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Monday, March 14, 2011

Baubles


When we were old enough, my oldest sister took my twin and I to the local thrift store. With a what seemed like a fortune in our pockets (but was really only pocket change) we entered the store with the confidence of rich women and started trying on the fine baubles and long dresses. Ahh, good times for sure.


The beautiful and spring-like inspiration board at Jay Gee's Nook provided the color pallette for my card, and the sketch from Skipping Stones Design the layout.


Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max
Stamps: (Brothers and Sisters) Wplus9
Ink: (Sage Shadow Pigment) SU, (Antique Linen and Wild Honey Distress) Ranger
Embellishments: (Wrinkle Ribbon), (Natural Burlap String) May Arts, (Bauble) Making Memories, (Lemonade Mr. Huey Mist) Studio Calico
Tool: (All Occasions Die) Wplus9
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42 comments:

  1. Jay GeeMarch 14, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    The distressed background is lovely Karen and I LOVE the 'bauble'. Wonderful card for your sister. Thank you so much for joining us at Jay Gee's :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Gorgeous.. I love how you give so much dimension to a simple design :D

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  3. Lisa SomervilleMarch 14, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Wonderful use of the color inspiration - wonderful embellie!

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  4. SudhaMarch 14, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    So pretty. Love the sentiment too.

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  5. Sherry EckbladMarch 14, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    beautiful card and I love the story.

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  6. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 14, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    This is definitely a color combo that works for you and fun to see your new wplus9 die in use.

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  7. artfuldelightMarch 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Very pretty card, the colors are fabulous.

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  8. ChristinaMarch 14, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I was convinced you had used spray inks on this one. I just love the way your sponging turned out! That tiny bauble is perfect, and the color scheme is fabulous.

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  9. Jen W.March 14, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Love the distressed yellow on the background - it looks perfect with the wrinkle ribbon and the orange gem.
    And I love your stories too - they give such life to the cards. :)

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  10. Jocelyn OlsonMarch 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    What a gorgeous card! I love the background and the bauble is perfect. The story is so sweet! TFS!

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  11. BrandiMarch 14, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Wow! This is gorgeous. I just love that little gem!

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  12. GladysMarch 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    So pretty card! I love how u distress the card ! Thanks for playing along SSd!

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  13. CherylMarch 14, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the gorgeous color and the distressing.

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  14. DanaMarch 14, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Oh yea Karen, I remember those fun times "dressing up" in the second hand stores! Good memories indeed.

    I need you to show me just how you create these stunning BGs with pray ink. I cannot make mine look like this. Just beautiful.

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  15. MariMarch 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I love how rich all the colors & tones look together. Lovely!

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  16. Anita RexMarch 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Oh I love what you've done with the colors! :> And I love that bauble!

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  17. Alice March 14, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    beautiful details. lovely card!

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  18. LindsayMarch 14, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    This is lovely Karen! I love these colors and that little jewel, perfect!

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  19. Barb TurpinMarch 14, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love the elegant simplicity of this card...thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge this week at Skipping Stones Design.

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  20. WendyMarch 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    WOWZERS!! This is pretty!! Thank you so much for playing along with this week's sketch at Skipping Stones Design. If you haven't already, please "like" us on Facebook for more chances to win FREE SSD stamps. I hope you have a super day!!

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  21. Virginia L.March 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I love your take on the colors! The card is gorgeous and rustic all the same time! You always have such original ideas and creativity! Don't ever change :)

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  22. yyamMarch 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Lovely work Karen! I love how you keep to your signature style of CAS but there's always something unique about your cards...you put thought to your finishing touches...:)

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  23. ValerieMarch 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    gorgeous Karen - love your jewel element!

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  24. ~Tammy~March 14, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I always love your stories! Your card is wonderful with it's own treasure.

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  25. ~Tammy~March 14, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I always love your stories! Your card is wonderful with it's own treasure.

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  26. LynnetteMarch 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    This card is so stunning, and I just love how you set the scene for each card. Your creativity extends well beyond the card creations!

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  27. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    This is gorgeous, I just love the colors and that gem you added!

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  28. BabyBokChoyMarch 14, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Those were good times, when you have pocket changes but felt like you got a million bucks! :) sweet card!

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  29. jenMarch 14, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    This is so pretty- a perfect way to bring that story board to life- and that bauble is a really fun touch!!! (love it with your sweet story, of course!)

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  30. Lisa PetrellaMarch 14, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful colors and I LOVE the dangling bauble!!

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  31. MeghanMarch 15, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Just gorgeous!

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  32. Heather InnusaMarch 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Oh so pretty!! Love the story too :D

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  33. alexandra s.m.March 15, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Gorgeous work with colors and design Karen!
    TFS.

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  34. Emily LeiphartMarch 15, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Wow, Karen, this is really gorgeous and your sister is going to love it! Love the bauble detail.

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  35. ~amy~March 16, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    So very gorgeous Karen...love the story...reminds me when my brother and I use to walk to the store with change and spend it all on candy:)

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  36. Leigh Ann BairdMarch 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    So pretty, Karen! I have 2 older sisters that didn't like to take me anywhere--I was rotten. LOL

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  37. BeebeebabsMarch 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Such a cute card tfs!!

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  38. farmhouse-storyMarch 16, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    i love your background on this one, karen--love the story--reminds me of playing dress up with my sister:)

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  39. kasia c.March 17, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Karen this is gorgeous! I love that "bauble". Great take on the inspiration photo, so soft and pretty. :)

    so cool that you are a twin!

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  40. JoMarch 18, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    This is wonderful Karen! I love thrift stores!

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  41. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comMarch 19, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Oooo, I think you have caught the misting bug :>) Simple and gorgeous. Love the way you used the journaling stamp as a layer.

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  42. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    This card is just gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with us this month ... Ange

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