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Monday, July 11, 2011

Forgotten Words


"A friend is someone who sings your heart's song back to when you have forgotten the words."
~ David Coppola

Sometimes an image just calls to me from its packaging and begs to be used. I think the bird for today's card did just that. Along with soft set of colors offered up by The Play Date Cafe Challenge I was smooth sailing into relaxation mode. Aah, love when that happens. I also used an old sketch from Skipping Stones Design to help aid my creation. The bird was stamped with watermark ink onto a die cut panel and then colored with chalks.


Supplies Used: 
Cardstock: (Very Vanilla) SU, (Green)
Ink: (Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery Pigment) SU, (Watermark) Versamark
Stamps: (Sentiment from Heartsong, Music Notes from Timeless Textures, Bird from Garden Stamp Kiss) Skipping Stones Design)
Fiber: (Green Twill) PTI
Tools: (Die Cut) Wplus9
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28 comments:

  1. LindsayJuly 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I {puffy} heart this card Karen! A. LOT.

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  2. artfuldelightJuly 11, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Absolutely beautiful card!! :-)

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  3. Handmade Creations by StephanieJuly 11, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

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  4. ChristinaJuly 11, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    So lovely and serene! Beautiful use of these soft colors!

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  5. LaurieJuly 11, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Karen this is gorgeous! I LOVE that music background!

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  6. LinJuly 11, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Really lovely, Karen, it hits all the right notes for me!

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  7. ~amy~July 11, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    awww...this is really sweet:) happy monday!

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  8. ~Tammy~July 11, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Wow, the subtle colors are so beautiful in your focal image! I love the musical background! Lovely eye candy this Monday morning!

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  9. Sherry EckbladJuly 11, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    don't you just love it when an image calls your name? Great card.

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  10. BabyBokChoyJuly 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    you really nailed the color and ambiance feel of the inspo photo!!!

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  11. ChunyuanJuly 11, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    It is gorgeous card. Love the soft color and the music background.

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  12. AimesJuly 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Ahhhh I'm in a state of serenity with this beauty, Karen! Love your use of chalk which adds even more beauty and softness!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  13. Tina MJuly 11, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    one word - gorgeous! Those soft colors melted my heart.

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  14. Lisa PetrellaJuly 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Beautiful take on this color combo! And I LOVE that quote---so sweet!

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  15. wendypJuly 11, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I need to remember to bring my chalks out and use them more often because this is STUNNING! Gorgeous card, Karen!

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  16. farmhouse-storyJuly 11, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    so very soft and pretty, karen! awesome how you've done the bird:)

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  17. FionaJuly 11, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Hi Karen - such a soft and delicate creation this week :) Thanks for playing along at the Play Date Cafe!

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  18. LynnJuly 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Oh...this card is so soft and soothing...beautiful.

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  19. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)July 11, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Great job with these colors, love the die and what a great way to use the musical notes...

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  20. ValerieJuly 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    That little bird is so sweet and you did a great job adding the color. Love it layered on that sheet music, too. Great design, Karen!

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  21. Alice July 11, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    so pretty! love how you used those colors and the way you colored the bird. very soothing and beautiful!

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  22. TrinhJuly 12, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I forgot how much I love this technique. Thanks for reminding me with your gorgeous card!

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  23. Jocelyn OlsonJuly 12, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Your card looks like it belongs on the PDC board :) The colors ARE relaxing and you did an awesome job balancing them.

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  24. jenJuly 13, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    what a soothing card! the chalks are a perfect effect- need to remember to use those more!! the quote is fabulous...

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  25. RubyJuly 13, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Such a lovely calm card Karen, really pretty! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe this week!

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  26. Jinny NewlinJuly 13, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    So pretty, calm, and serene, Karen! And you've achieved the absolute perfect shade of mint! Stunning! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    lovely use of the colors karen.

    lisa a.

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  28. Emily LeiphartJuly 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    This is stunning! You know I love it when you colour birds but the fact that this has a music background leaves me with my mouth hanging open.

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