the sketch. Absolutely brilliant work!

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  27. TigriswillreignJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful, Karen!

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  28. Emily LeiphartJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    These are beautiful! I'd love to see a tutorial on how you colour.

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  29. Alice January 27, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    amazing understated beauties!!! love your coloring on both and those flower digis are gorgeous!

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  30. ~amy~January 27, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    gorgeous work!

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  31. DanaJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Oh wow. Karen, you have showcased these flowers in such beautiful ways. I'm completely inspired.

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  32. Amy KollingJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    This card is flawless. I love the tiled design and the simple addition of twine and sentiment! You did a great job with this image!

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  33. ColletteJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Both cards are Stunning !

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  34. farmhouse-storyJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    sorry for your friends loss. her card is lovely. i esp. love the kraft and pink card!

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  35. CherylJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Stunning cards! You certainly show off Tiffany's beautiful images to perfection.

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  36. TiffFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    So sorry to hear about your friend's daughter, my condolences to you. Thank you for sharing my sketch. Your card is more than beautiful, it is stunning!!!!

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  37. Jinny NewlinFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    LOVE your bit of distressing! And more gorgeous flowers to beautify someone's life! You sure know how to work your color magic!

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