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Monday, January 30, 2012

Take Those Dreams

 

Caterpillar in the tree
How you wonder who you'll be
Can't go far but you can always dream
Wish you may and wish you might
Don't you worry, hold on tight
I promise you there will come a day
Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
Flap your wings now you can't stay
Take those dreams and make them all come true.
~Written by Glen Ballard and Alan Sivestri

 

I'm joining in on two great challenges this week, the first being the color story from The Play Date Cafe and the second the sketch challenge available at The Craft's Meow. The little butterfly girl stamp from The Craft's Meow gets me every time thinking of the curiosity and imagination my sisters and I had growing up, as well as how we would put all their faith into knowing a dream could come true when blew those dandelion weeds off the stem. Some days I do not think much has changed...

Supplies:
Cardstock: (Natural White, Night of Navy) SU
Patterned Paper: (Curio Collection) Basic Grey
Stamps: (Butterfly Kisses) The Craft's Meow
Ink: (Purple, Blue Pigment Ink) SU, (Distress Ink) Ranger
Fibers: (Crocheted Lace, Natural Burlap String) May Arts
Tools: (Scalloped Circles Nestabilities) Spellbinders, (Damask Impression Plate) PTI, (Tag Punch) McGill
Other: (Markers) Copic
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35 comments:

  1. Sherry EckbladJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Oh you have used my favorite stamp, it is number 1 on my wishlist.

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  2. jengdJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Fabulous! You definitely made a card with a wonderful dreamy quality! Love it!

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  3. Emily KeatonJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    A true beauty, Karen! I love how you colored the silhouette. :)

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  4. RyannJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Gorgeous, Karen!!!

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  5. Jaclyn MillerJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Gorgeous way to use that stamp - the mix of colors is so fabulous.

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  6. LaurelJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Simply beautiful!

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  7. farmhouse-storyJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    this is my fav crafts meow stamp! loving the wing peeking off the edge of the scalloped circle:)

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  8. BeckieJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Very elegant and gorgeous

    Be blessed, BEckie

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  9. Jen W.January 30, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    It is a really sweet image and I love how the wing pops off the top of the scalloped circle.

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  10. BarbJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Karen that image is so sweet! Love the paper you used too - pretty card!

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  11. Dolly DaydreamsJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    What a fabulous card, i love the image and the beautiful colours you have used , simply sensational.

    marie

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  12. LindsayJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    LOVELOVELOVE this Karen! Fantastic use of the sketch and those colors! You rock!

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  13. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 30, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Man I looked at your card and went, "why didn't I think of that", love your take on the PDC colors (better then mine, but oh well!). Thanks for the reminder about the Craft's Meow sketch.

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  14. ChunyuanJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Gorgeous card! LOVE the shade of color you added to the silhouette image.

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  15. Lisa EltonJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    This is magnificent Karen! What a sweet image. Love the bits of lace peeking out and your butterfly tag cluster. Very pretty!

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  16. KellyJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    just lovely! Love your take on the sketch and the color scheme!

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  17. ChristinaJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    This is such a darling image, and I love the extra bit of color you've added to the wings. Beautiful design, Karen!

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  18. TammyJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    This is super precious--I adore the colours!

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  19. Isha GuptaJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Lovely card Karen. It takes me to my childhood dreamy land of fairies.TFS

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  20. artfuldelightJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I love every card you have made with this stamp. Love this card!! :-)

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  21. Jay GeeJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Beautiful Karen - love the purple in the wings :)

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  22. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    beautiful in every way. dandelion wishes...they always seemed to come true for me. but then again, my wishes were far more realistic back then too (like...'i wish we'd have hot dogs for supper!" lol)

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  23. TrinhJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Beautiful, Karen! I love how you shaded her wings.

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  24. LynnJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Karen, I love the inking you did on the sweet little girl and the butterfly. So soft and beautiful.

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  25. TheresaJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Hello Karen, your card is stunning. Gorgeous papers and beautiful silhouette. I love the poem. I think I need to check out the Craft's Meow.

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  26. Annette AllenJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    WOW WEE Karen this is so amazing...what a beautiful stamp and great coloring...I love it

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  27. Jinny NewlinJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    This is ever so sweet, Karen! Beautiful take on the color story! Thanks so much for joining us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  28. alexandra s.m.January 30, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Marvelous once again Karen!
    TFS~

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  29. Linda BeesonJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    What a sweet little image!

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  30. StacyJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    What a pretty card. Thanks so much for playing along at The Play Date Cafe!

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  31. LynndaJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful!!! Hugs..xoxo

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  32. ~amy~January 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    THUD....this might just be my new Karen FAV:)

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  33. jenJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    *swoon*
    She is precious! I keep looking at her finding more amazing details....

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  34. lisa aranaFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    you just rocked those colors. simply beautiful.

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  35. Larissa HeskettFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    LOVE the card!! The colors and all of fun details make it so BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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