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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Another Card...and More Challenges

Two cards in one day?! Crazy, I know, but I really didn't like my first one, so here I am posting a second.

I finally got to play along with the Etsy Inspired challenge. The shop this week is whichgoose; she makes gorgeous nature-inspired crowns and hair combs, many of which are perfect for whimsical brides. I was inspired by this hair comb called grace.


What caught my eye were the colors, the satin ribbon, and the pearls, so I tried to recreate that feeling in my card. And how sweet is that tiny butterfly from Paper Blooms?

My layout is the bonus sketch over at 2 Sketches 4 You, designed by the fabulous Latisha.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for a fun announcement...

Stamps: Absolutely Fabulous (SU)
Paper: Basic Gray, PTI white, DCWV gray textured
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Nestabilities blossoms, ribbon (Michaels), butterfly (Paper Blooms), pearls (Kaisercraft), silver tissue paper
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71 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Wow this sooooooooo gorgeous!!
    And this butterfly is so sweet!
    Can't wait for tomorrow ;-)
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  2. TanyaJuly 9, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Oh, Ann. The hairpin is simply wonderful... Love your knitted butterflys...
    Thank you very much for a coments on my blog - It so inspires....
    (I have a translate in the left top corner- u r welcome :)
    Thanks for your beauty...

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  3. yyamJuly 9, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    It's pretty! I want to wear this on my hair...:) Love that butterfly!

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  4. Kelley EubanksJuly 9, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    That flower is awesome and yes... so is that little butterfly! Great card and great job with the challenge!! I love your pile it on card too... it isn't too busy! Looks great!

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  5. Kathy JonesJuly 9, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    Beautiful card - the flower and butterfly look wonderful!! Love that inspiration pic too - satin ribbon and pearls are totally my kind of inspiration!!

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  6. BeckyJuly 9, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    This flower is beautiful, I love it

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  7. JacquelineJuly 9, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    Gorgeous card!!! So glad you played along with EtsyInspired challenge!!

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  8. PinksyDoodlesJuly 9, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    This is so beautiful - I adore the flower you have made.
    Clare x

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  9. Denise MarzecJuly 9, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    AMAZING card!! Wow!! You captured the colors and elements BEAUTIFULLY!!

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  10. mommyabbytommyJuly 9, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    How interesting! I'm still such a simple crafter, I never think to look for and implement inspiration like that. Nice work.

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  11. LauriJuly 9, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    What a stunning card!! and that butterfly is SO cute!!! I agree..that is a great sketch!!

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  12. Susan RaihalaJuly 9, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    What a cool inspiration piece! Love how you made the flower, and you're right, that butterfly is wonderful!

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  13. PennyJuly 9, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    very elegant

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  14. ~amy~July 9, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    wowza sista...this is gorgeous...absolutely adore your tissue paper bloom and that darling butterfly is thee perfect touch! Can't wait to find out your scoop'ola!

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  15. Pat (mspfd)July 9, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    This is absolutely stunning. I think you captured the inspiration piece perfectly.

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  16. JacquelJuly 9, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I love your Etsy card Ann! It's gorgeous....thanks so much for playing along with us this week!!!

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  17. Becky CarafaJuly 9, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    So elegant and pretty! Love the embellishments in the flower center!

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  18. Jeanette -July 9, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    This is beautiful!! I love the colors and the soft shimmer! Great job!

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  19. BezVeslaJuly 9, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Hi, Ann! Lovely butterfly! And the 2-d card is great, I`m sure!

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  20. CassieJuly 9, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    O Wow! That is gorgeous, Ann. You really captured the challenge there ;D

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  21. AUsome momJuly 9, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Wow! Beautiful flower and I love the pearls too. Interesting hair piece and your card is the perfect rendition.

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  22. Cindy HaffnerJuly 9, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Oh how pretty is this!!!!

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  23. My SerendipityJuly 9, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    I love the colors of this card..and the flower is stunning!
    The butterfly tops off the card...love everything about it.

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  24. Janis LewisJuly 9, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Very beautiful.

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  25. Monika/BuzsyJuly 9, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Very pretty. Love the crocheted butterfly... great colors... thanks for visiting my blog. :o)

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  26. MichelleJuly 9, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    absolutely beautiful ann...
    the flower is fantastic!
    TFS!

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  27. lauren bergoldJuly 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    OMG! that GORRRRRRGEOUS silver flower!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥ from the supply list i am deducing it is layers of lightly crinkled silver tissue paper diecut into graduated sizes of flower??! but holy moly if you told me you bought it in a NYC trimmings shop for $20 i'd believe you *AND* ask for directions to the shop!!! YIKES that is beeeeeeeeautiful! ♥ (as is the rest of the card, obviously! sorry--shoulda said that first! well done, miss!!!) :)

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  28. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Ann, this is soooo cute!

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  29. OriJuly 9, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful colour combo. My fav part is the flower, I think it makes the design captivating, and what colour is it actually? It's like a mix of grey and gold?

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  30. LaurelJuly 9, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous card!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Wow is all I can say! This is beautful!

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  32. MaggiJuly 9, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    This card is beautiful! That butterfly is so sweet!

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  33. RitaJuly 9, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    What a great source of inspiration & you did a fab job on that flower! Your card is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my blog & commenting. You also have a great blog here, I luv it!

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  34. KarenJuly 9, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Oh goodness, that handmade flower is Gorgeous! Love the pearl centers and that butterfly Is too cute! :> I can definitely see how you were inspired by your etsy pick. :>

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  35. KerryJuly 9, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Gorgeous! You totally captured that beautiful hair comb in your card! I'm so glad you were able to play along with us this week! I hope you will join us for another Etsy Inspired Challenge again soon!

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  36. JeannieJuly 9, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Ooooo - gorgeous!!
    Awesome job capturing the elegance.

    Peace and Luv,
    Jeannie

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  37. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Wow, this is simply stunning! I LOVE that shimmery flower and your little butterfly is so sweet!

    (-: Heidi

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  38. AimesJuly 9, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Ooooh what a pretty shiny flower! I just love pretty shiny things LOL! You've defnitely recreated that pic amazingly well! Love it!
    Aimes
    x

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  39. Sheri GilsonJuly 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful card Ann! I love the flower and the pearl accents.

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  40. PaulineJuly 9, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    A really lovely card, Ann, so clever of you too :o)

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  41. Vicki GJuly 9, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Oh my gosh! This is Beautiful!!! I LOVE what you did with this inspiration piece! So very elegant!


    Vicki

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  42. Jenn EmbryJuly 9, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful card! That butterfly is awesome! I really like the flower too. I think you really captured the essence of the challenge pic.

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  43. StampinCathyJuly 9, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    This is just one awesome card.
    Also I wanted to let you know that my fun goodies arrived safe and sound. Thanks so much.

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  44. Kim SonksenJuly 9, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Wow - this is fantastic! Truly inspiring
    Thanks for playing with us at 2S4Y

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  45. Nancy L.July 9, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Really love that flower, very cute!

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  46. Dawn♥July 9, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Oh Ann it's absolutely breathtaking GORGEOUS! :)
    ♥Dawn♥

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  47. BJuly 9, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Very pretty!

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  48. BLJ Graves StudioJuly 9, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful card, Ann! :-)

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  49. cnelsonJuly 9, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    so beautiful! love the color combination!

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  50. JenMarieJuly 9, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Ohhh...sooo beautiful!!

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  51. BananastamperJuly 9, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Fab card! Love that flower, the butterfly and the fab sentiment!

    Shanna

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  52. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Love the crocheted butterfly! I crochet, but I've never tried to do a butterfly. You've inspired me to mix my two fave crafts - crochet and cardmaking!

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  53. Cindy LeeJuly 9, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Oh wow...you are making me wanting those crocheted flowers and butterfly!!!! It's a must have in my craft supplies list :)

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  54. Gina LindsayJuly 9, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Oh my this is gorgeous. Love that flower.

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  55. trisha tooJuly 9, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    girl, you get so many comments now, it takes forever for my slowbee intraweb to bring up the form!!!

    yay you!

    ANYWAY, this card is beautiful.

    and yes, that butterfly IS sweet!

    :)

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  56. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    wow wee! love the card, so elegant and tres chic! love the cute butterfly! awesome take on the sketch! perfect!

    clouds :D

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  57. Lyn SJuly 10, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Wow, that's so beautiful and elegant!

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  58. Michelle PearsonJuly 10, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    you nailed your challenge.....Love your flower and that crocheted butterfly is a perfect touch!

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  59. ElenaJuly 10, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    This flower is stunning!
    I love your sunshine card too!

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  60. JoLynnJuly 10, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Silver tissue paper! Brilliant!

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  61. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Hi talented! Your card is just as beautiful as the inspiration it came from - gorgeous work as always Ann
    Hugs
    K

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  62. TiffJuly 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Congrats on your EIC win this week!!! I just love this sketch!

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  63. deJuly 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Wow Ann! Sorry I missed commenting earlier! This is amazing! So glad to see you won! E-me so I can get your goodies to you! stampindeva(at)bellsouth(dot)net.

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  64. UnknownJuly 11, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    its such a beautiful card, congrats on winning the etsy challenge ;)

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  65. Sparkly Pink StarJuly 11, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    Beautiful!

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  66. MandyJuly 11, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Oh, Ann, this is GORGEOUS! How clever to create a silver tissue flower! Perfect! :) Congrats, too, on winning!!

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  67. Steph ZerbeJuly 11, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Nice! Great depiction of the picture!
    I have that SU! stamp set. Love it!
    ...fabulous... no, seriously you are!

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  68. LatishaJuly 12, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    I love this Ann!!
    hugs
    Latisha

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  69. Deb NeermanJuly 12, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Simply stunning!

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  70. DeannaJuly 13, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    So kewl Ann!

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  71. Angie TiemanJuly 13, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Very pretty!! That flower is so elegant and totally captures your inspiration piece!

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