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08 August 2009

Card challenges

I've been making even more cards this weekend, and making a huge dent in my scraps folder!! Yay, gotta be happy with that. I'm starting to get into the habit of making a card every time I finish a layout, and using up the bits and pieces on my scrap desk.

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This one is for:

* The Pink Elephant ~ Challenge 26 ~ Recipe
Use three brads, one flower and designer paper.
* A Spoon Full of Sugar ~ Challenge 63 ~ "Floral fantasy"
Feature flowers in the card design
* Papertake Weekly Challenge ~ Four Seasons
Yellow reminds me of spring and sunshine and daisies.




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This one is for:

* Basic Grey Challenges ~ Challenge 1 ~ Sketch by Tara.
I used patterned paper from the Basic Grey 'Marrakech' 6x6 paper pad. The scalloped piece is from my Basic Grey offcuts folder, probably 'Phresh & Phunky' but it could be one of the other discontinued ranges.
* Cuttlebug Challenges ~ Be Inspired #43 ~ Digital stamps.
I used my Swiss Dots embossing folder, and I chose the frame from MlamarreDesigns digital stamps. Check the Cuttlebug Challenges blog for details on how to get hold of some for free. I left the sentiment blank so I can add something when I decide who the card is for.
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21 comments:

  1. AnnieAugust 09, 2009 4:07 pm

    Beautiful cards. I particularly like your yellow one - it hsa a beautiful soft gentle feel to it. Lovely.
    Thanks for joining us at the Pink Elephant.
    Ann xxx
    http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  2. ZoeAugust 09, 2009 5:45 pm

    Hello Karen, Thank you for entering my blog candy.
    love
    Zoe
    xxxx

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  3. Christine Rojas-LaviñaAugust 09, 2009 5:49 pm

    Very very pretty cards! :) And gorgeous colors!

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  4. Dawny PAugust 09, 2009 7:14 pm

    These are wonderful. I love the images and the colours you used :) Fabulous cards chick. Thank you for joining us over at PTW. Hugs, Dawny xxxx

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  5. AnonymousAugust 09, 2009 10:17 pm

    Hi Karen:)
    Your cards are `gorgeous`
    `Thanks` for joining in with thw Cuttlebug Challenge

    terrie
    http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  6. Jo NevillAugust 09, 2009 11:49 pm

    What a fantastic card, I love the BG papers you have used.

    Thank you for joining us at BasicGrey Challenges this week.

    Jo x

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  7. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 12:59 am

    those two cards are super fab.. love them.. xD

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  8. Kimberly's KraftsAugust 10, 2009 4:39 am

    Your cards are just gorgeous! I just love them both! :)

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  9. CarolAugust 10, 2009 6:32 am

    Love the striking colours on the second card and your card for us at TPE is so soft & pretty :)
    Great idea to use up the scraps after doing a LO, perhaps i should try that only the other way round :)
    Thanks for playing...

    Hugs
    Carol x
    http://carolspaperplayce.blogspot.com/

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  10. Carolyn VAugust 10, 2009 8:20 am

    Great cards, Karen! Particularly love the texture on the first, and the colours on the second!!

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  11. Sheri GilsonAugust 10, 2009 8:25 am

    Wonderful cards!! Thanks for playing with us at TPE!!

    Sheri
    http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  12. UnknownAugust 10, 2009 12:38 pm

    absolutely beautiful, karen. Thanks for creating with us at TPE. :)

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  13. MelanieAugust 10, 2009 7:41 pm

    I love your first card, love the colour :)

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  14. Maggie LamarreAugust 11, 2009 8:00 am

    Luv luv how you use the digi stamps from the cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com
    Thanks
    Maggie

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  15. June HouckAugust 11, 2009 10:56 pm

    Very pretty cards...both of them :)

    Thanks for playing along with us.

    June Houck
    Guest Designer @ BasicGrey Cuhallenge blog
    Proud DT member @ Cuttlebug Challenge blog
    http://www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  16. CassieAugust 12, 2009 7:01 am

    the first one is sweet - and love the base you made with the embossed words.
    the second one is gorgeous!!! so elegant with the image, papers and colors! thanks for joining in the fun at CBC!

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  17. mel m. m. mccarthyAugust 15, 2009 7:00 am

    Gorgeous cards! I love what you did with the flourish frame. That colour combo ROCKs! :o)

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  18. HeatherAugust 15, 2009 4:57 pm

    Two lovely cards Karen. Love the yellow monochrome and your take on Tara's sketch is fabulous.
    Thanks for joining us on our re-launch at BG.
    hugs Heather xx

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  19. Michele RoosAugust 15, 2009 9:19 pm

    Fabulous cards Karen. Love the images you've used and the papers also. Hugs Michele x

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  20. BettyBeeAugust 16, 2009 9:44 pm

    So pretty! I especially love the blue and black! I think the digi image is so elegant and rich! Thanks for being an important part of the Cuttlebug Challenge!

    Betty Bee

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  21. LeahAugust 20, 2009 11:17 am

    Stunning card, Karen! Gorgeous colouring!

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