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Friday, July 1, 2011

Young at Heart

***To check out my CAS-ual Fridays Krafts-men post, please click here***




Welcome to *what used to be* the 21st stop on the Young Crafters Unite Blog Hop! You should have arrived from the talented Ezlie Perez's blog.

21, eh? I remember those good ol' days of looking forward to buying my first ever six pack! Nowadays, I'm looking forward to finding a good deal on a six pack of boys' socks! My boys and I like to get a bit messy with paper, colors and scissors! Let's just say that I no longer have to use blunt ended scissors and they might be a bit more interested in frogs and mud as of late.


Another young crafter recently gifted me with some amazing embossing plates (thank you!) and of course I had to see what they are made of. Using one of my favorite crafting supplies, I gently misted the plate and ran it through some vanilla paper. After cropping the panel to a pretty and interesting work of art, I adhered it to a rusty solid colored base that had been stamped with a sentiment. I then finished the piece with a wrapped a ribbon tab with another of my favorite crafty product, natural burlap string. A rhinestone was the last touch, completing the visual triangle of elements.


You're next stop on the hop is Amy Courchaine.
There are 65 stops in all and up for grabs are some really great prizes, drawn at random from all commenters on the blog stops through Sunday. You could have the opportunity to a $20 from Simon Says Stamp, your choice of stamp set from Paper Smooches your choice of stamp set from Lawn Fawn. If you by chance get lost, a complete list of blogs can be found here.

Thanks for stopping today!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Really Rust) SU, (Vintage Cream) PTI
Stamps: (Botanical Silhouettes) PTI
Ink: (Chocolate Chip Pigment) SU
Embellishments: (Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon) SU, (Natural Burlap String) May Arts, (Rhinestone) Michaels
Tools: (Embossing Plate) PTI
Other: (Treasured Hymn Spritz) Shimmerz
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91 comments:

  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)July 1, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Fabulous!!! Love the rustic red and the embossed/misted impression plate is great, such a subtle layer, but works perfectly. Love the ribbon tab. Woo hoo.

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  2. KatieJuly 1, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    great card, I'll have to look into those plates. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  3. BrandiJuly 1, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Karen,
    This is gorgeous! What a great embossing/misting technique. Have a wonderful 4th weekend!

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  4. farmhouse-storyJuly 1, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    love the sliver of embossed paper--very elegant looking card, karen:) happy 4th!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Wow!! This is breathtaking!!
    Still love stopping by your blog and getting inspired!!

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  6. MarieJuly 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    What a fabulous card! I love the cluster of elements you made with the ribbon, twine bow and rhinestone =) Thank you so much for joining our bloghop!

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  7. kari bellJuly 1, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    i don't lean toward those colors, but they are amazing. i'll have to stretch myself. love the ribbon blip and twine, perfect touch.

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  8. PookieJuly 1, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    so pretty and rustic!
    scraptaculardesigns.blogspot.com

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  9. LindsayJuly 1, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    LOVE this Karen! Those colors are fantastic and I love your sprayed strip!

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  10. AngieJuly 1, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    nice card.

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  11. LaurieJuly 1, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Karen this is gorgeous!

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  12. Melissa SheaJuly 1, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Crisp, clean and lovely card! Looks like a card Hallmark would pick up!

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  13. Isha GuptaJuly 1, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Love this CAS card Karen and the colors are superb!!!

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  14. LaurenJuly 1, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I love the misting technique. It looks watercolor-ish. Beautiful!

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  15. CrafterkhushJuly 1, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    This is amazing... Beautiful work...TFS

    Hugs,
    Khush

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  16. N Blackburn July 1, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love how simple this card is :) That hint of ribbon is a perfect finishing touch :)

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  17. judyJuly 1, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love your card and your CAS style!!

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  18. Bunny VanceJuly 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Simple and sweet ~ nice card!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Blessings,
    Bunny
    http://bunnyrunswithscissors.blogspot.com/
    http://www.ajillianvancedesign.com/

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  19. Chari MossJuly 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful card as always Karen. You should do a tutorial on that misting embossing thing. :) hint hint. HA!

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  20. DianeGJuly 1, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful and simple card! TFS!

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  21. JennyJuly 1, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Gorgeous card Karen, love the effect of the misted embossing folder :)
    Jenny x

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  22. YaineaJuly 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Gorgeous! elegant and beautiful, thanks for sharing :)

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  23. Donna B.July 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Nice card - love the details!

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  24. Kim MarieJuly 1, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Beautiful colors...some of my favorites :) I like your simple sketch :)
    Kim Marie

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  25. LynnJuly 1, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    What a great idea for your embossing template Karen. I love the soft texture it creates on your card.

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  26. Jan HunnicuttJuly 1, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    This is a simply gorgeous card, love it!

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  27. cutiephinphinJuly 1, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I love the card and what a great idea for impression plates.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Heather InnusaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Great card Karen! I'm w/ Chari about the tutorial :D

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  29. Jen W.July 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    What a cool effect you get with that technique! And I love that rust coloured paper. :)

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  30. Mubeena M.July 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    beautiful colours!

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  31. LeezerJuly 1, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful card, Thanks!

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  32. TrinhJuly 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love how you used the impression plate! And that rustic red is just perfect with the twine and touches of black.

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  33. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    This is gorgeous Karen. Love the stamped border and the layout is fab!

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  34. sharon gJuly 1, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Subtle and pretty.

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  35. ChristinaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Oh, I hadn't thought of misting an impression plate! What a cool technique and a lovely effect. Love the rust color, too!

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  36. Savannah O'GwynnJuly 1, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    WISH I would have thought of this--GENIUS! LOVE LOVE LOVE:)

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  37. Aditya GuptaJuly 1, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    beautiful card. thanks for inspiration.

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  38. BabyBokChoyJuly 1, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    This is a lovely card, the colors are so earthy!!

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  39. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Fab card!... Love the colours... that little ribbon and string bow.. just perfect! :)

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  40. LynseyJuly 1, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Wonderful card

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  41. BunnyfreakJuly 1, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Love the idea of misting the embossing plate.

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  42. jenJuly 1, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I had no doubt you would work magic with your new embossing plates- but this is even more amazing than I could have imagined! so beautiful- must try the mist!

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  43. alexandra s.m.July 1, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    so elegant and beautiful!!
    TFS Karen ~

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  44. Diane JaquayJuly 1, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Perfectly ELEGANT!!!

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  45. Kelly LatevolaJuly 1, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Karen this card is simply elegant! I love how you always add the perfect little details :)

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  46. MadisonJuly 1, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    So pretty and so elegant yet so simple. I love that about this card. Nicely done!! TFS. I am on the hop too. You can check out my project if you want. I am # 58:)
    ~Madison funkycards.blogspot.com

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  47. KathyNJuly 2, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Love your card!

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  48. Dawn TJuly 2, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    a perfect simple graphic card but still very elegant.

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  49. Danielle DawsJuly 2, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Fabulous CAS style! :-)

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  50. EzlieJuly 2, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    great technique - gotta try that one. Pretty card

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  51. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    such an elegant cas card!

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  52. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Great cards! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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  53. Crafty Math ChickJuly 2, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Very pretty. I love this rust color and how it takes center stage. Like the CAS layout too!

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  54. Lillian ChildJuly 2, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    You have such a delightful creative style to your cardmaking!

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  55. Neha JainJuly 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    nice one...

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  56. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I just love your sweet simple designs. You are amazing!

    lisa a.

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  57. ChristianaJuly 2, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Such a beautiful card, Karen. I'm a huge admirer of your work!

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  58. victoria hJuly 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    very CAS, will have to try misting an embossing plate

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  59. pcmJuly 2, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    very classy :)

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  60. AmyJRockstarJuly 2, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Very nice card. You do great work!


    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!


    XO ~ Amy Jo
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

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  61. WendyJuly 2, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Love you classy elegand card Karen, it's beautiful.

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  62. Emily KeatonJuly 2, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Such an elegant and classy card, Karen. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  63. Cathy P in AZJuly 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    This is really beautiful and elegant! Really fabulous!

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  64. narutopenguingirlJuly 2, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    What a pretty card :)

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  65. BonnieJuly 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Elegant CAS card.

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  66. JessicaJuly 2, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    this is so pretty! love the little strip with the pattern on it, makes it so interesting! :)

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  67. KelleyJuly 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I love the embossed piece. I usually do things square and plum. I need to push myself to do angles! Thank you for sharing with us.

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  68. Alice July 3, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    such a beautiful design. love that you misted the embossing plate. i'll have to try that. and really love how you used the ribbon tab. beautiful card, Karen! hope you have have a lovely long weekend!

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  69. LeanneJuly 3, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I'm your follower. Love your CAS card

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  70. lonely rubber stamp.July 3, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Love this card! Tfs.

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  71. Tania AJuly 3, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Karen, your work is amazing! I just love how that ribbon is peeking out from behind that panel! Thanks for sharing :D

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  72. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Simply beautiful!

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  73. Monika/BuzsyJuly 3, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Such a pretty card Karen. Love the clean style. That embossing plate is pretty!

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  74. cards by caraJuly 3, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Love that impression plate - it's one of my faves!! great job! I will have to try misting and embossing.

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  75. Lynne in NIJuly 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Ohhh what a fabulous CAS card, gorgeous colours too!

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  76. CarlaJuly 3, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Pretty pretty card!!!!

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  77. CuteCuteWorldJuly 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Very pretty :)

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  78. luvhymnsJuly 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Intriguing card to say the least. Love the leftovers...

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  79. Larissa HeskettJuly 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    THANKS for sharing!! I LOVE the card!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  80. Britta SwiderskiJuly 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I love the idea of misting and then embossing the focal piece. So cool! I'm going to have to try that. Thank you so much for joining us on the Young Crafters Unite blog hop!

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  81. Elaine U.July 4, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Oh, wow! I'm a now a new subscriber. Love your style. So clean and fresh.
    -Elaine Uhl
    http://createNstamp.blogspot.com/

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  82. Sue DJuly 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Very nice--I like the ribbon tab and burlap string.

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  83. BethLJuly 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    very classy card!!!


    bethL
    toothlesschef at comcast dot net

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  84. Stephanie Y.July 4, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    this card is so elegant and lovely! I love the color combination and the patterned paper you created with stamps

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  85. Nancy L.July 4, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    beautiful!!

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  86. Rebecca T.July 4, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Very nice. I like your card.

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  87. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comJuly 4, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    What great ribbon positioning! What a goofy statement if quoted anywhere else :>)

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  88. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Elegant card.80)

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  89. The Constant ScrapperJuly 4, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Karen, I really like your style. This card is beautiful!

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  90. Lucy NewtonJuly 5, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  91. TigriswillreignJuly 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    The design of this card is DIVINE! Gorgeous!

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