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Sunday, February 5, 2012

How Does One?


You must want to fly so much
that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.”


I'm joining in today, along with so many talented bloggers, in the Papertrey Ink Anniversary Festivities! Papertrey Ink has a fabulous design team, and the inspiration each month is amazing. It was difficult to choose who to be inspired by. I choose to work with Michelle's favorites... her style appears to be a mix between clean and simple and vintage, which I am really liking as of late. Also, the colors of my card were inspired by the cute image from Inspired By. I love the fresh aqua against the almost red, with touches of black!  I thought the stamp and button dies gave a nod to the boutique shopping experience.
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38 comments:

  1. artfuldelightFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Ok,I am totally lovin this card. The pattern paper, the butterfly, the sentiment.....just fabulous!!

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  2. LaurelFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Oh wow, I love this! Always love PTI. Thanks for playing at Inspired By!

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  3. Handmade Creations by StephanieFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    So beautiful!!! Love it!!!

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  4. ~amy~February 5, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    turned out soooo pretty Karen!

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  5. TheresaFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Karen. Love the embossing and the DP. Beautiful!!

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  6. Elizabeth CooperFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Absolutely stunning card! I just love the colors you chose!

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 5, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Swoon, love what you did with the patterned paper... and I'm impressed that you stamped on top of the embossed plate.

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  8. Lisa EltonFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Pretty DP and embossing detail Karen, PRETTY card!!

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  9. LynndaFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous card!!! hugs..xoxo

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  10. Jen W.February 5, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    This may be my new favourite of yours, Karen! Love the layout, the colours and the peekaboo polka dot butterfly under the turquoise one. :) gorgeous!

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  11. Sherry EckbladFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    I am loving your new style of card making. It suits you!

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  12. yyamFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    This is so pretty Karen! Love the mix of elements. Brilliant composition! :)

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  13. BabyBokChoyFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    This is really nice! taps deep into this scrapper's heart :)

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  14. NancyFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I love it too, Karen! So many interesting details, and the colors are perfect!

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  15. BananastamperFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Fabulous card! LOVE the colour combo, just love it!
    Cheers,
    Shanna :)

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  16. RoseFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    so pretty!!! love the colors and that butterfly :)

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  17. ~Tammy~February 5, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Oh you really should do this style more often!
    I love everything about this card. That pp is perfect!

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  18. TrinhFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    So pretty, Karen! I love those colors together & the embossed background.

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  19. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Gorgeous! I love that patterned paper and the embossing is fabulous!

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  20. Karin ÅkesdotterFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    So BEAUTIFUL! Love your card!

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  21. jenFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Love this- the colors are so fun & so many great details! (when did you find the time!)
    :)

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  22. AimesFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    Lovin' that colour combo, Karen! How on Earth have you managed to conquer both the vintage style and the CAS style on one card?! Fabby!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  23. LindsayFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    A-mazing my friend, as always! I love the design and the way you worked those colors! So fab!

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  24. LynnFebruary 6, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Gorgeous Karen. You captured Michelle's styling while maintaining yours! Beautiful.

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  25. LynnFebruary 6, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Gorgeous Karen. You captured Michelle's styling while maintaining yours! Beautiful.

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  26. JingleFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    This is so pretty!

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  27. Annette AllenFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    such a beautiful card...love it

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  28. Heather InnusaFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    This is beautiful!!!!

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  29. ChunyuanFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    beautiful card. love the layout and embossed background.

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  30. JennyFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    What yummy colours Karen and that accent of black links the vintage style with the CAS design....beautiful :0)
    Jenny x

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  31. *Alison*February 6, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I just adore the papers and colors you picked.. it's such a fun yet vintage card.. great creation :) hugs

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  32. BrandiFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    This is adorable. I love that button stamp card image. I really like your new banner which I assume you designed yourself. Cute!

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  33. lisa aranaFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    What a beauty of a card! The colors, embellishments, and design is fantastic!

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  34. Virginia L.February 6, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    This is so sweet! Your card just says how versatile you are! There will be more different styles from you!? Love the design and layering!

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  35. farmhouse-storyFebruary 6, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    i so love this card, karen!! so pretty!

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  36. ShelleyFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Pretty and clever use of the button card! Love the colors, too!

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  37. Alice February 8, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    love the splashes of black in this. so beautifully balanced! love the textures, too. fabulous take on both challenges, Karen! love love it!

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  38. Lisa PetrellaFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Oh my word, Karen!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card!!! Every single detail is just precious!!!!! BEAUTIFUL work, my friend!!!!

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