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Monday, November 7, 2011

A Rose


Feeling thankful today for the people I've met through sharing creations here on my blog. Feeling thankful for the encouragement that I receive. Taking a quick moment to recognize one of those friends today by wishing her a very happy birthday.

I pulled out the lovely Roses in Bloom set from Waltzingmouse Stamps to recreate a version of this card by Anya for the Walzingmouse SOAP CASE Competition. I decided that the color palette from CR84FN would be a great choice for a birthday card. The black panel has been embossed with tiny dots and the rose and leaf replace the ornament from the original card.
 
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47 comments:

  1. BrandiNovember 7, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Just beautiful Karen!

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  2. Isha GuptaNovember 7, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Simply beautiful card Karen. Love it and the soothing colors too.

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  3. BeckieNovember 7, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Very pretty. Great flower.

    BE Blessed, Beckie

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  4. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)November 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful, love how you turned Anya's holiday card into a birthday card. And the black embossed layer is really a lovely touch, elegant.

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  5. DanaNovember 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    What a clever transition of a holiday card into this beautiful BD card Karen. Your stitching is so even!

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  6. Sherry EckbladNovember 7, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    beautiful card Karen.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Just love your amazing artistic styles... and all your cards.. have been by.. but was too busy and tired... to drop in and say hi..

    tc.. hugs..

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  8. Anita RexNovember 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    So pretty! I really love the colors and the gracefulness of this card!

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  9. Tosha LeyendekkerNovember 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful! Your rose is colored beautifully, and the black really makes it pop!!

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  10. JanetcraftNovember 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    sweet image of rose..colored so well..
    Background is super clean and neat!

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  11. ElsNovember 7, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Gorgeous card, Karen! That flower is fabulous and love the woodgrain background! :)
    Els.

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  12. Sue Lelli November 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Karen, Anya will LOVE this Beautiful card! That flower is GORGEOUS and the woodgrain just really sets it off! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  13. BarbNovember 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Ah, my favorite color combo-pink and green. Just lovely, Karen!

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  14. Virginia L.November 7, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    BEAUTIFUL card!! The subtle colors and flower are gorgeous together!

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  15. ChunyuanNovember 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    beautiful card. Love the subtle colors and LO.

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  16. BabyBokChoyNovember 7, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I love these demure colors, very nicely done!

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  17. Sparkly Pink StarNovember 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    beautiful card...love the soft colours!

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  18. Lisa PetrellaNovember 7, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    GORGEOUS card, Karen! I LOVE all of the pretty, feminine details you included!!!

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  19. Jay GeeNovember 7, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    This looks stunning Karen :)

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  20. AimesNovember 7, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love how you juxtapose pretty and rustic! I'm in awe of it! :D
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  21. Karin ÅkesdotterNovember 7, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    This is so beautiful Karen! LOVE your card!

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  22. LindsayNovember 7, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Gorgeous card karen! LOVE that big pink bloom!

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  23. Kelly S.November 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Oh SO pretty! Love the pink rose with that gorgeous woodgrain background and the stitching! Just lovely, Karen!

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  24. ChristinaNovember 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    This is so soft and pretty, but the contrast of the black gives it a sophisticated look. I love the subtle woodgrain background.

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  25. CherylNovember 7, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  26. alexandra s.m.November 7, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    gorgeous card Karen!
    Love these soft hues ;-)

    TFS~

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  27. Karen H.November 7, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the woodgrain paper and flower together.

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  28. LynnNovember 7, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Karen, I am in love with this card. So much gorgeous Karen style. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. I hope that one day soon we can meet in person and catch up even more than we do on our blogs. I adore you!

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  29. LynndaNovember 7, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Love it Karen... hugs... xoxo

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  30. TrinhNovember 7, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Beautifully done, Karen! Love the soft colors with black.

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  31. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the pink with the black and that border punch is fabulous!

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  32. yyamNovember 8, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Wow! This is stunning Karen! I love the bits of black that ties everything together.

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  33. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comNovember 8, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Gorgeous! Great stitching too!

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  34. Audrey PettitNovember 8, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful! SO elegant!

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  35. JennyNovember 8, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Wonderful card Karen, love your warm, thoughtful post today :)
    Jenny x

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  36. Julia AstonNovember 8, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Your pink rose looks lovely against the woodgrain panel!

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  37. Heather InnusaNovember 8, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    This card makes me happy. Such sweet soft colors paired with the black. You are fabulous Karen, amazingly talented and super sweet! I hope you know when others (like me) say that they are grateful for the relationships they've made in the blog world - friends they've made - they (I)mean you too. You rock and make my day brighter. Every. Time. I. Visit! Hugs to you girlfriend!

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  38. farmhouse-storyNovember 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    just so gorgeous, karen! hb to your friend:)

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  39. Mona PendletonNovember 8, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    So pretty Karen! Love the WM bloom! Thanks for joining along with CR84FN and WM :)

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  40. papertrails leaverNovember 8, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    gorgeous card Karen! I love how classy and chic it is!

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  41. ~amy~November 9, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    really pretty...rustic and elegant at the same time!

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  42. KaryNovember 9, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Love the vintage feel of your card in soft shades. Very pretty!!

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  43. Jen W.November 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Gorgeous, Karen! Did you use patterned paper for the flower or is that your magical misting at work?

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  44. lisa aranaNovember 9, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    A stunning and beautiful card. You friend will love it.

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  45. Lisa EltonNovember 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    How pretty is this...very nice!

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  46. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Karen, this is stunning, I love the colours you chose, such a great palette,beautiful creation! Thank you so much for playing along with us!!

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  47. Deborah FringsNovember 13, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Great CASE of Anya's card - I think your pretty pink rose is just lovely! And the woodgrain background works so well. Fab! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!

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