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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Just Saying Hello

Hi, all! Happy hump day! Today's card was one of those where I started with one idea and ended up in a completely different place. I just kept changing my mind on colors and embellishments until I eventually settled on this. I love these new flowers I picked up at my LSS. They go really well with Raspberry Fizz AND Melon Mambo, so you'll probably be seeing of lot of these in the future. My layout is this week's Card Patterns sketch.

Hope your week is going well. I've got some fun things coming up in the next few days, so stay tuned...

Stamps: Everyday Sayings (Hero Arts)
Paper: Basic Gray, Basic Black, PTI Sweet Blush, PTI dp
Ink: Basic Gray
Accessories: flower (Bazzill Basics), Martha Stewart classic butterfly punches, pearls (Kaisercraft)
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56 comments:

  1. Kelley EubanksAugust 5, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Cute cute! I love the butterflies on the flower!

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  2. PinksyDoodlesAugust 5, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    Butterflies and flowers - my favourite. This is beautiful Ann.
    Have a lovely day.
    Clare x

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  3. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    I love all these big flowers you use on your cards and then the cute butterflies, how sweet!
    It's brilliant!
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  4. VanessaAugust 5, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    So lovely, Ann!

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  5. Chrissy's CreationsAugust 5, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    Very pretty. I love the sweet butterflies and the pearls.

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  6. EvelinAugust 5, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    Love the simplicity! Love the butterflies!

    My LSS finally is stocking up on Martha Stewart punchers..! Hopefully I can score a butterfly one there tonight! :P

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  7. xiumaiyukiAugust 5, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Such a darling card! Those butterflies are the perfect touch!

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  8. My SerendipityAugust 5, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    Lovely card~and th little butterflies are adorable! TFS

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  9. StampinCathyAugust 5, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    This is so pretty. I just love how you put the butterflies on the flower. You are one creative stamper. Also I wanted to thank you so much for stopping by my SCS gallery and loving all the nice comments. It really means alot to me. Have a fabulous day.

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  10. LastelAugust 5, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    Love the pink flower and butterflies , 2 things I really love !

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  11. itsallrosiAugust 5, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    fun things, can't wait!

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  12. Darlene August 5, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    LOVE the little butterflies ... a perfect touch!

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  13. mommyabbytommyAugust 5, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Butterflies are so sweet. Nice card!

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  14. Susan RaihalaAugust 5, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    So, so lovely, Ann!

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  15. ~*JoniAugust 5, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Oh Ann, this captures Summer in A2 form. lol! I love these colors together, it is so raspberry sorbet-ish, the butterflies are just perfect. :D

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  16. Ann KranitzAugust 5, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Ann, the butterflies in black are stunning!!! What a great touch.

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  17. Silke LedlowAugust 5, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Hi Ann - I love the big flower and the butterflies....what a beautiful card :)!!! Hugs ~S~

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  18. Janis LewisAugust 5, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    I've never seen a flower detailed like that! How clever and beautiful! Great card!

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  19. AUsome momAugust 5, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Great job on the sketch! I love that flower too :)

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  20. ReganAugust 5, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    oooh..love this one!

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  21. CherylAugust 5, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Ooooh Ann...this is fantastic! That flower is gorgeous, and those black butterflies really make it all pop!

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  22. ~amy~August 5, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    sweetness my friend...love the butterflies...

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  23. Maile BellesAugust 5, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    cute card!!! Love the butterflies flying across the flower! My card making process is always in a different place from where I started. Just got to go with the flow! :)

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  24. JacquelAugust 5, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    This is really pretty Ann! I love the added butterflies...great work!!!

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  25. Lynn McAuleyAugust 5, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I love this delightful card with its big blossom and tiny butterflies!! Beautiful work, Ann!!

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  26. MaggieAugust 5, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    What a cute idea with the butterflies! The little pearls make such a fantastic finishing touch!

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  27. HazelQAugust 5, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Stunning card! As always you've done a beautiful job :)

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  28. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  29. LaurenAugust 5, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Very pretty! I love your butterfly adorned flower.

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  30. Dori SheltonAugust 5, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    This so pretty! I love the addition of the butterflies on the flower. It adds a very unique flair to the card.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    cute, cute, C-U-T-E!

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  32. MaureenAugust 5, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Love the big flowers! I have some in blue and purple...they sure make a statement!!

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  33. SpyderAugust 5, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Anther lovely card, love the butterflies!! such a good idea! Please pop over to my blog where I have a little something waiting for you,
    ((Lyn))

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  34. Sheri GilsonAugust 5, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Very pretty Ann! Love the flower & little butterflies.

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  35. MichelleAugust 5, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    such a cute card annie..and im loving the yellow flower posted below this one too! TFS!
    you KNOW that i love your style!

    michelle.

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  36. BeateAugust 5, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Wonderful card! Love the color combo and the butterflies over the flower.
    Hugs and smiles

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  37. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsAugust 5, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Very pretty! Love the butterflies on the flower :)

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  38. whoistracyAugust 5, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Just wonderful Ann! I love the trio of black butterflies, they really pop here.

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  39. ElizabethAugust 5, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Love the butterflies on the flower. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

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  40. DanniAugust 5, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Love this!! especially the little butterflies!

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  41. liszhaAugust 5, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    What a lovely card, great LO and colours in harmony. Love it.

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  42. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Oooooh, ♥love♥!! The black butterflies really pop!

    (-: Heidi

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  43. BerniceAugust 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Ooh, I like the butterflies on the flower! Very bold.

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  44. Erika M.August 5, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    REally loving those black butterflies on the flower - really eyecatching!

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  45. CassAugust 5, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Love the butterflies across the flower. Cute idea!:)

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  46. Steph ZerbeAugust 5, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Holy Moses you are popular!
    Look at all the love...40 some comments. Geez o pete!

    Live the card, it's so sweet.

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  47. EliseAugust 6, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    Well, I'm a huge fan of EVOLUTION! Not knowing exactly WHAT or how you will choose to create something is one of the most powerful forces in any crafter! I love hearing how this card evolved and LOOK: it's DAR-LING!

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  48. Pat (mspfd)August 6, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Another stunning creation!

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  49. Marie BingamanAugust 6, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    I love the pop of the black butterflies on that hot pink flower, Ann!

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  50. DeannaAugust 6, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Oh lovin the black butterflies!

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  51. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Love Love Love the big pink flower!

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  52. Lyn SAugust 7, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Stunning card Ann, those butterflies really pop!

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  53. BeckyAugust 7, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Beautiful card, and these butterflies are just stunning.

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  54. BAugust 8, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    So pretty! :) Love the black butterflies on the flower!

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  55. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    So pretty! Love those butterflies.

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  56. ShirleyAugust 10, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    Lovely and the butterflies are the icing on the cake for me!

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