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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Stamping is Therapeutic


She found it quite therapeutic to discover different patterns with the stamps. She filled up dozens of pages with different color combinations. Each sheet was unique, yet each belonged with a group, with the whole. Hmph, she thought, these papers with the patterns where much like society.

A simplistic approach to The Color Cue Challenge over at Wplus9. Love this stamp set.

 Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Kraft) PTI, (White) OfficeMax
Stamps: (Poinsettia Patterns) WPlus9
Ink: (Colorbox Chalk)
Embellishments: (Sticker Sentiment) SRM, (Vintage Wool Thread)
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32 comments:

  1. ChristinaFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    This is a beautiful take on the challenge colors, Karen. I haven't used this stamp set as much as I should! I love the way you tied the thread on the sentiment strip, too.

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  2. FLEUR de LoFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Stamping IS therapeutic!!! Sometimes it feels like my lifeline. I need to pull out my Wplus9 stamps--you've inspired me. Hope you're doing well.

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  3. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 27, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Oh what fun, I should try white ink on kraft. I spent 4 hours without power today (let's just say that does wonders for business) and now I'm thinking stamping sounds like a great attitude adjustment!

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  4. jenFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    oh how I love creating my own pp... this is lovely! glad it was therapy too...! ;)

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  5. Emily LeiphartFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    This is gorgeous and so cool, Karen! Love the chalk inks.

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  6. Laura.KFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Gorgeous card. I love your self-made designer paper. Also for me is stamping therapeutic.
    Thanks for the inspirations, I must stamp.

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  7. Alice February 28, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    amazing stamping, Karen! such a beautiful background. love it!

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  8. FionaFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    What fab background paper Karen. The stamping in the colours you've chosen is so effective and I like how you've placed the sentiment.

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  9. LindsayFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    This is so well done Karen! I love everything about it!

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  10. LynnFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  11. Mary DawnFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    love the cool tones on kraft...your card is simple and perfect <3

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  12. farmhouse-storyFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    your storyline made me smile, karen:) lovely thank you!

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  13. TammyFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I LOVE this stamp set too!! I love how it's so versatile. You've created a beautiful pattern here!!

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  14. Sherry EckbladFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    What a wonderful stamp set and your card is amazing. I love the color combo.

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  15. ~amy~February 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    lovely..yes, I think that crafting is very therapeutic...have a great day Karen!

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  16. Heather InnusaFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I totally agree. My crafting is absolutely my therapy :).

    I love love love this! The design & colors are awesome! So bright & pretty. You always do such a fabulous job w/ every challenge & every card for that matter. Have a great day!

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  17. Isabelle P.February 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Like so many papers made with stamps. This is particularly successful, and beautiful card!

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  18. KellyFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    That is an amazing background! I had to go look up the set to see how you made it. Just stunning how you incorporated the different stamps and the colors!

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  19. BrandiFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    This is so pretty! I love how you created a background image with that set.

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  20. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Simple - I don't think so! one sheet wonders are so hard to create...I end up with about 3 rejects for every one good one! Gorgeous and really makes those colors work so well togehter.

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  21. Lisa PetrellaFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    LOVE the pattern you created! Such a beautiful take on the challenge colors!!!

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  22. CherylFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love this! The pattern is gorgeous.

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  23. ~Tammy~February 28, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Flawless!

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  24. CristinaFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Gorgeous!! That's my favorite stamp set ever. The possibilities are endless. Love how you stamped directly on the kraft. For some reason I never think to do that, but maybe I'll try it now. :)

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  25. TigriswillreignMarch 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This is gorgeous! I keep hoping I'll have time to play with this challenge, too!

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  26. alexandra s.m.March 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    fantastic use of the palette!
    TFS Karen

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  27. Leigh Ann BairdMarch 2, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Lovely! I have such a hard time with color challenges and I stink at stamping backgrounds. LOL You obviously don't stink at stamping backgrounds.

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  28. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    oh my.. this is just beautiful. Love the stamping. Love how the colours combined and stands out on kraft. Just gorgeous :)

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  29. JanetcraftMarch 3, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    I thought this was a paper pattern! Is it stamped? that's great! or I see wrongly? Oh dear lovely and not easy to stamp...Karen you are so good in this!!

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  30. ValerieMarch 4, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This is gorgeous Karen - I saw it on the SRM blog - just amazing stamping!!

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  31. Jinny NewlinMarch 5, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Without a doubt, Karen (in ref. to your title)! LOVE your used of Poinsettia Patterns! Gorgeous stamping! Thank you so much for playing along with our Color Cue this month!

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  32. KerrianneMarch 14, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    This is just so darling! Love the colors and the pattern you created with those gorgeous stamps :) Thank you so much for playing along with wPlus9's Color Cue this month!!

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