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CASEing Kelly Blog Hop +Giveaways

Tuesday, October 27, 2015


 
Today's very special blog hop is in honor of Kelly Latevola.  Kelly has highlighted many artists on her blog column called CASEing Genius.  She shares projects, an interview, and also creates a project of her own that is inspired by that week's genius.  Kelly included me in that list of 'geniuses' and you can see my interview {HERE}  Today we {all of her past 'geniuses'} are saying 'Thank You' for loving and sharing our work with others.  She has made us feel special and we want to do the same for her!

 
We have each chosen three of Kelly's projects as inspiration and, as she does, created an original project inspired by them.  You can see the three I have chosen above.  I love Kelly's use of vibrant color, unique lines, and bold black accents.
 
 
 I have chosen to stamp and emboss the new Amaryllis stamp set from WPlus9.  I did a lot of masking to create my bouquet.  Then, I added color with distress inks.  I mimicked the diagonals of Kelly's butterfly card and the slanted sentiment.  I added a bold black word like her 'beautiful' card. 
 

Enjoy The Hop!

What is a blog hop without some fun prizes?! Leave a comment by 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, October 29th along each stop in the hop to increase your chances of winning a prize from one of our sponsors: a2z Scrapbooking, Altenew, Create a Smile Stamps, Dee's Artsy Impressions, djkardkreations, Hero Arts, Ink Road, Lia Stampz and Simon Says Stamp,! Winners will be notified by email after October 29th.
 


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89 comments :

  1. Marika October 27, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Awesome design, Kara! Love it.

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  2. ~amy~October 27, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    LOVE. the contrast in colors is absolutely perfect.

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  3. CardsbymaaikeOctober 27, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    love the offset design and all the patience you must have had to color those itsy bitsy flowers!

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  4. DeeptiOctober 27, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Oh my such a gorgeous CASEing! Love the design, watercoloring and the cut angles :)

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  5. LinOctober 27, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    What a gorgeous bouquet, Kara! Great design, and your watercoloring takes it over the top!

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  6. ArdythOctober 27, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Fantastic case of Kelly's pretty cards! I can clearly see the influence of all 3 inspiration cards!

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  7. Cindy C.October 27, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    A very lovely bouquet!! Beautiful watercolours!!

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  8. ShellyOctober 27, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Amazing CASE!! Love!

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  9. SalimaOctober 27, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Kara that is such a beautiful card! I really love it

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  10. creative ladyOctober 27, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Wow! Beautiful card and great CASE.

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  11. I Card EveryoneOctober 27, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Breathtakingly beautiful, Kara ... I don't even have sufficient words...
    =]

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  12. Vera Yates (Ling)October 27, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Fantastic card, Kara!

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  13. Sue McRaeOctober 27, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Gorgeous bouquet of flowers!

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  14. Miriam PrantnerOctober 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Fantastic masking and GORGEOUS coloring!

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  15. FikretaOctober 27, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    wonderful card great colors

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  16. windinstarsranchOctober 27, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Love the composition and color here. Nice work. What a fun hop. Not only do I get to see Kelly’s work I get to see yours too. Winner winner.

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  17. Kara LynneOctober 27, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Oh my, what masking! Your bouquet is gorgeous and I love those angles!

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  18. TamOctober 27, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I love the card and the coloring is spot one. The touch of black just makes everything pop. Good job.

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  19. Leigh PennerOctober 27, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Oh, this is stunning, Kara! Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful CASE of Kelly's work!

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  20. carol mcgregorOctober 27, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the sentiment and the colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. ThordisOctober 27, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    So soft and pretty card. Stunning CASE :)

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  22. Lisa EltonOctober 27, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Gorgeous gorgeous card Kara!!

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  23. UnknownOctober 27, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Beautiful card!!! I love the embossing and the way it looks with your color choices.

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  24. Kristie GouletOctober 27, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful CASE!!!

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  25. Verna AngerhoferOctober 27, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    A lovely CASE of Kelly's. Gorgeous design.

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  26. BrandiOctober 27, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    So pretty! The black makes everything just pop!

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  27. UnknownOctober 27, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    So very lovely! I like how you created all those layers of paper and also the coloring is so sweet!

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  28. Raluca VezeteuOctober 27, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful CASE! Love the coloring! Hugs xx

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  29. LindsayOctober 27, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Looooove your card, Kara! Such a great CASE!

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  30. Monica MaierOctober 27, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Love the cards you chose to CASE and your is fantastic!!!

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  31. D.Ann COctober 27, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Your card is SO gorgeous and it's neat to see where you pulled your ideas from! A terrific tribute!

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  32. Diane JaquayOctober 27, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    Gorgeous flowers, beautifully accentuated by the blue background and your use of black, this is a WOW card that does Kelly proud :)

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  33. DarnellOctober 27, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Your masking and coloring and CASEing of Kelly is phenomenal, Kara! She will adore this!! Hugs, Darnell

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  34. Kris BOctober 27, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful card! love the gorgeous bouquet! Love the bold black and white abstract panels at the bottom of the card!

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  35. Kris BOctober 27, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Beautiful card! love the gorgeous bouquet! Love the bold black and white abstract panels at the bottom of the card!

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  36. joyOctober 27, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    LOVE this card! The masking really makes this card special. Black and white always enhances a design.

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  37. Christi ConleyOctober 27, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  38. "glow"October 27, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    love love love your card... gr8 masking tech to case kelley...

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  39. lizOctober 27, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    LOve your card. The flowers are beautifuL!

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  40. SharronOctober 27, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Such a beautiful CASE! Awesome job with the masking and your coloring is fabulous!

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  41. nancy littrellOctober 27, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Wow gorgeous bouquet masking and coloring. Love your angled pieces and black accents too. Kelly will love your card. TFS Kara

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  42. NatalieOctober 27, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    What a pretty card. Great job!

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  43. Vonnie G.October 27, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    Fantastic card. You did an awesome job!

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  44. Maureen HayesOctober 27, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    I have to tell that I am a huge Kelly fan, and honestly, if I saw your card on her blog I would have thought she made it! I think you did an amazing job of Casing the style of the cards you chose and really captured the essence of Kelly! Thank you for participating in this hop in honor of Kelly and for inspiring me.

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  45. UnknownOctober 27, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    awesome card Kara!!! I think it turned out so awesome and has "Kelly" written all over it. the jaunty angle of the papers really adds so much interest to the design, and I love that pop of red with the florals!

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  46. Kristina B.October 27, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Stunning card, Perfect coloring!

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  47. Sally RichardsonOctober 28, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    love your card! well done with your Case...

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  48. Cat CraigOctober 28, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    fabulous coloring and the wonky panels are perfect.

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  49. Michelle LuptonOctober 28, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    Love the bold black against the soft flowers :)

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  50. Ellen H.October 28, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    I just love this case; youre card is really awesome!!

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  51. Celeste GoffOctober 28, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    What a fabulous CASe card! I love the embossing and the beautiful watercoloring!

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  52. stampingandstitchingOctober 28, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Wonderful card, Kara! Love your design and gorgeous colouring! Loved seeing how you were inspired by Kelly!

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  53. Arianna BarbaraOctober 28, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Wow! Beautiful cards!!!

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  54. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Wow! your card is gorgeous! one of my favorites so far!

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  55. LesleeOctober 28, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Love the colour you chose for your flowers and the bold Smile greeting.

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  56. New CreationsOctober 28, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Wonderful contrast of colors! Great designing and gorgeous coloring!

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  57. Dee EarnshawOctober 28, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Gorgeous coloring. Such a wonderful case. Love it:)

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  58. KimberlyRaeOctober 28, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Thank you for the SMILES! Love Everything about your work!

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  59. KimberlyRaeOctober 28, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Thank you for the SMILES! Love Everything about your work!

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  60. Jo LindskogOctober 28, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Great CASE!! Loved your colors

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  61. Marcia HillOctober 28, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    WOW...this is truly a work of art Kara! The detail and shading in your Amaryllis is fabulous!! Lovely, lovely card!! :0)

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  62. Michele K. HendersonOctober 28, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    I love this gorgeous color an design! Very pretty card!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  63. Tracie PondOctober 28, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous CASE, Kara. Kelly will love everything about your card =)

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  64. Rubeena I.October 28, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Your card is so beautiful!!

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  65. Teri WilsonOctober 28, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the color combination

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  66. Kelly SzafronOctober 28, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Stunning card, beautiful water Coloring!

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  67. Petra SwartOctober 28, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Oh, I love how you've done the black lines and the white, Kara!!! And your bouquet is soooooo beautiful - how neatly stamped (must have taken some time to do!!!) Your water colouring is just great!!!! Beautiful!!!
    Have a great day!!!

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  68. UnknownOctober 28, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Awesome job with the masking for the bouquet
    Such a gorgeous card!

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  69. LauraJane:)October 28, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    LOVE the kimono wrap of your Amaryllis! Super CASE of the Kelly cards:)

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  70. cmOctober 28, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    What a challenge to select *only* three favourites from Kelly's amazing arsenal of creativity, but wow...you managed to narrow down some real treasures. Your case: simply awesome! Such a marvelous hop to put the spotlight on someone who allows so many others to shine. Heart-warming and touching!
    ~c

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  71. RitiOctober 28, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Pretty Pretty Pretty

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  72. katpoohOctober 28, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Very nice card - love the watercoloring.

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  73. KatiaOctober 28, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    you create a super beautiful bouquet!

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  74. JoyceOctober 28, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Your card is gorgeous.

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  75. Kelly LatevolaOctober 28, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Kara this is stunning as always! I love that soft watercolor with the bold stripes of black. The layered panels are such a fun touch! Thank you so much for everything! xoxo

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  76. Taunya ButlerOctober 28, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    Kara - I am in AWE of the dynamic and gorgeous card you have made - it is awesome and so visually eye-catching!! Love it and think you are wonderful!!

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  77. CharkOctober 28, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    gorgeous bouquet, Kara Lynne, love this one!

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  78. Kathy McOctober 29, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    Beautiful and bright, Kara. You nailed it with this gorgeous bouquet.

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  79. AileenOctober 29, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    I was away and unable to comment yesterday but just wanted to say this card is just beautiful. I am a total fan of Kelly's style and colouring and your card is a perfect case. I'm also now a new follower thru Feedly

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  80. KateOctober 29, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    I love your craftiness!! I came from Jennifer McGuire! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  81. MelissaOctober 29, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    What an absolutely stunning CASE, Kara! Your card is beautiful!!

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  82. AnonymousOctober 29, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Wow!! This card is gorgeous!!! Perfect CASE!

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  83. Mary-Anne VOctober 29, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Love the flowers and the diagonal panels for the bottom of the card.

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  84. Jeanne J. October 29, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    So much beautiful color on your flowers Kara! Gorgeous!

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  85. Denise BryantOctober 29, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the color combo!

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  86. Silver COctober 29, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Very pretty and the slanted sentiment looks great!

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  87. Nora NollOctober 29, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    This is amazing!!! Your coloring is stunning!!

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  88. Lisa's Creative NicheOctober 29, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Wow these flowers are so beautiful!

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  89. MichelleOctober 31, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Beautiful!!

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