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Thursday, July 16, 2009

COLOR CREATE CHALLENGE......

Hello everyone;
I am so excited to share with you some great news. I have been asked to be on the design team for the Color Create Challenge. Well I didn't have to think about that too long.....of course I said YES!! The talent over there are just amazing...a super group of artists and absolutely gorgeous creations to inspire you. Don't just take my word for it....pop on over and check it out for yourself. Everyone is welcome to play along, use any image you like just follow the color scheme for the challenge....easy!! The challenges will run every 2 weeks so you have lots of time to get your creations together....I hope to see you there.

The challenge this week is "Blue and White"...with a touch of vintage. Here is the fab color scheme to inspire you. This challenge is also sponsored by "Simon Says Stamp" and it is for a $25.00 credit voucher.


The image I have chosen for my card is by Sunshine Designs.




I embossed the image with black and painted it with Tombows. I used white Liquid Pearls on the tips of the petals and the center pearls. The center of the flower has glossy accents on it. The frame was cut with my nesties and the borders are done with my MS doily lace punch. I pierced the edges of the scallops and added some pearls. I wish you could see the design in the blue dp...it has black swirls on it and is really pretty. My camera just wouldn't pick it up at all. That's too bad as that was my touch of vintage...lol!!

A very heartfelt Thank You to Sharon and the DT for inviting me to be a part of their fabulous team.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I appreciate all the wonderful comments you leave.
Have a great day....

KAREN x


*all products used are from The Rubber Room
and online store.
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22 comments:

  1. theneonJuly 16, 2009 at 10:08 p.m.

    Congratulations on your DT appointment. This card is just amazing and I can see why you are included among the most talented! Thanks for sharing this beautiful blue rendition of the model piece.

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  2. Cindy HaffnerJuly 16, 2009 at 11:10 p.m.

    Oh my goodness this is so so pretty, congrats on the DT!!!

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  3. RosanneJuly 17, 2009 at 12:15 a.m.

    Awesome card Karen! I am so happy for you being picked to be on the DT. Couldn't happen to a better person--you are a perfect choice!

    Hugs--Rosanne

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  4. DenaJuly 17, 2009 at 1:12 a.m.

    Very pretty card Karen! So glad you could join us. Welcome! Hugs, Dena

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  5. Linanna DESIGNSJuly 17, 2009 at 1:59 a.m.

    Congratulations on your DT appointment Karen, but so very well deserved, your work is always so lovely. I love this card, the colour is stunning and what a fab image!! looking forward to seeing more of your DT work over the forthcoming weeks. Have a wonderful weekend, big hugs Linda x

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  6. cats whiskersJuly 17, 2009 at 5:16 a.m.

    Oh Karen this is awesome and stunning what a fabulous flowers and those pearls just add so much depth to the image
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  7. MinaJuly 17, 2009 at 7:23 a.m.

    Im so happy your joining us Karen...I love your image so gorgeous
    Mina xxx

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  8. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 10:27 a.m.

    When I think you've reached the top with your wonderful creations...you let me know that you aren't even half way up the mountain. Beautiful card!!! Thanks for your encouragement with MY new DT adventure and congrats on yours. I'll check them out.

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  9. RietJuly 17, 2009 at 12:19 p.m.

    Ohhh wowww Karen,what a beautiful card,l love the colours.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  10. Sharon Traynor DesignsJuly 17, 2009 at 1:16 p.m.

    What a stunning creation Karen - and so quick too! Thank you so much for pulling out all the stops and making this one so quickly. Your image is beautiful and I love the pearls. Glad you said yes to joining us; you'll be a fantastic addition to the team.
    Sharon xx

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  11. CaroleJuly 17, 2009 at 3:50 p.m.

    What a beautiful card, so striking. Congratulations on the DT news.
    Hugs
    Carole x

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  12. RosanneJuly 17, 2009 at 6:48 p.m.

    Hi Karen--thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I don't know what's wrong with my blog. I am hoping to get some help with it soon. That part is very frustrating!

    Have a great weekend--Rosanne

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  13. DiJuly 17, 2009 at 6:59 p.m.

    Hi karen, so sorry i'm late commenting but this card is just lovely i love the way you have done it! very clever!

    Hugs Di xx

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  14. Theresa MomberJuly 17, 2009 at 10:53 p.m.

    Congrats, Karen! That is fabulous! I love your card.

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  15. ChrisJuly 18, 2009 at 6:48 a.m.

    Absolutely beautiful card Karen! I think you got the colours and the vintage theme perfectly and I love the swirl paper you used, I can just see the black swirls if I go in on the close up. The image stamp is so pretty and your colouring and design delightful. So glad that you said yes and joined the team, looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations. Chris :)

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  16. MichelleJuly 18, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.

    Congrats, Karen!! How exciting! And your first card for this dt is incredible, as always!!

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  17. CraftyCJuly 18, 2009 at 2:47 p.m.

    Well done on your new DT post Karen, your card is fab so its no wonder, Have lots of fun
    Clairex

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  18. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 7:28 p.m.

    What a fabulous card, Karen. The colors match the example perfectly. Love it.
    Faye

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  19. Kelly SchelskeJuly 19, 2009 at 12:02 a.m.

    I love this Karen, it's awesome! Fabulous take on the inspiration piece!

    Hugs, Kelly

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  20. pink roseJuly 19, 2009 at 11:34 a.m.

    It's very beautiful card.
    Excellent!!!

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  21. HeatherJuly 19, 2009 at 5:13 p.m.

    Hi Karen, welcome to our 'gang' - sorry it's taken me so long to welcome you - I'm in the middle of moving to Germany and am running round in circles not knowing what I'm doing at the moment (mind you I usually don't know what I'm doing so nothing new there lol).
    Fabulous card, love the drama of the colours and that gogeous image and you can see the swirls if you zoom in. Look forward to getting to know you better.
    hugs Heather xx

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  22. stephanneJuly 24, 2009 at 11:35 a.m.

    Congrats on the DT spot. It will be a pleasure to see your work over there. Your card is gorgeous, very striking.
    Stephanne

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