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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Think Spring with Sweet Stamps



Sweet Stamps Challenge #6:

Think Spring

When I think of spring, I think of flowers and butterflies!!  Something I have been dreaming of a lot lately!!

Here's my creation:

A close-up:
These stamps are perfect to do a little paper piecing with as well!!  I used some of my pastels to add a little more color to the paper.

 I used "Double Iris" (#7040H), a butterfly from "Butterfly Bookmark" (#3008g) and "Birthday Script" (915D) for this card.



 
I used Shades Dye Ink "Pansy Purple" to stamp with the "Birthday Script". After stamping I used Creative Inspiration Paint "Light Purple" to add some shimmer to the sentiment.


I really like using the CI Paints to alter white ribbon to match my card. I had some white lace type ribbon that I wanted to make match my card better, so I used "Burgundy" to alter the ribbon.

Before:

In the process:
(Note: I used "Light Purple" on this sample)

Finished sample using "Burgundy" along with the original white:


Lastly, here is the cute little butterfly I added.  I made it complete by adding some CI Paint "Fairy Dust" to give it some shimmer. Fairy Dust is my favorite paint to use!

Well I hope you enjoyed my creation today and were inspired!

Make sure to join us on the Sweet Stamps blog, we'd love to see what you create.  You have a chance at winning $20 to purchase some "sweet" things of your own!! 

Stacey from Sweet Stamps has a "SWEET" offer for St. Patrick's day, check it out:

Also make sure to check out the blog for all the other wonderful creations by the DT!
Have a great day!

Kendra

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Challenges:
Flutter By Wednesday's: Inspired By Photo (Flowers) + Butterfly
Bunny Zoe's Crafts: Birthday + Pearls
Karen's Doodles: Spring
Shabby Tea Room: Party Time
Woodware U.S.A: Spring is Coming!!
The Cheerful Stamp Pad: Spring
Let's Ink It Up: No Digi and Embossing
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle: Spring has Sprung
Totally Gorjuss: Pearls and Lace
The Cheerful Stamp Pad: Spring

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33 comments:

  1. Stacey Adams, SweetStamps.comMarch 15, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Kendra, this really reminds me of spring too! I love all the sparkle and dimension you've added - beautiful!

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  2. Bon Bob’s DelightsMarch 15, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Love the Iris and Butterfly! Beautifully announces spring! You do a great job with those Creative Inspiration Paints!! Lots of sparkle too!

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  3. Jan HenningsMarch 15, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Very pretty and as always...love the shimmer and shine :)

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  4. Sandy FredrickMarch 15, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Your card is beautiful. I love the colors and all the different techniques ad design elements you used.

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  5. PapierGirlMarch 15, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Very pretty - I love how you colored your trim! Thanks for joining us this week at TSTR!:)

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  6. NancyMarch 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Such a gorgeous creation! The shimmer and sparkle are truly delightful!! Thank you for joining us this week at Woodware USA!!

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  7. DebbieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful flowers and lovely glittering! Thank you for joining us in the Tea Room for our birthday bash :)

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  8. Elaine ♥March 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Such a pretty card Kendra, lovely springtime theme and just love the sparkle :)

    Thanks for joining us at Karens Doodles this week :)

    Elaine ♥

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  9. DawnllMarch 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Oh how pretty and spring-like sweetie!
    Love the colors and the little butterfly

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  10. SharonMarch 15, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    The layout, embossed panel, great colouring on the iris', and all the other little details add up to one beautiful spring card!
    Thanks for joining us at Let's Ink It Up embossing challenge.
    Sharon G.

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  11. Tamara MortonMarch 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Hi Kendra, gorgeous, gorgeous card! I love the way you dyed your lace such a good idea and the paper piecing looks fabby
    Hugs
    TAmara

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  12. jimlynnMarch 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Gorgeous card and I love the use of the CI Paints!
    Lynn

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  13. Arts by SaraMarch 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! You did a wonderful job! I love the colors that you used! Hope you have a wonderful week! Happy Creating! Sara

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  14. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Wonderful! Love the lace trick! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. tt.scrapsMarch 16, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    FAB card! Love the glitter! Also love the butterfly and the lace! Beautiful! Thanks for playing along on SSDS!
    Tammy SSDS DT

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  16. Brenda BrownMarch 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    What a gorgeous card Kendra. Your use of colour is fabulous and the embossing really gives it additional dimension.
    Thanks for sharing this with us at Let's Ink It Up.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  17. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful creation, love the shine, great stamping, great embossing. Thanks for sharing with us at LIIU, good luck. Hugs Suzanne x

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  18. AnneMarch 16, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks for joining us on Karen's Doodles with such a gorgeous creation. All the sparkle looks fab!
    Anne x

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  19. PetraBMarch 16, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Your card is so beautiful and pretty. Thanks for joining us at the Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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  20. Creative InspirationsMarch 16, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  21. amychelleMarch 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Very pretty Kendra!

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  22. MirandaMarch 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    grogeous card Kendra, love it
    hugs
    Miranda

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  23. dmbennettMarch 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Beautiful Card Kendra. I too think of butterflies and flowers when I think of Spring. Love the lace you added to your card. I also love all the sparkle on your card.

    Dawn B

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  24. Jacqueline L. Challiss HillMarch 17, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I love your card! You obviously spent a lot of time on it. I love how you used my butterfly too! Just gorgeous.

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  25. PattieMarch 17, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Oh so very pretty! Thanks for joining us for our Birthday Bash at The Shabby Tea Room!

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  26. BrossArtAddictionMarch 17, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    So pretty Kendra! Love that lace trim!

    xx Tracey xx

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  27. TreesMarch 18, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    What a gorgeous card! I love the flowers and that butterfly, and all the shimmer...Thanks for joining us at The Shabby Tea Room!

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  28. Tammy (LaDiva)March 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Stunning card Kendra! Pretty details and amazing image for spring!! Thanks for playing in Let's Ink It Up's embossing challenge!!

    Hugzzzz and gool luck!
    Tammy xx

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  29. The Mama MonkeyMarch 18, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Love how you paper pieced that image! It looks great! Love the sparkle on the butterfly as well. :)

    Thanks so much for joining us at SSDS this week!

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  30. Just A Pac RatMarch 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Gorgeous card and wonderful colors! Thanks for sharing it with us at SSDS. Good luck with all the challenges.

    circlebenterprises.com

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  31. shulsartMarch 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Kendra, this is just gorgeous, perfect images for a Spring card. I love all the accents you added with the CI paints. I have got to get some of them, lol.

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  32. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Hi Kendra.
    what a beautiful card. Love your image and coloring.
    Thank you so much for joining us at Karens Doodles challenge blog this week.
    Good luck.
    Dorte aka dot-scrap

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  33. Harriet SkellyMarch 21, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Wow your card is gorgeous! I love the irises and that awesome butterfly! Thanks for playing with us at WoodwareUSA and Flutter By Wednesday!

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