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Thursday, 14 April 2016

Be Yourself


Meet today's card.

This card comes with a meaning behind it which I will explain in a minute.
The challenge at Splitcoast Stampers was to create a card 'Inspired by an Ad'.  
I didn't have to think very long about it as I have seen the 'DOVE' soap ads that are running a body image campaign for women to be happy with who they are. With social media being such an influence on the young women of today, to see an ad that talks about being happy with who we are is such an important message so that's what I based my card on.

I inked up my acrylic block with a variety of colours by colouring directly onto my block with Memento markers (represents our differences), sprayed with water and stamped onto my card front. The circles symbol how we all need to come together and support each other. 

Adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- POLKA DOTS

Shopping Our Stash- YOU STAMPED WITH WHAT?
(acrylic block)

Addicted to Stamps and More- CLEAN and SIMPLE

Just Us Girls- SMOOSHING

 

Thanks so much for coming to visit.

Supplies:  stamps- PTI, Daisy Bucket/ ink- Memento, Distress/ Memento markers/ acrylic block/ mini mister
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36 comments:

  1. CherylQuilts14 April 2016 at 10:17

    Oh, what a great idea, and I'm with you - it's great to see an advertisement to encourage women to just be themselves. I love the loose and beautiful colors you've used and the amazing design! You are amazing at making something that I would make a mess into something beautiful! But that's just YOU - amazing, my friend! Hugs!

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  2. SD pooja14 April 2016 at 10:19

    Loved the thought behind the card and your representation of it !

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  3. Miranda14 April 2016 at 10:30

    Love this Karen and especially the thought behind it.......

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  4. Anonymous14 April 2016 at 11:35

    I really like the mixed media feel of this card! It's ok to be different, just be you! I got the message... Lovely work! Thanks for playing with us at TTCRD this week! I hope I will see you again soon!
    Hugs,
    Alessandra - DT

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  5. maria f.14 April 2016 at 11:39

    Great card. Great story, Karen.

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  6. Sue VanDeVusse14 April 2016 at 12:01

    Awesome card in this clean and artsy design! I love the thought process behind this, it really gives this meaning. Thanks for playing with us at JUGS!

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  7. Verna Angerhofer14 April 2016 at 12:13

    I love this fun design you made and I love even more the message that it sends. I have noticed that ad as well and applaud the company as well for their message to young girls.

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  8. nancy littrell14 April 2016 at 12:23

    I love your acrylic block stamped panel and the stamps you choice representing Be Your Self! So creative and artsy my friend. TFS

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  9. airbornewife14 April 2016 at 13:24

    Amazing card and such a wonderful inspiration. Thank you for sharing ~ Pam

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  10. Brawny x14 April 2016 at 14:43

    A very dramatic design. Fabulous card x

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  11. Princess Judy Palmer14 April 2016 at 15:14

    I dunno... I'm kind of bored with me. Can't I be someone else? At least for the day? This card really makes an impact!

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  12. Melissa L.14 April 2016 at 15:42

    Very cool CAS design, Karen. I love your unique color choices. Beautiful. Thanks for playing along at ATSM.

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  13. Susanne Vargas14 April 2016 at 16:35

    This card is super cool, Karen! And I like your thoughts behind it!

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  14. Bluemac14 April 2016 at 17:51

    Great design. Very arty and clever! Lovely choice of ad to link to as it's such an important message to share.

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  15. stampingbowd14 April 2016 at 20:27

    Awesome card and awesome message!!! I love the flow of the design!

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  16. Donna Ellis14 April 2016 at 20:28

    What a wonderfully colorful piece of artwork, Karen!

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  17. Rufus14 April 2016 at 23:19

    While I like the card a lot, I LOVE the message behind it!

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  18. Ina G14 April 2016 at 23:46

    Oh WOW! Karen I am so glad you entered this card over at JUGS this week. I love that layout smooching and that big sentiment. You know how much I love your work.

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  19. maria's knutselplezier15 April 2016 at 00:34

    Wow Karen this looks wonderfull, I love the image , and the colours a lot, it seems like flowers in het morning but then in an artistic way!!

    Have fun!!
    Maria

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  20. Gabi MeWi15 April 2016 at 03:09

    Love the card and the explanation.

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  21. coldwaters215 April 2016 at 06:30

    Oh how lovely this is Karen I love the colours and image it is ACE
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  22. Becca Cruger15 April 2016 at 14:48

    Karen this is quite lovely! The color palette caught my eye as I was scrolling through my blog feed and I had to tell you how much I admire it! By the way, you should totally link this up to the STAMPloration theme and sketch challenge - The theme is splatters and this fits perfectly!

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  23. Vicki Dutcher15 April 2016 at 17:57

    Awesome card! Congrats on your Chic of the Week win! Thanks for joining in at JUGS!

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  24. Denice15 April 2016 at 21:47

    A well designed card with gorgeous background colors. Love your thought process! Thanks for joining us this week at TTCRD, hope you'll joi us for more of our weekly challenges.
    Denice - TTCRD DT

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  25. Chris Dring16 April 2016 at 10:54

    I love the thought process behind your card - an important issue for sure. What a fabulous, well thought out design! Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

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  26. Unknown16 April 2016 at 11:48

    This is so cool. I love your card and message!

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  27. Ina G16 April 2016 at 23:54

    Congratulations on being chosen at our Chic of the Week at Just Us Girls Karen. I was so excited to see your win. I too love the reason you picked that sentiment. It is so true! Best of luck for being in the running to be a Guest Designer at JUGS.

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  28. Creative world17 April 2016 at 04:18

    Amazing card,Karen,love your color combo and love the message and that circle bond...Thank you for joining us at ATSM...Ċ½eljka DT

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  29. Chana Malkah17 April 2016 at 11:45

    Fabulous card and a great take on our challenge this week at Shopping Our Stash! I will have to try this acrylic block stamping technique! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Hugz,
    Chana, DT

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  30. June Houck18 April 2016 at 08:13

    Your card is absolutely stunning and it really stands out in the gallery at SOS. Love Love Love!

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  31. Donna18 April 2016 at 12:32

    Fab card, love your acrylic block background!! Thanks for playing along with us at SHOPPING OUR STASH for our "You Stamped With What??" challenge!

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  32. Loll18 April 2016 at 18:24

    Gorgeous design Karen. And thanks for explaining how you came up with the concept. Very interesting. xx

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  33. Anonymous18 April 2016 at 19:08

    Stunning card ,Thanks for Joining TTCRD Challenge. Lisa DT

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  34. Peanut19 April 2016 at 03:49

    WOW! Now that is simply stunning, Karen! Thanks for joining us at ATSM.
    x Asha

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  35. lauren bergold19 April 2016 at 09:21

    oh that's as AWESOME as it is clever! absolutely looooove this! thanks for SHOPPING YOUR STASH with us this week! ♥

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  36. Sarn21 April 2016 at 08:22

    I think this is FABULOUS xxx

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