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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Delightful!


So tell me...have you ever come across a situation where you have to pinch yourself
(to make sure it is real)
when presented with an offer that is out of this world?
I was invited to be a guest designer for the month of December over at Artful Delight
to feature the card kits available at their store.

 
And I had to pinch myself again when December's card kit arrived at my door.
Oh my goodness, all the wonderful goodies in one card kit!


This kit contains the hottest of stamping items right now from stamps by Paper Smooches to designer paper from Basic Grey. Swoon. I'm in love.

Back to my featured projects!

(I only have little boys at my house so this gracious puppy helped model the headband.)

There are these large, full felt blooms included in the kit and
I just knew I wanted to make a headband for my husband's soon-to-be four year old niece.

It was super simple...a bit of hot glue and it was done!
And then I created a cute, bright and happy birthday card to pair with the headband
by stitching some pattered paper to solid card stock from the kit.
I stamped a sentiment onto a hand-cut banner and then
stitched some ribbon (also from the kit!) to the banner and adhered it to the card.

I can't wait to show you what else I have up my sleeve that
I've made with this December Card Kit available at Artful Delight.
Thank you, Artful Delight, once again, for this amazing opportunity!

Oh-would you like a chance to win next month's kit from Artful Delight?!
Create a project using the layout below and link it here!


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33 comments:

  1. Jay GeeDecember 3, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Contrats on the DT spot Karen... I love the projects you created. LOL, your wee puppy was indeed a gracious and might I say gorgeous model for the headband :) Super fun card too.

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  2. LynnDecember 3, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Congratulations Karen! So well deserved...and isn't it fun to be able to make something for a little girl? Adorable!

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  3. AimesDecember 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Congrats, Karen! What a fabby kit to get to play with!
    That headband is so sweet - any little girl would just adore it! :)
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  4. artfuldelightDecember 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Your projects are amazing!! We are so honored to have you guest design this month. :-)

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  5. ~amy~December 3, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    super ginormous congrats Karen! How exciting! Love your projects and especially your dolled up puppy:)

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  6. LaurelDecember 3, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Congrats on your Guest DT! Love what you have created!

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  7. Sherry EckbladDecember 3, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    congrats Karen! I absolutely love all the goodies in that kit and you did an amazing job with it. I have never bought a kit before but this makes me want to try one.

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  8. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 3, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Congrats, swoon, love those goodies and what a fun project, you are so clever!

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  9. Lisa EltonDecember 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    YAY!!! So happy for you Karen ;)Love the sweet headband and the cheerful card. Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!

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  10. Annette AllenDecember 3, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    what a fun card and a super cute headband.

    That kit is just adorable...you are so going to have a blast using those fun stamps and awesome embellishments...

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  11. BarbDecember 3, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    How exciting, Karen! Congratulations - they're lucky to have you! I adore the headband and giggled when I saw your puppy model. Your card is wonderful too - looks like a beautiful kit! :)

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  12. farmhouse-storyDecember 3, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    congrats on your guest spot, karen--you'll do an awesome job for them:) love the cute head band and card!

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  13. LindsayDecember 3, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Such cute projects! LOVE that headband and the card is just adorable!

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  14. Courtney KDecember 3, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    what a fun opportunity - and the headband is too cute!

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  15. papertrails leaverDecember 3, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Dont you love those pich me moments? Congrats on this opportunity and I think they are lucky to have you designing for them. Your headband and card are very cute! I like that they are easy too! :-) Amy

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  16. ChunyuanDecember 3, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    congrats. That is a gorgeous kit. Love the card. Your puppy is so cute.

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  17. Alice December 3, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    such a delightful card!! =) super duper cute and love the hairband is too fun and clever. congrats on the GDT spot and looking forward to seeing what you make with the kit!

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  18. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    congrats Karen! what an opportunity...a well-deserved one, but an awesome opportunity all the same :) yowzers, what a kit! this set is adorable. she's going to love her headband and bright, happy card. wonderful designs!

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  19. Emily LeiphartDecember 3, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Congrats, Karen! That kit really does look divine and I love how you used those stamps, papers and embellishments. It looks like the puppy loves the headband! LOL

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  20. ChristinaDecember 3, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Congratulations, Karen! What a fab collection of goodies, and you have made them shine. I especially love the cute and colorful headband!

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  21. BabyBokChoyDecember 3, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Congrats, that looks like a delightful kit indeed!!! love your projects, how cute they are :)

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  22. ~Tammy~December 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    So deserved! Beautifully created!

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  23. BrandiDecember 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Congratulations! You deserved it, especially creating someting as fabulous as that headband. Too cute! What a score of crafting supplies!

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  24. JennyDecember 4, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Arrr I can feel your excitement Karen... congrats on the DT spot :)
    Love the cute hairband, I'm sure it'll be worn with pride and the card is so happy too :)
    Cute model by the way!
    Jenny x

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  25. Andrea MDecember 4, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    OMG! I love the headband (and the cute pup :)) well as the fabulous card!!!

    WOOHOO GF!!! So happy for you! What an amazing opportunity and they have certainly chosen their talent well!

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  26. LynndaDecember 4, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Congratulations Karen! So well deserved!!!...So pretty headband.... hugs..xoxo

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  27. Marlena M.December 5, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    What a blessing! So happy for you. ;)
    I love your delightful card!

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  28. TrinhDecember 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Congrats, Karen! Pretty headband & card!

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  29. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comDecember 6, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Congrats! What a bright and happy combo. Love the model :>)

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  30. jenDecember 6, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    CONGRATS!!!!! Looks like a super fun kit to play with! Love what you've created (and your model!)!!!

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  31. Jen W.December 7, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Love that sweet headband - so kind of puppy to model it for you! LOL! The stitching and ribbon are perfect touches on your card. :)

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  32. CherylDecember 8, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Cute! I love the headband.

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  33. lisa aranaDecember 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    ADORABLE! love your sweet headband and the card is a perfect sweet and fun match.

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