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Friday, June 5, 2009

Raspberry Tree

I loved the colors for this week's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. I knew I wanted to do a simple card and really make the Raspberry Fizz pop, so this is what I came up with. What do you think?

We're heading up to Chicago today for a little weekend getaway. You won't even notice I'm gone, though. I have a post set for tomorrow, then I'll be back on Sunday night to announce this week's Sweet Summer Giveaway winner.

When hubby first told me why we were going on this trip (the US soccer team is playing Honduras in a World Cup qualifier), my response was, "Only if I get to go to Archiver's."

We're going to Archiver's on Sunday. Smart man.

Stamps: Tree (Imaginisce), Out on a Limb (PTI)
Paper: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: ribbon (PTI), rhinestones (Kaisercraft), horizontal slot punch, dimensionals
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55 comments:

  1. gocanucksgoJune 5, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Oooo. I really like this one! I love the simplicity and of course the bling =)

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  2. xiumaiyukiJune 5, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    ooooh...beautiful tree!!! I love the way you left all that open space as well. Great job!!

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  3. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Hi Ann...
    Sorry I havent been over as often as I should!!!!
    Yur card is gorgeous...love the tree along with the stamped txt!!!
    I got a lot of catching up to do !!!!
    Have a lovely weekend:) x

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  4. Sparkly Pink StarJune 5, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  5. Susan RaihalaJune 5, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Ooooooh, Archiver's! Have fun and travel safe!

    This card made me gasp. Honestly, I LOVE it and must CASE it today. The layout is perfect, and I never would have come up with that arrangement...I'm timid that way, lol! It works so beautifully, and the colors definitely make the raspberry pop. Bravo!

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  6. AimesJune 5, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful card, Ann! That Raspberry Fizz surely does 'pop'! You really pull off the CAS style so well! (I'm jealous btw!)
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  7. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsJune 5, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Happy Friday! This is adorable!!! I love the gems on the trees! I never think of doing that!!!!!!

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  8. ~amy~June 5, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    fabby card Ann...you're a smart woman and you have a smart hubby :) Everyone has to keep the crafter in the family happy...that's what I say :)

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  9. AUsome momJune 5, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Oh WOW! I can't tell you how much I LOVE this card! The tree is just stunning against the craft colored paper. And the sentiment is beautiful. Have a great trip and I'm jealous of your Archivers trip! I'm going to Atlanta to the Scrapbook Expo in July and we plan to visit Archivers in Buford, GA and I cannot wait!! Have fun :)

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  10. Cindy HaffnerJune 5, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    So crisp and pretty!!!

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  11. UnknownJune 5, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Fabulous card!

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  12. DeannaJune 5, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful! I have this tree and I have not yet inked it!

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  13. Kristin MooreJune 5, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Ooh, I love that little tree and how bold the simplicity is! That Raspberry Fizz does just pop. Have fun at Archivers!!

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  14. JacquelJune 5, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Have fun in Chicago Ann! You wont be that far from me actually...I'm about an hour outside of the city!

    Have fun shopping @ Archiver's!!!

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  15. JenMarieJune 5, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Oh WOW, love it!

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  16. Heather P.June 5, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    This is so pretty, Ann! Love the frame around the tree! :)

    Have fun shopping, um, I mean watching the soccer game. ;)

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  17. i {heart} papersJune 5, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    This is GORGEOUS!!!

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  18. Scrapping JulieJune 5, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    beautiful. love just the POP of raspberry fizz!

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  19. Ann KranitzJune 5, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Smart girl!! Have fun shopping. Lovely card today.

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  20. PaulinaJune 5, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    What a cute card! I love how it's simple, but so elegant! Great job!

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  21. StampinCathyJune 5, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Enjoy your getaway!
    Your card is so cute and love these colors together.

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  22. Marti BJune 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I really like the simplicity of this - and the saying is great!

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  23. ChristyneJune 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    This is a GREAT card! Have fun at Archiver's!

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  24. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Love the colours on this card, just so pretty.

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  25. UnknownJune 5, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Simply stunning!!!

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  26. ElenaJune 5, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    This tree is so beautiful! Love the gems you added!
    Have fun during your trip!

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  27. Mouse40June 5, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Very stylish and beautiful card! Perfectly matched by the color of "berries" on the tree and the bow. At a neutral background of bright decorations look great!

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  28. Angie TiemanJune 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Oooh, fabulous card!! Love the pink bling on the tree!

    And now I have Archiver's envy, you lucky girl!

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  29. sharon dJune 5, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I love your touches of raspberry! I have this same little tree stamp--it's so cute. The pink bling looks great on it!

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  30. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)June 5, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    love the bling! The raspberry does pop!

    Have fun at Archivers!

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  31. love2stampJune 5, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Lovely card! The rhinestones on the tree makes it look so pretty!

    Enjoy your time in Chicago! If you see Oprah, say hello for me! LOL!

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  32. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Have a fun trip! I am sure you will find some great goodies at Archivers! Can't wait to hear about what you find!

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  33. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Love the simplicity, nice job.

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  34. Melissa Bove June 5, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Beautiful card Ann! Simple yet so elegant and pretty!! Love it!

    Hugs,
    Melissa

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  35. Allison RankinJune 5, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    I have this stamp and have not used it! Argh! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  36. chloeJune 5, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Gorgeous! That sweet lil tree with the bling is the sweetest thing!

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  37. Lyn SJune 5, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Gorgeous card Ann! The tree is lovely and the colours are perfect!

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  38. MichelleJune 5, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    this card is CAS and wonderful! TFS!

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  39. AnonymousJune 6, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    Very simple and beautiful. I like the sentiment.
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  40. Stamp and SmileJune 6, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    You have your hubby trained well! Have a fun weekend and enjoy Archiver's!!

    Sweet Raspberry tree on Kraft! The colors POP! :)

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  41. Pat (mspfd)June 6, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Ann, this is another gorgeous clean and simple design. Love what you did with this design.

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  42. Nancy L.June 6, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Love your card! Simple but beautiful!

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  43. AnneliesJune 6, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    A simple card, but I don't think anything's missing. Great job!

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  44. Sue Lelli June 6, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    I love the simplicity and of course the bling! Beautiful saying!

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  45. BLJ Graves StudioJune 6, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Fabulous card!

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  46. Virginia KillmoreJune 6, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Ann the colors are so nice for this card.

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  47. Becky CarafaJune 7, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I commented on this at SCS, but it's so beautiful it's easy to leave more love! Just fabulous.

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  48. Terri Trotter EarleyJune 7, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    What a fun card and the pink sure does pop! Love your fun accent color. Super job on the color combo.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  49. AmyJune 7, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    I think this is stunning! Love the bright pink ribbon - what a powerful pop of color!

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  50. Lisa H.June 7, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    this is awesome! I just realized my card for our challenge this week uses these colors! love your tree! tfs!

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  51. BJune 7, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Love the fun gems you added to the tree!

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  52. Edna MorrisedieJune 8, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    Wow... lots of comments! I love what you did with this, the tree is divine, the bling is a very nice treatment for this image!!

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  53. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    I love the tree that you used on this card. too cute!

    Jessica Lynn

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  54. berta / Татьяна БерсеневаJuly 2, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    this simple card is so beautiful! love it!

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  55. jengdJuly 6, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Great card! I love the stamp! I'd never heard of Imaginisce but I'll be looking them up now!

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