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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

A Tree Stump

**To see my Lawnscaping entry, please click here!**


I welcomed packing up my crafty space for this past weekend in order for my sister to have a place to set her things and sleep. This included dismantling my normal photographing set-up, so I ventured out in the great outdoors for a picture. Finding a place that wasn't covered with dew proved near impossible but this tree stump did just fine and kind of lends itself to the overall design of the card.


Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge #95 features a fantastic sketch from Amy. Of note, I distressed a plain white die cut to match the patterned paper and stamped the beautiful little bird from Heartsong and a sentiment from Always Here. Please check out the guest design and design team samples and get more details over on the Skipping Stones Design blog, and link up your take for a chance to win a really great prize!

Supplies:
Cardstock: (Kraft) PTI, (White)
Patterned Paper: (Curio) Basic Grey
Stamps: (Heartsong, Always Here) Skipping Stones Design
Ink: (Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen Distress) Ranger
Fiber: (Linen Burlap String) May Arts
Tools: (Woodgrain Impression Plate, Die) PTI
Other: (Colored Pencils ) Primsa
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39 comments:

  1. LaurelSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    What beautiful background paper, love this card!

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  2. ~amy~September 27, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    gorgeous card...love that sweet bird teamed up with the Curio line..perfect! Great photog too!

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  3. PialiSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    So pretty!! love this card ,Karen!
    The soft colors and beautiful bird...great combo.

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  4. LinSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Love your card, Karen, and it looks great in your natural setting!

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  5. Sherry EckbladSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    wonderful card Karen and I love that pattern paper you used. I think I have some of it somewhere.

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  6. jengdSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Beautiful card! I'm not sure what I like most- the great papers, the string wrapped over and over around the card or the amazing coloring job!

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  7. BabyBokChoySeptember 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    That is ONE tweet card!!!! Love what you have chosen for the background paper, the BG sheet and the bird is darling!! such a GREAT card.

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  8. Heather InnusaSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Amazing Karen. The colors are just beautiful!!!!

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  9. WendySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love the background paper. It is perfect for the focal image you chose. Beautiful card Karen!!! I hope your having a super week!!

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  10. LindsaySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Love love your card Karen! The paper is perfect for that set and your photography is perfection! Awesome!

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  11. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)September 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Fabulous! the inked edges give it a lovely vintage feel.

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  12. JingleSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Karen, this is just beautiful! I love it!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Stunning card, I love the overall vintage feel of it. Love the outdoor photographing too :)

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  14. Jocelyn OlsonSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I really like the outdoor pic, especially with this card. It is *SO* gorgeous, Karen! That little birdie gets me every time, and the patterned paper you used is so elegant!

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  15. Jen W.September 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Love the woodgrain panel - at first I thought it was lots of twine! It adds so much texture and movement. And I'm with Jocelyn - you always rock that bird!

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  16. Chari MossSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    This card is so pretty, what a sweet little bird. I love your colors.

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  17. ElsSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    The picture looks great! what a gorgeous card! Gotta love that BG paper! :)

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  18. JennySeptember 27, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    You can't beat natural daylight and an old stump as a stage! The perfect design for the surroundings too. The embossed strip looks so much like twine wrapped many times around the base:)
    Jenny x

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  19. LynnSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    so did you get lots of cuddle time with your nephew? I certainly hope so! And hope even more that it won't be too long before you see him again!

    The background paper is stunning...love the woodgrain panel and the touch of twine! The stump in the background is perfect.

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  20. TigriswillreignSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    This is divine!! I love the patterned paper, the texture (which, you are right, is perfectly enhanced by the stump!), the inking and the perfect touch of twine!! Love!!

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  21. VanessaSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    This is perfect, Karen!! Love love love this!

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  22. JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com)September 28, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    So lovely! I love how elegant it is!

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  23. PaulineSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I love the natural fell to this, that image is gorgeous!

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  24. kasia c.September 28, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Gorgeous! the patterned paper is so pretty and the distressed looking mat is perfect. :)

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  25. AimesSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    A gorgeous, rustic, natural kinda card!!! Also lovin' your improvised studio for the photography - so fitting!!!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  26. JessSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    This is simply amazing Karen! I love all of the details - from the rustic colours to the cuter than cute birdie. Your backdrop suits it perfectly!

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  27. farmhouse-storySeptember 28, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    that bg paper is so pretty, karen! perfect bkgd for that sweet bird:)

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  28. ~Tammy~September 28, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful outdoor backdrop! Goes beautiful with the nature in your card! I love the beautiful backing paper! Fabulous as always!

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  29. LaurieSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    So so pretty! I love the vintage look of the bird!

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  30. alexandra s.m.September 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    so so adorable Karen!
    That vintage looking bird is perfect with that beautiful paper!

    TFS~

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  31. ChunyuanSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    SO beautiful and elegant. Love the distressed panel for the bird and PP is gorgeous. Great outdoor pic.

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  32. jenSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    love how you created the look of lots of texture without a lot of bulk! (and the stump is the perfect perch for this creation!)

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  33. Diane JaquaySeptember 28, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    how LOVELY!!!

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  34. Alice September 28, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    such a beauty! gorgeous card, Karen!

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  35. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Oooo, this is gorgeous! Yummy paper and I too like the natural background :>) It must be wonderful to have your sis visiting!!! Have fun :>)

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  36. TaylorSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Ooooh, this is lovely!!!!

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  37. Emily LeiphartSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Wowza, you always blow me away with your bird cards. I love this one!

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  38. TrinhSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Beautiful take on the sketch! Love the distressing & twine.

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  39. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Gorgeous card! I LOVE all of the natural elements you included! And the setting for your photo is just perfect!!!!

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