Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Gilded Girl


She's the kind of girl that has manners down to a tee, but has a bit of a rebellious streak to her. She's the kind of girl that cuddles with her teddy bear every night, but builds ramps with the boys at school. She's soft and sweet, but knows that she can be herself and do whatever is on her mind...I'd like to call her the Gilded Girl.


 It is my goal to participate in all of Moxie Fab World's Color Challenges, and some are more difficult to me than others. Take for instance, this Color Inspiration Week's: The Metallic Challenge. Yeah, giiiirrrrrlllllll colors (saying that like my boys do, and how to them girls might just be the kiss of death). I don't have any girls (but if I did, I think she would be a Gilded Girl) therefore I hard a hard time combining gold and pink together. But I appreciate the challenge for the challenge and I have a thank you to send out.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Georgia Pacific, (Gold) no source
Patterned Paper: (Pink Dots from Sweat Pea Collection) SU
Stamps: (For the Love of Dots) Practicing Creativity Designs
Ink: Versamark
Embellishments: (Sticker Sentiment) SRM Stickers, (Ivory Burlap String) May Arts, (Gold String) SU, (Gold Embossing Powder) SU
Tools: (Labels 8 Nestabilities) Spellbinders
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36 comments:

  1. LaurelJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Oh very pretty!

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  2. Sherry EckbladJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Love the softness of your card and I don't think you had a hard time at all as this turned out fabulous.

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  3. ChristinaJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Oh my word, Karen, this is totally gorgeous! I would never have guessed that these colors are difficult for you. This is definitely going in my favorites file!

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  4. LindsayJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    This is so lovely Karen! It's so serene and very well done. You always do such great work!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    So serene this card looks. I love the colours.. and the subtle shade.
    Beautiful :)

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  6. FLEUR de LoJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I LOVE it! I've been thinking about that challenge and wondering how I could throw in gold---I don't seem to have much of it hanging around. The embossing looks great. That circular stamps is one of my very favs.

    btw, did I ever tell you that your "new" header looks so classy? Love it.

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Oh wow, love the layers, but still so clean looking...

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  8. DanaJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Your daughter(s) would most DEFINTELY be gilded girls karen! LOL
    Such a beauty. You really know how to pack a punch don't you.

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  9. Virginia L.January 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    You played up the challenge so beautifuly, Karen! Love the gold embossing! Perfect!

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  10. BrandiJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    This card is so delicate and pretty. Your interpretation of the color combo is spot on! I need to get cracking at these challenges. They seem so fun! Can't wait to see what else you create with them!

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  11. AimesJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    What a pretty card, Karen! I love that embossed background stamp - I forgot just how fabby that was!
    Good luck in playing along with all the challenges!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  12. AnnJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Such a pretty result, Karen! I love the frame on the sentiment & the mix of fibers!

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  13. Sharli SchaitbergerJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Karen! You really slam-dunked the colors - this card is perfect!!
    I love the overlapping circles of gold - WOWIE!

    Hugs!

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  14. farmhouse-storyJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    darling job with the color challenge, karen. its pretty, cas, and at the same time, elegant looking-love it!

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  15. CherylJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    This is stunning!

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  16. ValerieJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Love how you worked this color combo. The metallic border is so elegant. All of the elements really came together here. Go Karen!!

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  17. jenJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I think you nailed it- and I love your gilded girl! :D

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  18. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    This is gorgeous! I really want to participate in all the Moxie Fab color challenges, I just haven't found the time. I agree some do look difficult.

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  19. LynnJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    You are rocking this challenge...and I have that PC set! Love this card....I am overwhelmed at all the challenges out there right now....must get moving and play along with some more!

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  20. Alice January 18, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    that's why i don't even think about entering this one. LOL! you used these colors beautifully, Karen! beautiful card!

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  21. RyannJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I'm not a fan of gold, but you make it look good! Love the way you've assembled this card. Very cute!

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  22. LynnetteJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I think you tackled and conquered the challenge masterfully! It's amazing:)

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  23. yyamJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This is stunning Karen! Great use of the color scheme while maintaining your signature CAS style! Love how you introduce the gold...:)

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  24. BabyBokChoyJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    This is so elegant, I love it!

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  25. Courtney KJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    oh so pretty. you rocked the metallic challenge!

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  26. Emily LeiphartJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Wow, Karen, you're amazing and so is this card! The pink and white is charming and the gold just makes it wow! I love the PERFECT gold embossing on gold paper.

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  27. ~Tammy~January 18, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    You sure make this look easy!!! You blended these beautifully! :-)

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  28. JessJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    What a fantastic layout! I love it! That colour combo would have me stumped but not you!! ;)

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  29. alexandra s.m.January 19, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    WOW You did so well!!
    This challenge wasn't easy that's for sure!
    TFS Karen

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  30. CristinaJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Oh, Karen! This is beeeeeatuiful! I have completely hit a wall with this color combination, but you might have just showed me the door. So inspired by this!

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  31. Lisa PetrellaJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    That IS a tough color combo, but I think you totally ROCKED it! Lovin' the look of those dots embossed in gold!

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  32. Windy Robinson Life HandmadeJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Stunning!

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  33. JessJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Gorgeous card! So elegant!

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  34. nancyJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I think that your description of the Gilded Girl is even better than your card. And your card is all kinds of wonderful.

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  35. artfuldelightJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful card. I love that PCD set. I haven't had a laptop in over a month which puts an obstacle on being able to blog hop. Sorry for the invasion of comments. I have been by your blog using my phone internet but trying to comment on my phone stinks. :-(

    Have a great day!

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  36. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Hey Karen! Thanks for entering the Metallics 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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