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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Polaroid Minis


Welcome to the DeNami Design August Blog Hop!
The stop before me was the blog of the talented Amy.



My sister works hard. She's good at her job. People respect her and she respects them. I made these little ditties for her to give to the employees at work, just to let them know she cares! Mini cards are perfect for card sets, and for the informal "I'm thinking of you" kind of reason to send a card. The set contains four cards total-the two not pictured feature a slightly lighter colored monkey and then a little red bird!

A special thanks to Lisa for thinking of me and making these cards possible. I am so excited to finally have in my reach some lovely DeNami sentiments to go along with the images. For my Polaroid inspired cards, I stamped each image, the monkey and the little bird, onto kraft paper and colored with Copics. Then I drew a black line, either to hang from or perch upon, with a marker, inked the edges in black and adhered them to a stamped card base. I love the fact that I don't really often have to use a stamp positioner with DeNami stamps, as the rubber directly lines up with the image imprinted onto the wood block.

Thank you so much for visiting me and my mini cards today! Your next stop is one of the masterminds behind DeNami, super sweet Paulina Nakamura!

If for any reason you get lost along the way, the DeNami blog has all the details. You have until August 15th at 11:59 PST to leave comments on all the blogs to be eligible for a prize-three $20 gift certificates to the Denami Store! There is some serious inspiration along the way!

**I just wanted to take a quick minute to mention this great cause: Join Skipping Stones Design on Monday for their 2nd Annual "Blogs 4 Boobies" hop. Help stamp out cancer! All money raised on the hop will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Check out the Skipping Stones Design blog post here for more details.**

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) OfficeMax, (Kraft) PTI
Stamps: Denami Designs
Ink: (Tuxedo Black) Momento
Other: (Markers) Copic
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94 comments:

  1. artfuldelightAugust 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Super cute cards Karen. I have always admired DeNami stamps but I have yet to own any. I may have to change that very soon. :-)

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  2. BabyBokChoyAugust 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    These are super card and perfect to give to people at work!! awesome!

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  3. HeidiAugust 14, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love them both - love the CAS design! Her employees will love them!

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  4. luvhymnsAugust 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Love the simple yet unique way your cards make me smile. Your sister's coworkers will be so BLESSED.

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  5. LynnAugust 14, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Karen, perfect cards for your sister's co-workers! I always love to have a few cards on hand and work and these would be perfect!

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  6. Wendy aka CheekyAugust 14, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Love that your sister gives these to people at work! Super cute cards.

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  7. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    These are super cute, and perfect for pick-me ups or just because! ;o)

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  8. Chari MossAugust 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I love these cute simple cards. They are perfect for your sister to hand out at work. Very nice!

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  9. Carol HarteryAugust 14, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    You sister is fortunate to have such a talented sister giving her adorable cards.

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  10. Sherry EckbladAugust 14, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    love your little minis and the sentiments are perfect.

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  11. Tina MAugust 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a great idea to use them to help your sister...and such cute cards

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  12. CuteCuteWorldAugust 14, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    These are awesome! I'm sure everyone at your sisters work will love them

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  13. Tenia NelsonAugust 14, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    These cards are sooooo cute!!! tfs!!

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  14. Lindsey WoodAugust 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Adorable! Love the CAS style!

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  15. Virginia L.August 14, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Love the mini cards! The design is refreshing and delightful!

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  16. 2 Chicks on a LimbAugust 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    So very sweet! Love the little images!

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  17. MarieAugust 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Such beautiful cards! TFS =)

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  18. TerriaAugust 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    OH how cute is that monkey :)

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  19. Karen McAlpineAugust 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Love your layout idea. The cards are so cute...your sis will love them!

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  20. TanyaAugust 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    What a sweet gift for your sister! I love both of your cards, they are just darling!

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  21. Vera Yates (Ling)August 14, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Karen, I just adore your CAS style! Love these cards!

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  22. rhogan18August 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Very cute, simple cards. Great job.

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  23. Rochelle SodipoAugust 14, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    A little birdie told me to tell you these cards are great! :)

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  24. Maria (scrap4nat)August 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Awwww! Very cute cards!!! Love the little birdie!!!

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  25. CarolAugust 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I love both these cards, they are too cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. SaskiaAugust 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Lovely cards, so cute!

    Hop hop hop... to the next blog!

    Greetings, Saskia :)

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  27. RubyAugust 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Ah, SO cute! You've just made me remember a little birdie my daughter has from DeNami, she would LOVE your design, I will have to get her to pop by and see your cards too!

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  28. SJAugust 14, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Do I have to give them out, or can I keep them? :) LOVE them!

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  29. Larissa HeskettAugust 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    WOW!! I really like the SIMPLE cards!! I LOVE them BOTH!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  30. Courtney KAugust 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    these are so adorable - love the Polaroid look.

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  31. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    awwwdorable!

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  32. CaroleAugust 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Love these cute cards!

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  33. Debbie BonczekAugust 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    So cute and simple . . . I just love how "clean" these are (love white space!). And I love the idea behind giving them out as well. Mental note made! TFS!
    Debbie (dbonczek@comcast.net)

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  34. Debbie BonczekAugust 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Also love the term . . . "polaroid" style. It's a great layout for a card!
    Debbie (dbonczek@comcast.net)

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  35. BetsyAugust 14, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I love how simple these are! Proof that less is more :)

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  36. Stephanie{LuvScraps}August 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    these are just adorable! Super cute ♥
    hugs,
    Steph

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  37. MelissaAugust 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    What a great gift for your sister. Cute cards!

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  38. GerryAugust 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Your cards are adorable!

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  39. LindsayAugust 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Seriously too sweet Karen! I love these!

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  40. Jocelyn OlsonAugust 14, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Awwww! These are so sweet, Karen! I love Polaroid cards, and the way you made the whole card like a Polaroid is really cool. Thanks for the deets about the stamp positioner and the DeNami stamps...it makes them higher on my wish list. :)

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  41. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    These are so cute, love how crisp they look on white... and fun to think that such a CAS design can really pull out all the stops.

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  42. ElsAugust 14, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    How cute!! Love these fun animal cards!

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  43. MallikaAugust 14, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    what a great work
    hugs
    mallika

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  44. Nicki SAugust 14, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Cute cute cards Karen! So simple yet adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  45. Isha GuptaAugust 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Cute cards Karen. Love your CAS style.

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  46. LisaAugust 14, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Loving the DeNami animals, they are so cute.

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  47. KarenAugust 14, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  48. JennyAugust 14, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Just the sweetest cards Karen, I love the polaroid shape frames too. Lovin the inspiration from the hop :)
    Jenny x

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  49. Billie DeeAugust 14, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    What a cute monkey!

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  50. ChunyuanAugust 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Wow, these are lovely and cute mini cards. Love the polaroid shape frames for these small stamps Thanks for the inspiration.

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  51. Nicole MAugust 14, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    These look so simple & to the point... Love the monkey, just swinging by to say HELLO !!

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  52. JudyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Thank you for sharing these precious, very happy cards! I love the simplicity of them...
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  53. TammyGtazAugust 14, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    What great cards to give to co-workers...simple but fun!!

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  54. KimberlyAugust 14, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    So cute! Cards are great! Thanks for sharing!

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  55. Laurel BeardAugust 14, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    These are flat out ADORABLE!

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  56. Patty BAugust 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Very cute cards!

    PS.
    I got to work alongside with your sister in the DeNami booth in Colorado Springs. It was fun to get to know her! :)

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  57. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Adorable mini cards! I love the one with the little blue bird!

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  58. Lisa R.August 14, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Cute cute cute clean cards! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  59. Sue DAugust 14, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I like the polaroid look of your cute mini cards.

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  60. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    This is too cute!

    Stampsnews@gmail.com

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  61. Amy SchumacherAugust 14, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Sooo sweet! Love your cards, and your photography is awesome, too! That yellow background is stunning!

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  62. sharon gAugust 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Such a cute monkey. Thanks.

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  63. yyamAugust 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    How cute are these! Love your CAS style! :)

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  64. MicheleAugust 14, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Soooooo cute!

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  65. ~Tammy~August 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    These are so adorable and your sister will love passing these out!

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  66. alexandra s.m.August 14, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    wonderful mini cards Karen ;-)
    TFS~

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  67. farmhouse-storyAugust 15, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    i love the monkey, karen:)! such cute minis!

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  68. DianeBurkeCTAugust 15, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    How thoughtful of you to make these cards for your sister. I'm sure she'll appreciate them, as will her employees.

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  69. Jennifer RzasaAugust 15, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Karen, I am in love with these little polaroids! I can't wait to make a batch myself- thanks for the fab inspiration!

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  70. LauraAugust 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    such simplicity...love it!

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  71. The Wolverina ///August 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    What a neat idea! I love it, so cute!

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  72. Flo August 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Great cards. Love the polaroid picture look.

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  73. Lisa PetrellaAugust 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I LOVE your mini polaroid CAS cards, Karen!!!! You did a FABULOUS job showcasing these images and sentiments---your coloring, layouts, and color combos are simply PERFECT!

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  74. PaulinaAugust 15, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Darling cards, Karen. Love the simplicity of both of them- it works so well with minis!

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  75. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Cute cards and great idea!

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  76. judyAugust 15, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I love your sweet mini cards!

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  77. Heather InnusaAugust 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Such fun cards - I bet she loves them!!!!

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  78. Karen BrockwayAugust 15, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    So very cute!

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  79. arlsmom aka LyndaAugust 15, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    super sweet!!!

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  80. Rae AnnAugust 15, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    These are so cute and I love your design idea.

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  81. EmmaAugust 15, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Fab cards, love kraft and White combos.

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  82. CaananAugust 15, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    How cute! I love the simplicity. I should do that more...

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  83. Hannah's Stampin' NanaAugust 15, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    thank you for sharing, enjoyed your cards :)

    thanks for a chance to win :)

    Shelley

    lostnwa98 at comcast.net

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  84. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    So simple, so beautiful!

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  85. LaurieAugust 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Karen these are SO cute! What a fun idea!

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  86. Andrea MAugust 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Karen, these are AMAZING!! WHat a great idea to make these for your sister to give out at work! Everyone loves to be appreciated!!!

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  87. Cyndi SAugust 15, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Cute cards.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  88. Michele GrossAugust 15, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    OMG! These are sooooo cute!!

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  89. ShirleyAugust 16, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Really cute cards! Love the design and the sentiments!

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  90. Alice August 16, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    these are so cute! lovely minis!

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  91. kasia c.August 16, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    These turned out wonderfully!!!!
    I love how you created the perfect Polaroid. :)
    So so cute!

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  92. AliAugust 16, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Very cute card ! Love the little images...

    Plastic Card

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  93. JessAugust 17, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Cute cute cute!! My favourite is of course the little bird :)

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  94. ValerieAugust 22, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I love these, Karen- what a great idea - love your design :)

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