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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

2S4Y Ultimate Card Showdown!

It's finally here...the 2 Sketches 4 You 1st Annual Ultimate Card Showdown! They are giving away TONS of fabulous prizes, but that's not what I'm most excited about--I can't wait to see all the EYE CANDY everyone's going to create!

This week's sketch is from the talented Laura. I used lots of my favorite things on this card--the colors, yummy satin ribbon, a new Maya Road journaling card, a butterfly, my Swiss Dots folder, my Martha Stewart scalloped dot punch, polka dots, and pearls. Now, I probably have no chance in hell of actually advancing in this competition, but hey, at least I love my card.

Paper: Basic Black, PTI Raspberry Fizz & white, PTI dp
Accessories: Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch & scalloped dot punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, Maya Road journaling card, PTI ribbon, pearls (Kaisercraft)
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88 comments:

  1. IngridJune 2, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Gorgeous card, Ann. I love the touch of black.

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  2. anja curversJune 2, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Beautiful card Ann love the colors you used.

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  3. HopeJune 2, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Very nice card. The black against the pink is so striking!

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  4. GabbyJune 2, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    OMG Ann...this is GORGEOUS!!! I'm gonna have to CASE this one! Stunning!!!

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  5. Jessica TheodoreJune 2, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Love the colours you have used, beautiful card :)

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  6. gocanucksgoJune 2, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    Hi Ann! I just recently found your blog and love your cards! I love the colours on today's. Keep up the amazing work =)

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  7. VanessaJune 2, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    A beautiful and elegant card!

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  8. AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    I see a lot of blue on the blogs today, which is good as blue is one of my favourite colour.
    Beautiful card as always!
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  9. JokeJune 2, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Wow, Anne, this is a beautiful card. Good luck!

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  10. Michele KovackJune 2, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    This is lovely!!!

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  11. StampinCathyJune 2, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Beautiful card and just love these colors together. You are one inspiring and talented stamper.

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  12. AUsome momJune 2, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Whatever!! This card is 'ausome'!! I love the colors, the punch, that ribbon...it's all fantastic!! Good luck :)

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  13. Cindy HaffnerJune 2, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Oh wow this is so pretty, gorgeous!!!!

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  14. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultJune 2, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    This is wonderful Ann, love the colors and all the details! Excellent!

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  15. ~amy~June 2, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    simply gorgeous Ann...fab card!

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  16. BeckyJune 2, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Girl I love your card :), it is fabulous, love the colors and the colors are divine.

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  17. ~Lori RoopJune 2, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    A definite beauty!! LOVE it! TFP!

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  18. LatishaJune 2, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Ann,
    This is GORGEOUS!!! Love love love it!!

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  19. KendraJune 2, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful card, love the colours and the sentiment!

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  20. ShirleyJune 2, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    How beautiful and sophisticated! I love the colors too!

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  21. ReganJune 2, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    really pretty card

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  22. Lisa BrownJune 2, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    What a gorgeous card! I agree with Ingrid...love that black---so elegant!

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  23. AngelaJune 2, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Very pretty, what a great color combo...

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  24. Laura DavisJune 2, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Ann this card is absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing your talent with us:)
    Laura & Kzana

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  25. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)June 2, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    beautiful colors! Black always makes colors POP.

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  26. Traveling MamaJune 2, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    This is awesome! I love your colors!

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  27. AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    I just love how the Black makes that pink pop! This is a WOW card!

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  28. BLJ Graves StudioJune 2, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Fabulous card! I really like the black accent color.

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  29. Kim SonksenJune 2, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    YUM! I am so digging your card. The simplicity mixed with the pop-out colours. Stunning

    Thanks so much for taking part in the UCS

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  30. AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Gorgeous Ann! I just love every bit of this!

    (-: Heidi

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  31. Stamp and SmileJune 2, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    I had to pop in to see what the WONDERFUL ANN is up too... I'm home this afternoon! Darling card... no details left behind!! SMILES... :)

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  32. VickiJune 2, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Stunning card! Colors are perfect together and the butterfly was a great touch! Blessings to you!

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  33. LeAnneJune 2, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    That black accent really packs a punch! This is beautiful!

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  34. JacquelJune 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Awesome card Ann and love the sketch! Thanks for the reminder about the contest!!!

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  35. Dana GustafsonJune 2, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    I love your card Ann! I for one think you DO have a chance at the ulitmate card shodown! Good luck! The raspberry, black and bitty dots blue look amazing together!

    THanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. I am looking forward to following what you are doing.

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  36. CindyJune 2, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Love the butterfly card....the colors are great....wish you luck in the competition!

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  37. EliseJune 2, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Ann! Your work, this card, your blog, THE WHOLE PACKAGE: D-A-R-L-I-N-G! Thanks for your kind comment on my blog: you made my day!

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  38. DanniJune 2, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Love the contrast on this card and of course, the butterfly!
    Wonderful job!

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  39. UnknownJune 2, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    just beautiful, I love the colors you used ;)

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  40. SavitriJune 2, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    This is JUST GORGEOUS!!!! LOVE it!!!

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  41. Denise MarzecJune 2, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Love Love Love all the white space and that red ribbon over the black scallop border. VERY pretty card!!

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  42. Angie TiemanJune 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    This is gorgeous, Ann!! Love that color combo!

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  43. Tenia NelsonJune 2, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    This card is gorgeous!!!!

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  44. Emily KinckeJune 2, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Love the card.

    Emily

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  45. Anjou KrelovichJune 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Stunning! I love the black border!

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  46. Kristen HJune 2, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I love your card too. It is great. I'd bet yours makes it!!! Good luck to you!

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  47. PamJune 2, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Ooooh, gorgeous, Ann - well done!

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  48. Maria MatterJune 2, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Ann, this is gorgeous! Just stunning!
    Blessings, Maria

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  49. KathiJune 2, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Wow. I love it. I think it's a winner, regardless of whether you win or not. Great layout. Great color combo. That butterfly is just perfect there.

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  50. Jean Fitch from jlfstudioJune 3, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    I love your card too so don't sell yourself short. Very elegant and Palm Beach at the same time.

    Hugs - Jean

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  51. papertrails leaverJune 3, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I can't believe you would doubt your stunning card! I think it is super classy and like the color patterns. Good luck!

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  52. N2ScrapN4FunJune 3, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I love your card! It's simply beautiful!

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  53. Marie BingamanJune 3, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Oh Ann! Why would you say that about your card? I love it, and most importantly YOU love it. :)

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  54. DeannaJune 3, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    You rocked this sketch!

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  55. Jodi CollinsJune 3, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    This is GORGEOUSNESS!! Pure and simple GORGEOUSNESS!!

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  56. Allison RankinJune 4, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Great job...love the black!

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  57. Melissa Bove June 4, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    This is stunning!!

    Hugs,
    Melis

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  58. LEslieJune 4, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Love the colors! Great Job!

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  59. Marti BJune 4, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Love the butterflies with the swiss dots!

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  60. MichelleJune 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    one word:
    stunning.

    TFS!

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  61. Carolyn WolffJune 4, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Very crisp and clean. Love it. Good luck with the challenge.

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  62. chloeJune 4, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    SO cute! I love the color combo and the maya road-gorgeous!!

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  63. KatieJune 5, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    This is so pretty Ann!

    Hugs,
    Katie

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  64. Mouse40June 5, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Very beautiful card! Looks clean and easy! And consistent with the sketch.
    I also participate in the 2 Sketches 4 You 1st Annual UCS:)

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  65. Lyn SJune 5, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    Wow, the black makes this look so elegant!

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  66. AnonymousJune 6, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    very cute! i love that perfect tied bow! And the butterfly is a nice touch!

    Clouds :D

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  67. Virginia KillmoreJune 6, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Love the pink and Black together.

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  68. Becky CarafaJune 7, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Oh wow, how stunning! I love the pop of black.

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  69. Nancy L.June 7, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Love your card and that edge punch!

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  70. SusanJune 7, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Congratulations on your card win! Good luck in the next round and have fun....

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  71. Made by MandyJune 7, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Many Congratulations for making it into the Top 30

    Good Luck for the next round

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  72. Jenn DJune 7, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Well, it certainly is gorgeous. I love the pop of colors. Congrats on making the Top 30!

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  73. Amy CJune 7, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Ann, your card is so pretty!! Congrats on making the top 30!!

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  74. milliJune 7, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    A fab card! Love the bright colours! Congrats on making the top 30!

    Hugs,
    Camilla

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  75. cnelsonJune 7, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Just wanted to stop by again and congratulate you on making a Top 30 finalist!!

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  76. ~amy~June 7, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    woot woot sista!!!

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  77. Kristie LarsenJune 7, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    COngrats Ann!! This card ROCKS!!!

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  78. Sandra MacLeanJune 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  79. Sankari W.June 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Congrats ANN!!!!! WOOWOWOWOWOOW-HOOOO!!! (that was a mixture between woo-hoo and wow!!!) so happy for you!! And your card is gorgeous! LOVE the colors and that bow is yumm-a-licious!!!
    sending you big hugs dearest ANN!!!!
    xoxoxo
    Sankari :)

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  80. danni reid.June 7, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    could NOT love this more Ann! HUGE Congrats on making Top 30!!

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  81. EvaJune 7, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    What a gorgeous card!!!! Congrats on making the top 30!

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  82. Sarah-Jane KaléJune 8, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Really gorgeous card. And a BIG congrats for making the top 30!!! Well done.

    Sarah
    x

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  83. anja curversJune 8, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    Congrats on making the top 30 and much luck at the next round.

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  84. MarthaJune 8, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Your card is gorgeous!! Congrats on making the top 30!!

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  85. Randee EJune 8, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    This is BEE-U-TI-FUL! WOw! Congrats on the top 30!

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  86. Brenda H.June 8, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    'Love this card...the colors are gorgeous!!
    ~Brenda H.

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  87. Michelle PearsonJune 9, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    this is simply gorgeous! :)

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  88. BJune 9, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Love the colors with the black!

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