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Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop: Photo Inspiration

Sunday, September 25, 2011



Papertrey Ink's September Blog Hop challenges us to use yet another beautiful inspiration photo as the starting point for our project.  I wanted to replicate the colors as well as the stripes in this photo.  I chose to not use all of the colors together, but rather group them into color combinations that worked best for me.  This first card is my favorite of the two.  I have always loved blue and orange together!






This second card is more vibrant and reminds me of my mom. 
She loves reds and bright pinks!
I can't wait to hop on over to your blog and see how this photo has inspired you!



Cardstock: PTI White, Vintage Cream, True Black, Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Aqua Mist
Paper: PTI Bitty Dot Basics, Library Ledger
Stamps: Heart Prints, Friends Til the End
Ink: Memento Black, Rosebud
Dies: Double Ended Banner Die
Other: Pinking Shears, MS Twine, Hole Punch,
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58 comments :

  1. ArleneSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    WOW, WOW, WOW! Such brilliant cards...absolutely beautiful! :)

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  2. StephanieSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Kara, these are just gorgeous!!! Love them both and feel a CASE coming on!!!

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  3. ReneeSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Kara these are spectacular!
    I love both of them...
    such creativity! :)

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  4. Karen C.September 25, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love both of these colour combos - can't pick a favourite!! Love the way you've used the little banners to stamp various words. It really makes them stand out.

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  5. ElenaSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    LOVE your cards - so gorgeous!

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  6. ChristinaSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    How fun and clever! I especially love the pink one!

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  7. Sara MacSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Kara these cards are amazing! What a great design idea. Love the color combos too.

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  8. KevaSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Ohhh...those are awesome, Kara! Love that the sentiments are on the flags. Very pretty. I'm not sure which I like better. Beautiful as always!

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  9. RhondaSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Wonderful inspiration Kara!!

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  10. VanessaSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Gorgeous, Kara!!! Vanessa x

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  11. MargeSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    These are both FABULOUS -- just LOVE them!!! Very clever!!!

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  12. DebSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Love how you used the banners on both of these cards!!

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  13. Kelly S.September 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Oh what COOL layouts, Kara! I just love how you used those sentiments and the sweet banners. Awesome color combos, too! Always something totally original and fun on your blog!!

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  14. Stephanie (Arty Carty) LeeSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful colors! love your layout too.

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  15. Kay DSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful cards, loving the little banner ends!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Gorgeous designs, Kara! So clever to pair the colors in two different batches! :)

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  17. RebeccaSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    beautiful use of the colors! love your little banners - what a fab idea!

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  18. AgnieszkaSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Kara! Love the banner idea and the colour combos!

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  19. DanaSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Lovely cards!!! Great way to use banners!!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love both of them. Great take on the inspiration photo.

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  21. Tracey McNeelySeptember 25, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I love both cards Kara. Your creativity stuns me.

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  22. jenSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    these are fab! love them both- but I'm a pink girl...and love that flower! :)

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  23. RobinSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love these fun and bright cards!!
    Robin

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  24. AllySeptember 25, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful. ;-) Love your design and color selections.

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  25. - elbeth -September 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I love them both! Looked at them for quite some time, but can't still decide wich one I love the most. Beautifully done!

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  26. Vera Yates (Ling)September 25, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful cards, Kara! Love the way you did the sentiment on the banners.

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  27. Vicki DutcherSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Great job with the banners! Love that 2nd card and colors~

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    These are both great, but I'm a real fan of the first color combination!

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  29. Laura IshamSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    So lovely, Kara! You always have such great cards!

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  30. TerriSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    They are both great. It is hard to pick a favorite but I love pink too.

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  31. InkyfingersSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Oh my, I love both these cards but I think the first one is gorgeous because it is a colour combination I would not have thought of. Great job Kara!
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  32. SusieSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Totally brilliant, beautiful and wonderful.

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  33. Becky CarafaSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Oooo, love how you grouped the colors! Great cards!!!!!

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  34. Leigh PennerSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Oh, these are both fabulous! I love them both!

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  35. JoyceSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    These are both wonderful. I think I am like your mom--partial to pinks and black.

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  36. AmberSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    way to kick off the blog hop, kara! so different and creative!

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  37. AuroraDawnSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Oh my word Kara your cards are simply GORGEOUS ... I have to CASE them!

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  38. Monika/BuzsySeptember 25, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Oh, so pretty Kara. Love the banners and the pretty colors. Great desings. :o)

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  39. carol (krillsister)September 25, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful cards. Don't know how one can pick a favorite. I like how you separated the color combinations. Love the flowers with the red card.

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  40. BrandiSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Wow! I loved how you used the banners to represent the clean lines in the photograph. Creative!

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  41. Linda SuarezSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Lovely cards! You did a great job with the challenge.

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  42. Margaret MSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Great job Kara! I like how you focused on one color and the use of the stripes.

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  43. SoniaSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Great card, Kara! Love the banners :)

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  44. MelindaSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Ooh, I love the banner!

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  45. Mona PendletonSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    What a fun and fabulous card Kara! Love your little banners and pretty in pink color combo!

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  46. KristiiSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Absolutely amazing cards!!!! the colors are fabulous and the sentiments on the flags...pure genious!!!

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  47. DanielleSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Love these cards and your take on the photo! Those banners are such a good idea!

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  48. karen hSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Love these cards! Great idea creating the pennant flags.

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  49. RosanneSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  50. Jen AdcockSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    How lovely. Your use of the pennant tags is so fabulous! Clever lady!

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  51. LindaSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    What beautiful cards! I love how you switched up the colors to create such a different look too!

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  52. LoriSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    What a fun design! Love your use of the banner die.

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  53. kingstonmamaSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Wow! Two fabulous cards. Love them both. Ann

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  54. LeeSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Such pretty cards. Love how you grouped the colours.

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  55. MarybethSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Very pretty , I do love the second card the most.

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  56. LaurieSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Kara these are so pretty! I love the colors!

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  57. Alice September 26, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    love love those flags! fabulous take on the challenge. love your card!

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  58. Amy KollingOctober 29, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Wow Kara! I absolutely LOVE these cards! I think your interpretation of this inspiration photo is just phenomenal. Outstanding....the best in the hop!

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