Sunday, August 1, 2010

Practicing Creativity!

I remember visiting Courtney's blog when I first started this card making adventure and being seriously inspired by her designs and kind soul. And then oh my! She started her very own stamp company and I have loved every single one of her releases! There are many reasons for me to adore her high quality, wonderfully designed and interactive stamp sets. I am filled with great pride to now be a part of her design team! Me? Yes, Me! (And no, we aren't related...)

Today I have a wee bit of a clue for you regarding the August release. Look carefully at the picture and then hop on over to the other Practicing Creativity's Design Team member's blogs of the talented Dana and Paulina for clues in their pictures. Finally, stop on over at Courtney's blog and place your guess on what the really awesome new release is all about for a chance to win it! Fun right? So, without further ado, here's my picture and following is a new quick and simple card I've created using my all time favorite PCD set, You're Dandy. (Although this new release might top that!...) The front of the card is cut a bit shorter than the back so that the front rests on the sun. I was really inspired by this card from Paulina.





Supplies Used: Cardstock: (White) Georgia Pacific (Barely Banana) Stampin' Up! (Kraft) Papertrey Ink Stamps: (Rays from You're Dandy) Practicing Creativity Designs (Sentiment from Mega Mixed Messages) Papertrey Ink Ink: (Antique Linen Distress) Ranger (Fresh Snow Craft) Papertrey Ink (French Blue, Ice Blue Chalk) Clearsnap Other: (Rustic Twine) Papertrey Ink (Colored Pencils) Prisma Color Tools: (Circle Punch), (Paper Piercing Kit) Stampin' Up!

47 comments:

  1. Karen,

    this card is gorgeous. I love the way you play the colours and texture.

    Congrats on PC DT. I heart Practising Creativity stamp set and ribbons :D
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  2. Congrats on the new Gig. Now if I can just figure out this game.

    Love the card.

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  3. Congratulations on making the DT! Great news..look forward to lots of continued inspiration!

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  4. Oooo, another wonderful Karen design! I love how you can pull these off - it looks so effortless! The rays of the sun in soft blue-green and white (like the sky) - what a concept! I love the overall effect!!! It's a very happy card.
    HUGS!

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  5. Wow. Congratulation Karen. I'm so happy for you.

    Lovely card.

    About the clue? ups! Bikes? Walls?

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  6. Beautiful card!!! Congratulations on being the new DT member for PCD! That is so awesome. :-)

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  7. woot wootie woot woot Karen!!!!!! I'm soooooooooooo happy for you!!!! You always rock the PCD....LOVE the card...sooo magnificent...and the pic is wonderful...can't wait to see it in a layout:)

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  8. good for you.. love her stamps! Lucky you!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

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  9. Congratulations Karen! It's great!
    As usual, I find your beautiful card. Always a great creativity and originality! I like !

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  10. Yaayyy Karen!
    I just found out you're on the Practicing Creativity DT! How awesome! Congrats to you!
    I honestly always thought you would be so perfect for that team. (And not just because you share the same last name as the owner) Haha! :) But your PCD creations are always sooo fabulous! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing even more from you.
    Adorable picture, btw... and Such an awesome card too! :)

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  11. CONGRATS Karen!
    Love your way with colors and design!
    Beautiful card!!

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  12. Karen, as always, your card is gorgeous!! :> Congratulations on being a part of Courtney's DT!! I'm sure you'll have loads of great creativity to share with us! :>

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  13. Wow girl how exciting for you! I am sure you will have a blast!

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  14. Great card!!! Love the chalky texture of the rays behind the sun! Absolutely fabulous....and I love the pic of you and your boys! What a great picture!!!

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  15. YAY, Karen!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am SO EXCITED for you! You will make a fabulous addition to Courtney's DT!! I cannot wait to see the new release from PCD! I have been so out of the loop lately with my crazy summer schedule! Going through serious inky withdrawal! Love the card you created with the You're Dandy set!!!! It's awesome!

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  16. Congrats!!!! Can't wait to see what crafty fun you come up with Courtney's awesome creations.

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  17. So happy for you and Practicing Creativity, your so talented and will be an asset to the team! Love how the card rests on the sun!

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  18. love the card and the colors of the rays

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  19. Wonderful card!! Love it!! Congrats!! :) :) :)

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  20. Love the picture... love the card. Have no clue as to what the clue is, haha! You are a perfect match for Courtney's Design Team, Karen.
    And, since I'm catching up after a week, let me briefly comment on the baby girl card (precious!) and the Hero Arts digital book (fabulous!). There was more I wanted to comment on, but my brain has flaked out on me... Just know that, once again, I leave the Bald Dragonfly thoroughly inspired! Hope you've had a great weekend! (Oh -- I remember the bird window card (wow -- very artistic looking!))

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  21. Congrats on joining Court's design team! You do amazing creations with her stamps, so this makes perfect sense! I look forward to seeing what you do with her stamps!

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  22. Woot Woot, girlie!!!!!!!! HUGE congrats on such fabby news - I'm a huge fan of Courtney's too so I love that another blog I follow and admire will feature some sneaky peeks of new sets!!!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  23. I AM SOOOOO happy for you!!!!! Congrats!

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  24. First off, congrats! I am excited to see what you create "officially" for PC!!! Hmmmmm, could it be the wall in the pic??? Oh and I almost forgot (don't know how I did that) what an awesome card!!!! Simple and yet the circle - wow!!!

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  25. Congratulations Karen! You will be a wonderful addition to the PC design team :)

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  26. Congrats Karen! :)

    What a graphic card! Brilliant! :)

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  27. Oh Congratulations! I just saw the announcement on facebook and I couldn't be happier for you!! :D I love Courtney's stamps and can't wait to see your creations! Now onto the detective work-going to her blog to see if I can figure out a guess ;)

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  28. oh, karen, thats wonderful for you!! have fun with it! your card is beautifully done, and i love the pics:)

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  29. Wahoo - Yay! Karen!! It seemed like you were ALREADY on the PCD team - Courtney is lucky to have you!

    Congratulations!!

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  30. YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! To be honest, I was always a little surprised you weren't on the dt to begin with- but you're a perfect fit and I couldn't be happier for you!!!
    LOVE this card- those rays are yummy!

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  31. Big Congrats! You so deserve this! I love your card! It is just so exquisite! I love all your work and I love all of Courtney's stamps! I have single set on my wish list. I just have to be patient. I always hope I get lucky and win a challenge here and there! You never know..., but I do love everything you do, so this is perfect match! Congrats again!

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  32. Well, HELLO!!! CongratS, Karen!! I knew one of these days you'll be on PC's DT!! I knew it :) So happy for ya! Happy to see your picture with the boys!! YAY!

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  33. Congratulations! Love the blue and white stripes! I stopped by Courtney's blog and left my guess! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Wow KAren, congrats for the DT! it's nice of her to select you one of them...cant wait to see any new creations of yours!!

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  35. CONGRATULATIONS KAREN!!!! Sorry, I've been a little MIA in blogland, but I still LOVE to check in and see what amazing things you've been up to. Though I've been too poor to buy any yet, I too love Courtney's stamps!!!! I know you're only going to head up and up in this card making community---you are so talented and so kind to EVERYONE! Way to go!

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  36. Karen, this is awesome news! Congrats on the DT and you are so deserving!

    Your card is amazing as well!

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  37. Congratulations Karen - what fantastic news and what a perfect fit you are for their team. What you can do with stamps is nothing short of amazing!
    This card is brilliant. Love your punched dots and that sun resting over the edge is fantastic.

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  38. Congratulations on the fabulous news, Karen! I'm thrilled and happy for you! WTG, Sweetie!

    Sending hugs!

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  39. Oh and congrats!!! :) Can't wait to see what other wonderful cards you create with the stamps!

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  40. YIPPEE!! Congrats Karen!! I'm so happy for you and I can't wait to see more of your awesome work! You deserved the spot my friend!

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  41. YAY!!! congrats!! so happy that you are on Courtney's team!! your style is a perfect match with Courtney's designs!! looking forward to seeing more wonderful cards from you using her fab designs!! you card is just amazing! love the design and how you used the sun rays!!

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  42. Congrats. I love this card. The piercing, the layout, the design are all wonderful.

    Sorry I have been around commenting much the last couple of weeks. I am still trying to get caught up from my vacation. I hope to be caught up soon.

    Take care!

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  43. oh my goodness, this is my new favourite card of yours!
    And congratulations :-)

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