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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Soaring By

Hey, all! Happy hump day! Hope your week is going well so far.

I've been mulling over this week's Card Patterns sketch for quite a while. When I sat down to create, I fiddled with my card for a LONG time. I was struggling with all the pieces, trying to coordinate it all without it looking too busy. I guess my simple mind can't handle it, huh?
Stamps: Everyday Button Bits (PTI)
Paper: Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, PTI white, Aqua Mist, My Mind's Eye dp
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, Martha Stewart 3-in-1 classic butterfly punch, ribbon (PTI), pearls (Kaisercraft), dimensionals
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64 comments:

  1. Sarah-Jane KaléJuly 29, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    Ann... this is really lovely. Love the layout. Gorgeous.

    xx Sarah

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  2. Nellie MaeJuly 29, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    I'm gonna go ahead and say it, that pink plaid paper is my favorite this summer. I have gone back to buy more because I just love it so much. Great job with the card sketch! I love it!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    This is really gorgeous! And i love that plaid paper. Love the lovely butterflies too. I always love the sentiments you put.
    Don't forget to put your name down for my blog candy that end on the 10th of august :) and spread the word!
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  4. xiumaiyukiJuly 29, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    Super sweet card. I'd have a trouble doing this sketch. You did a fabulous job!!!

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  5. itsallrosiJuly 29, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    I'm struggling with this sketch, too. your card came out great!

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  6. mommyabbytommyJuly 29, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    I love the pink plaid! What brand of paper is it?? Again, I love the simple nature of your style. It inspires me!!

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  7. VickiJuly 29, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    Ann, looks like you did a great job with those pieces! Love that paper pattern! Blessings to you!

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  8. Susan RaihalaJuly 29, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Beautiful! Not busy at all because it's so well balanced and coordinated. Love those little butterflies!

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  9. ~amy~July 29, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    aha...love the mix of papers and those sweet butterflies are such a fabbie touch!!!!

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  10. RamonaJuly 29, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Such a beautiful card. I love the simple elegance of it. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. PennyJuly 29, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    I swear you make some of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen!

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  12. Ann KranitzJuly 29, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Well Ann, it looks like your mind handled this very well because this ROCKS!! I love the little butterflies up the side. Great touch!!

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  13. AUsome momJuly 29, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Very pretty! I love those itsy butterflies and the paper is too yummy! Nice layout :)

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  14. Heather P.July 29, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    I think you did a great job with the sketch! This is super cute, and the butterflies are so fun!

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  15. Pat (mspfd)July 29, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Totally fabulous. I think you nailed it!

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  16. StampinCathyJuly 29, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Love this card. Great layout and love the colors and how you used the DP to add the wow to your card.

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  17. Cassie_luJuly 29, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    beautiful card. the clean lines looks great and i like the use of the little butterflies.

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  18. Sara StrandJuly 29, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    I love it! I struggle with coordinating paper sometimes, so when I see sketches like this my brain sometimes stops working. :)

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  19. JaniceJuly 29, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Great card, Ann. Nice and clean and colorful!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    wonderful card! I really love the sketch!

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  21. Cindy HaffnerJuly 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Very pretty, great paper.

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  22. MaggiJuly 29, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    This card is adorable!

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  23. Sheri GilsonJuly 29, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Ann~it came out great!! I love the colors & layout.

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  24. UnknownJuly 29, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Yummy colors, Ann!!! It's perfection, not busy at all :)

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  25. My SerendipityJuly 29, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Love this card and the colors. Not to busy but very pretty. Nice job.

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  26. Lynn McAuleyJuly 29, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Wow!! How fabulous!! I love these luscious colors and beautifully layered design!!

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  27. HazelQJuly 29, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Beautiful card, I love your work :)

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  28. Cheryl WalkerJuly 29, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Very very pretty!!! and love the sketch you used on this!!!

    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  29. lorettaJuly 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I love the sketch. The colors and layout are so cute!

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  30. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultJuly 29, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    This is another wonderful creation, Ann...so pretty!

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  31. MaureenJuly 29, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Love the colours on this one...and the ribbon is yummy! Aqua mist is a fabulous colour! :)

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  32. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Oh Ann, i love it! So so pretty! Love those papers! Fab layout too!
    Erin x

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  33. Maile BellesJuly 29, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    You did a great job on the layout, I especially love the butterflies flying up the side of the card!!!

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  34. Dana GustafsonJuly 29, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Ooooh! I love your teeny butterflies with pearls!

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  35. It's Jenn!July 29, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    This is so cute! I'm a sucker for the dots and I think I may have to go get the MS butterfly punch. Great color choices!

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  36. Kelley EubanksJuly 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    This is super cute Ann! I love what you did with that sketch. It was too intimidating for me... not going to try it! :)

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  37. ElenaJuly 29, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Wonderful card, Ann! I love the tiny butteflies!

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  38. whoistracyJuly 29, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Ann this is adorable! Love the colors you used. And I agree- when I see those extra layers I always try to simplify them, too. Less is more, for me.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    All that fiddling payed off, 'cause this is gorgeous! Fabulous colors and I love that little row of butterflies!

    (-: Heidi

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  40. Angie TiemanJuly 29, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Very cute!! YOu achieved it perfectly! Not too busy at all, just perfect!

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  41. TannyPJuly 29, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    This turned out beautifully, Ann! Great work =)

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  42. KarenJuly 29, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Love the pop of color and whimsy from the plaid! I think it came together for you! :>

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  43. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Absolute `Beauty` Ann I too love the row of butterfly`s..
    Hope your well and having a great week Ann:)xxx

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  44. AimesJuly 29, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Just lovely! Loving that plaid paper! The layout rocks and the butterflies are just so sweet!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  45. Nancy L.July 29, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    really cute!

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  46. Lyn SJuly 29, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    You did a great job with this sketch Ann, your card is so lovely!

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  47. Susan (peebsmama)July 29, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I looked at your card and then had to go back to the top of the blog to read the banner to make sure I was on the right blog. So many layers for you! But you did manage to still keep a very clean look to it with all the white space. I like your colors.

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  48. Cindy LeeJuly 29, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    It's doesn't look busy at all. It looks GREAT!

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  49. Allison RankinJuly 29, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Great color palette! Love the little butterflies...

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  50. Joan ErvinJuly 29, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    You did an awesome job on this beauty...what an awesome layout and I love the colors, papers, and all those tiny little butterflies!!!!

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  51. cr8ivemeJuly 29, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    lovely card.

    M.E. aka CMCMaryD@SCS

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  52. Marie (MarieStamps.com)July 30, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Your struggle was worth it. Great card! Love the colors and that DP!

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  53. JenMarieJuly 30, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Eeek...LOVE this!!

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  54. papertrails leaverJuly 30, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    struggle or not, the final product is lovely!

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  55. BJuly 30, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Love your take on the layout with the little butterflies!!!

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  56. Sankari W.July 30, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Ann your smiley face in your writing in your post TOTALLY cracked me up! Love it! and your card is simply beautiful - what a great layout!!! LOVE the colors!!!

    And I think I am going to change the name of the dots from Swiss dots to Ann Dots ;) Love the card chickie!!!

    hugs!
    Sankari :)

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  57. EliseJuly 30, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    I'll dance to your fiddle any time! Yee Haw! This card is WONDERFUL {sing THAT when you read it!} Seriously, those Swiss Dots just send me! This is gorgeous!

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  58. Marie BingamanJuly 30, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    I think it's very pretty Ann! That plaid is gorgeous!

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  59. HeidiJuly 30, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Love this paper and simplicity of the card.

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  60. ReganJuly 31, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    oooh its so dainty and pretty..amazing Ann

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  61. AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    What fun plaid DP! And I love the bright colors!

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  62. WinterJuly 31, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    So pretty! I love the patterned paper and the little butterflies!

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  63. kathy sAugust 2, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    love this card simple but effective- the time you took was well worth it. congrats

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  64. DeannaAugust 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Love it!

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