October 7, 2009

Happy Wednesday! The week is half over already and I'm just trying to keep up, lol! I have some fun news for you today - the wonderful Nicki at Clear & Simple Stamps has asked me to be a guest designer for October! I will be showcasing the new set, Holi-Dazzle throughout the month, so stay tuned for more.


I started off by using Mercy's sketch, MTSC39. I stamped the bird twice and cut out the feathers of one image so I could layer them outside the scalloped circle. I just love having images fall out of their frame - it gives the card a whole new look. The image is stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa ink and colored in with Copic Markers. I put the finishing touches on the card with some Stylized Vanilla Hodgepodge.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope to see you back soon!
Karen


recipe -
stamps: holi-dazzle (clear & simple stamps)
paper: garden green, chocolate chip, very vanilla card stock (stampin' up!), merry moments dsp (stampin' up!)
ink: memento rich cocoa
accessories: stylized vanilla hodgepodge hardware (stampin' up!), real red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (stampin' up!), 5/16" brads (stampin' up!), circle/scallop nestabilities (spellbinders), stampin' dimensionals (stampin' up!)
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12 comments:

  1. CathyOctober 7, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    This is super cute!! Love the papers and the image is adorable!! Hugs, Cathy

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  2. DinaOctober 7, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    So pretty! I love the layers of the feathers and your coloring. That Vanilla Hodge Podge is great! Congratultions on being a designer for the month!

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  3. MacKenzieOctober 7, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Very cute! I love how you layered the bird :-)

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  4. Basement StamperOctober 7, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Welcome to the gang Karen, can't to see all that you create for CSS.

    This card is adorable, love that little birdie!

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  5. Silke LedlowOctober 7, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Karen - this is soooo sweet!!! Love this DP too...it makes a perfect card for the holidays!!! Hugs ~S~

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  6. LeighOctober 7, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Congratulations Karen on being chosen for designer of the month. Love the card. Gorgeous Christmas card especially that dsp.

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  7. LoriOctober 7, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    So glad you're joining us this month! Love how you arranged the bird image so it extends beyond the panel--looks so pretty!

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  8. Sarah-Jane KaléOctober 7, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Of course you will totally amazing!! This card, GORGEOUS.

    xx S

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  9. Nicki (CSS)October 7, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Too sweet Karen! Love what you did with the set. Your pairing of DP and images is outstanding! We are thrilled to have you join us this month!

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  10. Iwona Palamountain (Chupa)October 8, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    1 word - WOW!!!

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  11. Lynn PutOctober 10, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Congrats Karen!
    Your card is adorable!
    PS You make the best bows!

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  12. Beach Cat !October 17, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    You did exactly what a guest designer should do ... you made me want to pop right over to the site and buy the stamp. As a matter of fact, I deserve a treat today, I think I will go there right now!

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