Wednesday, October 12, 2011

A Red Bird & Modern Holly


"Oh little red bird /Come to my window sill / Been so lonesome / Shaking that morning chill / Oh little red bird / Open your mouth and say..." ~Gillian Welch


As I create, some cards just lead to a song and I can't get it out of my head for days, such as the case for this Little Red Bird Card. I'm so excited as today Christina from Sea Glass & Sentiments is joining me on a Carbon Copy post! We are both featuring Wplus9's Woodgrain Silhouettes and Additions stamp sets and participating in the gorgeous color scheme at CR84FN.


Let me tell you, if I may, Christina is so talented. I can spot her cards from a line up because of their perfect execution and fresh designs. To sweeten the pot, Christina is one of thee nicest blogging pals a gal could have! Please stop on over to Sea Glass & Sentiments to see Christina's take on the Carbon Copy!

In other exciting news, I was asked to feature a card and sketch over at Scraprendezvous during their month long feature of holiday cards.



Please mosey on over to Scraprendezvous and take a peak at my sketch. I'd love to see your take on it too!
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45 comments:

  1. ~amy~October 12, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    ooooohhh....lovely cards Karen...I really enjoy the Carbon Copied feature...it's fun to see 2 different takes with the same stamps. I heart Woodgrain Silhouettes...thanks for the inspiration.

    Your Christmas card is beautiful...love the inking...congrats on the Scraprendezvous gig!!!!

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  2. LindsayOctober 12, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Your card is so delightful Karen! LOVE that woodgrain and those branches! I too love this little feature, off to see what Christina did! Oh and that second card? A-mazing.

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  3. LynnOctober 12, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Love when I open your blog and see another Carbon Copied! I adore Christina's style as well. The pop of red on your first card is gorgeous...and I love the design on your holiday card. The bling berries are perfect!

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  4. Fifty-two pairs in 2012October 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog, KAren!
    I love the new card. It's just my style!
    Rosie

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  5. DawnOctober 12, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    You guys ate simply the best! Both of these are beautiful. I love the versamarked leaves! Thanks for the love girl!

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  6. LaurelOctober 12, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  7. Chari MossOctober 12, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Kraft with a touch of red...Yum! They watermark leaves are amazing!!!!

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  8. Sherry EckbladOctober 12, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Great cards as usual and speaking of cards, I loved your card in the Nov/Dec issue of Paper Crafts.

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  9. LinOctober 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Love your card, Karen l- a beautiful use of the CR84FN colors!

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  10. JingleOctober 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Karen, these are gorgeous!

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  11. Kelley EubanksOctober 12, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    These are both great!! I love the modern holly!! Great design!

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  12. Jen W.October 12, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    *Sigh* I love that little red bird and the peek of red ribbon. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
    Did you sponge the leaves for your Scraprendezvous card? They're gorgeous!

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  13. Jocelyn OlsonOctober 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    CONGRATS on your feature! Woo hoo! I love the card and its modern take. The cardinal card is awesome...the design, the little red ribbon loop, the woodgrain. I love it all!!

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  14. Virginia L.October 12, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Both cards a GORGEOUS! Love the first one as it is so warm and sweet! That pop of red is SWEET! Congrats on the Scrap RDV!! I absolutely adore the sketch and design! You so rock, Karen!!!!!!

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  15. ChristinaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Can I first tell you how excited I was to see that you used a red bird on your card? I had the same thought, but wound up going in a different direction. Needless to say, I LOVE the little bird and your amazing design. You are one fabulously talented gal, and I am feeling so honored today to play along with your Carbon Copy feature! Thanks, too, for all your kind words! *blush*

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  16. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 12, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Fabulous cards, love the versamark leaves... and off to check out Christina's card :)

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  17. artfuldelightOctober 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Life has been a bit hectic the last couple days so I haven't been by as much as I would like but I just looked at all your projects over the last week or so and they are simply divine my friend. Everyone of them, gorgeous!!!!!! :-)

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  18. ChunyuanOctober 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love the little read bird card. the woodgrain and white twine add great texture to the card. Also like the die cut panel.

    Congrats to your feature. What a modern holiday card.

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  19. Diane JaquayOctober 12, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Love both of these!!!

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  20. Emily LeiphartOctober 12, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Karen, both your cards are stunning and I love the earth tones. When I saw the title of a bird, I squealed. You know how much I love it when you use birds!

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  21. Alice October 12, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    the woodgrain and distressing add so much textures to the first card and i really like the pops of red. so pretty and peaceful. and your second card is simply fabulous. love love that you used those stamps for a holiday card. thanks for the inspiration, Karen!

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  22. Mona PendletonOctober 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Both of these cards are darling Kren! Love the little red bird on the first! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN :)

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  23. CherylOctober 12, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Both cards are gorgeous!

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  24. Nance LeedyOctober 12, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    What a cool idea! I'm a hug fan of both your work and Christina's and today's cards are drop-dead gorgeous! Love the little red bird and the woodgrain and adore the leaf silhouette in the bg...gorgeous!

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  25. BabyBokChoyOctober 12, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    both cards exude elegance. The bit touch of red in the first one is just STRIKING!!!

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  26. MarybethOctober 12, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Both are just adorable and beautiful. Love the little red bird!

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  27. TigriswillreignOctober 12, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Love those pops of red in the bird and ribbon tab!
    Also love the holiday card! Modern, simple and festive!

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  28. yyamOctober 13, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Oh wow! That first card is a stunner! Love the subtle stamping and the pops of red! :)

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  29. jenOctober 13, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    these are both delightful! congrats on your feature- off to check out your CC!! :D

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  30. JennyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Two awesome cards Karen, love the rustic feel to the first card and The stylised holly is just brilliant on you're featured card :)
    Jenny x

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  31. MichelleOctober 13, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Congrats on being featured! Your holiday card is so adorable:) i also love the bird card too, so elegant.. The cardinal's adorable!

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  32. farmhouse-storyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    a big congrats, karen! such a creative sketch card--love the leaves!

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  33. Audrey PettitOctober 13, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Wow! Your cards are gorgeous, Karen! Love, love, love that fun holly image. so eye catching and unique and I love the CAS design. Gorgeous font on the sentiment, too. And what a lovely red bird card. LOVE that woodgrain and love all the kraft. the small touches of red are so beautiful. You should share the red bird card with us at The Kraft Journal this week, for our To Die Cut For challenge. This would be perfect.

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  34. Sue Lelli October 13, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Karen, LOVE both cards! LOVE the red birdie the best with the leaves and twine! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  35. WendyOctober 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I love the color contrast of kraft & red!! Lovely Karen!!!

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  36. KellyOctober 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    The red pops against the kraft! Just love it. Reminds me of the fat little red cardinal in my backyard yesterday and I mean PLUMP! (;

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  37. Lisa EltonOctober 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    These are lovely Karen! Love pop of red on both of them!!!

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  38. ~Tammy~October 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Oh, I love love your red bird!!!! I am really really swooning over this!!!! Fabulous job my dear!!! [Well, you always do a fabulous job, but I thought I would just put that out there AGAIN! :-) ]

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  39. CherylOctober 13, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Both cards are so very pretty! I love the watermarked leaves on the red bird card, and the Peace & Joy card is gorgeous in it's simplicity. So glad you joined us at CR84FN this week!

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  40. lisa aranaOctober 13, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    The watermark on the kraft is just fabulous and the red bird is just the perfect pop of color.

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  41. Andrea MOctober 15, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    This is fabulous Karen! I love the beautiful red bird!! I agree, Christina is so talented and so amazing! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!

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  42. Lisa PetrellaOctober 15, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Both of these cards are FABULOUS, Karen!!! I LOVE the woodgrain, color combo and layout on the first one!!! And...CONGRATS on your special feature!!! YAY!!! LOVE those pearly berries on the Peace and Joy card!!! Beautiful CAS work!!!

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  43. Suzanne RussellOctober 16, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Love them both, Karen! Each is so uniquely you! Love your style. thanks for the inspiration!

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  44. Heather RogersOctober 22, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    This is beautiful Karen. You know how much I love birds. Especially the Cardinals. Thanks so much for playing at CR84FN!. :)
    Hugs~

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  45. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comOctober 24, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Both are such great CAS cards!

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