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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

So Glad

I loved Kazan's sketch this week over at 2S4Y because it allowed me to keep things fairly clean and simple. I love the look of a few bold colors against all that white. I combined the sketch with today's 365 Cards challenge to use rounded edges.

Don't forget: Starting Wednesday, the Paper Blooms blog will be holding weekly challenges. Pay us a visit to see all the gorgeous DT creations.
Also be sure to stop by my blog on Friday. It's my birthday, so I'll be celebrating...

Stamps: Best Yet (SU)
Paper: PTI white & Aqua Mist
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, corner rounder punch, Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch, flowers (Prima), buttons (BasicGrey Urban Prairie), ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
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44 comments:

  1. CassieMarch 31, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Wow, Ann, you make CAS look so much better than I do ;) Love it, love it!

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  2. DeniseMarch 31, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Very pretty card! Simple, yet elegant.

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  3. Susan (peebsmama)March 31, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I agree. The bold colors of the flowers and butterfly look more special against the white background. I like that you chose to emboss the top of the background.

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  4. PamMarch 31, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful, Ann - you really know which colors work well together :)

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  5. DanniMarch 31, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Very nice!! Love the butterfly!

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  6. ~dawneMarch 31, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Such a pretty card. I'm browsing your blog & your cards are so clean-lined, but each is so pretty. I love your style.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful card! Absolutely love it!

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  8. BLJ Graves StudioMarch 31, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    This is so pretty, Ann. I love the pop of color on the white. Beautiful card!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I love the swiss dot :)

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  10. Heather P.March 31, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the burst of color from the flowers. :)

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  11. ~Tammy~March 31, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for coming to play at 365 cards today

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  12. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Love those colors!

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  13. AUsome momMarch 31, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful card Ann. I agree with you, those bold colors against the white is very striking. Wonderful job!

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  14. jacque4u2cMarch 31, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Ann -you can come over and play any day - can you bring your cricut with you? You know I don't have one - boo-hoo! I really adore this card - it is stunning!

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  15. StephanieMarch 31, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Wow, love these colors and the embossing. Great job on this card!

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  16. EveMarch 31, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    very nice work! love the teal flowers!

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  17. VickyMarch 31, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Fantastic card! Thanks for joining us today!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Very, very beautiful! How exciting that your birthday is coming up!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm loving the look of a lot of white space right now too!

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  20. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Wow Ann that embossing is sooo effective. I love how striking this is with the black, white and red.
    Hugs
    Kazan

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  21. ~amy~March 31, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    wooo hooo Ann...gorgeous take on both challenges...OMGoodness, it's your birthday?!!! Hmmmm.... :)

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  22. GinnyMarch 31, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    LOVE this one Anne, gorgeous!

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  23. Stamp and SmileMarch 31, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Fantastic eye candy... you sure nail the CAS cards! This is perfect for using all those PUNCHES I HAVE! He... :)

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  24. SavitriMarch 31, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    SOOOO preetty!! I love the clean design and the butterfly plus embossing are just AWESOME!!

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  25. Allison RankinApril 1, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    You're just trying to make me jealous now, aren't you? Love that polka dot butterfly and the button flowers rock!

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  26. fishlipsApril 1, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Love the color combo of this card Ann Its so elegant and so eye-poping...That butterfly is my favorite if I can say that!!!!!

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  27. JacquelApril 1, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Beautiful card Ann! love that sketch...I'll have to see if I can squeeze it in before I leave! tfs!!!

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  28. cnelsonApril 1, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    so beautiful! love the fresh, clean feel of this!

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  29. ShirleyApril 1, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Wow! This is really pretty. Love how you did the butterfly and it really reminds me of Mothermark from the This Is My Story blog.

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  30. Lyn SApril 1, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Lovely and elegant! The colours really pop against the white background too!

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  31. Cindy LeeApril 1, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Nice card, Ann! Love your embossed background. I just order my cuttlebug embossing dots and can't wait for them to arrive :)

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  32. DianneApril 2, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Very, very pretty card...I love the pure white textured background and the colored accents...perfect!

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  33. Dori SheltonApril 2, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Stunning! I love the colors!

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  34. ElenaApril 2, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    So pretty! I really love the background along with flowers!

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  35. Marlou McAleesApril 2, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    such a gorgeous card!!!! :)

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  36. papertrails leaverApril 2, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    another beauty Ann!

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  37. Angie TiemanApril 3, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Wowzers! Great job with the sketch! Love the crisp white textured background and the colors you added! The black really pops it!

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  38. Deb NeermanApril 4, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Ohhh, lah, lah!!! Purty! Love the colors you used against the white; super-popdom!

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  39. Oliva OhlsonApril 4, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    So pretty! I love the Swiss Dots CB EF! Adorable!

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  40. DebbieApril 5, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Holy cow is this gorgeous! Wow, it is very striking. Love the colors, layout, dots, butterfly, ribbon, sentiment...love it all!

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  41. cr8ivemeApril 7, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    what a lovely card.

    hugs.

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  42. TashaApril 8, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Wow bright and cheery and very beautiful! The design and the butterfly are great
    love tasha xx

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  43. Pat (mspfd)April 10, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    this is so elegant and such a clean fresh look!

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  44. sharon dJune 2, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Love the color combo and the embossing! Great CAS card!

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