Friday, July 6, 2012

Silver and Gold Possibilities

Whew!  We're back from camping at Indiana's Turkey Run State Park.  Did anyone check the forecast in January when we made those reservations?  It was over 100 degrees and pop up campers purchased in Wisconsin come standard with heat, not air!  Time to start saving for that "option" now.  Despite the weather, we had some great family time.  We hiked and swam and just enjoyed being together.  We got home on the fourth, but were too tired and hot to do much celebrating.  Yesterday was spent unpacking, etc., but today I just relaxed and made some cards. 

I want to thank Vicky Papaioannou for choosing my card in her Link Manager Giveaway!  She graciously gave me a $25 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp!  I'm such a huge fan of Vicky.  Her Sunday videos really inspired me to start making cards.

I also want to thank Julie at ABC DT Challenge Blog for choosing my card in the June Challenge.  She generously gave me a $25 credit at the ABC Toys and Crafts Store!

Okay, onto the card at hand.  This card uses a stamp set created by Karen Baker for The Craft's Meow entitled, "Inspired by Audrey."  Audrey Hepburn was an inspiring lady, that's for sure.  Did you know that she dug up tulip bulbs to eat during the war just to survive?  Being out in that heat this past week, I'm reminded of just how blessed I am. 



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 This card is entered in the following challenges:

The Play Date Cafe #139
The Craft's Meow July Sketch Challenge
Thanks so much for coming over today.  I am looking forward to visiting your blogs now that I'm back online.  I hope you're having a great day!
Kara Lynne

17 comments:

  1. Super pretty... love those flowers and that gold embossed sentiment.... How nice to be a way on a camping trip.... I bet you must be glad to be on your bed... LOL!
    Enjoy your weekend, unwinding and crafting...

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  2. What a great set and you have made a superb card with it Kara Lynne. Sounds like a fun vacation too.

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  3. such a lovely creation! love those flowers

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  4. Such an elegant card! I love the silver and gold embossing paired with the pansies and butterflies!
    Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation--keep cool!

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  5. Welcome home! Too bad it was sooo hot. Congrats on all those gift cards. Onto this beauty. Love it, the flowers and that cute bee...just perfect!

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  6. Welcome back... don't complain about the heat it's freezing over here. A beautiful card Kara, love you layout and design.
    Who's been a lucky girl... well done. You should enter the American lottery, with your luck I'm sure you'll win :)
    Eileen x

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  7. Welcome back, Kara! Congrats on your wins...have fun shopping!! :)
    I'm in love with this beautiful card! It is pure elegance! Every detail is simply stunning!

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  8. Hi Kara what a fabulous card , a great design ,gorgeous sentiment and the colour is super well done hugs Elaine

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  9. absolutely delish combo of challenges for a gorgeous card!!!!

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  10. This card is gorgeous! Love all the details, perfect way o use these colors =)

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  11. Gorgeous card! Love your embossing and those flowers and bee are FAB! Thanks for playing at The Play Date Cafe!

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  12. Congratulations on your huge recognitions - and, happy shopping! This card is another winner - such a nature delight....lovely softness AND gorgeous brilliance together in one real masterpiece.

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  13. Love Karen's sentiment on this card, and what an interesting tid bit on Aubrey, I didn't know that.

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  14. Oh, my goodness, I am in love with your design! Every touch is perfect.

    Thanks for playing with us this week at The Play Date Cafe. :)

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  15. Yum, Kara Lynne! This is stunning! LOVE the embellished, flower centers and your fabulous, embossed, sentiment piece! And that's not to say anything for that darling bee! LOVE! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  16. What a beautifully elegant card, I love it! Thank you so much for joining us over at The Play Date Cafe this week!

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  17. Ooh, so elegant and regal, you've really captured the color palette to a t.

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