Monday, March 9, 2015

A Nod to Marybeth

I am a huge fan of Marybeth!  She's so thoughtful and encouraging, and her style is classic!  The colors at the Color Throwdown Challenge reminded me of Marybeth's card over at the Tag You're It! challenge.  I thought it would make a great combination:
Flowers and leaves from PTI's Doodlie Do were heat embossed in white on PTI Pure Poppy and PTI Hawaiian Shores cardstock along with some navy and khaki scraps I had in my stash.  This would've been a great time to have the matching dies, but alas, they are still on the wish list!  The tag sentiments are from PTI's Mega Mixed Messages. I used Lifestyle Crafts' Lattice to emboss the background.

I am excited to play over at the following challenges:
Tag You're It! Challenge #16             Color Throwdown: ctd332       Virginia's View Challenge #13:  All Things Embossed

                


Thanks so much for coming over to visit!  I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Kara Lynne
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46 comments:

  1. Maarit at Violets CornerMarch 9, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Wow, this is a real stunner!

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  2. lostinpaperMarch 9, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    So bright and beautiful Kara Lynne!

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  3. StellaMarch 9, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    You fussy cut the flowers yourself???? Geesh; you need these dies; your cutting is perfect! I love this card; stunning!

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  4. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 9, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Lots of layers and textures… so fabulous!

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  5. BroniMarch 9, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    What a great card! Love the white embossing on the colored cardstock. Very classy! Thanks for playing along with us at the Color Throwdown!

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  6. joyMarch 9, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Gorgeous card - love the colors and your card design is awesome, Kara!

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  7. Vickie ZMarch 9, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Love the white embossing on colored cardstock!! Love these images and fabulous fussy cutting!! So happy you played along at CTD!

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  8. RosemaryMarch 9, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    fabulous take on all the challenges, kara... love the white embossing on the colored cardstock... so very striking!

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  9. JoyceMarch 9, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    What a wonderful tribute to Marybeth. I agree that she is a sweetheart, and I have had the good fortune to meet her several times and craft together, too. Love how that Doodlie Do set looks white embossed on those bold colors. Don't know why I have never tried them that way. And, love how you did all your little sentiments.

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  10. Mona PendletonMarch 9, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Wow Kara! What a wonderful tribute and gorgeous card! All those heat embossed images look amazing!

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  11. SamraMarch 9, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    WOW Kara Lynne!! This card looks stunning!!! Love the colors, embossing and gorgeous blooms! Great work!

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  12. DaviMarch 9, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Very striking card!! The bold colors and awesome flowers really are a wonderful combo ;)

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  13. MarybethMarch 9, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    Thank you Kara for your sweet words. You know I am a hug fan of yours and we are both fans of Green
    Bay !!!!!! :) I can't beleive you fussy cut all those leaves and flowers. Your card is gorgeous! I can't wait to just sit and play all day with those stamps,you have inspired me again. I'm happy you played along at TYI!

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  14. MarybethMarch 9, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    Oh my gosh I just saw the title.....now I might be blushing......

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  15. ~amy~March 10, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    WOW...you nailed it! Gorgeous Gorgeous!!!

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  16. ~Tammy~March 10, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Bold, Bright and Beautiful!

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  17. InkyfingersMarch 10, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    What a beautiful, bright and cheery card Kara and I love how you mixed the sentiments up. I am in awe od your cutting skills - I thought they had been die cut!
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  18. InkyfingersMarch 10, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    What a beautiful, bright and cheery card Kara and I love how you mixed the sentiments up. I am in awe od your cutting skills - I thought they had been die cut!
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  19. DanaMarch 10, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Wow!! This is GORGEOUS!! The colors and the layout is just mind blowing!! Fabulous card!!!

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  20. Nancy Penir March 10, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Fabulous card! gonna have to CASE this layout! Stunning!

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  21. Ros CrawfordMarch 10, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Wow!! Kara you take on the colours is fantastic!! Absolutely fabulous card!

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  22. MariaMarch 10, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Beautiful big embossed flowers in lovely color! Wonderful tags and love the embossed background, too!

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  23. Jill NorwoodMarch 10, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Kara this is gorgeous! And I love Marybeth's style too! You both inspire me each time I visit! Love these bright colors! Love the doodle doo flowers! This set is on my wish list! :)

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  24. Miriam PrantnerMarch 10, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Love this gorgeous, bold color combo, and the stamps you chose are perfect, fabulous card!

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  25. Tracey McNeelyMarch 10, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Kara Lynne your design is gorgeous and embossing is flawless--wow. I really thought I could live life without Doodlie Do until now! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Tag You're it!

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  26. Holly AKA KopyKatMarch 10, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    So pretty, love the bold colors. Just became a follower.

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  27. alexandra s.m.March 10, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    So strikingly beautiful Kara!
    I have these stamps but would never have thought of this!
    Thank You! Very inspiring indeed!!

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  28. Joan ErvinMarch 10, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    This is sooo pretty especially with the white embossing....love the divided sentiment on the tags, too!!! Thanks for joining us for the Color Throwdown Challenge!!!

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  29. anja curversMarch 11, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    OOhhh this is awesome love, love it. Those colors really pop fromm the screen. Great take on the challenge over at TAG you're it thanks for joining us.

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  30. thecraftycavalierMarch 11, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    Wow! Stunning colour palette! Beautiful layout. Love the bright bold flowers. Stunning. Hugs, Jayne x

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  31. BirgitMarch 11, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Kara, this is stunning! What a fitting tribute to Marybeth too! She truly is a sweet person from the inside out. I have this set and always struggle with using it. I never would have thought of this. I'm pinning your beautiful card for future inspiration.

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  32. walchowDesignMarch 11, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Stunning card with the right balance of colours, Kara Lynn! Lovely flower arrangement and love how you put the trio tags together!

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  33. Colleen DietrichMarch 11, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Such a 'wow' factor here, Kara Lynne! I have this PTI set, but did not realize it has dies to go along. Sure makes for a neater card! Love all the white embossing on the leaves and flowers.

    P.S., I am also a big fan of Marybeth's. Talent galore, and kindness and compassion to boot. :)

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  34. Jeanne J. March 11, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    This is amazing! Love the bright colors, embossing and wonderful stamps and cuts! Eye candy!

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  35. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 11, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Wow, you've given me a whole new ideas for those stamps... what a fun take on Mary Beth's card, thanks for joining us at Tag You're It Challenge. (And thinking of you b/c I'm still sleep deprived, but at least finished with a few of my to do's).

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  36. wienerhoneymoonersMarch 12, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Kara, your take is phenomenal!!!!! Love all the lovely layers!!!!

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  37. Monika ReeckMarch 12, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    wooooww Kara....this is FUNTASTIC ADORABLE and STUUNIIIINGGG
    love that vibrant red and blue and kraft
    ooh dear you are on the HIT with this card..
    this is a winner card for me
    hugs, Monika

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  38. Kim HegginsMarch 12, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    WOW...is right! Kara, this just so amazing, really stunning. And what a fabulous card inspired by Marybeth. Now I need this set!

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  39. MarybethMarch 13, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Congrats on you win over at :Tag You're It!

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  40. Vera Yates (Ling)March 13, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Whoa Kara... this looks amazing!!

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  41. Becca CrugerMarch 15, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    When you finished this card, did you stare at it for a good long while, grin gleefully, and then pat your genius self on the back once or twice? Because that's what I would have done. This is going all over my Pinterest account because it is GORGEOUS!

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  42. DarnellMarch 16, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    Congratulations on the well-deserved win from TYI, Kara Lynne! I just love how you've come back so strong and just look at all this love!! Hugs, Darnell

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  43. DarnellMarch 16, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    Congratulations on the well-deserved win from TYI, Kara Lynne! I just love how you've come back so strong and just look at all this love!! Hugs, Darnell

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  44. My Card Attic: HazelMarch 19, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    LOVE this bold and beautiful card Kara! Great design! Hazel xx

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  45. walchowDesignMarch 20, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    WOOHOO! Congrats with your win at TYI, Kara Lynn! So well deserved!

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  46. walchowDesignMarch 20, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    WOOHOO! Congrats with your win at TYI, Kara Lynn! So well deserved!

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