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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Fern Gully



"Like the fern, we grow and flourish if we unfurl toward light or truth.
The more we unfurl, the more the tendrils of our true nature begin to show as we loosen,
surrender and soften, releasing and opening as we let go..."
~Exert from Fern Life Center


CAS-ual Fridays brings you a Signed, Sealed and Delivered Challenge for this week-create a clean and simple card with a coordinating envelope! The sponsor, and guest, is the talented Sherri Thompson with Ippity Stamps.


It was just overall fun to play when making something for the challenge... inhibitions melted away the further and further I experimented with distress ink and water. The envelope utilizes the stamping off technique for the fern image. Won't you try to find time to play too? Check out the blog for challenge details, rules, prize information and to see fabulous inspiration from the Girl Fridays!

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41 comments:

  1. LisaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Such a lovely card! Gorgeous watercolor effect, and it fits the mood of the sentiment perfectly.

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  2. Jay GeeDecember 15, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Oh, love the water colour look you created with this Karen - gorgeous!

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  3. BarbDecember 15, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Isn't it fun when the experimenting turns out this beautiful?! Nicely done, Karen - love it! :)

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  4. jenDecember 16, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    love the water color effect... and the twine is the perfect addition to your pretty panel.

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  5. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Very pretty, love the water color effect it has!

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  6. Karin ÅkesdotterDecember 16, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Just wanted to come here to say how beautiful I think this is - lovely work!

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  7. yyamDecember 16, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    This is just gorgeous! Lovelovelove the effect!:)

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  8. Isha GuptaDecember 16, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Gorgeous card Karen. Love the watercolor effect.

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  9. LynnDecember 16, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Soft and subtle and gorgeous Karen. Perfect for a sympathy card.

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  10. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    stunning...gorgeous...ethereal

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  11. KellyDecember 16, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    looks like watercoloring! Beautiful!

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  12. Marlena M.December 16, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful work, Karen! ;)

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  13. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 16, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love the soft feel to this one, and never complete without some May Arts string :) Hope you don't have to send this card too soon.

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  14. JingleDecember 16, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Karen, this is just so very pretty!

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  15. BabyBokChoyDecember 16, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    WTG, you make me miss and long for spring already, those tender and soft greens... but hey, it's not horribly wintery right now, eh? :) lovely card Karen!

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  16. BabyBokChoyDecember 16, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    WTG, you make me miss and long for spring already, those tender and soft greens... but hey, it's not horribly wintery right now, eh? :) lovely card Karen!

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  17. LinDecember 16, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    What a lovely quote, Karen, and your card is beautiful! Love the watercolor effect you got!

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  18. BrandiDecember 16, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Wow! This is absolutely stunning! The techniques you use are amazing!

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  19. Virginia L.December 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Beautiful! I love love the colors and matching envy!! The sentiment is perfect! Well-thought out design, Karen!

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  20. AimesDecember 16, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    This card demonstrates seriously exceptional results from your experimenting, Karen! I'm in awe of the depth you've created with your stamping - fabulous!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  21. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Your blog is always full of such wonderful inspiration, I just love to visit here and see what you've been up to... I am never disappointed! This is a beautiful card Karen, what a fab look you have achieved with the distress inks!

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  22. ChunyuanDecember 16, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful stamping. love the different shades of green and light purple on the background. Purple envlope is perfect color for the card.

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  23. Diane JaquayDecember 16, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I LOVE the soft, dreamy, watercolor effect you've achieved, so PRETTY!!

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  24. lisa aranaDecember 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    just stunning. love the watercolor effect.

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  25. Jen W.December 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Karen, your stamping on this card is stunning! Such a beautiful sympathy card.

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  26. Annette AllenDecember 16, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    wow this is so awesome...you did an amazing job with the distress ink and water. I am going to have to try this. Love the look...

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  27. AnniDecember 17, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Wow, what an amazing card! Love the watercolor effect!

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  28. ~amy~December 17, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    wow...the card is amazing...fab work...great set.

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  29. farmhouse-storyDecember 17, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    such a soft, sweet card, karen:) really love this!

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  30. artfuldelightDecember 17, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    This card is gorgeous Karen!!!! And the matching envelope is fabulous. :-)

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  31. Heather TDecember 17, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    What a beautiful card; I love the little work of art you have created which works beautifully for a serious, sympathetic card.

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  32. Donna B.December 18, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful card!! Love the watercoloring! Very pretty envelope too!

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  33. Savannah O'GwynnDecember 18, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    OHHH! What a gorgeous card--I need to make a sympathy card--and this is the perfect inspiration! LOVE!

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  34. LynndaDecember 19, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Beautiful card Karen... And I love the water colored work in it... its awesome... hugs..xoxo

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  35. ~Tammy~December 19, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    What a beautiful design and such beauty and the twine is the perfect touch!

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  36. TrinhDecember 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love the colors & softly stamped panel.

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  37. Alice December 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    beautiful layered watercolor stamping. such a pretty card, Karen!

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  38. JennyDecember 21, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Fab watercolour effect Karen, love the earthy feel :)
    Jenny x

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  39. Sherry WinchesterDecember 30, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Lush and lovely...watercolor effect is my favorite method of coloring...This card is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

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  40. Lisa :)December 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    So pretty!!!! Love the colors!

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  41. Virginia L.December 31, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Glad to see your gorgeous card featured in Hero Arts Twitter! Happy New Year, Karen! All the best in 2012 :)

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