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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Thanks a Ton

DeNami March Blog Hop

 

Welcome to my first ever Denami Design Blog Hop! If you've arrived from the mega-talented Christina's blog, then you are on the right track!

The cute little paper pieced elephant is on parade with his friends, but stands out from the rest as he lets his true colors shine and holds in his trunk a flower of thanks, just for you. 

The next stop is super sweet Tracey! There are a total of 30 floral frenzy stops along the way, so if you ever get lost, stop at Denami Design's blog for a complete list. There is a chance to win a mini shopping spree at Denami Designs.  You have until March 14th to leave comments on all of the blogs to be eligable for a prize!

Supplies:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max, (Pale Plum) SU
Patterned Paper: (Kioshi) Basic Grey
Stamps: (Elephant) Denami Designs, (Sentiment) Heidi Grace
Ink: (Pale Plum Pigment) SU, (Onyx Black) Versamagic
Embellishments: (Glossy Accents) Ranger
Tools: (Border Punch) Fiskars, (Black Pen) Pilot), (Trio Flower Punch) SU
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74 comments:

  1. ~Tammy~March 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    This is just adorable Karen!!! Love your take, and one of my fav stamps!!!

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  2. artfuldelightMarch 13, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    WOW this card is fabulous! Love pop of color on the one elephant.

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  3. Isabelle P.March 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love this little elephant flowers! Too cute!

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  4. Andrea MMarch 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    OMG this is AMAZING Karen!!! Love it! The DP for the paper piecing is fantastic!!! Great sentiment! So glad you could join in on the floral frenzy!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    oh wow. this is gorgeous. I love the play on the floral pattern.. just beautiful, the contrast:)

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  6. Sherry EckbladMarch 13, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    love the card and the repeated elephants with just the pop of patterned paper.

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  7. TraceyMarch 13, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this adorable card Karen!!! LOVE how you used the pretty BG paper too!!!

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  8. Jennifer RzasaMarch 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hey Karen. I love this card! The pattern is great, and so cute on the elephant. I also love the sentiment and those elephant outlines in the background!

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  9. BrandiMarch 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I love everything about this card. The elephant is soooooo cute!

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  10. Kelley EubanksMarch 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I LOVE this Karen!! Soooo adorable!

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  11. Amy KollingMarch 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh my goodness Karen! I love the little flowered friend! How creative! This is just adorable!

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  12. Diane JaquayMarch 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    LOVE this! Super creative AND adorable!

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  13. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Great heard of elephants! Love the PP you used for the elephant, and how you cut out on of the flower for the elephant to hold. Super CUTE!

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  14. ChristinaMarch 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Eek, he is just too cute! How clever to piece that little elephant from floral paper. You always put such a creative spin on challenges! Love it!

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  15. Christine ZaniMarch 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    This is B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!

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  16. Nicki SMarch 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Very striking! I love that patterned paper you used....it totally makes the card! Great contrast against the white background. Superb job!

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  17. TamboMarch 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    This is so cute. I love that this elephant stands out in a crowd. My first thought when I saw it in the flowers was a hippie elephant. LOL I just love it. TFS

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  18. HeidiMarch 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Love the patterned paper you used for this card! That elephant stamp is one of my favorites.

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  19. Katrina HuntMarch 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    what a fun card!!! hugs, Katrina

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  20. Virginia L.March 13, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    DARLING stamp and design, Karen!! Looks like tons of fun to make ;)

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  21. SherylMarch 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wonderful "one in a million" card. Love how the flower mirrors the flowers on the elephant!

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  22. KimMarch 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Very cute card. I love your elephant.

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  23. MarcieMarch 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This is a great card. How fun!

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  24. jenMarch 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    This is so adorable & love that it's punny too! :)

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  25. Tenia NelsonMarch 13, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    LOVE!!!!!!!!

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  26. EliseMarch 13, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, my golly GOSH! THIS is the MOST adorable card! {I just GASPED out loud!} YOU are a crafty machine, my friend - THIS is excellent! Yeahoooooo!

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  27. Michele GrossMarch 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Oh Karen! This is soooo cute! I love that flowery elephant!!! and the matching border!! Delightful :D

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  28. CarolMarch 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Love the card! Am really loving this little elephant! I love that he stands out! SO CUTE!

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  29. Amy SchumacherMarch 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! This card is pure genius! PERFECTLY PRECIOUS!

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  30. BunnyfreakMarch 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Stunning. Love the pop of color.

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  31. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Glad you joined us for the hop, they are SO fun! Love your take on the floral theme, the elephant is so fun!

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  32. Karen McAlpineMarch 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Very cute way to add flowers to the elephant. Love it.

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  33. LindsayMarch 13, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    AHH! This is so darling Karen! I loove the paper-pieced elephant!

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  34. Jinny NewlinMarch 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Absolutely adorable, Karen! LOVE that paper-pieced elephant and the way you've stamped him all over the background, too! Ever so cute!

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  35. kreativeimaginationMarch 13, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    love the paper-pieced elephant. Very cute!!!
    syeda
    syeda_lubabah@hotmail.com

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  36. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 13, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Love your take on this, perfect! Will have to hop along and see some more crafty fun... feel like there's a party w/ all my favorite crafty friends and I wasn't invited (just kidding!).

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  37. Amanda WinkelmanMarch 13, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Karen, this is fabulous! I love how you used the paper on the elephant! So cute!

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  38. Jessica KesslerMarch 13, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    WOW!!! I absolutely love the use of minimal color. It really makes the elephant and bottom pop! I LOVE IT

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  39. yyamMarch 13, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    This is adorable!!! Love the pop of paper pieced color in that "white" space!

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  40. KarenMarch 13, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Love it! So cute.

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  41. Jen W.March 13, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I knew I could count on you for a totally original take on the Floral Frenzy! :) This is awesome! I so want that elephant stamp...

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  42. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comMarch 13, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Such a cutie! That sentiment is too fun :>)

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  43. littlebitoftotoMarch 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    elephant is sooooo cute

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  44. PaulinaMarch 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Karen, this is super duper cute! I love the background you created with the elephants, but I REALLY love the way you incorporated that tiny flower into the card. Too cute!

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  45. DanaMarch 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    If this isn't the most adorable card on the hop I'll eat my shoes. Love, love, love.

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  46. Annette HollegerMarch 13, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Great background and use of the elephant stamp. I love the saying you're added. The flower adds a great touch to the elephant. Congratulations on your first DeNami blog hop. Thanks for sharing.

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  47. Lisa R.March 13, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Love the paper piecing and effect you've going on here! terrific idea!

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  48. Kristy SmithMarch 13, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I just love this cute, colorful elephant!!! Glad you had fun on your first DeNami blog hop! =)

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  49. TinaMarch 13, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    What an adorable card. Love the paper pieced elephant. Great idea to add the elephants to the background. Love the parade!

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  50. Cyndi SMarch 13, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Your elephant card is very cute. I am really enjoying the blog hop. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  51. Holly AKA KopyKatMarch 13, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Oh I love this! What a great design. I am so going to have to kopykat this one.

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  52. alexandra s.m.March 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Oh my! Could this be any cuter? :-)

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  53. kasia c.March 14, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    I have no words! Too cute! LOVE LOVE LOVE it. :)

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  54. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Karen, your card is soooo sweet! I love the elephant who just jumps out at you, she is very colorful! The layout design is great, as well. Your talents shine with this card. Thanks for inspiring me.

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  55. LindaMarch 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Adorable! Really! Very sweet!

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  56. Sue Lelli March 14, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Karen, this card is a TON of FUN! LOVE that FAB focal elephant and the FAB colorful border! SUPER card!

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  57. Jocelyn OlsonMarch 14, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    LOVE the elephants! This card is AWESOME!!!

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  58. Katie Ann BrooksMarch 14, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    ADORABLE!!!!! this makes me smile!

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  59. Mary MaruscakMarch 14, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    This is a great card, I love how you threw in the small amount of color that really makes it pop! And I LOVE that adorable elephant!

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  60. Mary MaruscakMarch 14, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    This is a great card, I love how you threw in the small amount of color that really makes it pop! And I LOVE that adorable elephant!

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  61. Vera Yates (Ling)March 14, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Karen, this is such a cutie! Love it!

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  62. Gayle C.March 14, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Karen,
    Such a cute card and cute idea to paper piece the one elephant...adorable.

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  63. Alice March 14, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    love love love the stamped background and that little flower is sooooooo sweet! fabulous card, Karen! LOVE it!

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  64. Emily KeatonMarch 14, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Your paper-pieced elephant looks fantastic all dressed up in BG Kioshi. What a fabulous idea!

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  65. Julie RanaeMarch 14, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your choice of DP for this project...LOVE IT!!!

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  66. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    This sentiment is perfect for your design - thanks for sharing!

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  67. ValerieMarch 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    love this and your extremely clever use of the elephant stamp!!

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  68. Rae AnnMarch 14, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    That paper is so great! It lets that elephant make his statment, that's for sure. Love the added touch of the paper border at the bottom too.

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  69. Carol HarteryMarch 14, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    This card is so adorable and could be used for so many occasions. The border at the bottom of the card looks great!

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  70. Lisa PetrellaMarch 14, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    THIS IS SOOOOOO ADORABLE, Karen!!! I absolutely LOVE how you paper pieced just the one elephant and placed the flower on her trunk!! Amazing design (as always), my friend!!!

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  71. ShirleyMarch 15, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    The floral elephant is absolutely amazing! Love the design!

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

    I love cards like this! Great work!

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  73. LaurieMarch 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    OK this is SO cute Karen! I love the paper piecing! Adorable!

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  74. RubyMarch 19, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Your card is ADORABLE, I just LOVE it!

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