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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A Friend Indeed


"You've got a friend in me / You got troubles, / and I got them too / There isn't anything / I wouldn't do for you / We stick together, we can see it through / Cause you've got a friend in me / You've got a friend in me..." Exert from "You've Got a Friend in Me" by Randy Newman for the Toy Story movie




Same day (today). Same stamp set (In Bloom by PTI). Same challenge (Clean and Simple Stamping). Yes! It's a Carbon Copied Day with Piali from Touch of Creation. Did you know that her work is amazing?! Piali chose to work with the Clean and Simple Stamping Sketch and as a bonus, this week they are partnering with the ColorQ Challenge so I was able to choose the palette we got to work with, #89. Some nice, deep, beautiful rich tones. Feeling fallish, I guess.



Every time I pull out this set, I can't help but hum the Toy Story opening song in my head due to the single sentiment. Makes me happy. I used the In Bloom Impression plate on my orange panel and then chose to feature the sentiment with stamping. I highlighted the series of three leaves with a few buttons in the top left corner. Please stop by Piali's blog to see her take on these two challenges!

(**If you are interested in doing a Carbon Copied feature with me, I have a link on my sidebar which will take you to the post to sign up!**)

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Bordering Blue, Bravo Burgundy, Really Rust) SU, (White) Office Max
Stamps: (In Bloom) PTI
Ink: (London Fog) Momento
Fiber: (Natural Burlap String) May Arts
Embellishments: (Buttons) SU
Tools: (In Bloom Impression Plate) PTI
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31 comments:

  1. LaurelAugust 31, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  2. KellyAugust 31, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I really love that color combo! The carbon copy idea is so fun!

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  3. Jen W.August 31, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Love the IP on that orange panel and the little stripes on the bottom. :)

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  4. LindsayAugust 31, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    What a fab card Karen! LOVE it!

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  5. ~amy~August 31, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    ooohhh....love the embossing...such a neat touch. Gorgeous card...love this feature of yours...so very fun!

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  6. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 31, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    My favorite impression plate, great job on the cas layout...and now I am going to have that song such in my head.

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  7. AimesAugust 31, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Oooh fabby colour blocking on this super friendly card, Karen! Love the embossing :)
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  8. Chari MossAugust 31, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Lovely card, I love those bold colors. I just emailed you a question about the PTI impression plates, I finally got one and I'm looking for some input! :)

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  9. BabyBokChoyAugust 31, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    NICE take on the inspo photo and color scheme!! awesome card. Just finished watching toy story 3 last night :) fun movie :)

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  10. WendyAugust 31, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Great card Karen!!! What a great sketch!!!

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  11. ChunyuanAugust 31, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Fabulous card, Karen. Love the color you chose to work with the PTI in bloom. It is unexprected but gorgeous.

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  12. KaraAugust 31, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    pretty! love the texture. so glad you joined us at the ColourQ!!

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  13. SylviaAugust 31, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Hi Karen, You have a lovely CAS design. Love the texture you created. Thanks for joining us for the 100th challenge at the ColourQ.

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  14. Heather InnusaAugust 31, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Oh Lord, now I have that song in MY head too! This is great. Nice take on the color sceme & the sketch!!! The twine is a great addition too!!

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  15. Jay GeeAugust 31, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Love this colour combo and your design Karen. The embossing is a perfect detail :)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Another amazing card Karen! LOVE your CAS design and those colours worked perfectly!

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  17. LynnAugust 31, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I love the colors...and the flower up in the top corner...fabulous!

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  18. JennyAugust 31, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    A gorgeous choice of colours Karen and I love the design you came up with for the sketch. The natural twine is a perfect finishing touch too :)
    Jenny x

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  19. ChristinaAugust 31, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    So simple, but so lovely. The embossing is just gorgeous (I can't believe I don't have this plate yet!), and the open leaves in the corner, stamped off the panel, are the perfect touch. Thanks, as always, for sharing your talent with us at the ColourQ!

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  20. lisa aranaAugust 31, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    OH MY, this is just simply stunning. I adore that little bit of stamping in the corner. Gorgeous card.

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  21. TigriswillreignAugust 31, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    You're right about those tones... Very sophisticated and fall-ish. I love the strip at the bottom of your card; really pulls it all together!

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  22. Cynthia SchelzigSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    great colors, super design,,,fabulous card!!
    love the cards your kiddos designed too...reallllly cooool....

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  23. jenSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    what a pretty color combo- and LOVE how you used it. I may need that plate now. *wink*

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  24. farmhouse-storySeptember 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    this is lovely, karen, and i loved piali's, too!

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  25. Jocelyn OlsonSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    The embossing is just stunning. Love, love, love it! I love how you used the colors. Beautiful card, Karen!

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  26. artfuldelightSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    WOW, I love it!! Fabulous. :-)

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  27. TrinhSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful take on the sketch & colors, Karen! Love how you showcased the dry embossing.

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  28. Alice September 2, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    so elegant. i love this challenge you came up with. really looking forward to it every week. i'll sign myself up one day! =)

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  29. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful card! I especially LOVE the buttons!! Great take on both the sketch and the color combo!!!

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  30. Arielle H GordonSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Karen, this is beautiful - I love that strip of color on the bottom! Thank you so much for playing with our 100th challenge at the colourQ!

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  31. PialiSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful Card Karen! ove the in bloom embossing!
    Thank you so much for this opportunity...I'm so honored . I had a blast creating for Carbon Copied.
    Hugs~

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