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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Forever in Debt


I remember a proverb that goes something like this:

You can pay back a loan of gold,
but be forever in debt to those who have shown you a kind heart. 


This week's CAS-ual Fridays Challenge is all about the bling. Shiny. Dazzling. Stunning. Bling.

I pulled out my most shiny of shiny embellishments with the desire to bring richness to a clean and simple design. After gathering a few scraps of patterned paper in similar color and/or pattern, I layered and glued them after outlining each with a thin black line. I then added just a few other refined embellishments.


Hop on over to the CAS-ual Fridays blog to find out more on this week's fabulous sponsor, Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker, review the challenge details and rules and to check out the really beautiful, really stunning Girl Friday cards. Thanks to all for continuing to make CAS-ual Fridays so much fun!




Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Kraft) PTI
Patterned Paper: (Blue) October Afternoon, (White Polkas from the packaging of Modern Basics) PTI, (Yellow) Cosmo Cricket
Embellishments: (Sentiment Sticker) SRM, (Paperclip) K&C Co., (Rhinestones) Michaels, (Black Satin Ribbon) SU
Tools: (Black Marker) SU
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44 comments:

  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)May 19, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Love what you've done withe scraps of patterned paper and for a bling challenge I'd say this is very CAS, perfect! Love the subtle black lines around paper and cardl

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  2. LaurelMay 19, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  3. Michele GrossMay 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I'm swooning over your gorgeous embellishment! Such a wonderful card :)

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  4. jenMay 20, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    that is an excellent saying- and a beautiful card! love that the 'bling' is still your style!!!

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  5. Virginia L.May 20, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    SO very sophisticated, Karen! Always a delight to see your creations!

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  6. Karolyn at Paper TherapyMay 20, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    AH-MA-ZING!! Seriously? I must get my hands on one of those gorgeous clips. It's the perfect finishing touch to an out of this world stunning design. You blow me away!

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  7. LynnMay 20, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Beautiful proverb Karen..the black edging makes the kraft pop. I love all the clean lines and the paper clip...gorgeous!

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  8. KellyMay 20, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Your card really highlights that beautiful clip!

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  9. LindsayMay 20, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I love this card Karen! The fun patterned papers and that clip is awesome!

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  10. veronicaMay 20, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    love your bling! very pretty clip!

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  11. farmhouse-storyMay 20, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    gorgeous bling, karen! love the scrappy mix of papers, too:)

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  12. ChristinaMay 20, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    So fun to see you add a little bling to your graphic style. The black outlines really make the design "pop"! That is one fabulous clip!

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  13. Sherry EckbladMay 20, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Karen this is just CAS perfection. Love the touch of bling.

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  14. KryssiMay 20, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I love it, just that one big bling surely makes a big bold statement!

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  15. JennyMay 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Oh wow Karen this is gorgeous, love the black edge detail to all the elements and that is a great piece of bling :)
    Jenny x

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  16. Cassie_luMay 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    this card looks amazing and the idea to outline the edges in black is a brilliant touch.

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  17. DanaMay 20, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Those thin black lines push this card to the top my dear. You always know JUST the thing to make a card perfect. You are my muse.

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  18. Laura DavisMay 20, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    This is so beautiful and elegant! Love it!
    hugs
    Laura

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  19. BabyBokChoyMay 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Such an elegant card and at first I was like, oh no, don't wanna be in debt forEVER! lol

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  20. BenziMay 20, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Very, very pretty and what a lovely piece of bling you used. Wow!

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  21. Maria MatterMay 20, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Beautiful Karen!

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  22. TrinhMay 20, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Love that bling & how you used the scraps, Karen!

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  23. TigriswillreignMay 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I have to say that I adore your black outline of everything! So unique!

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  24. ~Tammy~May 20, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    You make scraps look good! I am trying to work through my scrap pile that never seems to end. That is one fabulous piece of bling my lady!!!

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  25. Savannah O'GwynnMay 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    SO PRETTY! LOOOOOOOVE the simplicity but beautiful bling:)

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  26. Jan May 21, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    What a wonderful sentiment (forever in debt).
    A pretty card and a thank you for visiting my blog xx Jan

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  27. PaulineMay 21, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    This is wonderful, the gorgeous paper is perfectly placed, and I love the blingy bling!

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  28. MichelleMay 21, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Beautiful mix of patterned paper and the design so sleek and pretty. Love how you bejeweled it with a clip!

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  29. Marlena M.May 21, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    What a difference a black outline makes...nice touch. I love that paperclip...gorgeous!

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  30. ~amy~May 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    wonderfully clean & crisp!

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  31. Alice May 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    love how you framed the papers in this. super card, Karen!

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  32. Courtney KMay 21, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    love how you added bling to this card!!

    and btw, i can't wait to see the card you mentioned on my blog post yesterday!! i'm totally flattered!

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  33. Jocelyn OlsonMay 21, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    That blingy paperclip is to-die-for! I love how you mixed the patterned papers, too. WOW!

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  34. Leigh Ann BairdMay 22, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Lovely! I hope to get my bling on in this challenge. This illness I picked up is killing my mojo.

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  35. BrandiMay 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    What a gorgeous embellished pin! Pretty!

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  36. mel m. m. mccarthyMay 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    sweet paper clip LOVE the edging on the kraft cardstock

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  37. Anne TussingMay 22, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love your ink distressed edges and that beautiful pin!

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  38. ValerieMay 22, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Love how you mixed the blingy accent with your CAS design. Perfect mixture of material!

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  39. Cynthia SchelzigMay 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Really nice design and great addition of the gemstone embellishment.

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  40. Emily LeiphartMay 23, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I don't think I commented on this card here... No, apparently I didn't but I loved it the second I laid eyes on it over at CFC!

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  41. CherylMay 23, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Clean, simple and fabulous! I love the bit of bling.

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  42. BeckyMay 24, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Oh how I love this card! That blingy paperclip is gorgeous!!!!

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  43. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Love your simple design with the different patterns and that blinged paper clip is divine :)

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  44. LaurieMay 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Totally loving this bling! And your CAS design!

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