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Friday, March 4, 2011

Sea Grass


If she could only see the tall grass blowing gently in the dunes. If she could only smell the salty ocean air. It would mean that she was that much closer to her sister...It would mean that she wouldn't be so far away from the little baby that is expected so very soon...

Practicing Creativity Designs has something special up their sleeve for this month's release. We start the festivities out with a sketch challenge!


Oh, such a fabulous sketch that opens the door to so many possibilities... Find all the details at Courtney's blog (psst: the winner gets three Practicing Creativity Design stamp sets!) Sneak peeks featuring the newest stamp set start on Monday! My card today features the grass image from Nature's Wonder and a sentiment from Chatterbox. (The colors were highly inspired by the photo in this post at Moxie Fab World.)

The colors in the photograph might appear a bit distorted for which I am sorry, this dang winter hasn't allowed me to photograph outside for a while now!

***See my card for the Tiffany Doodle's Blog Hop here!***
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31 comments:

  1. ValerieMarch 4, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    This is beautiful Karen - especially loving your background texture on that green panel. Makes me want to go walk near the dunes :)

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  2. Jen W.March 4, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    More gorgeous colouring! Totally makes you feel like I'm at the Outer Banks...

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  3. Sherry EckbladMarch 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    absolutely beautiful. Your talent amazes me daily.

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  4. artfuldelightMarch 4, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Another beautiful card, Karen! I love visiting your blog and seeing all your fabulous work, it is inspiring!!

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  5. Diane JaquayMarch 4, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Some cards bang you over the head, whereas this one whispers softly in your ear, love it!

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  6. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 4, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I like diane's comment. Thinking good thoughts for baby dot.

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  7. LindsayMarch 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love this Karen! So tranquil and relaxing!

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  8. ChristinaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Another beauty, Karen. Just looking at this makes me feel calm and serene. Beautiful sponging!

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  9. Heather InnusaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Good Lord, girl! I popped over bec my stinkin phone wouldn't let me comment on your 'recycling bins' card - which was awesome! And I see 2 new amazing cards posted!! Both are awesome! Is there ANYTHING you can't do?! Great stuff Karen :D

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  10. BrandiMarch 4, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    This is so pretty Karen! Good luck with the release. Can't wait to see what you create.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    wonderful card Karen. I love your sharing.. so beautiful :)

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  12. Kay LongMarch 4, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Thank you for sharing your soft gentle card. Great job!

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  13. Moments by MarlaMarch 4, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful tranquil card. You did an amazing job. This image is so versatile for women and men. Thank you for inspiring your followers

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  14. Lisa PetrellaMarch 4, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Okay...now I totally want to go on a beach vacation!!! This is a really beautiful card, Karen! You did a wonderful job of capturing the tranquility of the shoreline!

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  15. Leigh Ann BairdMarch 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    So soft and serene. Lovely!

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  16. Tenia NelsonMarch 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    So so pretty!!!

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  17. Lillian ChildMarch 4, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    This is gorgeous, Karen!

    I just found your blog on this hop and am now a follower - so very nice to meet you!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  18. MariMarch 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Oh! It's gorgeous. Serene. Perfect. I could not possibly want to be there more....
    What a *fantastic* job!

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  19. jenMarch 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    this is so beautiful- wishing you were closer to that little baby & your sis...

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  20. BabyBokChoyMarch 4, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    The colors are so so so gorgeous!

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  21. Pam W.March 4, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    This is so lovely. I can almost feel the gentle breeze.

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  22. TigriswillreignMarch 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Beautiful images and techniques!

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  23. Emily LeiphartMarch 4, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    You did wonders with this sketch. I feel like I'm at the seaside! The soft colours are beautiful.

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  24. farmhouse-storyMarch 5, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    so soft and sweet,you paint a beautiful mental image--hope you get to visit your sister soon, karen:)

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  25. Jocelyn OlsonMarch 5, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    This card is stunning! Did you use shimmer mists for the background? The green panel looks gorgeous. Truly amazing!

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  26. AimesMarch 5, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    What a beautiful card - love all your inking! A great take on the sketch too!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  27. Sharli SchaitbergerMarch 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    This is a gorgeous, peaceful, contemplative card. It would be lovely for a lot of occasions - from a wedding, to a sympathy card - get well soon, thinking of you, miss you . . . I just love it Karen!

    Speaking of missing you . . . I do. And as my life is settling into more of a routine, I'm hoping to be able to visit more often.

    Hugs!!

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  28. Alice March 5, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    so peaceful and pretty. lovely card!

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  29. EliseMarch 7, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Before I read your creative paragraph, I was already thinking, "how is it that I SMELL the sea shore!?1" This card is downright INTERACTIVE! Smell-a-vision, breezey and DREAMY! ALL in one, gorgeously stamped creation! Yipeeeeee!

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  30. Heather TMarch 7, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I love the soft look of the grasses; you have created a gorgeous card.

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  31. CherylMarch 11, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Karen, this is gorgeous! I so want to take a walk in this beautiful scene.

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