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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Giddy Bug


She is such a tiny little peanut, arriving almost a month early. They weren't ready for her, but managed to scramble and find things at the last minute...including my babies' crib. It was kind of sad to see it being carted away, like a chapter closing in my life. But, I knew the new family desperately needed it and would put it to good use, rather than it collecting dust in a storage.

A new baby calls for a card, right? And I'm happy to say that this card will actually be given away, rather than collecting dust in storage, hah! The sketch is based off of Moxie Fab World's Square Sketch Challenge and the lovely and soft color palette comes from The Play Date Cafe. I started with a patterned paper panel that was misted with a light green, inked the edges and then stamped the sentiment (a mix of three different stamp sets!), wrapped it with twine and adhered it to another patterned paper panel and the card base. The cute little bug was stamped and colored with markers. I snipped off the wings and antennae and created some large whimsical ones with silk ribbon and craft wire.



Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Ivory Gold Fleck) The Paper Company, (Vintage Cream) PTI
Patterned Paper: (Lines from Dream Big) Pink Paislee, (Coral Polka Dot) Pebbles
Stamps: (Giddy Bugs, Falling For You, Vegtastic) Paper Smooches
Ink: (Chesnut Roan Chalk) ColorBox, (Sand Beige) VersaMagic, (Certainly Celery Pigment) SU
Markers: (Copic) (SU)
Fiber: (Ivory Silk Ribbon, Linen Burlap String) May Arts
Other: (Wire) Making Memories, (HoneyDew Mist) Tattered Angels
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64 comments:

  1. Handmade Creations by StephanieAugust 27, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    This is so adorable!!!!

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  2. BabyBokChoyAugust 27, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    This is so so so so cute!

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  3. AimesAugust 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Ack! That bug is so darn cute! Such a genius way to add the wings!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  4. LaurelAugust 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Gosh this is so adorable!

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  5. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    the ribbon as wings...flawless

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  6. LynnAugust 27, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Karen, I think I could sit and stare at this card for hours. I love the way you created the wings. So soft and sweet. And..how wonderful that your crib is still in use, but I'm sure very bitter sweet!

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Love this and woo hoo for instant use and appreciation. And how clever to mix and match the sentiment.

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  8. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Love this and woo hoo for instant use and appreciation. And how clever to mix and match the sentiment.

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  9. ElsAugust 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    So sweet! Love how you made the wings! Perfect for a little girl!

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  10. Chari MossAugust 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    This is adorably cute! I love your butterfly wings :)

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  11. ~amy~August 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Your card makes ME giddy:)

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  12. WendyAugust 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This is pretty Karen!!! Congrats to you friends!!! I hope you have a super weekend!

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  13. BrandiAugust 27, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love how you used the ribbon for the butterfly wings. How cute!

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  14. ChristinaAugust 27, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    You are always so wonderfully clever! I love the ribbon wings for the butterfly! I'm sure your friends will adore this sweet card, too.

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  15. Virginia L.August 27, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Aw... how can this be-adorable and beautiful at the same time!!? Love this, Karen!

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  16. Tenia NelsonAugust 27, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Awesome awesome awesome!!!

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  17. Courtney KAugust 27, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    omg - that butterfly is so dang cute - how clever!!

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  18. lin_ka1August 27, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    very very cool

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  19. Jay GeeAugust 27, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Gorgeous Karen... love your background and the little bug is genius!

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  20. FionaAugust 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    What a lovely idea for the wings of your bug. Fab card Karen.

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  21. Alice August 27, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    i adore this sketch and love love your fab take on it! those silk ribbon wings are genius! super card!

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  22. KellyAugust 27, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    So cute and completely adorable. Love the wire antennae and the ribbon wings!

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  23. NancyAugust 27, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Adorable design! Perfect for a new baby! Love the creative ribbon wings!

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  24. Jinny NewlinAugust 27, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Absolutely, stinkin' adorable, Karen! LOVE those butterfly wing bows! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  25. ~Tammy~August 27, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Speaking of giddy...that is what this card makes me! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Oh my stars! Big smiles here!

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  26. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comAugust 27, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Ooooo, sooo sooo sweet!!! Just love that ribbon and of course the bug is so cute.

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  27. jenAugust 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    ACK! I LOOOOVE the ribbon wings on the cutie bug!!! And adorable antenna too!! so sweet- and so sweet of you to share your crib...!

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  28. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 27, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    WINNNNNNNNER! I totally looooooove your take on this sketch and how you used that stamp image with the ribbon! OHHHHHH! Just gorgeous! And I love how you used our colors! FAB FAB FAB:) You rock:) Thanks for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the PDCC:)

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  29. Jocelyn OlsonAugust 27, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Oh my goodness, Karen! THis is sooo amazing! The ribbon wings--brilliant! The wire antennae--brilliant! You always just blow me away. :)

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  30. ChunyuanAugust 28, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    It is brilliant! Love the cute bug and her soft fluffy wings. Love the misted and stamped background panel too.

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  31. Erum TasneemAugust 28, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    WOWA!!! Adorable!!

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  32. farmhouse-storyAugust 28, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    you clever, clever girl! love this, karen!

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  33. JennyAugust 28, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Ribbon Wings....how cute and creative is that? Just perfect for a new Baby card Karen and love the soft colours too :)
    Jenny x

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  34. LaurieAugust 28, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Karen this is DARLING! I love the ribbons for wings! Sooo cute!!

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  35. yyamAugust 28, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Ooh..so pretty! Love the ribbon wings! :)

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  36. Jen W.August 28, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Those ribbon wings are a work of art! Gorgeous! and glad your giddy bug will be going to a good home. :)

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  37. SJAugust 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I LOVE this card!

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  38. Marlena M.August 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Love the bug. ;)

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  39. TigriswillreignAugust 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is so absolutely adorable!! Clever and gorgeous!

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  40. lisa aranaAugust 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    how crazy cute and imaginative. I think you have won this one hands down girlie!

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  41. Lisa EltonAugust 28, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I love the ribbon wings...ADORABLE!!!

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  42. TraceyAugust 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    SO darn CUTE!!! LOVE it!!! Thanks so much for joining us at The PLay Date CAfe :)

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  43. TrinhAugust 28, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Awww, this is so cute! Love the bow for the wings.

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  44. MichellemAugust 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    LOVE how you used the silk ribbon for wings!! So stinkin' cute!!

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  45. JessAugust 29, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    You always come up with the most clever uses for things. I really love this one! Those butterfly wings are so puffy and cute!

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  46. LindsayAugust 29, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Oh this is just perfect Karen! I love how you used the colors and that that big bow are the bugs wings, genious!

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  47. Becky CowleyAugust 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    This card is so absolutely adorable! I know what you mean about how it is sad to see your baby stuff move on. I cried when we gave away my sons crib.

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  48. Emily LeiphartAugust 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    This is adorable! I love how you used the ribbon as wings.

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  49. Monika/BuzsyAugust 30, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Oh, so pretty Karen. Love the ribbon wings. :o)

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  50. AleksandraAugust 31, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    wooow... what a cuuuute card for a baby! I absolutely love it. It is a great idea using the ribon as wings. Gorgeous!

    Have a great day!
    Aleksandra

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  51. kasia c.August 31, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this adorable card! Those ribbon wings are just too fabulous. That was so generous of you to give up your crib. I hope that the sweet little one is doing well. :)

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  52. Glenda JAugust 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    So adorable! Love the wings and the antennae!

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  53. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 31, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Congrats on your PDC shout out.

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  54. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Hey Karen! Thanks for linking this up to the Square Sketch challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  55. Laura PryorSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    TOO cute for words, Karen!! I just love this!!

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  56. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    ADORABLE!!! LOVE those ribbon wings and the wire antennae!!! Perfect baby card!!!

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  57. RaeSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This is too darn sweet!!! Love it!

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  58. Heather InnusaSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    HOW on Earth have I not seen this card!!?!?!? Did I miss you one day?!? This is utterly WONDERFUL Karen!!! Congrats on your Moxie Fabulousness!!!!!

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  59. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)September 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I knew this card was a winner, but so glad you're getting the Moxie Fab pat on the back for it too!

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  60. Jen W.September 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Whoop whoop! Big congrats on your Moxie Fab win!! :)

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  61. Virginia L.September 21, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    CONGRATS on your Moxie Fab sketch challenge win, Karen! You are the ROCK STAR!! WTG!

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  62. jintyoo7September 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    WOW - amazing use of ribbon - congratulations on your win :o)

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  63. Jennifer RzasaSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Congrats on winning the square challenge!

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  64. JessSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    CONGRATS for winning the square card challenge for Moxie Fab World!

    You are FAB! :)

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