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Sunday 8 March 2015

Bloom

Good Morning.  Hope this weekend is finding you relaxed and happy.  I am just glad to have some warmer temperatures and to see the sun is shining.  

Here is the card of the day.  Still playing around with the Zentangle stamp from Serendipity.  This time I used it as a faint background behind my flowers.  I really like the interest and backdrop it created.  I masked the outside of my card then inked it up with a more pale colour by using Antique Linen Distress ink so the florals would become the focal point. 
 Next, I coloured the Delicate Florals from Penny Black using my Memento markers, sprayed with water to blend and then stamped.  I went back in and added some watercolouring using my Distress inks to the flowers as well.  I removed the mask and then stamped the sentiment from Mama Elephant.

I am adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- SPECIAL LADY

Addicted to CAS- DISTRESS
(Distress inks)

CAS on Sunday- GIRL POWER

Quirky Crafts- PRETTY IN PINK

A Gem of a Challenge- CLEAN AND SIMPLE


Your visit here is always most appreciated!
Have a great week.

Supplies:  stamps- Penny Black, Mama Elephant, Serendipity/ Memento markers/ paint brush/ Distress ink/ black Memento ink

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34 comments:

  1. Hannelie8 March 2015 at 12:45

    Always such a special treat to visit your blog Karen... this is a BEAUTIFUL card!
    I keep on scrolling back... wow, you are just so talented!

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  2. SD pooja8 March 2015 at 13:41

    Its beautiful ! loved the light zetangle bg ,creates interest :)

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  3. Dotty Jo8 March 2015 at 14:43

    Goodness, how beautiful! Great stamping... you are one seriously talented lady, Jo x

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  4. joy8 March 2015 at 14:52

    Beautiful card. This is one of my favorite PB stamps. Love the use of the background stamp, too.

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  5. AJ Bodine8 March 2015 at 14:55

    Beautiful, I love both the background and the colored image together!

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  6. Unknown8 March 2015 at 17:12

    Oh my! Such a beautiful card! Love the flowers xx

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  7. Sally H8 March 2015 at 18:42

    This is stunning, Karen! I keep seeing the delicate florals stamp and wondering why I haven't bought it yet, lol!

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  8. Bobby8 March 2015 at 18:59

    So so wonderful, Karen. That background adds so much without overpowering those beautiful flowers.

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  9. McCrafty's Cards8 March 2015 at 19:55

    Beautiful CAS card I like your design, Thanks for playing along with us at Gem of a Challenge, Good Luck
    Kevin xx

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  10. Moni8 March 2015 at 22:54

    Beautiful card!!!! Thank you for joining us at Quirky Crafts Callenges. Monica-Dt

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  11. maria's knutselplezier9 March 2015 at 01:51

    What a beauty , I love the colours and the image!!!

    Greetings
    >Maria

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  12. Sarn9 March 2015 at 03:36

    Your work is amazing Karen. Really lovely results here.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  13. Gabi MeWi9 March 2015 at 04:16

    Fantastic card and the sentiment is so true.

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  14. Deepti9 March 2015 at 08:43

    Simply stunning , thank you for sharing with ATCAS !

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  15. Verna Angerhofer9 March 2015 at 12:34

    This is super fantastic! Love the background to showcase those pretty blooms. Awesome sentiment as well.

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  16. Unknown9 March 2015 at 12:46

    The zentangle stamp makes an excellent background, lovely card. Karen x

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  17. JD/ Jill9 March 2015 at 16:36

    This is so beautifully done! So creative to use that zen-tangle stamp for the background! It makes your lovely flowers just pop off the page!

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  18. Rebecca Hoy9 March 2015 at 16:38

    Beautiful. Thanks for playing along with our "Distress" challenge at ATCAS, Rebecca x

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  19. Davi10 March 2015 at 09:19

    Beautiful Karen, love the way the zentangle background shows off the lovely flowers ;)

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  20. Mandy10 March 2015 at 10:01

    Gorgeous card Karen! So elegant and pretty, just perfect for our challenge.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    hugs
    Mandy xx

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  21. wannabcre8tive10 March 2015 at 11:25

    Absolutely gorgeous. I love the zentangle in the background.

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  22. Anonymous10 March 2015 at 12:04

    A beautiful technique and card!

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  23. Loll10 March 2015 at 12:43

    Gorgeous card Karen. Love the soft background stamp ... looks like lace. It really makes a beautiful background for your pretty blooms. xx

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  24. Je@net10 March 2015 at 17:31

    What a beautiful card. Great stamping, Karen!

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  25. Barb Ghig10 March 2015 at 23:47

    Your background is absolutely gorgeous, Karen! Love your flowers, too! Really stunning card! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATCAS!

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  26. Anonymous11 March 2015 at 09:49

    A beautiful card, simply gorgeous...thanks for joining us at A Gem Of a Challenge!
    Helen x

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  27. CherylQuilts11 March 2015 at 12:21

    Oh, Karen, this is really gorgeous! I love the masked background with the flowers atop beautifully colored! And what a great sentiment with the lovely matting! I really love this one! You just keep on rolling out the most beautiful cards! And, yay, the weather is improving!! So glad!! Hugs, sweet friend! Spring is coming!

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  28. Princess Judy Palmer11 March 2015 at 15:58

    By jove! This card is simply stunning. We were just talking about expressions no one uses anymore and we've decided to bring 'by jove' back. Yes, we're very busy at work today. It is the background of this card that really makes it.

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  29. shirley-bee11 March 2015 at 17:25

    Wow, what a way to use a Zentangle stamp! It looks fabulous behind the Delicate Florals.

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  30. Bonnie13 March 2015 at 08:54

    Another beauty, Karen. I've just subscribed by email so I don't miss any of your creations. You are such an inspiration!

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  31. Robyn Oliver13 March 2015 at 17:18

    Gorgeous card, Karen

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  32. cotnob13 March 2015 at 18:10

    This is a fabulous card, such a beautiful CAS design.
    Thank you for joining us at A Gem of a Challenge.
    Pauline
    x

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  33. Tracy13 March 2015 at 22:05

    I really need to practice more stamping techniques like this one. I love the look of watercolor and the softness of the stamping you get with this style. Beautiful work Karen. :-)

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  34. Shelly14 March 2015 at 08:35

    This is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at CAS on Sunday!

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