Sunday, January 9, 2011

Cranberries & Cake


Cranberries, the glossy shiny gems of burgundy red become a focal point for her winter wedding decor. A few days before the big event, she convinced her future husband to trek through the long driveway of the marsh, full of snow, with her to pick up a crate of fresh berries to adorn their reception tables. Thousands of glorious, elegant, unmarred burgundy red beads held together by rustic, worn wooden slabs of wood...what a perfect couple.

Oh, the colors of Off the Wall Craftiness brought back so many tucked away memories of my very own wedding. I started by stamping a series of patterned circles from Schlosser Design's Circle-A-Thon repeatedly in burgundy shades of chalk ink onto kraft paper and then added white enamel accents (these are so awesome, by the way!).


I liked the design and concept so much that I decided to take on the Winter White Tuesday Trigger Challenge at Moxie Fab World, this time using the stamping-off technique of brown ink onto cream paper. White enamel accents were also added, although the photograph does not show it well.



Supplies:
Cranberry Celebrate:
Cardstock: (Kraft) PTI
Stamps: (Circle-A-Thon, Furnishing Fun) Schlosser Designs
Ink: (Chalk Ink) Colorbox
Other: (White Enamel Accents) Ranger
Tools: (Corner Chomper) WR Memory Keepers


Cream Celebrate:
Cardstock: (Ivory) Georgia Pacific
Stamps: (Circle-A-Thon, Furnishing Fun) Schlosser Designs
Ink: (Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger
Other: (White Enamel Accents) Ranger
Tools: (Corner Chomper) WR Memory Keepers
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39 comments:

  1. RyannJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Ooooh very pretty! I love them both but kraft always takes the cake for me :)

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  2. LaurelJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    These are fabulous, I love the kraft one too!

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  3. Sharli SchaitbergerJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Delicious! I love them both - the cranberry/kraft is just awesome though and I can just picture how gorgeous the tables would be with cranberries and wood. I love the concept!

    Hugs!

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  4. DawnJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Love the concept here Karen! And you always execute spot on! I always love cards that make me think "oh...that would make a gorgeous print!"

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  5. FionaJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Great CAS design Karen and both colourways look good. Great stamps!

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  6. AimesJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    You had me drooling over your post title but these gorgeous CAS cards having me drooling even more!
    Do I really need to get me some enamel accents then? They look great on your cards!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  7. LynnJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Now you need to share a wedding picture! I have a very good visual, but would love to see the real thing!! Your cards are stunning as always Karen!

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  8. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Fabulous! Both cards are great... love one layer cards.

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  9. LindsayJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Both of these are gorgeous Karen! I love the reds on that first card and the stamped off brown ink, genious. Funny, I just did a card with the exact same LO! Great minds think alike?

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  10. Isabelle P.January 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Not long now to leave comments;-)
    But I continue to admire your cards always superb. I like both!

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  11. shawnteJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Lovely! Really beautiful

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  12. DanaJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Your reception tables sound beautiful Karen! I can picture how pretty those cranberries must have looked but your card.

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  13. BabyBokChoyJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    very graphic designey! awesome work!

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  14. Lisa PetrellaJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    AMAZING designs, Karen! Love the color schemes and the white enamel accents (haven't tried those yet, but love the effects on your cards here)! I bet your reception tables looked fabulous with the cranberries and wood!!! Beautiful touches of nature for a beautiful event!

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  15. Lea L.January 9, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    These are very pretty! I love the similar design on two very different cards!! Great job with the Winter White Tuesday Trigger! ♥♥♥

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  16. Michele GrossJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    They are both wonderful Karen! Kinda partial to the Winter White challenge card-somehow you made white seem warm :) Love that!

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  17. farmhouse-storyJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    oh, the winter white one-tugs at my heart, esp., karen! loved the little story, too:)

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  18. jenJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    these are so great! I'm going to have to check out the enamel accents- it really adds punch to that cranberry card!
    (love that story too- I ditto the request for a picture...!)

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  19. ChristinaJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Stunning simplicity, Karen! Love the story of your wedding preparations as well as the cards.

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  20. AnnJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Oh, these are fabulous, Karen! You ROCKED this color combo!

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  21. MandyJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Both cards are LOVELY! Fantastic job, Karen! As always. :)

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  22. ~amy~January 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    such a wonderfully clean & crisp design...both cards are so very wonderful Karen!

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  23. Emily LeiphartJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Two very gorgeous designs, Karen! I love the way you use Schlosser stamps!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I love both cards.. amazing creative and clean lines. Gorgeous layout and stamping

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  25. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    oooo - both are so good. The cranberries and the cake :>) Simply yummy!

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  26. yyamJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Really lovely work Karen! Love your awesome stamping skills! So simple but really eye-catching! :)

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  27. JessJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Love the use of the white enamel accents! I haven't opened my bottle yet, but you've inspired me to! ;)

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  28. TigriswillreignJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    These are beautiful! I love this style, Karen!

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  29. Jaclyn MillerJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Fantastic use of this week's colors at OTWC and I love the CAS design of this! Thanks for playing along.

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  30. Alice January 10, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    love love the fabulous design and how you used those colors. amazing cards, Karen!

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  31. ~Tammy~January 10, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Karen of course my fav is the one for our challenge this week, but I love them both and I would love for you to share a pic from that sweet story of your special day! Thanks for playing along with us at OTWC and Good luck!!! :-) Happy New Year to you!!!

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  32. Cynthia SchelzigJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    These look great with the different shades of ink...really nice!

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  33. alexandra s.m.January 11, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I absolutely LOVE these!
    Thank you!

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  34. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Hey Karen! What a fun approach to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  35. ElsJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I love your CAS way of taking our breath away!!

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  36. FLEUR de LoJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! The colors of the"cranberry" card are so warm and cozy. Would you believe I hadn't even seen these when I made my "Hey" card? I see some distinct similarities. I must be soaking in the Great Karen B. through osmosis.

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  37. RubyJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Love your card! I love the different colours you've used, really fun!

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  38. Amy KollingJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Wow Karen! I love your OTWC card...what a CAS beauty!! Seriously. Thanks for playing along with OTWC last week!

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  39. SavitriJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Just LOVELY!!! I love simple things that make me go wow. WOW!!

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