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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Sweet Paper Blooms Challenge

This week's Paper Blooms challenge is to use the color combo of red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day.

Since Memorial Day kicks off the beginning of summer, I went with that idea for my card. The gingham ribbon reminds me of a picnic tablecloth, and the cherries represent all the yummy fresh fruit to be had.

So, want to play along? Just link up your creation on the Paper Blooms blog. You do NOT need to own any Paper Blooms to participate, although if you've got some, we'd love to see them!

Stamps: Cherry on top (A muse)
Paper: Bazzill textured white, Real Red, Summer Picnic dp (SU)
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: crocheted flower (Paper Blooms), ribbon (Michaels), scallop circle punch, pearls (Kaisercraft)
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33 comments:

  1. Chrissy CMay 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Oh my gosh this is just to sweet! Great job!

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  2. CassieMay 20, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Oh, Ann, I LOVE this! So summery it makes me want to go for a picnic ;D

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  3. Pat (mspfd)May 20, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    How sweet! Love it!!

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  4. ~amy~May 20, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Oh super CUTE Ann!!!

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  5. LeahMay 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Love your card Ann! So fresh and yummy:) Makes me want cherry pie:)

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  6. AnthonetteMay 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Oh, pretty! That ribbon is perfect, Ann. Love the little pearl on the cherry.

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  7. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Looks like summer to me! Yummy!

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  8. JanineMay 20, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    How lovely!! I love that paper!!

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  9. jacque4u2cMay 20, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Fantastic take on the layout! YUM! YUM! You did just an awesome job! Love that ribbon!

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  10. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    So adorable Ann! Red gingham ribbon and cherries are pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on my face!

    (-: Heidi

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  11. mamia (me and mine in Alabama)May 20, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Love it, love it, love it!

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  12. JacquelMay 20, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Ann!
    Great card! I may be able to play along with this challenge....tfs!!!

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  13. DianneMay 20, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    What a wonderful card...absolutely perfect...and I love the flower!

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  14. UnknownMay 20, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Ugh! Ann! You're killin' me with this paper!!! LOVE it. I think it's great how you put the scalloped circle behind the PaperBloom. I might have to scraplift that ;)

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  15. BMay 20, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Oh so summery! How cute!

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  16. Lyn SMay 20, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Yes, it makes me think of a picnic too! Lovely card Ann!

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  17. Cheryl WalkerMay 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    I love this!!! super cute!!!!:)

    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  18. Angie TiemanMay 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    What a super sweet card! Love the old-fashioned feel with the cherries and crochet flowers!

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  19. RoseMay 20, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    ann this is such a sweet card and cherrys....yummy :D

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  20. AimesMay 21, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    What a fab card - I love the colour combo and that embellishment is adorable! Very summery!
    Hugs
    Aimes
    x

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  21. 1CardCreatorMay 21, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    I love your idea for using the dark scalloped circle underneath the crocheted flower. Lovely card.

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  22. Becky CarafaMay 21, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    I am imagining a picnic right now!

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  23. Ali ManningMay 21, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Great card, Ann. I love the gingham ribbon - I'm in the mood for summer now!

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  24. DanniMay 21, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Love this!! Such a cute card!

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  25. DeannaMay 21, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Super cute Ann, love the cherry paper!

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  26. Susan (peebsmama)May 22, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I like how you chose to go a different route than the traditional, patriotic version of red, white and blue. This is really cute!

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  27. AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    What a sweet card! Love the colors and cute croched flower!

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  28. Stamp and SmileMay 22, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    So Cheery Ann!! LOVE the flower and yummy ribbon... TFS! :)

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  29. cr8ivemeMay 23, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    love the dp. And what a cheerful card.

    M.E. aka CMCMaryD@SCS

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  30. Maria MatterMay 24, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    So so lovely!
    blessings, Maria

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  31. Colleen { HappyLittleArt }May 24, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Ann...this card is sooooo sweet!! I love it!!

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  32. Anjou KrelovichMay 26, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Adorable! Love the crocheted flower!

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  33. SpyderJuly 6, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Love that red gingham ribbon
    Lovely bright card
    ((Lyn))

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