Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Papertrey Ink January Blog Hop


Hello friends,
Today I'm participating in Papertrey Ink's monthly Blog Hop! I'm so excited to join since it's been a while since I got to play along. :( This month, the challenge issued is to use a stamp that has yet to be inked. Sadly, I have several sets that qualified :( ... but I chose one I've had for almost a year as it was released February of 2010---> Year of Flowers: Violets.
Here's my card:
(sorry for the lighting, muy bad :( & I need to fire the photog soon... I'll try to post a better pic later if I can)

I intended for this to be a CAS (Clean & Simple Card) but you know it's my Kryptonite & I couldn't stop at just stamping the background & sentiment... sigh...

I stamped the larger violet in a mixture of clear embossing powder & glitter so it is sparkly IRL depending on how you hold the card. I stamped the smaller violet on Plum Pudding CS 4 times & colored it in a bit with Copics (V12,V15, V17, V000, Y18). Then I cut out the middle section, layered it with foam tape, & added a purple blingie to the centers.

Here's a closer peek:
 I also cut around the images for added detail so you have a peek of the innies & the faux stitching around the inside panel edges made with my Sakura stardust gelly pen.

 Here are the innies:
 Stamped one little violet in the corner.
But... because you know I can't stop at this...I thought hmmm... what would it look like with a little more...
so here's a little more...
I colored in the middles & added some bling to the large violets.
ok, I'm done... really... ok maybe I'll add just a little bit of........

Thanks so much for peeking today! I'm off to check out what sets you have all neglected too ;)
Gotta Go!





The 411
Stamps: YOF- Violets- PTI
Paper: Elegant Eggplant- SU!, Plum Pudding- PTI
Other: Versamark Ink, Clear/Glitter Embossing Powder, bling, Sakura Stardust Gelly Roll Pen, Copics
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44 comments:

  1. The Scrapbook SpeedwayJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    that card is georgeous! i love the deep purple and the top fo the front! love ti!

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  2. KathyJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Hey Karli, this is amazing (shouldn't admit it, but my set sits uninked since last Feb, too, yikes). I feel inspired now, by your purple creation. Love the versamark and sparkle combo on the background, lovely. And my favorite pic is the last one with the added centers to the large flowers, in my opinion more is more! You rocked this set, now I need to go blow the dust off of mine, thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. lamJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    beautiful card , love how you add glitter to thr edges

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  4. Kay DJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful card- I love all the glittery goodness and the shaped front is a nice touch! Beautiful colors, too!

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  5. TigriswillreignJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This is amazing! LOVE how you created this card! I will def have to case this!

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  6. Ayana PosadasJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    That purple is is gorgeous. I love the glitter. It makes the card so elegant!

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  7. AngyJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I really love the glittery larger flower. Wow so pretty. (oh and I love that little chair or whatever it is that your pic is sitting on as well.)

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  8. Jen CarterJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    This is so pretty! I love how you cut around the flowers to make a shaped card!

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  9. Mona PendletonJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the 3D flowers and the shimmery detail!

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  10. AudreyJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Wow, this is just stunning! So beautiful!!

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  11. Carol's Ink SpotJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Your card is so elegant and beautiful! I love how you cutout a portion of the front of this and finished the inside. The violets are stunning with the sparkle outline on them.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Man this is SO cool!
    The card design and the bold color and the pop of shimmer....very stunning project!!!

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  13. Diane JaquayJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love how you've trimmed around those flowers, great technique!

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  14. DebraJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Oh wow! Love the flowers, the glittered embossing and the PURPLE.

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  15. AnneJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Karli this is stunning, love the 3d flowers and the colours and the inside... and everything... gorgeous!

    Anne
    x

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  16. MelissaJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Wow, gorgeous! I love the sparkle and the fun edge of the front!

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  17. Sara MacJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a unique and clever card. I love all the bling! The stitching adds great detail too.

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  18. LaurieJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Very pretty! I love the glitter!

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  19. Ohhh SnapJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    That is one luscious card! It has such depth and texture. TFS!

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  20. PatJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous card. Love the sparkle and how you cut out the card front.

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  21. ChristineCreationsJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Such a pretty cut out design and the sparkle gives it that extra pizzazz!

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  22. Kelly S.January 25, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Vio-licious! Sparkly fab! So elegant with the tone on tone and this set, great job!

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  23. lesleyworthJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    oh WOW! beautiful! never would have thought of this! love what you have created!

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  24. Mrs. CunninghamJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    OoO! Love this card! The colors simply POP!

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  25. @JoyceCasaldiJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I think you added the perfect amount of bling. So pretty!

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  26. StephanieJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    OMG.........I totally need this set! Your card is just amazing! Love all that glitter and would never think to mix it IN the embossing powder!!! Thanks for the enabling.....and inspiration! ;-)

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  27. beckynoelleJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    love the shape of the front and the sparkly flowers are just lovely!

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  28. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Always fond of purple and what a gorgeous design! Love the cut out edge!

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  29. ReneeJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Stunning.
    I love this...the color...just the right amount of shine...
    beautiful!

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  30. Sue PloteJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wow! Color, bling, and creativity. The is great!

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  31. ChristinaJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Love the sparkle on this and the monochromatic look! I have always been intimidated by this stamp set because my coloring needs practice, but I love the way you've used it directly on the PP cardstock and just highlighted it with Copics. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. PaulaJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    WOW - what a great looking card...I love the color, but really love how you got creative with the front cut-out edge, simply perfect!!

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  33. Becky CarafaJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wonderful design, and the sparkles really stand out!

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  34. DFJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Beautiful! Love the purples and the cut out front piece!

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  35. Purrfect Paper CreationsJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    This is just gorgeous, I love the purple and the sparkle! And the way the front is cut out--just amazing!

    Chris L.

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  36. CarrieJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    what a cool idea cutting around the image like that, I never think to do things like that. I love the effect it gives to this card.

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  37. KristaJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    WOW!! love the colors, love the blingy embossing powder but I really love the shaped top edge on this and the single flower on the inside

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  38. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    This is stunning! I love the idea of mixing glitter with embossing powder. And the shaped front - so brilliant!

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  39. lisa808January 27, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Love it!!! Purple is my favorite color. So cool the way you cut along the top of the flowers. And, the added bling, you just couldn't help making the card perfect!!!

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  40. KristiiJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    oooh!! Sooo pretty!!! I love the colors and the flowers are beautiful!

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  41. Babies-BethJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Wow, I have never thought to stamp the flowers and cut off the top edge for the front. That's a wowser for me!

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  42. TaheerahJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Oh *wow* - this is amazing!!! I love the colours, I love the shaped front, I love the glittery sparkliness - just love love love it!!

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  43. LoriJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Pretty! Love the fancy edge on the front and all the sparkle, too.

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  44. Amy KollingFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love how you cut along the flower edge!!! So pretty especially with the glitter!

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