Sunday, August 12, 2012

Tickled Peach



My grandmother doesn't use email. She doesn't text. She picks up her land line phone and calls her sisters or children. She sends a handwritten note to her friends. And I'm delighted to say that she was tickled pink to search through my {huge} box of handmade cards and chose a few that would be perfect for the people in her life. Each and every card that she chose she knew who she'd send it to and what it would be for. Now that is one delightful reason to justify why I spend so much time on this hobby.


Sharing a card that was created for The Craft's Meow August Sketch Challenge. Have you seen the amazing sketch provided by Nina? Do you think you'll want to play along? All the information and prize details are on the blog!

I started by repeatedly stamping one of the background elements from The Craft's Meow Retro Foundations onto peach cardstock. (All elements of this set were designed for ease of repetition stamping!) I adhered this background piece to a vanilla card base-after adding a touch of detail with pinked border edges. For the focal point, I stamped the large bloom from Beautiful Spring, cut portions of it and bent them for added dimension. A bit of twine and a banner with the perfect sized sentiment from Love Dwells Here finished the look.

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May Arts just celebrated a swap with Our Craft Lounge this past week. My projects-2 ribbon slider cards-were featured Friday. You have a chance to win free ribbon and a stamp set if you stop on by and leave a comment before tomorrow!

The Craft's Meow's August release week begins on Friday!

Skipping Stones Design has another PMS Sale going on! Check out the details here, you won't want to miss it!

I have a special post and announcement to make this Wednesday, so excited!
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33 comments:

  1. LOVE the story about your grandma Karen, so sweet! I'm sure this pretty card is one she would choose! Your layered bloom is delightful ;)

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  2. Karen, this card is fabulous. I love that background. It reminds me of the net bags that some fruits come in. I can also relate to your sweet grandma story. I recently sent a box of cards to a friend, who proudly sent them off to friends the day they arrived!

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  3. Love your story:)

    Such a pretty card..love the stamping and your twine action!

    Can't wait for your news!!

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  4. What a sweet story about your grandma, Karen - another reason this hobby of ours is so worth it! Your card is just beautiful - love that flower! Looking forward to your special post! :)

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  5. Lovely card, Karen! Can't wait to hear what your BIG news is! :)

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  6. sweet card. can't wait to hear your big news on wednesday.

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  7. Your flower is amazing! Love love love it!

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  8. beautiful! looking forward to wednesday! :)

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  9. Fabulous card, love that big flower and the retro foundation looks great....

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  10. Okay this card is so pretty ... You just inspired me... hugs...xoxo

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  11. Hi Karen,
    It's a great card - but I'm sure that if I were given the chance to go through your cards I'd never be able to choose! I think it's awesome that you can do that for your Grandma. I also love that she still writes letters. Steve and I were talking about that the other day - love letters in particular, but just letters of any kind are such a treasure the way you can hold them and re-read them and tuck them into a shoe box to save forever.

    Hugs!!!

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  12. Fabulous stamping, Karen! That flower is gorgeous and I love how you layered it.

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  13. This is delightful! Love the colors and the design.

    I love making my cards for people and I love when I can share my work with my family as well!

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  14. what!! we have to wait until wed for the news!! your such a tease lol

    this is a beauty and i am so glad your grandmother found cards to send out :) how special for her and the ones to receive them

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  15. So elegant Karen. Love the repeated background stamping. Great colour choices too!

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  16. love how you used the natural string here. Your grandmother will so appreciate these cards and they will delight the recipients for sure!

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  17. Grandmas are THE best! Love the card and the background.... wow!

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  18. wow..what a stunning card. Love the background.

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  19. Beautiful card!! I love that flower, you did!...Simply, wonderful. :)

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  20. You know I love that background! Gorgeous card and love the story on your grandmother. My nana loves to take pictures of fresh flowers and make her own handmade cards from the pictures :)

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  21. Bold and beautiful! I'm sure this card is destined for a recipient that will truly appreciate it! :)
    Hugs!
    x

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  22. Your Grandma sounds special- love that she takes time still to do things that people really love. Your card is lovely- the flower with the felt is beautiful.

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  23. It smells like Fall around here ;-)
    Love your card, fabulous background and flower Karen!

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  24. love the flower! wonderful layering and textures. beautiful card, Karen!

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  25. I love when my family picks through my card box! It's the best feeling! And then to hear stories about who they gave them too, that is one of the biggest reason I craft (they are my biggest fans too!). Beautiful card :)

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  26. I love when people know exactly what they're going to do with my cards. :) Thank goodness card givers still exist! :)

    Love the soft colours you used and that gorgeous layered flower. :)

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  27. That is some impressive repetitive stamping!

    Love the story about your grandma!

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  28. What a sweet motivation... Beautiful bloom- love that background....

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  29. So gorgeous, Karen! I love how you kept the stamp flower neutral, and I love your colors, background and twine!

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  30. Lovely! I like that you share with Grandma :) I too share with my mom.

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