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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

It's a Two-fer!

Hi, ladies! So far, my school year is off to a smooth start, although I'm a little sad that we still have two weeks until Labor Day! I'm hoping to get a little more crafty time in as we begin to settle into a routine. I miss my daily blogging and hearing from all of you!

Today's card is a two-fer, combining this week's Card Patterns sketch with Dawn's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #15. I wasn't too sure about medium pinks in the way of cardstock, so I opted to add some fun pink pearls instead. I really like the way the stamped swirls look with the pearls sprinkled on top. What do you think?

Stamps: Baroque Motifs (SU)
Paper: Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla, Melon Berry
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: scalloped edge punch, ribbon (PTI), Nestabilities butterflies, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, pearls (Kaisercraft)
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56 comments:

  1. Allison RankinAugust 25, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    I am not a huge fan of the color palette for this week's challenge but you rocked it. Great job on the CC!

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  2. Laural-LeeAugust 25, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    Pearls or rhinestones are a perfect way to add that little touch of colour. They are my fav embellishment because they can be added at the very end wherever you're missing that special something. Love the motif stamp.

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  3. DoraAugust 25, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    Way to go! Love it girl! Great take on the CP sketch!

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  4. itsallrosiAugust 25, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    really pretty!

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  5. Ann KranitzAugust 25, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Ann, I am so glad the school year is off to a good start. This card today is awesome!!

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  6. LauriAugust 25, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    So glad your year has started off well!! Must be quite an adjustment though after having several weeks off!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Gorgeous card Ann.
    Glad to hear your first days were smooth. Hope it continues!
    Take care xx
    Pat

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  8. StampinCathyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    This is just beautiful. Love the colors and textures and those pearls just adds that special touch.

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  9. ReganAugust 25, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    that is just too pretty!

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  10. MaggiAugust 25, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    I love those colors together!

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  11. AimesAugust 25, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Hey Ann I miss your daily blog posts too!
    Great take on the RSCC, I was unsure of the medium pink too but I'm putting the finishing touches to my entry (lemme tell you that it's got the smallest amount of medium pink on!)
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x
    P.S You totally have me wanting the PTI everyday button bits set btw - I just need more buttons first LOL! x

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  12. JacquelAugust 25, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    This is really pretty Ann! The color combo is awesome...love the butterfly too!!

    Glad to hear your year is off to a great start! I hope it continues to be so!!!
    Hugs,
    Jackie

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  13. Lisa H.August 25, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    very nice! love your butterfly!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    This is lovely! I heart the flourish!

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  15. Sheri GilsonAugust 25, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Vrey pretty Ann!! Love the textured butterfly. Great job with the challenge.

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  16. JaneAugust 25, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    so pretty! love butterflies!

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  17. AUsome momAugust 25, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    It's beautiful! I adore that ribbon!! Hope you're having a great week! I miss you every day too :)

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  18. MaureenAugust 25, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Love them too! And that ribbon and bow is delicious!!

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  19. Kelley EubanksAugust 25, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful... I love those pearls... it adds so much!

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  20. Heather P.August 25, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    This is so pretty! Glad to hear you're off to a great start! :)

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  21. HazelQAugust 25, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Aww I love the butterfly!! Looks soo cute with the pearl touches. Beautiful card Ann :)

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  22. Cindy LeeAugust 25, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    So glad that your school year is off to a good start. I miss your daily post too.

    Love those swirl stamp...so elegant!

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  23. LeahAugust 25, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    So pretty! Love the butterfly, flourishes, pearls...everything:)

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  24. Sara StrandAugust 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I really love this color combo- but I don't use it near enough!

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  25. Maile BellesAugust 25, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Very pretty!!! Love how you added the pink with the pearls!

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  26. whoistracyAugust 25, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Gorgeous as always Ann! Love that flourish/swirl. Need to use those more on my projects.

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  27. cjsAugust 25, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Very nice card!

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  28. ~amy~August 25, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    very pretty Ann...multi-tasking at its best!!

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  29. Jodi CollinsAugust 25, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    OOOOOH! LOVE this Ann! The colors are STUNNING together, and as usual, your design is flawless!!

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  30. Courtney BakerAugust 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Super cute Ann! Love what you did.

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  31. Susan RaihalaAugust 25, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Ever so pretty, Ann! love that scalloped border with the ribbon, and great use of baroque motifs! looks like i've decided not to use the shift key. sorry.

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  32. xiumaiyukiAugust 25, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    This is so pretty! Love the pearls!

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  33. TannyPAugust 25, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    I think it turned out beautifully! I really need to get some of those butterfly punches & nesties.

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  34. BAugust 25, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    So pretty! Love the pink pearls! Yeah, the hibiscus paper is super bright isn't it?

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  35. Erika M.August 25, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Cute card - really liking the pink pearls!

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  36. BLJ Graves StudioAugust 25, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Very pretty! Love the butterfly.

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  37. Angie TiemanAugust 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Totally sweet card, Ann! Glad to hear your school year is off to a good start! I hear ya about Labor Day, egads! Why soooo late this year?!

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  38. EvelinAugust 26, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    I love love LOVe this card! The flourish is beautiful!

    Love working with you gals on Get SKetchy too! :)

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  39. BeateAugust 26, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Gorgeous card! LOVE the butterfly over the swirls.
    Hugs and smiles

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  40. Terri Trotter EarleyAugust 26, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Such sweet pearl accents. Way to rock the color combo out!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  41. LaurelAugust 26, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Very pretty, way to combine both challenges!

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  42. cjsAugust 26, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Really beautiful!

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  43. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful card Ann, so so pretty!
    Hugs
    Erin x

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  44. DeannaAugust 26, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Gorge... love the pearls!

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  45. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Ooh, this is a real beautify Ann! So sweet and summery!
    So glad School is starting out good for you!

    (-: Heidi

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  46. Lynne in NIAugust 26, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Gosh what a pretty card! I love it!

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  47. chloeAugust 26, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    This is a super sweet color combo and you rocked it!

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  48. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    super cute card Ann, the butterfly is too cute! glad to hear school is going fine!

    Clouds :D

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  49. Marie BingamanAugust 26, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Hiya Ann! I love the pearls, both on the butterfly and on the swirls! Great touch!

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  50. Lyn SAugust 26, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Your colours look so soft and pretty together Ann! I love the butterfly and the soft swirls under it!

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  51. Becky CarafaAugust 26, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Ooo, I love the pearls sprinkled around! Fabulous touch.

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  52. EliseAugust 26, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Hello, fabulous blog-goddess AND teacher extraordinaire! WOW, girl! How do you do it ALL!?! This card is exquisite, sweetheart! I love how the melon berry pearls just provide enough contrast and delicacy to accent your card perfectly! Gorgeous work, sista!

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  53. CharleneAugust 27, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    I love the background stamp and the pearls :)

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  54. JustineAugust 28, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Gorgeous, love love love this

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  55. KathiAugust 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I think it's perfect and I love those pearls for the butterfly's body.

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  56. -Agnes-August 30, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    This card is sophisticated but not overloaded - the stamped swirls are great, and I agree with you on the pearls.

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