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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Pops of Red


Welcome to Skipping Stones Design's Sketch Challenge #110. There's a fantastic blog hop going on today in honor of the release of Grunge Two, so you should have arrived from Pamela's blog, you are in the right place!  


Grunge Two is another fabulous set that is a must have, especially if you have trouble with masculine cards. However, the set isn't restricted to those guys, you can use some sweet colors like yellow, red and pink to create a project that has a touch of femininity to it as well! 
There is some great inspiration along the way! Stop by the following design team and guest designer's blogs to see more of this new set in action. Skipping Stones Design has the complete listing and challenge rules as well if you get lost or need to find out more about the prize up for grabs this week!

Jingle
Joann Valderama
Pamela Young
Karen Baker
Katie Gehring
Candice Fields
Shannon Teubner
Stephanie Mino
Emily Leiphart
Taylor Usry
Wendy Price
Julie Day

Your next stop is Katie's blog!
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60 comments:

  1. anyaJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Love this, Karen! You created a fabulous background and I love that red bird!

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  2. JingleJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    You are amazing! This is absolutely gorgeous!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful card Karen, I love how you made it a bit feminine too!

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  4. LaurelJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Love that pop of red, pretty card!

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  5. BrendaJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    ohhh I am lovin this...that red really does add the pop!
    hugs
    Brenda

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  6. Indy's DesignsJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Great card with that pop of red! Loving the zigzag stamp!

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  7. Katie GehringJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    I adore that you used the chevrons vertically instead of horizontally. That bird is divine! Love this so.very.much!

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  8. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Kraft cards are some of my favorites! I love how simple and sweet this card is. Thanks!

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  9. TammyJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Ack--I love this design! Love that pop of red over the yellow chevron stripes! I never would put these colours together--but you've made them work SO well!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    loving everything about this card.

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  11. Crafty Math ChickJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I like the rustic feel of this card Karen. I like the chevrons and the splotchy background - I am so excited for Grunge 2 to come out! YAAY! New SSD!
    ~Meredith

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  12. wendypJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    loving the background you created with that zigzag stamp! Fabulous card, Karen!!!

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  13. Annette AllenJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    cute Karen. Love how the red just pops..

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  14. Crafty Math ChickJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    YAAY! What a nice surprise - new SSD! And a companion set for Grunge Vol. 1 that I already love too! AWESOME! I really like the splotchy background and the chevron strips. Great Hop by your designers - did you see Stephanie's silver embossing? Showed how elegant this set can be too. Thanks for the chance to win!
    ~Meredith

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  15. ~ Kendra ~January 10, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Great take on the sketch, love your card!! Like your papers you created with the stamps!

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  16. Rochelle SodipoJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I really just want to be like you when I grow up. The colors and the layout are just fab.

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  17. Pam W.January 10, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Great card. And I love the colors!

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  18. Sherry EckbladJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I love that red bird!

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  19. Emily LeiphartJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Stunning, Karen! I was stumped by this sketch but you rocked it.

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  20. Paula-Scrap AddictJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    great use of the Chevron

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  21. CherylJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the chevron and pop of red.

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  22. Heather InnusaJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Love that POP of red combined with the yellow!!! Love it!

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  23. AimesJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Feminine grunge - I likey! :)
    Those chevrons stamped in that orientation look fabby!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  24. Lisa EltonJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    I do LOVE you CAS style Karen! Great pop of red on this pretty card ;)

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  25. LindsayJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Yeah, this is just awesome in every way! You rock Karen!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    I love the pops of red in this! That bird is adorable and I always love seeing buttons on a card

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  27. Jay GeeJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    LOVE this Karen! The pops of red are gorgeous :)

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  28. LynnJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    The pops of red are beautiful against the chevron stripes! Thinking I might need this grunge set to go along with my PTI one :)

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  29. skippy stampsJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    WOW! Simply stunning!!! Great Job!!!

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  30. JennyJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    You would never guess these stamps are from a grunge set by the way you've used them!! Beautiful colours and the pop of red is so vibrant :)
    Jenny x

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  31. farmhouse-storyJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    so sweet! i love the bkgd and the little bit wonky sentiment, karen:)

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  32. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Yup. I like it. A lot. :)

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  33. Elin LarssonJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Oh, what a wonderful clean card!!!! That bird is a favorite ;)

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  34. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    The red bird really pops!

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  35. LyndalJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card Karen :)

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  36. papertrails leaverJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Karen great card with the yellow and red! I never would of thought to use the red ink for the bird and it looks so fab!

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  37. BabyBokChoyJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    This is quite lovely Karen!!!

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  38. yyamJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Wow! Really eye-catching! Love the pops of red! :)

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  39. ChristinaJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Really fabulous, Karen! I love how you turned the chevron background sideways and layered that fantastic red bird on top.

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  40. PamelaJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Beautiful card! I love it!! :)

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  41. Kelley EubanksJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    LOVE this Karen! It is a perfect card!!

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  42. ~amy~January 10, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    i.love.it.

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  43. alexandra s.m.January 10, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Gorgeous card Karen!
    I Love everything about it fromt he design to the palette and the chubby bird ;-)

    THanks for sharing ~

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  44. PialiJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Beautiful card, Karen! Love the Chevron background!

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  45. Marlena M.January 11, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Your card is awesome, Karen! I love the color combo. ;)

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  46. CraftyRiaJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    This card is great! I love the bird!

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  47. ~Tammy~January 11, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I always admire your cards with birds....you have a great eye with design and color! Fab job!

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  48. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 11, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Fabulous card, love the texture you've added to the kraft.

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  49. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 11, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Congrats on hitting 300 followers!

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  50. BrandiJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Wow Karen! The pop of red and the chevron stripes are so fabulous! I love it!

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  51. MariaJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Very sweet!
    Hugs,

    Maria B.

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  52. Jen W.January 11, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Fabulous! Love how that gorgeous red bird pops off the yellow patterned panel. :)

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  53. Savannah O'GwynnJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    GREAT color combo! I love that chevron background and that beautiful red bird! FAB!

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  54. rosewendyJanuary 12, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Very nice indeed!

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  55. Caryn SJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I love the colors combined with the neutral of the kraft.

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  56. JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com)January 13, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Fabulous card! Love the colors! :)

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  57. hwscutieJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Great colors.

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  58. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Love what you did with this card! That red bird really pops :)

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  59. jenJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Great use of the sketch- love the pattern, colors & the red is fab... Love.

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  60. Miss SueJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Great clean and simple card! Good job.

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