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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Paper Blooms Sketch Challenge

This week's Paper Blooms challenge is a sketch designed by the lovely and talented Leah. I struggled with this one for some reason--too detailed for my CAS brain, maybe?

I do love the American Crafts paper I used, though. I made my circle with vellum so it wouldn't hide that yummy polka-dotty goodness. And check out those blooms! I topped each with a pearl, then finished it all off with a bit of ribbon.

Wanna play along? Just add a link your creation on the Paper Blooms blog. You do NOT need to own any Paper Blooms to participate, although if you have some, we'd love to see 'em! Can't wait to see all the fabulous creations!

Stamps: A Little Birthday Cheer (SU)
Paper: PTI white, American Crafts dp, vellum
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: crocheted flowers (Paper Blooms), Nestabilities circles, ribbon (Michaels), pearls (Kaisercraft)
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50 comments:

  1. StampinCathyJune 3, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    This is so cute.

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  2. GabbyJune 3, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    Once again ANOTHER gorgeous creation! You rock the CAS cards woman!!! Your style is so fresh!

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  3. Jean Fitch from jlfstudioJune 3, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Cool and elegant and makes me hungry for honeydew melon. The sweet blooms remind me of knit gloves my mom used to insist we wear on Sundays when going downtown or going to church.

    Thanks for sharing the inspiration. - Jean

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  4. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    I love the crochet flowers,they are gorgeous!
    Love the colours on the card. I don't know how you do it but for me i have to fill every space on a card and yet yours are just the right amount and they look beautiful.
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  5. xiumaiyukiJune 3, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    Fabulous card!!! Love that polka dots AC pp along with all the red and white! Such a bright and happy blue!

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  6. Angie TiemanJune 3, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Oooooh, this is fantabulous!! I love the colors and how you kept it CAS! The vellum circle is genius and the ribbon is the bomb!

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  7. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsJune 3, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    I love this card! Especially the ribbon detail. I've been meaning to try this on one of my cards and you gave me a nice reminder!!

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  8. jacque4u2cJune 3, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    GURL!!!!! This is stunning! I love the use of the vellum as the moon shape piece - just brillant! This is so soft and inviting! i luv it!

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  9. CassieJune 3, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Wow, Ann, you made it a CAS even though I wasn't sure it was possible. How do you do that?! I so love your style ;D

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  10. AUsome momJune 3, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Ann, I love everything about this!! The colors are too FAB, the ribbon is just incredible, the vellum....ALL OF IT! Love it!
    And the sentiment just sets it all off. Great job!

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  11. LeAnneJune 3, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Oh, this is is yummy! I like the colors--and I love your blog header colors too!

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  12. Heather P.June 3, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    This is fabulous, Ann! Love the vellum overlay! :)

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  13. LaurenJune 3, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Very cute! I love the CAS layout.

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  14. LeahJune 3, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I love your card Ann, especially that vellum circle!

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  15. ~amy~June 3, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    ♥♥sweet♥♥ Gotta love that polka dot paper!!!

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  16. JenMarieJune 3, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Oh this is beautiful!

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  17. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hi I love the color combo- Diffrent but it works!

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  18. whoistracyJune 3, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    I love the colors you used on this!! Those big polka dots are wonderful.

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  19. Anjou KrelovichJune 3, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Wonderful! Those colors are awesome!

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  20. Denise MarzecJune 3, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Oh these colors are SOOOO CUTE together! SUPER PRETTY card!

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  21. JennieJune 3, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    This turned out great! Love the colors and the way your kept it CAS!

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  22. Emily KinckeJune 3, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I do so love the American Crafts paper as well. Great card!

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  23. sarahwJune 3, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    What a great card! I love the layout and the details. :)

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  24. UnknownJune 3, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    oh its so cute!

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  25. JacquelJune 3, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Great card Ann! Maybe I can incorporate this sketch with my DT work this weekend! I'll give it a try....tfs & look for my post early Saturday morning!!

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  26. Marlou McAleesJune 3, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Ann this is just beautiful, I loooove your cards :) ♥

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  27. JeannieJune 3, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Fun colors and a great card!
    Hope you're feeling better soon!

    Peace and Luv,
    Jeannie

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  28. AimesJune 3, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Bright, Fab and Funky! I love it! Certainly doesn't look like you struggled with this one! Loving the colours and that vellum is a clever trick for adding not covering your lovely dp! Must dig mine out sometime soon...
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  29. DeannaJune 3, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Love this Ann, fantastic color combo!

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

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this Anne!!! That polka dot paper is DELISH and your design is PERFECTION!!!

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  31. ElenaJune 3, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    The layout is so pretty! Love the vellum and pleated ribbon!

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  32. Kristen HJune 3, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    This is a really neat card. I love your elements with the vellum and ribbon. That sentiment is nice too. Great choice of paper.

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  33. LORiJune 3, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Spectacular Ann!!!!

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  34. Allison RankinJune 4, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    Love today's creation...that vellum circle is brill!

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  35. Ann KranitzJune 4, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Love your ribbon treatment!

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  36. Julia AstonJune 4, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Love the colors on this and your vellum circle is super! those crocheted flowers are wonderful!

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  37. Niki EstesJune 4, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Oh, I love this! Beautiful colors, design, and love the crocheted flowers!

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  38. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Oooh I love how you used that vellum! Such a great effect! Fab card!

    (-: Heidi

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  39. Melissa Bove June 4, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Such a beautiful card! Love the colors!

    Hugs,
    Melissa

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  40. BeckyJune 4, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    This is gorgeous, I just love this.

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  41. MichelleJune 4, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    another wonderful card from you ann! TFS! this is gorgeous..

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  42. Sparkly Pink StarJune 5, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    Wow! I love the colors, this card is awesome!

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  43. Kristin MooreJune 5, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Fabulous color combination! You have a solid handle on these CAS cards- love your style!

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  44. Lyn SJune 5, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Lovely colour combo....and those blooms are just gorgeous Ann!

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  45. Stamp and SmileJune 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Look at those blooms! I need to get me some of them girl... you enabler!! :) Your CAS brain is working very well in creating this yummy card!! :)

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  46. BLJ Graves StudioJune 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    So cute!!!

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  47. Virginia KillmoreJune 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Wow so pretty and elegant

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  48. Becky CarafaJune 7, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Very cool! Love the vellum and colors!

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  49. Nancy L.June 7, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    so cute!

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  50. BJune 9, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Love the vellum with the colors! Very cool!

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