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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Victorian Summer


Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge 84 and the release of Victorian Summer Blog Hop!
You should have arrived from Barb's blog. If you just happened along my blog today, you can start at the beginning of the hop at Skipping Stones Design there you can find out all the details as well! Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers blogs .
The sketch for this week was once again designed by Kim Kesti. My card was inspired by the gorgeous Victorian wallpaper: I stamped in a yellow/green ink in a random fashion the rose vine and butterfly images onto white cardstock. I then misted the panel with a light green mist. The butterfly was fussy cut from white cardstock and then mounted to the main image panel that had also been stamped with the butterfly. I added some May Arts Sheer Ribbon and Natural Burlap String to complete the design. Isn't this set swoon worthy?


Head over to Brenda's blog for some more Skipping Stones Design inspiration!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max
Stamps: (Butterfly, Rose from Victorian Summer, Sentiment from Dandelion Wishes) Skipping Stones Design
Ink: (River Rock Pigment) Stampin' Up!
Fiber: (Sheer Ribbon, Natural Burlap String) May Arts
Other: (Honey Dew Glimmer Mist) Tattered Angels
Tools: (Labels 4 Nestabilities) Spellbinders
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47 comments:

  1. Jennifer RzasaJuly 12, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Karen, this is so soft and pretty!

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  2. LindsayJuly 12, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Oh wow this is so pretty Karen! Lovely colors and design!

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  3. WendyJuly 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Great card Karen!!! The colors are perfect!! The stamped background is AWESOME! Thanks for joining us this month!!

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  4. ChristinaJuly 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Your card is swoon-worthy! Such a lovely shade of green, and your background looks just like patterned paper!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Loving how you used the butterfly as the background paper too! NICE!

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  6. JingleJuly 12, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Karen, this is just gorgeous! I love the background you created!

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  7. Brenda WeaverJuly 12, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    How pretty, Karen! I love how you made your own stamped background. I thought it was patterned paper at first and I was like "wow, she really picked the perfect paper for her stamps!" LOL! Great card!

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  8. LinJuly 12, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful card, Karen, and what a gorgeous stamp set!!

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  9. BrandiJuly 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Gorgeous!!! Did I tell you yet that I love your new blog banner? Is it a Karen original? LOL!

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  10. GladysJuly 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love the background pp u made! Beautiful card!

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  11. BabyBokChoyJuly 12, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Light and fresh, love this card!

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  12. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)July 12, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    BEautiful card and the solid white in the really stands out with this lovely green. Love the May Arts sheer ribbon.

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  13. TamraJuly 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This card in awesome! I love the color and the way you used the butterfly and rose as a subtle background....so glad you are with us this month!

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  14. Sherry EckbladJuly 12, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    love it! Such a soft looking card.

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  15. Indy's DesignsJuly 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I just love it! The stamped background, the colors, just wow!!

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  16. Handmade Creations by StephanieJuly 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    so beautiful love how you used this set!!!

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  17. SarahJuly 12, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    This is so pretty, Karen. I just love the way you created the background. It looks like you bought it in off the rack in your LSS.

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  18. Virginia L.July 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I so love the monochromatic theme of this card! Note to myself: must try that!! Thanks for the inspiration, Karen!

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  19. farmhouse-storyJuly 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    pure elegance, karen! love the misted bkgd stamping:)

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  20. skippy stampsJuly 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Looks like you bought patterened paper!!! I LOVE IT!!!

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  21. ChunyuanJuly 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    It is a monochromatic beauty. Love the color and sheer ribbon.

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  22. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Oh! Fabulous card, Karen!! Love the greens and the design!

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  23. Jaclyn MillerJuly 12, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous - love how you used that butterfly.

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  24. Barb TurpinJuly 12, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Wow, this is GORGEOUS! Going to have to give that one a try!

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  25. Jay GeeJuly 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Gorgeous Karen, so pretty and I love the background :)

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  26. LynnJuly 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Goodness. This is absolutely stunning Karen. The background layer looks like it is patterned paper not stamped. Love it!

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  27. Jen W.July 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Ditto to Lynn's comment! That's pretty much what I was going to say! Also love that delicate ribbon under the twine.

    You asked about my favourite SU colours. I think Rich Razzleberry and Chocolate Chip are my top choices. My recent order included all the colours from the brights collection plus Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Always Artichoke. Yes, I am excessive. :)

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  28. Andrea MJuly 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Karen, this is GORGEOUS!!! WOW!!! Love the green and white! It's so fresh and beautiful!!!

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  29. CherylJuly 12, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Such a gorgeous monochrome card!

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  30. TigriswillreignJuly 12, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Swoon-worthy, indeed! Gorgeous color and the butterflies look fab! I really like that feather stamp in the set, too.

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  31. TrinhJuly 12, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Awww, so serene & soothing. Such a perfect card!

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  32. Jocelyn OlsonJuly 12, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Gorgeous, Karen! The colors are fabulous--it does look like vintage wallpaper. The sheer ribbon is genius!

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  33. CindyJuly 12, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    That card is really pretty Karen! I love it and love the new stamp set.

    Hugs XX
    Barbara

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  34. kasia c.July 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    So soft & pretty & elegant! Love the green. :)

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  35. donna mikasaJuly 13, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Gorgeous card! Swoon worthy, indeed!

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  36. jenJuly 13, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    this is indeed swoon worthy! your misting always sets the stage for stunning.... love the ribbon use too!

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  37. yyamJuly 13, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    A stunning card Karen! Love the soft hues and the romantic, dreamy feeling it evokes! :)

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  38. Alice July 13, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    this is a beautiful set and i LOVE your stamped background. gorgeous card, Karen!

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  39. TanjaJuly 13, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Gorgeous card - I love the combination of the two stamps in the background.

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  40. ~Tammy~July 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    This just feels so summery and fresh! Now I need a glass of lemonade!

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  41. JennyJuly 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    So beautiful karen, it does indeed look like vintage wallpaper. So soft and subtle :)
    Jenny x

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  42. CJuly 13, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Beautiful simplicity!

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  43. ~amy~July 14, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    **swoon**

    gorgeous gorgeous take on the sketch Karen..wow.

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  44. Carol M.July 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Very pretty!! I love this color, it's so soft looking. This is a great stamp set!!!

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  45. Emily LeiphartJuly 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I love your green-on-green background. What a great way to use the stamp set!

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  46. Amy KollingJuly 14, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    STUNNER!!! enough said. :)

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  47. artfuldelightJuly 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    WOW,beautiful card!! LOVE the butterflies!!

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