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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Which One?


Sometimes you've just got to go with the flow. What feels right? What is off? Have I accomplished my goal? Should I chuck it and start over? Such was the case with this week's card for the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge. It wobbled to and fro for quite a while but I think I prefer the less complicated version above.



Although this version fits the sketch better. The sketch is a really great one, designed by Dina Kowal. There is a prize up for grabs and to read more about the challenge and find tons of inspiration from the guest designers and design team members, please visit the Skipping Stones Design blog.

 The sentiment and flowers come from Beautiful Botanicals set by Skipping Stones Design. I used the amazing, bright, bold colors available this week at The Play Date Cafe, as a sketch and color combination are the perfect combination.



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A few days back I had a tutorial over on the May Arts Blog. My talented mother helped me make some cute girl bobby socks to give as a gift! Simple and easy, my kind of project. For those crafty friends of mine with girls, this one is for you!

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47 comments:

  1. ~amy~April 24, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Check out all that glorious color....love it! Those socks turned out adorable!

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  2. LynndaApril 24, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    WOW ME EYES!!! {he he}.... The burst of colors... beautiful card Karen... cute socks!!! Hugs..xoxo

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  3. Jay GeeApril 24, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Mmmm... I can't decide which version I like best - they are both fantastic! Love the socks :)

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  4. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAApril 24, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    I really like your batik looking background. Blessings!

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  5. Sherry EckbladApril 24, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Both cards are great Karen, but I like you prefer the first one a little more.

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  6. JingleApril 24, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    These are gorgeous! I love the colors you used and the way your incorporated the sketch! I think I like the first one best, too!

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  7. Annette AllenApril 24, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Gorgeous card Karen...great take on the sketch and I love this color combo...

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  8. artfuldelightApril 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Fabulous cards, Karen!!! Yesterday's card was amazing too!!! LOVE it!!

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  9. Kara LynneApril 24, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Beautiful techniques. Isn't there some saying about taking off the last accessory put on? I agree, the first picture has a bolder impact, although that flower panel is gorgeous (I'd make it into a bookmark and put it inside this card when you give it to your friend).

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  10. ChristinaApril 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Both versions are stunning, Karen! I think I like the first one just a tiny bit better, but the floral scene on the second one is beautiful nonetheless.
    Your words were very timely--I had one of those projects going last night where I felt like I should just scrap it and start over. In the end I decided to walk away and come back later, and I wound up liking the end result much better with fresh eyes!

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  11. Heather InnusaApril 24, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I really love them both - I have to say, the top one is my fave :). Beautiful colors on both. And I LOVE the pop of white from the punched border! Lovely!!! I'm off to check out your girly project on May Arts' Blog!! YAY :).

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  12. JanetcraftApril 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    colors are sharply matched.
    Great sketch followed, love the flowers with orange stamped!
    It's a great project

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  13. ShaunaApril 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Gorgeous!
    I especially love the second one. The white patch above brings the eye upwards and ties in the white from below.

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  14. BrandiApril 24, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    These bright and bold colors are beautiful! Great job girl!

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  15. ChunyuanApril 24, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    both are gorgeous. I love the first one more. Thanks for the idea of adding ribbon to baby socks. That makes great baby shower gift.

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  16. Miriam PrantnerApril 24, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Love that color combination, it's so rich! I think I prefer the less complicated one too. :)

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  17. DotchieApril 24, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Love the top one! Beautiful papers and love that white scallop die cut.

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  18. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsApril 24, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Wow - definitely different - but I love that you went with the bold color challenge!!!

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  19. AimesApril 24, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Wowzers! Rockin' those bright colours, Karen! I really love your splatter on the second beauty and yet love the simplified first version too (am I allowed to like both? Hope so!)
    Hugs!
    x

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  20. Lisa EltonApril 24, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Well I for one think they're both fabulous! And those wee socks...CUTE!!

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  21. Alice April 24, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    hummm.... i like them both, but if i had to pick i'd pick the first one. very pretty background. beautiful cards, Karen and love the cute gift idea, too! those socks are cute with the ribbon trim!

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  22. alexandra s.m.April 24, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I love them both but if I had to choose I would pick #1.
    Lovely socks ;-)

    TFS~

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  23. UnknownApril 24, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Love them both, but I really love that first one with the angled paper, so awesome!! Such adorable bobby socks, too! What a great idea!

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  24. ShellyApril 24, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Oooh boy...talk about a sketch!! Wow! I think you did amazing, taking on that!! :)

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  25. yyamApril 24, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Oooh...Just love the bold, bright colours! On both versions!:)

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  26. BabyBokChoyApril 24, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Must one pick one and only one? Love both versions, the colors are fantastic!

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  27. RoseApril 24, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    boy that is a tough choice, but think i like the first one best :)
    they are both stunning!!!

    super duper cute socks :)

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  28. Savannah O'GwynnApril 24, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    OHHH! What a fabulous design--love the simplicity and the colors/papers...and that ribbon! FAB! THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the PDCC:)

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  29. Lisa AranaApril 24, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    yum! i think i like the first one better as well. I love how you pieced together the stripes.

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  30. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    I think they both look A-MaZing! Love the papers and the sweet border punch, and great choice of flowers in the second version too!

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  31. LaloApril 25, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Both are just super fab!!! But I have to say I enjoy looking at those flowers :)

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  32. Janny's Cards CreationsApril 25, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    The cards are simply but beautiful. Groetjes Janny

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  33. Jen W.April 25, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I love how that one panel gives the cards two such completely different looks. I really like them both!

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  34. Emily LeiphartApril 25, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous use of those colours! I thought the first version was pretty but I absolutely love the second. Fabulous use of the sketch! That one would've completely stumped me.

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  35. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    With the colors and patterns you chose, I like the first card best. The sketch is a good one, though. I'm keeping both ideas!

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  36. TigriswillreignApril 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    They're both equally stunning! The 2nd one goes with the sketch better.

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  37. Katie GehringApril 25, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Since I am totally in love with Beautiful Botanicals, I am going to toss my vote for the 2nd one! I adore the vibrant punch of color contrasted with the frilly border and fine misting!

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  38. JJ SobeyApril 25, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    loving the colours on these - just yummy!

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  39. KaryApril 25, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Both versions look GREAT, Karen!! Love the gorgeous colours and the pretty diecut border. Love!!

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  40. WendyApril 26, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Wow! Both cards are so stunning.

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  41. CherylApril 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Utterly gorgeous! I love these warm colors.

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  42. CherylApril 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Utterly gorgeous! I love these warm colors.

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  43. kasia c.April 27, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Oh my goodness!! These are absolutely GOREGOUS!! The bright amazing colour against the stark white is just stunning. :)

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  44. Melissa SheaApril 27, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Like I could pick! Both are gorgeous! I LOVE that color combo. I sort-of just made a card w/ those colors and then hopped along and was happily validated that those colors did indeed work well together :)

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  45. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comApril 28, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Both are great. such sweet socks :>)

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  46. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    so beautiful! both are stunners. and, adorable socks!

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  47. jenMay 2, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    Both versions are lovely- the colors together are amazing! And those fun socks are too much! MUST make some!! :)

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