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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

A Blessing


This past Sunday, I listened to a rather lengthy sermon. Luckily, one little phrase caught my attention so his message stayed close to my heart: babies are the closest thing to heaven here on earth. Truly, babies are blessings sent from above.

Welcome to the first day of Practicing Creativity Design's March Release!  The design team was challenged to come up with a monochromatic card. The background on my card was created by using a series of mists and table salt to create that dreamy feeling. The sentiment rests on a die cut shape and the moon is paper pieced for dimension.

I've got to tell ya, this baby stamp set is different, unique and versatile. There are many sentiments with coordinating images. The sentiments range from short quips to longer phrases. Perfect for cards. Perfect for scrapbooks. Perfect for gifts. Perfect for those little boys, those little girls, or for parents who don't know yet...

Dana, Val and Courtney have some other fabulous monochromatic cards for the little ones in our lives to show you! Also, join in on the sketch challenge for a chance to win three Practicing Creativity Design stamp sets. The sketch is wonderfully easy to work with, open for much interpretation.
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34 comments:

  1. LynnMarch 8, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Karen,
    Is this the set you designed? Love all the monochromatic cards...how do you use table salt? Love the twine with the hanging stars!

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  2. DanaMarch 8, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Karen this card is wonderful. I love the non-tradition green color of your mist/salt BG. It IS soft and dreamy.
    The way you "hung" the stars off the twine is super-duper sweet.

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  3. KellyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    That background really works! SO soft and pretty!

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  4. ~amy~March 8, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    congrats Karen...it's a lovely set...your card is gorgeous..green is my favorite color:)

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  5. Heather InnusaMarch 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    This is AWESOME. Last night I was playing around with this technique (mist/salt). I loved how the background came out, but my card was a bust :(. The colors you used are beautiful and I love the stamps!

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  6. Leigh Ann BairdMarch 8, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Lovely, Karen!

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  7. Sherry EckbladMarch 8, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love the card and that new stamp set might have to go onto my wishlist.

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  8. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 8, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Mists and table salt?? There's another great tutorial! Love the way it adds dimension to the background. Perfect bit of twine with this... Can't wait to see the rest of the set. Didn't you say that this is one of yours? Or is one of other PC sets?

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  9. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 8, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    It is your set-- silly girl, you should shout that out from roof tops! The other DT cards are great, be proud.

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  10. ~Tammy~March 8, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    This is adorable Karen! I love how you used the twine...those starts look adorable hanging from it! Well done as always!

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  11. LindsayMarch 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    This is so lovely Karen! I love the colors, so different, but perfect!

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  12. artfuldelightMarch 8, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful card!!!

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  13. FionaMarch 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Lovely work Karen, so pretty. It sounds as if you designed this set, well done you!

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  14. Isabelle P.March 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Very beautiful card ! I love the colors !

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  15. BrandiMarch 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Oh this is too cute! I just love the green background! Perfect in every way!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Such a love card.. I love all the elements... the moon with hanging star and teh twine with all those little stars.. Just lovely. cant wait to see the full release.. fab set Karen.. woot woot! :)

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  17. Diane JaquayMarch 8, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    How SWEET :)

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  18. AimesMarch 8, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I just know that this is going to be a fabulous versatile set, Karen! I can't wait to see more! I adore the fonts used - totally my kinda style!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  19. TammyMarch 8, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I echo Aimes' comment above!! I think you've done an amazing job on this set (and I haven't even seen the whole thing yet)!!!!!

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  20. BabyBokChoyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    such a soft and sweet card!

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  21. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comMarch 8, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Sooooo sweet! Love the little moon and that tiny star. Perfect timing for you :>)

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  22. ValerieMarch 8, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Salt? Wow, I need to give that a try. This is beautiful and dreamy, and you did an amazing job designing this set. I loved working with it!

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  23. Jocelyn OlsonMarch 8, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Stunning card! I love how you did the background. The non-traditional baby colors are fantastic. Love it!!!

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  24. jenMarch 8, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    loved all the dt cards & so excited to see the rest of your set!!!! FUN! (and such perfect timing!!)
    CONGRATS!!!!

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  25. Amanda WinkelmanMarch 8, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Karen- I love everything about this card! It is absolutely adorable! Once again, you inspire me!

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  26. LynnetteMarch 9, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    this is gorgeous, love the use of the diecut and twine. It all works so well together

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  27. kasia c.March 9, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This is beautiful Karen. The background you created is stunning! I love how the little stars are "hanging" from the twine.

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  28. Lisa PetrellaMarch 9, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    This set looks really ADORABLE, Karen! I love your card---especially the background you created and the way the stars look like they're hanging from the twine!! So sweet!

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  29. Emily LeiphartMarch 9, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    This is fabulous! Ditto what Kasia said.

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  30. Alice March 9, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    LOVE that you used the twine for the dangling stars!! so clever and fun! sweet sweet card, Karen!

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  31. Laura.KMarch 10, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    That background is amazing. So beautiful and soft colors. Gorgeous.

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  32. ShaunaMarch 11, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love all the softness here. Beautiful!

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  33. yyamMarch 12, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Oh wow! I love the simplicity! Really showcases the sentiment!

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  34. farmhouse-storyMarch 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    what a sweet card, karen! i'll have to look up the mist and salt technique, its lovely!

    congrats on your stamp set-i just checked it out-its really charming:)

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