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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Hardest Kind


In my humble opinion...

the
Masculine & Lovey-Dovey
combined
kind of cards are
The Hardest Kind
to Make.

But we never know what are boundaries are until they are stretched beyond capacity, right? 


I'm waltzing along today with Waltzingmouse Stamps!
Brought out the distress inks again to create a single spring-time leaf
floating against a rustic background.
I stitched the leaf from Big Blooms-Chrysanthemums on the bottom only
and curled the edges to add some dimension and interest to the card.
I finished with a sentiment from Teeny Trees and a a chipboard heart.
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50 comments:

  1. Deborah FringsMay 17, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Such a simple design, so lovely!! I think this is fab!

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  2. Alice May 17, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    and yet you did it so beautifully!. beautiful colors and the design is just fabulous. love love it, Karen!

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  3. yyamMay 17, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Wow! Love how you blended the distress inks! Visually arresting! :)

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  4. Jen W.May 17, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    You may think they're hard to make but you nailed it! Your inking is gorgeous and that little heart peeking out from behind the leave is a perfect touch. :)

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  5. LynnMay 17, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    My goodness girl...you rock the ink! This card is stunning...and the stitched line is perfect! Love it all!

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  6. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comMay 17, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    What a way to use ink! I don't think masculine cards are hard for you at all!

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  7. Julia AstonMay 17, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    This is just lovely! wonderful coloring on that big leaf - love the stitching!

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  8. kasia c.May 17, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I agree whole-heartedly, they are the hardest to make! But of course you made it look so darn easy. :)
    I absolutely ADORE this card. It is just gorgeous.

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  9. farmhouse-storyMay 17, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    only you could take a simple leaf and heart and turn them into a gorgeous lovey dovey guy card, karen:) love this!

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  10. ElsMay 17, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Fabulous card, Karen!!! love your background!

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  11. LindsayMay 17, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    This is one awesome love-y dove-y card! The colors are fantastic! You always know how to do it Karen! This is fabulous!

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  12. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)May 17, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    You do CAS so beautifully, love that leaf like that, the texture is great and the perfect little heart makes it lovely dovey w/o going overboard. Whoo hoo!

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  13. ~amy~May 17, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    okay, this is absolutely wonderful Karen...perfect mix of all things good.

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  14. Sherry EckbladMay 17, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    WOWZA, love it. The colors the masculine/lovey dovey feel to it.

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  15. InkyfingersMay 17, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Great card Karen. The simple style is gorgeous, and I love that little heart detail.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  16. LisaMay 17, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Oh, WOW. This is such a perfect masculine card. The inking on the background, the leaf, the single line of stitching, the font of the sentiment - all of it combines perfectly! You nailed this!

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  17. Cassie_luMay 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    this is stunning and your used of coloring and design in inspiring. Love how you created the background and attached the leaf.

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  18. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Just Fabulous!!!! Love distressing, colours...everything! :D

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  19. Joanne GilchMay 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    AWE inspiring!!!! Simple, 'leafy' and the little partially hidden heart says it all!!!

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  20. Crafty Math ChickMay 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    You'd never know you find these difficult because your card is flawless. Well done.

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  21. Amanda WinkelmanMay 17, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Very impressive! i love it!

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  22. Tosha LeyendekkerMay 17, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    This is stunning!! LOVE your leaf with the touch of stitching! And the bg...WOW!

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  23. Virginia L.May 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Indeed, it is the hardest kind to make...but you make it look EASY!! Love this stunning masterpiece, Karen!

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  24. Jen CuthbertsonMay 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Well done! I love the elegant simplicity of this card and that leaf is gorgeous!

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  25. BumblebeeMay 17, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Great design!

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  26. BabyBokChoyMay 17, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    The edge of the card is so amazing and that leaf is seriously pluck-worthy, lol, i want it!!!! lol, awesome, doesn't look hard at all when you do it!!!!

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  27. CyndieMay 17, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    This is just perfect! You have stripped things down to the absolute essentials and it works perfectly. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  28. LaurieJMay 17, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Wow, what a wonderfully simple, gorgeous card!!

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  29. LynnetteMay 17, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I couldn't agree more, but you nailed the masculine card with this one. It's awesome!

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  30. BrandiMay 17, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Karen you did a wonderful job creating a lovey dovey masculine card. This is so unique!

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  31. TigriswillreignMay 17, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I completely agree... toughest cards to make... and do they even care? Really? ;)
    Love this, though! Terrific simplicity that makes a statement!

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  32. jenMay 17, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    this is amazing- the way you inked the edges & the texture in the leaf... and the heart peeking out- well done.

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  33. MichelleMay 17, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    OMG, such a gorgeous card! I almost fell over when I opened this window:-) The use of colour and all the white space! Awesome!

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  34. ~Tammy~May 18, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Well you sure make it look easy. You are so talented with the distress inks. Unbelievable I tell ya!

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  35. Heather InnusaMay 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    You nailed it girl!! Great job. I also LOVED yesterday's card!! On a roll as always!

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  36. suzARTeMay 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    this card is just WOW. I love it

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  37. Karen H.May 18, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Wow! Beautiful card (in a masculine way, lol). I doubt I would have even looked twice at a flower set when making a guy card, but this is perfect. TFS!

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  38. WordbirdMay 18, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Karen, Your blog is the best place I've come across for "out of the box" use of color , design and elements!

    I recently signed up to follow your blog....so glad I did!

    I've enjoyed looking at all of your cards...this one is stunning in such a clean, graphic way!

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  39. snowbearMay 18, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    A very sweet card... nice job.

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  40. Jocelyn OlsonMay 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Love it! Every time I open your page and see the card picture at the top, I gasp (not just this card, I think every time). So beautiful and I love it for a masculine lovey-dovey card.

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  41. TrinhMay 18, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I agree with you but you make it look so easy, Karen! I always say, "Wow!" when I first see your card. Thanks for inspiring & sharing!

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  42. Emily LeiphartMay 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    This is amazing, Karen! I love that the heart is hiding behind the leaf and that the stitching isn't straight for that extra masculinity.

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  43. DanaMay 19, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Well in MY humble opinion, you hit the nail on the head once again Karen. A truly lovely card.

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  44. SmithaMay 19, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I love love love the rustic background you created.. SUch a great card yet so simple :)

    Thanks so much for saying such sweet things at my blog!!

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  45. JennyMay 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    This is a beautiful card Karen, love how you've used part of a flowery stamp set to make a masculine card.
    Jenny x

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  46. artfuldelightMay 19, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    B-E-A-Utiful card Karen, just love it. :-)

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  47. Leigh Ann BairdMay 19, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    This is gorgeous! So simple yet striking!

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  48. MichellemMay 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    WOW - the colors on this card are amazing!! Great job!

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  49. Polly PierceMay 23, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I really like this. It's a great example of clean and simple while still being colourful and masculine enough for any man to enjoy... (ie not sloppy but gets a great point over beautifully!)

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  50. Laurel BeardJune 1, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Wowzers! I love this. I love the background - I just love everything about this.

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