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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

May Arts:: Stampendous




What an exciting week this has turned up to be! May Arts and Stampendous have teamed up for a week long blog hop full of inspiration. Today is the second day of the Hop. You can find out yesterday's stops and more details (as well as your chance to win prizes!) over on the May Arts Blog.

My first card features the really cool Teal Mica Fragments from Stampendous, that have been glued to a panel and then the card base that has been stamped with a sentiment. I wrapped the card with a both made from two of my go-to May Arts Ribbon for cards- Burlap String in Natural (SM10) and 1.25" Silk Ribbon in Olive (SK16). I tucked in some stamped, fussy cut leaves from the Stampendous Stamp Set, Moray Dahlia.

Here's a close up:

Then I made a second card too! This features the Moray Dahlia Stamp Set as well, and is a blank card for any occasion:

After stamping the flowers, I colored them in lightly with markers, then added some Stampendous Melon Ultra Fine Pearl Glitter in their centers. I finished the card with a large bow made from May Arts 1.5" Sheer Ribbon in Teal (C04), and tucked in some of the popular May Arts Leaves in Olive (BY16).

I hope you enjoy the schedule hop stops this week! What a perfect pairing: May Arts and Stampendous!
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42 comments:

  1. TracyM #6773February 18, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    BEAUTIFUL pair of cards Karen!!!
    LOVE the teal mica against the olive bow on your 1st card and oh my, the delicate colours of your dahlia are so elegant, especially how you finished it off perfectly with the sheer teal bow - WOW!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your crafty inspiration :)

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  2. christiFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    this card is so beautiful. wow, it's stunning colors are awesome. and the bow is luscious.

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  3. JanisFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Both of these are just gorgeous. I find myself tucking in some of that same leaf ribbon here and there, too. Love the look.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  4. stamping sueFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Two great cards.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  5. Amy C.February 18, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Your projects are beautiful! The coloring and shading on the flower is lovely!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love the colors and the ribbon! You tie great bows! :)

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  7. RavengirlFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Both are pretty! I think the mica flakes look amazing and the dahlias are beautifully colored.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Left a comment on the wrong post. Now I'm in the right pew.
    The cards are great. The second is colored so well. I love the sticky adhesive for adhering glitter and flocking rather than having to use glue. Great idea. No more sticky fingers.

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  9. wendy LFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I love the flower cards it is light and airy

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  10. ~amy~February 18, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    wowza...your cards are absolutely gorgeous!

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  11. NWFlamingoFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    These are so beautiful. At first glance the first card appears to be a hydrangea. I had to take a closer look to see it was just mica!

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  12. KailashFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Such beautiful colors, simply gorgeous texture and designs!!!

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  13. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Oh my gosh Karen these are fabulous!

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  14. Monika/BuzsyFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Both are gorgeous Karen. Love the pretty blue hues and the mica panel! Now I have to get that color. :)

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  15. HeatherFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    These are just beautiful. I love the technique. I love the colors.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Wow! What beautiful and cheerful cards!! I Love the Moray Dahlia Stamp Set and the soft way that you colored them in. It looks like water colors and is so striking.

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  17. YolandaFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Gorgeous cards. Love the colors.

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  18. Lisa EltonFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    A beautiful pair of cards today Karen. Your second is exquisite, I LOVE IT!!

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  19. Sue DFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Very pretty colors on both cards!

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  20. barbara macaskillFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Such a gorgeous duo of cards!! Love your color palette and the ribbons are just divine!!! Must get the Moray Dahlia stamp because it is just so pretty! TFS!

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  21. joyFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Beautifully crafted cards, Karen! I love these colors!

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  22. Teresa Godines #6857February 18, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful cards.

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  23. McStamperFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Love your cards. Especially the second - the blue ribbon looks gorgeous with the flowers.

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  24. JudyFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Such beautiful cards. The colors on them make me smile. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. cghundleyFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful card
    with the Mica
    Fragments on it!
    Lovely second
    card.
    Carla from Utah

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  26. KatieFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Wow, both cards are so beautiful! That mica panel is a definite wow moment! And I love your soft flowers too. The ribbon is just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  27. Janet MFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Pretty cards I love the colors and that really neat ribbon with the leaves.

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  28. craftymom205February 18, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Gorgeous cards.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  29. Lisa PetrellaFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    Gorgeous cards! I especially LOVE that second one---the ribbon is STUNNING!!!

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  30. Scrappin' DivaFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Very pretty colors, so soft and feminine. TFS!

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  31. lostinpaperFebruary 19, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    What can I say... Stunning as always Karen!

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  32. Miriam PrantnerFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Seriously stunning! Amazing cards!

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  33. jordanbev5@yahoo.comFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    You cards are so stunning!! You did an excellent job!

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  34. NickScrapShackFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    Both cards are fab!!!

    I just got some Mica Fragments from Stampendous but are not sure how to use it! Did you only glue or do you use a heat gun too? What sort of glue did you use?

    I would be very thankful for any help!

    Nick

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  35. Create Beauty with LaurajoFebruary 20, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    I love these cards! Wow, what beautiful bows and smart way to use the May Arts Leaves Ribbon. Your Dahlia flowers are so pretty and love the the Stampendous Mica Flakes are the coolest thing since sliced bread! Gorgeous work!!

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  36. SabrinaFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Absolutely exquisite!!

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  37. Diana FernandezFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful cards! The teal glitter and the flowers are very stunning!

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  38. Lucy E.February 20, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    The first card with the mica flakes is so cool! I love the soft blues and greens of the second card!

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  39. Robin B.February 20, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Gorgeous cards! I love the colors and the mica technique, thanks for the inspiration.

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  40. arlsmom aka LyndaFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    fantastic colors on your cards!

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  41. scrappin2babygirlsFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    beautiful cards.. love the blues.. thanks for sharing.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  42. NickScrapShackFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    Thank you for the help with the micro fragment. I´ll try that!

    /Nick

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