Thursday, January 27, 2011

Feelin' Kinda...


Neutral. Not happy, not sad. Not chatty, not mute. Just neutral this week. Good things and bad things have all tumbled together these past few days to make me feel, well, you guessed it, kinda neutral.



Which is why tonight is a good tie to post my card for Moxie Fab World's Color Inspiration for Card Maker's Week: Neutral Challenge. I am smitten with the vintage buttons (thanks to my fabulous sister,  Heather) and the spattering of feathers (thanks to my handsome husband). Using feathers helps to Extend the Background of my sentiment panel- a fabulous tip I learned from Mandy, Yvonnne's Guest Designer.

If you have time, I'd invite you to read this post from Lora, the current Moxie Fabber of the Week. Thank you Lora, your post helped me a lot tonight...

Supplies Used: 
Cardstock: (Ivory, Gray Blue) from my stash
Stamps: (Bird) SU, (Sentiment from Fillable Frames #2) PTI
Ink: (Basic Grey Pigment) SU
Embellishments: (Vintage Buttons), (Natural Burlap String) May Arts
Tools: (Labels One Nestabilities) Spellbinders

36 comments:

  1. I know what you mean about feeling neutral. I think I'm right there with you!

    I love the addition of the feather - how fun!

    Off to read Lora's post!

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  2. Well...you saw my post today...so I understand completely the neutral feeling....I think we need spring to arrive! Hope things get better quickly and thank you so much for the post you linked to...helped me out!

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  3. You may feel neutral, but your card is still incredible! I love how perfectly placed the bird is, emphasizing the "you" part of the sentiment.

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  4. Just classy and elegant Karen. Love how you extended with those feathers...:)

    P/s: I've been having a "blah" week too.

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  5. I'm not a huge fan of neutral, but this card is BEAUTIFUL! I love the addition of the feather, I know I have some in my stash but I never seem to remember to use them.

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  6. well, this card is absolutely lovely!

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  7. Yes, I know those days, and I am LOVING those fabulous buttons your sister gave you!

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  8. As much as I hate to hear that your world is not all peaches and roses, it's nice to find ways that we can all relate to each other in our humanity.

    You card is stunning. It captures a mood. I love it. It makes me think of true friendship.

    You are one of my very favorite designers in all of blogland! Thank you for consistently sharing excellent work and kindness. God speed to you and yours.

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  9. Cheer up buttercup! Hope your Friday brings fun and happy times. This is a beautiful card. The feathers are a perfect accent.

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  10. simple yet so beautiful! I love all the elements in this card--just perfect! I feel neutral/grumpy when I CAN'T craft. I know I will be much HAPPIER when I can make stuff :)

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  11. Neutral is good!! think Switzerland!! aaaah.... :)
    You won't be neutral for long... better get ready for the BIG GAME in a little over a week! :)

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  12. Wonderful use of neutrals & 'white' space- very moxie-chic!

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  13. It's a beautiful card,really.Lovely details, neutral colours...I love it.

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  14. A beautiful card Karen and the feathers are perfect with the image.

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  15. Beautiful card. So calm, cool n elegant dear. I love it.

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  16. Very nice Karen! Love that feather and the bird stamp...very nice.

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  17. Aww Karen. I know the feeling.
    Card is fabulous as always.

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  18. This is sensational! Love that feather in conjunction with the bird!

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  19. This neutral card is quite elegant Karen. I too love vintage buttons, and have a collection of my grandmother's, but can't bring myself to actually USE them! LOL

    Off to check out your links...

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  20. Oh this is just perfect! CAS...love the little feather accent! That was the perfect touch!

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  21. Beautiful work, Karen! I love all of natural elements---the bird image, the feather, the twine---absolutely perfect layout too!

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  22. gorgeous card Karen!
    Love the color scheme as well ;-)

    TFS

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  23. beautiful beautiful card, Karen! love the feather. love love this fabulous card!

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  24. there is nothing neutral about you, karen...love this sweet card:)

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  25. That feather is PERFECT! So are the buttons!

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  26. First, thanks for sending me off to Lora's blog. What we do can not be defined in our actions for one day - I really need to remember that especially when life does not go as planned. I blog to share what I love and challenge myself (although I have learned that I will stay away from a challenge if it is too far outside my comfort zone).
    I so wish that I had thought more about Yvonne's challenge. You nailed it and still kept it CAS. I was intimidated:>(

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  27. beautiful in it's neutrality :) I know how you feel - it always happens to me this time of year. Love the simplicity of this card and that chubby little bird.

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  28. Seriously, Karen...my jaw is on the floor here! WOWZA! I love how clean & neutral it is, but the feathers just take it over the top! You are ah-mazing!

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  29. FYI--I added a link to your card here:
    http://sharethemojo.blogspot.com

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  30. This is gorgeous.. Simple but enough oomph! :) Love the the colours, the birdie stamp and the feather to jazz it up :)

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  31. This is gorgeous and so perfect with all the neutrals!

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  32. Thanks so much for taking my challenge at Yvonnes! Your card is gorgeous! I love the extra touch of the feather - yes very much an extention of the bird! Beautifully crafted!!
    hugs

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  33. Hey Karen! Thanks for entering the Neutrals Challenge in the Color Inspiration for Card Makers Week suite of six challenges in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  34. This is so, so sweet! LOVE that little cluster of buttons with your feather! Perfect for a little birdie card!

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