Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Dancin' on the Street


"Snowflakes, snowflakes... Are such funny things.
They haven't feet or haven't wings.
Yet they sail through the air...With the greatest of ease,
And dance on the street, Wherever they please."   
~Author Unknown


Woohoo, it's a long overdue edition of Carbon Copied today-same set, same challenge, same day! The talented Jen from Jen Shears Designs and I are featuring Lawn Fawn's Fly Free and Bannerific and for a real challenge we are participating in Lawnscaping's Winter Wonderland! Love this challenge site because it often times makes me think of these stamps in different ways to get more use out of them.



Here in Wisconsin, winter is all about snow and the monochromatic landscape, not to mention the chilly temperatures! My card features some paper piecing and spray painted snowflake embellishments. The vintage color scheme was kind of dictated because of those copper snowflakes. (Funny, but true story: For some reason, my husband thought copper was gold?? Eh, metallic is close enough, I suppose. I was originally hoping for gold but now I'm liking the copper, as I was able to bring in a fun splattering of spray mists too!)

I can't wait to see Jen's take on this edition of Carbon Copied at her blog, Jen Shear's Designs. She's fabulously talented and does amazing projects with ribbon. Plus, she is so sweet to, it's a win win situation! Click on the Carbon Copied icon on my sidebar if you'd like to sign up for a feature edition with me!

Supplies:
Cardstock: (Kraft) PTI
Patterned Paper: (Manilla Basics Collection) Basic Grey
Stamps: (Fly Free, Bannerific, Sophie's Sentiments) Lawn Fawn
Ink: (Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger
Fibers: (Natural Burlap String, Vanilla Crotchet Lace) May Arts
Embellishments: (Spray Painted Snowflake Confetti), (Rhinestone)
Other: (Treasure Hymn Spray Mist) Shimmerz

 

47 comments:

  1. So fabulous Karen. I love the paper you choose to use. Gives a soft yet graphic feel to the card!

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  2. Ohhh, love this card Karen! Great use of the set and I too, love those BG papers!

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  3. Oh, love this! I think the copper snowflakes look great, they fit so well with the rest of the design. Love this layout, too!

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  4. Love it, Karen! That little bird is so darling!

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  5. I too love it and that little bird is adorable.

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  6. Oh now this is simply stunning! The layout, the soft-muted colours...the wee birdy catching a snowflake in his/her wing. And the lace/twine treatment is the perfect finish. xx

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  7. Love the wide mix of elements and textures on this card!

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  8. beautiful card...love all the fun little adds...

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  9. Oh copper snowflakes how fun Karen! What a great card; love the soft feel to it.

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  10. Gorgeous, Karen. Simply gorgeous!!

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  11. Beautiful card, Karen! I prefer copper-it's shiny, but rustic. ;)

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  12. Oh Karen, this is just breathtaking! My goodness. There are no words.

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  13. I never would have thought to use this color scheme for a winter card, but that's why you're such a genius! The copper snowflakes are perfect, and of course the misting is incredible, as well. Love how you think outside the box with your stamps!

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  14. So pretty Karen. Love the color scheme!

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  15. Wow, this is gorgeous, Karen! Love the unique snowflakes and that sweet, little bird!

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  16. Wow, I really love this so so much!!! The colors are BEAUTIFUL and I love the ribbon & twine!!! WOW!

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  17. Copper or gold - I like it! Vintagey and wonderful. This would be great for Christmas too.

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  18. beautiful vintage color. love the sprayed snowflakes.

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  19. I just LOVE this! The vintage vibe is so pretty (I think that's my fave ribbon!), and those COPPER snowflakes (which they clearly are!) are amazing! This fits jgee's current challenge- which I wanted to use too, but I couldn't quite figure out the colors. Yours is perfection! Thank you for playing with me- and all your support!

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  20. great winter card, Karen!! Love the splatters of spray ink ;)

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  21. What a beautiful card for a winter birthday! You've thrown everything together so nicely and still kept it CAS which I love.

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  22. Soooo pretty! What a fabulous colour palette, especially for winter!

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  23. Gorgeous card!! Love the colors! Thanks for playing with us at Lawnscaping :-)

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  24. You gals are FABULOUS, love your take on it... and the snowflakes are great, love that they're copper (or whatever color you want to think of them as...) Also love the distressed edges.

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  25. Wow! Love the distressed edges and the awesome textures here Karen! :)

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  26. I just came from Jen's...what a wonderful contrasting card you've designed....it's such a wonderful feature you have going here. Totally fun to see how 2 people use the same stamps and can come up with 2 totally different designs...I love your rustic card...lace and twine are a fabbie duo.

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  27. Love those copper snowflakes and that sweet paper pieced bird! And I'm glad to see Carbon Copied back again - it's such a fun event! Off to Jen's now...

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  28. If only dem snowflakes don't fall on dem roads i drive on.... lol...
    Wonderful card!! :)

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  29. I love it!
    I have learnt to appreciate the beauty of such a landscape ;-)
    Your card is gorgeous!!

    TFS~

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  30. SUPER beautiful card! I LOVE that paper and that little birdie!

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  31. I was wondering when you were going to do this again! Love all the fun little things to dress up this already fabulous card! I love love the copper snowflakes!

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  32. Lovely card Karen. I like all the fine details and the colors are amazing. Love it all:)

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  33. i'm loving the copper snowflakes, karen! very pretty!

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  34. The neutral colours are a great palette for winter Karen and I love how you incorporated misting too :)
    Jenny x

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  35. LOVE the vintage feel of this card with the copper snowflakes, Karen! Beautiful work!

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  36. a super sweet card and love the banner you created! A winter card of happiness!

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  37. Such DARLING card, Karen! Love love your happy card!

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  38. Pretty and sweet, Karen! I love the monochromatic colors.

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  39. So pretty and unique. You've definitely got your own style! Thank you so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping!

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  40. This is such a sweet card, Karen. I always love your style. :)

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  41. One of my new favorites of yours! I just love the beautiful tones in this card as well as the layering. Just so pretty!

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