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Thursday, March 3, 2011

A Springy Hop


A spring in your step, a springy blog hop! I miss the spring of where I used to live, I miss seeing the dogwoods bloom early. What I don't miss is the five or so expected inches of snow we are supposed to get where I live now.

This card was so easy to create, I think I'll be trying it again. I printed the delicate dogwood branch image, misted and highlighted it, coloring the leaves with mist as well.

Today begins a 3 day blog hop at Tiffany Doodles where there are giveaways at every stop.
The details: Follow every blog and be sure to leave a comment to be eligible for prizes. Each stop has a special doodle that you could win, and there is a grand prize of a $10 gift certificate to Tiffany Doodles! I have this beautiful dogwood branch image to give to one lucky participant. (Winner will be chosen by random.)


Be prepared for a lot of spring inspiration when you visit the following Tiffany Doodles Design Team members:
There are some amazing happenings (besides this fun hop) at Tiffany Doodles this month. The regular Card Challenge starts Monday, March 7th! Tiffany also has great sales going on.

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45 comments:

  1. LaurelMarch 3, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Very pretty!

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  2. RyannMarch 3, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    This is so gorgeous! What a lovely card!

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  3. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Ohhh...this is beautiful! You colored those flowers perfectly and the colors are gorgeous!

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  4. Jay GeeMarch 4, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Gorgeous Karen, love the colouring.

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  5. jenMarch 4, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Wow, Karen! This is really beautiful. Soft, elegant- your detailed coloring over the mist is amazing.... This is one of my faves by you....

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  6. kasia c.March 4, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    My jaw is on the floor! This is stunning Karen.

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  7. LynnMarch 4, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Karen, gorgeous card...love how the twine grounds the sentiment.

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  8. ValerieMarch 4, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Karen - you are an artist!! This is beautiful!!

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  9. Jen W.March 4, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Karen, your colouring is fantastic! You really bring your images to life.

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  10. ~amy~March 4, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    This is beyond gorgeous...I love it.

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  11. Sherry EckbladMarch 4, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I love this image and the coloring on that kraft paper.

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  12. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Pretty card!!

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  13. ChristinaMarch 4, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    This is stunning, Karen! I just love images colored on kraft, and yours is so soft and pretty. I love this!

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  14. Diane JaquayMarch 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    The flowers are gorgeous on the Kraft, and I love the how the twine underscores the sentiment! Lovely card!

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  15. Styles in PaperMarch 4, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I love the dog wood branch image, it has to be one of my fav's. I love what you did with it.

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  16. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I need help w mistin, maybe another tutorial up your sleeve? Thee dogwoods will bloom. Great card.

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  17. KimMarch 4, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Karen - this is amazing! Love the image on the kraft cardstock with the pale colors, really beautiful!

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  18. TiffanyMarch 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    WOW! Karen another work of art! Just brilliant!! Thank you!

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  19. ikeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    AMAZING - the colouring is soooo perfect.
    xx

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  20. ColletteMarch 4, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    So very pretty, Karen ... Love the way you oversized this to run off the page - will have to case you, if you don't mind? I love, love, love it.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Such a GORGEOUS card Karen. I love the colourings. Beautiful.
    The image is gorgeous too :)

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  22. Moments by MarlaMarch 4, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Your card is beautiful! I would have never thought of using the colors you chose, but oh how the worked. This is a beautiful image! Thank your for sharing.

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  23. FionaMarch 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    This is a beautiful image Karen and I love the subtle way you have coloured it.

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  24. SuzieQMarch 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Gorgeous colors and what a great thought for spring!

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  25. Lisa R.March 4, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Love dogwoods too. Super card, really shows off the dogwood. Happy crafting

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  26. Maria MatterMarch 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Seriously GORGEOUS Karen!!!

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  27. TammyMarch 4, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    This is STUNING!!! I'm so going to buy that image!!

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  28. Keely LivingsMarch 4, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Karen, Your card is just beautiful! Love the wonderful coloring.

    Keelyyowler@aol.com

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  29. BabyBokChoyMarch 4, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Oh yeah, spring, totally, almost there baby, just three more months and 30 more inches of snow later! lol. did you use watercolor pencils? looks fab!

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  30. jengdMarch 4, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Beautiful card! I love your reserved coloring and highlights!

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  31. Sue McRaeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    The colouring is so pretty!

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  32. MicheyMooMarch 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Oh my giddyness....those dogwoods look amazing!! I love how you've applied your colour directly to the kraft cardstock - its vintagey and gorgeous!! xx

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  33. Emily LeiphartMarch 4, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    This is stunning, Karen!

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  34. donna mikasaMarch 4, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Beautiful card, Karen! Love the coloring against the kraft cardstock.

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  35. farmhouse-storyMarch 5, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    gorgeous, karen! this is another one of your frameable cards:)

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  36. JoyMarch 5, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    How gorgeous is this card Karen..WOW! stunning, hugs!

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  37. mitch1066March 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Absolutely love this card,so elegant!

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  38. mtscrapgalMarch 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    The image of my favorite tree is so beautiful and you featured so well. It's very lovely. Thanks.

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  39. Alice March 5, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    wow! absolutely gorgeous, Keren!! love love how you colored the image. YUM! =)

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  40. RoxyMarch 6, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    the colouring on the flowers in gorgeous i really love this card

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  41. Nana DonnaMarch 6, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous.
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  42. TrinhMarch 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Love, love, love what you did with this digi, Karen! So soft & pretty & inspiring!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    This is so pretty Karen! Love those colours :)

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  44. Jennifer RzasaMarch 7, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    This is beautiful. It actually makes me think of the card you did for the Grey is the new Black challenge (I loved that card too!!)

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  45. CherylMarch 11, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh my gosh! Your coloring on these flowers is amazing. Beautiful work.

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