March 20, 2010

Dirty Girl Challenge: March

The Dirty Dozen alumni have a monthly challenge and this month Joanne Basile has us all thinking spring.  How funny that as I'm typing this it's snowing outside... sigh.  One day Spring will stay for good!!  The required element is to use a bee or bird and the restricted element is we cannot use border punches (GASP!!!).  I did use a punch, but it's not of the border variety, haha!

It has been forever since I made a card using Jen del Muro's SFYTT - SO I jumped back in and also tried something new.  I've had Dawn's little flowers bookmarked for a loooonnnnnng time and I just now made my very first flower.  Note to self - use double sided paper... LOL!  I just bought this new stamp set, Peachy Keen as well as its coordinating paper pack from Hope Stamps Eternal and I was itching to get it all inky.  I really love all the patterns in the stamp set - it's so much fun to work with!

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen


recipe -
stamps: peachy keen (kaisercraft)
paper: really rust, chocolate chip, very vanilla cardstock (stampin' up!), peachy keen paper pack (kaisercraft)
ink: more mustard, really rust (stampin' up!)
accessories: circle scallop punch (stampin' up!), latte designer buttons (stampin' up!), embroidery thread, dimensionals.
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14 comments:

  1. Amber HightMarch 20, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    Oh I love this card Karen! That bird is so sweet! Your flower is awesome too, I can't master them! They look to big on my cards and dwarf everything else, lol! You worked your magic with it though;)

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  2. JulieMarch 20, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    I've just made my first flower! yay! think it'd be a bit big for sending through the post,might do some to use on scrapbook pages. Thanks for adding the link x

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  3. UnknownMarch 20, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    So very beautiful! Love it!

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  4. Mary JMarch 20, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Gorgeous card Karen!

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  5. kavithaMarch 20, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    lovely card,the bird is adorable:)

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  6. jjcreationsMarch 20, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    What a fantastic card. I love this sketch....I may just borrow it. It's so creative! That little bird is wonderful with the different designs on him and I must try that flower with a button inside - Beautiful card!!!!

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  7. Wanda CullenMarch 20, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    I love anything with birds on it and that DP is gorgeous! Great layout as well!

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  8. IdaMarch 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Oh this is just delightful to look at. Gorgeous flower and I love your little birdie.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 20, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I love everything about that card Karen! The sketch, the papers, the stamp, the flower. Very springy!

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  10. AllisonMarch 20, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Thi sis so gorgeous! Love the colours and flower!

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  11. Stacey SchaferMarch 20, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    darling card, Karen! lovin' that branch of leaves paired up with the sweet bird:) fab poofy flower, too!

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  12. Marsha FisherMarch 20, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Love everything about this card...the colors, dsp, image and layout & the flower are gorgeous!

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  13. KristinaMarch 20, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Oh so gorgeous! Those colors are so rich and beautiful together. And, I actually like the little hints of white in your flower. It adds a little something the depth... I dunno. It's pretty! hehe

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  14. Rachel HopeMarch 21, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    So pretty! Love the 50's style of the Peachy Keen! Teh layout was perfect fot this!!

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