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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Almost Wordless Wednesday


It's almost Wednesday. And I'm almost wordless today. Almost...

A little experiment with Engraved Fruits, kraft paper, colored pencils, distress ink and clear embossing powder for the May Hero Arts Challenge. Love the simplicity-I didn't think the cards needed a sentiment.


(Design heavily influenced by the amazing Kelley Eubanks with the twine wrapping and ink distressed edges.)
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32 comments:

  1. BrandiMay 24, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    WOW! No sentiment needed! Your coloring is so beautiful and these cards are so PERFECT! My favorite set of yours by far!

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  2. yyamMay 24, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Oh wow! Love the textures on the fruits! :)

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  3. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)May 24, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    The texture is great and the lack of sentiment works for any occassion.

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  4. ~amy~May 24, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Perfect!!!

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  5. shawnteMay 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    a really well done clean and simple card can be so impactful. and that's exactly what these are. simply stunning.

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  6. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Fantabulous! :D

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  7. LaurelMay 24, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Wow, these are so gorgeous!

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  8. Kelley EubanksMay 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    These are gorgeous Karen!! :) Love them!! And thanks for the shout out but I don't think it is necessary! You rock and I don't think you are influenced by anyone but Karen!

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  9. Isha GuptaMay 25, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Gorgeous CAS cards...I wish I could case them. Love the texture so much.TFS Karen

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  10. Jay GeeMay 25, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    These cards are just stunning Karen! Would love a tutorial :)

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  11. LynnMay 25, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Stunning Karen!

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  12. LindsayMay 25, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Goodness, I love these KAren! What a fabulous technique! Love the simplicity and distressing. Super job friend!

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  13. DanaMay 25, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Stunning technique Karen! No words necessary.

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  14. farmhouse-storyMay 25, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    how seriously awesome, karen! simplicity at its best! they need to be framed:)

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  15. Jen W.May 25, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Stunning and you're right - no words needed on the cards. Love the softness of the images.

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  16. Jen W.May 25, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    And I agree with Jay Gee - would love a tutorial! :)

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  17. ShirlMay 25, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    The amazing colours and textures on the fruit speak for themselves! You're right that no sentiment is needed! :)

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  18. Leigh Ann BairdMay 25, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Wow, these are fantastic! Love the texture on that pear!

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  19. JennyMay 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Absolutely amazing images and love the texture too. How did you do it???
    Jenny x

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  20. Cassie_luMay 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    these cards look amazing and the fruits look so real

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  21. jenMay 25, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    the texture & color are AMAZING!!! for sure- sentinment unneccessary!

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  22. TrinhMay 25, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    These are simply gorgeous, Karen!

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  23. artfuldelightMay 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    WOW, these cards are amazing!! :-)

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  24. Emily LeiphartMay 25, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    No words, but you definitely made me drool!

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  25. Cynthia SchelzigMay 26, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    I have been painting lots of fruit lately...these look fabulous!!

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  26. Sherry EckbladMay 26, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    beautiful!

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  27. Alice May 26, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    amazing coloring on the images, Karen. so realistic and really love the texture that the embossing gives. fabulous set!

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  28. Jocelyn OlsonMay 28, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    These cards are SWEET (no pun intended)! I love the embossing on the fruit. Love how striking this card is...I always forget you can leave off the sentiment :) Your work is always so inspiring!

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  29. wendypMay 29, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Wow! This is stunning! Love the bit of texture the embossing powder gives the fruit images!

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  30. JessicaMay 29, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    What a beautiful set of cards Karen!! Love the fact that they look so rustic :)

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  31. MichellemMay 30, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Almost wordless comment - "WOW!!"

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  32. ValerieJune 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Stunning, Karen. These are works of art!!

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