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Thursday, April 30, 2009

I'm a Guest Designer!

Yep, that's right. I'm the guest designer today over at 365 Cards. The challenge today is "Leaf it up to me," meaning you must have at least one leaf somewhere on your card.

When I first thought of leaves, my mind immediately went to autumn, but I wanted something springy, so I used a mix of greens and pink with my new SU set. I managed to get some bling, a butterfly, AND textured cardstock on there (just had to include some of my favorite things)!

So, come on and play along with me today! Create a leafy card and link it up over at 365 Cards. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Stamps: Great Friend (SU)
Paper: Bazzill white textured, PTI white, Old Olive textured, Certainly Celery
Ink: Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Nestabilities circles, rhinestones (The Paper Studio), corner rounder punch
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73 comments:

  1. Susan RaihalaApril 30, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    OooooooH! So pretty and creative! Love the circles and the pretty pink butterfly!

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  2. Dori SheltonApril 30, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    This is so pretty! I love the simple, clean look of it.

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  3. ~amy~April 30, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    You are rockin' the challenge Ann!!! Woot Woot!!!

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  4. Kristie LarsenApril 30, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    This is so lovely Ann! I love the offset circles and beautiful leaf image. Just gorgeous!!
    k

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  5. scrapperjuliaApril 30, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    This is really pretty, great color combo, love everything about it!

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  6. Nancy SandersApril 30, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    I love your card Ann. It is clean and simple with a little bling and a whole lot of stunning!

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  7. Courtney BakerApril 30, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Great challenge. I love the green leaves. So cute.

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  8. Amy JohnsonApril 30, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Wow! This is fantastic! I love the unique layout and the CAS style! Just wonderful!

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  9. BLJ Graves StudioApril 30, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    congratulations! Your card is beautiful!

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  10. Cindy HaffnerApril 30, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    So pretty, I love that it is crisp and clean.

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  11. CassieApril 30, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    This is gorgeous, Ann, and congrats on the Guest Design spot. You did a fabby job on the challenge!!

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  12. mudmavenApril 30, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Love this card! Great job! ~chris

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  13. JeannieApril 30, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Congrats on being a guest designer! I absolutely LUV this creation and I may just have to CASE it, but use dragonflies of course! Thx!!

    Peace and Luv,
    Jeannie

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  14. Rachel Liberty PhotographyApril 30, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Love this card! The colors are so fresh and I love the offset circles. Great job!

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  15. VickyApril 30, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful Ann!! Congrats on being the Guest Designer!

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  16. ShirleyApril 30, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Well, I can certainly understand why, Ann. Your card is elegant to the nth degree!

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  17. RoseApril 30, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Ann I was so thrilled to see you were the GD today!!! Not to worry I covered Autumn for ya!! :-) Very pretty card and I love the Butterfly.

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  18. LeahApril 30, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Love your card Ann, the circles are just such a neat effect. Yea on your GD spot:)

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  19. PaulineApril 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Pretty card, Ann :o)

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  20. Deb NeermanApril 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Love this, Ann! That color combo rocks ... you nailed this challenge!

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  21. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Beautiful card, and congrats on being a guest designer. Great job

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  22. Gloria StengelApril 30, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    This is stunning, Ann! I love the colors and feel of the card, and how "crisp" it is. Pretty stamp set too!

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  23. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultApril 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Congratulation, Ann on becoming a new DT member! Love this card, very pretty!

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  24. UnknownApril 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    This is an awesome card! Love how you used the circles.

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  25. MazApril 30, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Lucky you on being today's GD but I can see why, this card is gorgeous so much so that I may lift the idea
    maz

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  26. FiApril 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Congrats on your Guest DT position.
    Your card is very stunning, I love the contrasting butterfly.
    Hugs
    Fi

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  27. Heather P.April 30, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    This is so pretty, Ann! Love the off-center circles. :)

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  28. {PurpleD}April 30, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I love how you matched the circles unevenly!! Such a simple and "effect"ful idea :-)

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  29. GramrussellApril 30, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    So very pretty. Love those circles and the lovely spring butterfly.

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  30. UnknownApril 30, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    congrats on making the guest dt, so so kool!

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  31. Dolce Deb's DesignsApril 30, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Your card is simple elegance I also love your blog. Great job with this challenge and I hope we see you around often.

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  32. Becky CarafaApril 30, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    This is awesome! I love the colors and how you offset the circles.

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  33. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful! The colors on this are so soft and pretty!

    (-: Heidi

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  34. NatashaApril 30, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Wow!! This card is awesome! Love the greens with the pink, and all those circles!

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  35. UnknownApril 30, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    OOh! I love green and pink. This is so very elegant! Thanks for GD at 365, you are a great inspiration!

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  36. Janelle StollfusApril 30, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    This card is just darling! I love the offset circles and simplicity of the design. Just wonderful.

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  37. Allison RankinApril 30, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Very pretty...love the circly layout (like my made-up word?).

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  38. Sparkly Pink StarApril 30, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Wow! Its really beautiful!! I know you already got one last week, but I awarded you another award on my blog!!

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  39. JoLynnApril 30, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    I LOVE this card, Ann! The colors and the circle design are very cool. Congrats on your guest designer status!

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  40. JanaApril 30, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    This is a great challenge. Thank you. Your card is fabulous. I love the circles, offset. And the butterfly. Too pretty.

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  41. GinnyApril 30, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    congrats and well deserved, BEAUTIFUL card :0)

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  42. BeckyApril 30, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    gorgeous card, I love it. And I will check 365 out

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  43. AnthonetteApril 30, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Congrats on being a guest designer! I have to make time to participate in those challenges. Your card is fabulous...love it!

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  44. LeslyApril 30, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Congratulations! This is well deserved. Your cards are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

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  45. Pat (mspfd)May 1, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Ann, this is a stunning design and gorgeous card. You really should submit this for publication...... elegant simplicity at its best!

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  46. AUsome momMay 1, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    WOW! Girl, I had to scroll for a while to be able to even post on this one! IT IS FABULOUS!!! I always love the simplistic beauty of every one of your cards. Congrats on the guest DT spot and on another perfect card!

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  47. JenMarieMay 1, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    OH this is BEAUTIFUL!

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  48. BMay 1, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Congrats! Love the circles and the fun butterfly!

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  49. JacquelMay 1, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    This is awesome Ann & congrats on the DT!

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  50. KarenMay 1, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Such a pretty card! I love your off center circles!! They really dial your eye right in! That butterfly is fab and your bling(s) are a perfect fit! :>

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  51. ElenaMay 1, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful spring card, Ann! Love the center circles!!!

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  52. xiumaiyukiMay 1, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Love this layout!!! with all the circles and the pretty spring colors!!! So pretty! I will case this for sure!!! Congrats on the Guest Designer spot!

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  53. Marlou McAleesMay 1, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    wow this is stunning!!!! I love it !! :) ♥

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  54. Susan (peebsmama)May 1, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    I love the way you offset your circles. So interesting! Pretty color combo. Congrats on being the guest designer!

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  55. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Congrats on being guest designer...you rock!

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  56. chloeMay 1, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    OMG this is so so gorgeous! I love the layout, color choices,everything!

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  57. Angie TiemanMay 1, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    This is gorgeous!! Beautiful job!

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  58. Lisa Trombitas - www.stampwithlisat.comMay 2, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Pretty card. I like the offset circles - it's an interesting touch!

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  59. KimMay 2, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Congrats on guest designer. That card is beautiful!

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  60. Lyn SMay 2, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Congrats on being guest designer Ann! Love the card, the off-centre circles and butterfly are fabbo!

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  61. KittyMay 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    This is really beautiful, but everything I've seen here is beautiful! :)

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  62. ReganMay 2, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Ann....wow this is FANTASIC!!

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  63. RosemaryMay 3, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    This was a great challenge and as the designer I knew to expect a beautiful card and boy howdy! This is a sophisticated and lovely card.

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  64. UnknownMay 3, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    This is one of the nicest cards I have seen. It's beautiful.

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  65. Elizabeth *^..^*May 3, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Unbelievable beauty!! Can't believe this clean and simple is so gorgeous!! I missed this challenge, but congrats on being the guest designer. Great choice!

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  66. Marie BingamanMay 3, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    ANN! I totally love this card!! The colors, and especially the LO are just so stunning! I have GOT to remember to offset my circles sometimes!!

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  67. AnonymousMay 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Congrats on being picked! I love your card! Love that pink and the bling! :)

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  68. KathiMay 4, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Wow. Awesome. I love the off center circles and the way you used those pearls.

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  69. Virginia KillmoreMay 4, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Ann, Congratulations on the geust designer spot!

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  70. robin feichtMay 4, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Great Card! Love the simplicity of it.

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  71. Stamp and SmileMay 4, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    OMGosh Ann... You put just the right amount of "FAVs" on your card to make it CAS!! LOVE how you staggered the circles... The butterfly is my FAV!! :)

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  72. KimMay 6, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!

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  73. Karen KellyMay 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Such a cute card--love the layout and colors! Congratulations on being a guest designer--you ROCK!

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