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Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop

Wednesday, July 25, 2012



This month's inspiration is summer melon colors and floral images.
On my background piece I used a SAF technique that Nichole showed us for creating a tie-dye effect.  After doing that, I stamped and heat embossed leaf images and spritzed with a sparkle spray!  Love the effect.  I covered most of it up, but it does add depth to the background that I really like.


Enjoy the Hop!


Cardstock: Lemon Tart, White, Bitty Box Paper
Stamps: Rosie Posie, Turning a New Leaf, Movers and Shakers
Ink: Melon Berry, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss, Versamark Ink
Dies: Rosie Posie, Limitless Layers Ovals
Other: Melon Berry Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Sparkle Mist
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62 comments :

  1. AudreyJuly 25, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    So pretty, Kara! I love that bow! :)

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  2. RhondaJuly 25, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Wow! Loving the layers Kara. I also like the green paper. Nice contrast in patterns.

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  3. Leigh PennerJuly 25, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Oh, this is so beautiful, Kara! I love your take on the photo!

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  4. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful!

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  5. ElenaJuly 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    very soft and pretty!

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  6. DFJuly 25, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful layers and colours!

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  7. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    so pretty! love how you layered the flowers and the sentiment!

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  8. Sue PloteJuly 25, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Kara!

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  9. SusieJuly 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Really gorgeous card. Love everything about it.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    This is beautiful. ;-) I love all those Rosie Posie blooms and leaves, and your use of the colors is fantastic. Love it. ;-)

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  11. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I love it! Your bow is perfect.i wish I could tie one so well.

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  12. Rebecca DeeproseJuly 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Love everything about your card Kara!!!

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  13. PatQ's CardsJuly 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Absolutely stunning card. The layers and the bow are both perfect and beautiful.

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  14. Jennifer KJuly 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Gorgeous - the embossed background is just perfect.

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  15. Tracey McNeelyJuly 25, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    An absolutely beautiful card Kara, I love it all!

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  16. CassieJuly 25, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Gorgeous, Kara! I love that big ribbon :D

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  17. Pam W.July 25, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful card! You did a great job with the inspiration photo.

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  18. MaureenJuly 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    this is just stunning! LOVE the background you created :)

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  19. LindaJuly 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Oh so pretty!!! Love it.

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  20. BanuJuly 25, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    WOW So Beautiful. Loved all the layering of the flowers and I agree with you about that background adding so much depth to the card. Beautiful card.

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  21. LuanneJuly 25, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Gorgeous! I finally ordered Rosie Posie on Saturday, and now I really can't wait to get my hands on it!! Just stunning!

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  22. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Beautiful! I can't believe you got it together after everything you made for SAF - wow. I can't believe I don't have Rosie Posie yet. You're making me need. it. so. bad.

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  23. nancyJuly 25, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    The background peeking through is fabulous. Great layering.

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  24. ReneeJuly 25, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I knew that whatever you did would be stunning and OMGosh...
    I was right!! :)
    Love that background...
    and the flowers around that sentiment...
    perfect!!
    As always! :)

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  25. Lisa EltonJuly 25, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    This is SO PRETTY Kara, you've captured the colors perfectly! Love the pretty elements all clustered together!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Super sweet card, Kara! Love all the layers and the pretty bow! :) Thank you for your kind comment, too! Best wishes from sunny Heidelberg :)

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  27. craftmatesJuly 25, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful card Kara! Love the tie dyed background and all the rosie posie layers. -- irma

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  28. JoyceJuly 25, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    This is so very pretty. Your tie dye background really adds so much, and your roses are beautiful.

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  29. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Wonderful card and the finishing touch with the bow makes it.

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  30. Kara LynneJuly 25, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful card, Kara! I love that you made that background and the collection of flowers is so pretty.

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  31. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    So so so pretty! I wanted to use Rosie Posie, but silly me, I didn't order the dies when I ordered the stamp set. So now it's in my SAF order which hasn't come yet =_= Super in love with the color combination - so so so pretty ♥

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  32. TerriJuly 25, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Great card. Love all the different elements especially the background.

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  33. carol (krillsister)July 25, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful card. I need to check out the tie dye videos from SAF. Everyone seems to be raving about them.

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  34. InkyfingersJuly 25, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Oh those colours are spot on and the background looks amazing Kara. Gorgeous design.

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  35. Helen F.July 25, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Such a lovely card, Kara! Don't you just love these colors together?

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  36. cutiephinphinJuly 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Your card is so pretty. Love how you added the white embossing and distressing in the background.

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  37. Jacquie SouthasJuly 25, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    great take on the inspiration - love the flowers!

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  38. victoria hJuly 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    beautiful card

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  39. Scrappin4kim(Jennifer)July 25, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    You really nailed the colors Kara, love your card!!

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  40. GeriJuly 25, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Love your card, Kara!! Such a pretty layout!! Thanks so much for visiting and leaving your sweet comment! Although, I've been seeing your sweet comments everywhere I go today!! Thank you, again!

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  41. Crafty KateJuly 25, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Kara! Thanks for your sweet comment on my card! Yours is gorgeous as always! You have inspired me to pull out my oval dies again!

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  42. Chrissy LarsonJuly 25, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Love your layering! SO pretty!

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  43. StephHJuly 25, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Beautiful composition Kara; your tie-dyed background peaking out if intriguing. Wish I could see this in IRL! Pretty Peonies is the perfect set for this summer theme and you did them proud!

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  44. MichelleJuly 25, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful work, Kara! My first thought for this challenge was Rosie Posie, but I resisted. Looking at your card, I'm wishing I hadn't! It's perfect! I love your yellow background, it does add depth and richness to your card. :-)

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  45. Kelly GriglioneJuly 25, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Luscious layers, Kara! Such depth!

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  46. KarenJuly 25, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Such a pretty card! Love the bow!

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  47. k prakkenJuly 25, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    So pretty. I have Rosie Posie and haven't used it yet. You beautiful card has inspired me to pull out my set tomorrow and use it.

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  48. TeresaJuly 25, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful! I love the background paper that you made.

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  49. Kim HegginsJuly 25, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Kara, wow, this is so beautiful...love how you used Rosie Posie too and with the ovals for your sentiment, just beautiful.

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  50. LynnJuly 25, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I love the beautiful embossing in the background and the bow is the perfect compliment to the gorgeous blooms.

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  51. KristiiJuly 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Sooooo very pretty Kara!!! I love the background you created! Soooo beautiful! Love the rosies and the bow is the perfect touch!

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  52. Cassie_luJuly 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    so sweet and beautiful

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  53. CJuly 25, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Pretty!!

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  54. SharronJuly 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Gorgeous, Kara--great use of the challenge colors! And I love all the layering!

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  55. cards by caraJuly 25, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Wow, this is absolutely stunning! <3

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  56. JeanJuly 25, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Lovely card!

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  57. LindaJuly 26, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Gorgeous card! Dawn McVey was right when she said you can never go wrong with Rosie Posie! I just ordered the set on Saturday and your card makes me want it that much more!

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  58. Wendy ten HoveJuly 26, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    This is soooo pretty, Kara! Love the bow and the way you used the colors! The paper in the bottom goes perfectly with this card, I like it a lot!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  59. Stampin in the suburbsJuly 26, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Love these colors with Rosie Posie. The bow is perfect.

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  60. SusanJuly 26, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I love all of those layers on your card. You worked those colors magically as usual!

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  61. The Paper ParadeJuly 27, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Kara I love this layout that you used! The placement of the flowers is perfect and that big bow looks great on top of the grid paper :)

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  62. DeannaJuly 27, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Beautiful card!
    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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