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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Dream


I dare you to dream
Dream of what you can do,
And what you will do.
Dream of who you are,
And who you'll become.
Never believe that dreams are for fools,
The fools are those who don't dream.
Sarah C. Ward

The inspiration collage for Jay Gee's Nook's Challenge is so dreamy. When I think of dreamy in the stamping world, chalks come to mind. They create such a soft and imperfect look...


May you always have happy dreams, sweet friends.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Vintage Cream) PTI, (Creamy Caramel) SU
Stamps: (Modern Basics) PTI
Ink: (Versamark), (Vintage Photo, Antique Linen Distress) Ranger
Other: (Chalk) SU
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39 comments:

  1. TammyApril 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Such a pretty colour combo and great design with that stamp set!

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  2. BabyBokChoyApril 2, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I would wholeheartedly agree with the dreaminess of your card!

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  3. Sharli SchaitbergerApril 2, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Hi Karen,
    Your card is dreamy in the design elements (like the butterfly dreamed it could break free of the patterns) and the chalk makes the colors dreamy, too. A perfect card - I love it!
    Hugs!

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  4. ChristinaApril 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    This really is soft and dreamy. Fantastic design, Karen!

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  5. LynnApril 2, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Oh..this is very dreamy...I see you placed your PTI order...love what you did with Maile's stamps...you certainly are showing off your wonderful style on this card!

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  6. FLEUR de LoApril 2, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! I'm chalking ignorant. I may need a tutorial from you. :)

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)April 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Love the soft look of this and I'm sure we'll be seeing more of this fabulous new PTI set. I'm with Lora, need help with chalk... I have chalk and I can't recall the last time I used them....

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  8. ~amy~April 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    ::sigh:: I love this dreamy card Karen...gotta check out that stamps set..hope you're having a great day!

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  9. Anita RexApril 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Dreamy indeed!

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  10. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Oh gorgeous... I love teh way you play the stamp and gorgeous shades. I have this set too, havent broken it yet.. thanks for the inspiration :)

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  11. FionaApril 2, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    You've given this card a great ethereal quality with the chalks Karen. Smashing colours too.

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  12. Jen W.April 2, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Love the soft, fuzzy look of the card - definitely dreamy. Beautiful job with the new PTI stamps. I have to admit I am a bit intimidated by them but seeing cards like this makes them less scary.

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  13. RyannApril 2, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Oooh pretty, pretty! Love the soft muted feel. Makes me sleepy (that is a good thing!)

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  14. alexandra s.m.April 2, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    simply gorgeous!
    What a perfect illustration of that beautiful poem!
    Thank You Karen!!

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  15. CristinaApril 2, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  16. Jay GeeApril 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Love the effect you have created with the chalks Karen, just gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Jay Gee's again :)

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  17. Virginia L.April 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Wow! What a COOL design!! Love this, Karen! It's absolutely delightful!

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  18. JanelleApril 2, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I love this card, Karen. It certainly is dreamy! Beautifully done!

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  19. Diane JaquayApril 2, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Yep, this is definitely a dreamy card, Karen! I totally LOVE it!

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  20. ValerieApril 2, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Ethereal! Love this Karen!

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  21. Maile BellesApril 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    What a sweet surprise to open this up in my reader this evening! Just dreamy and I love it!

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  22. Alice April 2, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    fabulous stamping and love how you colored it. it has that dreamy look, too. beautiful card, Karen!

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  23. TigriswillreignApril 3, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Love that misty look! Great job with Maile's stamp set! I finally got mine and will have to play soon!

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  24. farmhouse-storyApril 3, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    right down to the ink, this is a lovely design, so soft....and dreamy:)

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  25. Susan RaihalaApril 3, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    What beautiful softness you've created here, Karen! I adore how dreamy it looks!

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  26. kasia c.April 3, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Jaw...on...floor!
    Karen, this is gorgeous. The colours are so pretty, and I love the design you created. :)

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  27. BrandiApril 3, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Karen this looks so soft and gorgeous! Wow! This is unbelievable!

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  28. artfuldelightApril 3, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Very pretty card, I love it!! :-)

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  29. Emily LeiphartApril 3, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Wow, this is absolutely dreamy! I just got that stamp set, too, and I need to do something with it.

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  30. Jocelyn OlsonApril 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Oooooo! (I oooo'd out loud and I think I scared my kids--LOL!). Stunning. You are a stamping genius!

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  31. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I love it Karen! Beautiful colors!!

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  32. CherylApril 3, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Oh, this is so soft and dreamy! Beautiful!

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  33. jenApril 3, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    what a sweet wish from you- and this card is lovely....

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  34. TrinhApril 3, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    You captured the dreamy effect perfectly in your card, Karen! Such a gorgeous colors and design.

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  35. Sandy AngApril 4, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Such a lovely card. The soft and delicate patterns with that pop from the butterfly is great

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  36. Sue McRaeApril 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    You totally nailed the soft and dreamy look with this card. Fabulous!

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  37. MichelleApril 6, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Such an amazing design:-) Love this completely!!! Wow!

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  38. Courtney KApril 10, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    what an awesome card. love how that butterfly pops off the page.

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  39. Lisa PetrellaApril 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Fantastic design, Karen! I love the way you used the Modern Basics stamp set! Gorgeous color combo too! LOVE IT!

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