There's something to be said about praise: the act of expressing approval or admiration. Three short words, possibly two seconds of your time. Written or verbal, praise is always appreciated and keeps many going. I just wanted to let you know if I haven't told you lately, that you, my readers, are awesome.
A new Artful Delight card kit and sketch challenge (as well as the scrapbook and sketch) were introduced on the Artful Delight Blog this past Wednesday, and if I can say this is one awesome kit too! The envelope was literally full to the brim with amazing contents. Here's a look see at it!
This kit contains 6x6 sheets of Bo Bunny Hello Sunshine collection, Prima Marketin's Doodle Deux collection and Basic Grey's Paper Cottage Collection. There are 8.5x11 sheets of coordinating Bazzill cardstock and embellies including a stamp! Please check out the full contents here!
My card today showcases a clean and simple take on the sketch challenge, along with the chipboard elements, stickers and cardstock from the kit. Amy tried out some loose stitching on one of her cards last week and I thought I'd try it out too! To make the chipboard not so heavy for a card, I simply peeled the top layer off its backing.
Stop by the Artful Delight Blog to check out the new kit and perhaps try your hand at the sketch. I always try for a flexible design open to interpretation: take it clean and simple or dress it up with a shabby and vintage style!
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One last thing: I was fortunate to have been chosen to continue on the May Arts Design Team and they have showcased the new 2012-2013 Design Team on their blog. The Ribbon Lady is offering up 3 spools of ribbon from their newest release just by leaving a comment of welcome! Check it out here!
You're pretty awesome yourself Karen along with this card!Love the floral frame and clever stitching! Congrats on the May Arts DT!!!
ReplyDeleteRight back at ya! So glad I found your blog! You do great work! Congrats on the May Arts DT extension!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!! And you, are awesome too! :) Congrats on sticking around, with the May Arts Design Team! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! Congrats on making the May Arts Team again, they are lucky to have you!
ReplyDeleteYou are AWESOME...this card is adorable...great design and love the added stitching..
ReplyDeleteLove the design of the card. The stitching is wonderful. You are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI think we all agree that you're pretty darn awesome yourself, Karen! Love this fabulous card! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card!
ReplyDeleteI love that we both put "You are Awesome" on our cards, great minds think alike (and you are awesome). Love the idea of taking apart the chipboard. Yeah for the May Arts... and new AD sketch and kit... TGIF!
ReplyDelete'Wohooo on another term on May Arts teams! So happy for you. You are awesome! Love the deep colors!
ReplyDeleteYour card is awesome, and so are you! I love your stitching and your design on this card.
ReplyDelete♥YOU♥ are awesome:)
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the whimsical stitching:)
Happy Friday!
YOU are awesome!!!! :)
ReplyDeletelove this CAS card!
hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
Thanks Karen I think you are pretty awesome as well. CONGRATS on your May Arts ribbon acceptance. They have the best ribbon ever.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on another term on the May Arts team! Love this card Karen... the stitching and loops by the flower are a lovely touch :)
ReplyDeletecongrats on keeping your spot on the may arts dt! so well deserved :) this card is beautiful...that sketch is calling to me. going to give it a go this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card- you deserve it even if you made it for yourself. ;) Congrats on that new DT placement!
ReplyDeleteYOU are awesome! Love the loose stitching and the wide matte slightly off set, just gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteYep! awesome you are dear Karen!
ReplyDeleteLove that design and card ;-))
awesome card made by an awesome you! congrats on another year getting to play with ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteawesome card. love the pretty paper on the card base.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Karen... I love this card... this card is meant to you... YOU ARE indeed AWESOME..Your work are such great inspiration to me... hugs...xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome for sure! I love the colors and touches here Karen.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with your thoughts on praise. This card could easily be for you because you my friend are indeed awesome! Congrats on continuing with May Arts!
ReplyDeleteYOU are awesome, my friend! Seriously! LOVE this sweet card - those colours, the CAS design and the sweet stitching! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on continuing your creative adventure with May Arts!
Hugs!
Aimes
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This card IS awesome! (have you ever scrolled to the bottom of my blog? *grin*)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fantastic kit- and no surprise whatsoever that you are continuing your tenure as a Prima Ribbonista!!! :)
Absolutely gorgeous! Love the CAS design and the bold colours.
ReplyDeleteTotally, I am pretending the card is for me, I agree! LOL. Love it!! the colors are very striking!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card! Love the simplicity and the colors.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on staying on the May Arts team. So well deserved!!!! I love your card!!!
ReplyDeleteI think you & this catd are awedome! Great way to use the chipboard. And a big congrats on the May Arts DT!
ReplyDeleteThis card is awesome! Love the colours too.
ReplyDeletealways love seeing your take on the sketches. this is so pretty, Karen!
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