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Saturday, February 12, 2011

Thankful Bloom


Growing up, my parents taught me the respectful attribute of saying thank you. I thank them for that. I probably say it way too much in my adult life, but now that I think of it, that's probably better than not saying it at all.

Thought I'd give the color and style challenge at The Play Date Cafe a whirl (even thought it has two things that I ignore 90% of the time-pink and vintage...) with this shabby chic card featuring a whole lotta thanks.  The technique of featuring the same kind of sentiment is one showcased over at the anniversary challenges at Papertrey Ink, for their Make It Mondays Feature.



Supplies Used: 
Cardstock: (Kraft) Papertrey Ink
Stamps: (Communique Curves Sentiments, Fillable Frames #2, Mega Mixed Messages) Papertrey Ink
Ink: (White Craft) SU, (Vintage Photo, Anique Linen Distress) Ranger
Emellishments: (White Silk Ribbon) May Arts, (Lace), (Handmade Pins)
Other: (Vintage Pink Glimmer Mist) Tattered Angels, (Coffee Filter)
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41 comments:

  1. LaurelFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful!

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  2. LynnFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Karen,
    I don't think thank you can ever be said enough...very pretty card! Thank you for sharing :)

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  3. KellyFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Karen, this is so pretty. I love the repetition of words with the one specially highlighted in the darker color!

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  4. ~amy~February 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    love the kraft and pink...pretty bloom!

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  5. Amy KollingFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Your sentiments look so great in white and they are lined up so perfect! That bloom with the stick pins is a nice touch!

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  6. BabyBokChoyFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I adore the delicate pin use!!! so feminine. :)

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I think you've done a great job! You're doing an awesome job with the pink... and I love that the one sentiment is is brown. You don't need my PTI goodies to get in on the game, woo hoo!

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  8. ChristinaFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    This is lovely, Karen. Such a pretty flower and perfect arrangement of sentiments. I think you did pink and vintage like a pro!

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  9. Virginia L.February 12, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Beautifully done, Karen! Love the pops of pink and doily edges...The repeated sentiment are so cool and effective!

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  10. Suzanne B aka brookfiesFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Agree totally regarding manners, there are not enough good manners in the world. Seen as not your usual colours you have done a wonderful job. Very clean and elegant :)

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  11. jenFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    This is very, very pretty. I love your sentiment panel, and the ribbons peaking out are wonderful. And that coffee filter flower? FAB & fun! I don't think there's a style or technique that you can't do to perfection.... :)

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  12. AimesFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Well I love your vintage kick with the CAS twist here, Karen! Simply beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  13. NancyFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    There is nothing more lovely than a hand made thank you card. Such a welcome little piece of art. Your's is just beautiful too.

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  14. Jay GeeFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    This is gorgeous Karen. I love the bit of pink peeking out and that flower is stunning.

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  15. alexandra s.m.February 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you for sharing another beautiful card Karen.
    love the contrast between the rustic kraft cardstock and the feminine pink.

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  16. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    So delicate and pretty :>)

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  17. Alice February 12, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    this is so sweet and beautiful, Karen! love the flower and details. yummy! =) have a lovely weekend!

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  18. LindsayFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Lovely Karen!

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  19. ValerieFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Go Karen - stepping out of the comfort zone...coming over the the Vintage side :) Beautiful combo - very graphically vintage - and I adore that doily/ribbon border - so pretty!

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  20. KarenFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    What a lovely way to say thankyou. Love that flower

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  21. farmhouse-storyFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    such a charming way to say thank you, karen--and you know i love your flower!

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  22. yyamFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Wow. Classic elegance.

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  23. FionaFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Love the sweet way you interpreted the colour challenge Karen - clean and sophisticated! Thanks for playing at the PDCC this week :)

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  24. Heather InnusaFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Wow. Just wow! I love everything! You got the colors beautifully, perfect touch of soft vintageness (is that a word?). And the flower/pins/ & trims peeking out...just beautious!

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  25. Sherry EckbladFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Oh I love this. The kraft with just a hint of pink and some white.

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  26. Erum TasneemFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    so pretty! gorgeous CAS card!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Just lovely.. Kraft with just enough white and gorgeous pink bloom to :)

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  28. TigriswillreignFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful! You made a perfect CAS-Shab card!

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  29. RachaelFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I love your card! It's so beautiful and just my style! Great job!!!

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  30. Sharli SchaitbergerFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Karen,

    What a beautiful thank you card!! I love it!

    Happy Valentines day, hope it is/was perfect for you!

    Hugs!

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  31. Michele GrossFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Super pretty Karen :) Love that you went CAS with these colors, soooo pretty! Happy to have you with us again at The Play Date Cafe!

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  32. ~Tammy~February 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    So elegantly stunning!

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  33. DanaFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Karen, are you moving to the vintage side? *grin* This is lovely.

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  34. Emily LeiphartFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Love how you made this vintage, yet retaining a clean and simple design!

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  35. Jinny NewlinFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    So perfectly CAS, Karen! LOVE that little bit of lace peeking out, too! Thank you so much for playing along with us, this week, in the Cafe!

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  36. Cynthia SchelzigFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    This is fabulous...like the hint of "stuff" on the bottom edge.
    Like the Bluebirds above too....very nice looking bird stamps.

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  37. kasia c.February 16, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Karen, this is so pretty. I love all of the setiments and how you have one in a separate colour. Just perfect. :)

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  38. Savannah O'GwynnFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the sentiments in the center panel and that flower is gorgeous! LOVE that hint of pink on the bottom too! Thanks so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at The Play Date Cafe!

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  39. Libby HicksonFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Karen this is simply GORGEOUS! Thanks for joining us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  40. Lisa PetrellaFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    GORGEOUS take on these colors, Karen!! And I LOVE that flower with the handmade pins!!

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  41. MichelleFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Wow I seem to have missed a lot on your blog.. This ones a beauty, love the little bit of lace peeping from below.. and the flower is gorgeous on Kraft!

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