The talented Lynn, from The Mango Boys and Me, and I are playing along with Jay Gee's Nook Challenge #10! Isn't the inspiration collage beautiful?
I'm so excited!
Today marks the first day of a new feature over here on The Bald Dragonfly!
Please let me introduce...
A way for me to get to know you better.
A way for bloggers to get to know each other better and a way for challenges to be recognized!
An outlet to see the creative possibilities of one stamp set!
Simple, honest to goodness fun!
Here's basically how it works: Same stamp set. Same challenge. Same post date. Same post time.
Lynn and I chose a new stamp set, Iconic Images from Papertrey Ink to feature and one of our favorite challenges, Jay Gee's Nook. If you haven't had the chance to view Lynn's work yet, you are in for a major treat. Her style is classy, her execution top notch, plus, she has four handsome boys! Hop on over to Lynn's blog to see her amazing piece of artwork! Likewise, Judith from Jay Gee's Nook is an exceptional crafter as well and offers up really beautiful inspiration collage challenges, please hop on over and participate!
My version of Carbon Copied features one of the images from the set stamped in some watered down distress ink onto a card panel and then the panel was soaked in the remaining ink. Both the image panel and card base were impressed with a texture for added interest. A simple button and floss completed the look, which was inspired by Maile Belles.
My version of Carbon Copied features one of the images from the set stamped in some watered down distress ink onto a card panel and then the panel was soaked in the remaining ink. Both the image panel and card base were impressed with a texture for added interest. A simple button and floss completed the look, which was inspired by Maile Belles.
**WINNER**
*There were four guesses of starting my own challenge site from this post. Even though Carbon Copied isn't a challenge just yet, the four gals were the closest! Based on the "Eenie Meanie Minie Moe" factor from my oldest, Andrea M. you are the winner of some goodies! Please email me with your snail mail!*
(Thanks Erin, for helping me develop this idea!)
(Thanks Erin, for helping me develop this idea!)
Are you interested in playing along in Carbon Copied with The Bald Dragonfly?
I sure would like for you to add your name and blog address in the link tool below so I can coordinate a future Carbon Copy post with you!
Gorgeous card Karen. This is so soft and subtle! I am thrilled to be playing along with you!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome challenge idea and you and Lynn kicked it off beautifully! :) I love that gorgeous panel you created - so much depth and texture with just one colour!
ReplyDeleteWOW Karen, another gorgeous card. What a great idea. I would love to play along but I don't have many stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteBut what an awesome idea, very creative. :-)
Cool idea, Karen, and your card is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteFab Idea, Karen!! Your card is simply gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun challenge! I always love seeing all the different ways people use the same stamp!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome idea Karen! I LOOOOVE the card - it's so very pretty with the purple and black! You inspire me, literally, everyday!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC idea!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was some sort of challenge, too, but I knew that you were already knee-deep in at CAS-ual Fridays.
Hmm....you could host a monthly distressing-type challenge. We all need tutorials on just how you accomplish your distressing!! After my one shot at misting I know I have a LONG way to go before I'll exhibit the control and finesse that you have mastered.
As a purple nut I am absolutely enthralled by your card! Love, love it!
Karen, this is a cool idea! I love your card and the classy CAS you do. ;)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the softness of your card... might just be inspired myself, too bad I don't have that PTI set...
ReplyDeleteChuckle chuckle... thanks for the inspiration, I'm crashing your party :)
ReplyDeleteLove your awesome idea Karen! And your card is beautiful (as always). That IS an amazing collage of images from Jay Gee's Nook. I haven't done a challenge from there yet but I think I need to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! I love your use of this medallion stamp. It gives it such a unique look. Fabulous design, my friend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and fun challenge concept! Love JayGee's challenge as well... Those purples are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea. And love the card too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love what you've created & look forward to more carbon copies! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this card and I LOVE the Carbon Copied idea....very very cool!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea!! How fun to meet up with so many different cardmakers!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Indeed very different from Lynns', but both great!!
Such a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a new challenge! I may not always have the right set, but I'd love to play along when I do. I am in love with the colors you used on your card. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Karen and such a great idea for a feature. I'd love to play along but would it matter that I'm across the pond??
ReplyDeleteJenny x
As I have said many times before, you are the absolute master of these stamped and distressed/misted backgrounds - such a stunning card Karen. Would really love a tutorial on this one - hint, hint! I am very honoured that you chose my challenge to introduce 'Carbon Copied', which is a brilliant idea. Can't wait to play along. Big hugs, Judith.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, your card. LOVE the purple... Love the shimmery background... This is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteSecond of all, AAAH!! What a fun, FABULOUS idea! Carbon Copied! SOOOOO FUN! Love it! GENIUS KAREN!
Fantastic idea & that card is fabulous! I will have to give your idea a try. I doubt I will get the same stunning result but it will be fun to try!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME challenge idea Karen! I've linked up :) We'll be moving in the next several weeks but I'd love to play along after that :)
ReplyDeleteGirl, this card is STUNNING! I fell in love with the purple background - BRILLIANTLY done!!! Love it!!! Love the new blog look too!
What a great idea! I'd love to join you some week.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, love the added texture. Your challenge idea if fab Karen.
ReplyDeletenow how super fun is this?!!!! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking card...love the impact of the black!
Ok, a) absolutely gorgeous card, i LOVE the look you created here, b)what a wonderful idea you have come up with, carbon copied....fabulous, and c) I really want those purple wellies!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Karen, I've joined the list...yipee :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
love how you created the focal panel. beautiful colors and design. love the idea of your challenge and i am looking forward to seeing more and be inspired! =)
ReplyDeleteClever! Love the carbon copied concept! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Sounds like so much FUN! Visiting from Lynn's blog and must say your card is so PRETTY! LOVE that you both used the same stamp set for two completely different looks! Just say when!
ReplyDeletesuch a great idea, karen! love your oh so pretty card!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Karen. Love the soft look of it. The challenge sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, it really sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteLove your card - Reminds me of Batik patterns for some reason. Off to check out Lynn's card (Love her blog). Yours too!
Carbon Copy is such an AWESOME concept!!! LOVE IT!!! Can't wait to join in on the fun!!! And your card is really pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteFirst, love the card! Second, what a fun idea :>) It is sorta like when I challenge my sister, except we can't use the same stamps 'cause I never give back what I borrow :>)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! And I love your vibrant purple card!
ReplyDeletelove the card and you know CAS is just the perfect style.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Karen!! I had no idea when we visited that THIS is what you had up your sleeve! This sounds like soo much fun!
ReplyDeleteI like how you have used the inks in yet another way. Beautiful job!
What fun!!! I'd love to play!
ReplyDeleteA perfect CAS card and I love your new challenge. Off to check out the other cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea, girlie!! Love this idea, and definitely look forward to seeing what you and your challenge participants come up with. Love what you and Lynn did with this set - very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun idea, Karen!! LOVE what you and Lynn did together! I'd love to be part of this some day! So...I'm IN!!
ReplyDeleteI always love finding a new challenge, and I am very excited that you have incorporated our challenge too! Gorgeous card! Thanks for playing along with us this month ... cheers Ange
ReplyDeleteLove the Carbon copied idea - your card is gorgeous Karen! ;)
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I just figured out how this Carbon Copy challenge works. I am calling it a challenge because it sounds like one, a fun one...so, I added my name to the list.
ReplyDeleteI added my name to the growing list! I wish we could spend some crafty time together in the real world, but this virtual challenge will be a great substitue for now! :)
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