Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Many Thanks

Blogland is lit up with beautiful cards of the season, and here I am, a month behind, bringing up the theme of Thanksgiving.  Ah well, thankfulness is always in season, right?  It's rare that I post more than one card at a time.  Frankly, it's rare that I get to post at all these days, but today I have several thank you cards to share, thanking specific fellow paper crafting blogging friends for their generosity:

 
This sweet pup is from a wonderful stamp set sent to me by my dear friend, Therese.  I was so blown away to find this gift in my mail box!  I love the expressions on each of their faces!

Supplies Used:
Dies: SSS You
Paper:  MME Stella and Rose, PTI Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate
Copics:  W00,1,3, C5,7, R20,32,35, E000,21,23,25,27,29,31,47,49, G00, BG10,11,45
Other:  Doodle Bug Sprinkles - Tangerine, Swimming Pool, SSS Fine Detail White Embossing Powder, fun foam



This floral card is full of SSS products, some of which I purchased with a gift card from Barb after winning it during her blogaversary celebration.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  SSS Spring Flowers, Paper Smooches Many Thanks
Dies:  SSS Bubble Breeze, SSS Sending, SSS Basic Banners (extended), SSS Stitched Frames
Ink: Distress Ink Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold, Abandoned Coral, Memento Tuxedo Black
Copics:  YG 17,21,23,25, R12,32,35,37, YR000,00,20,61,65

Simon Says Stamp is celebrating DieCember (very clever), so the Simon Says Stamp Flickr Challenge #60 theme is "Cut It Out For DieCember".  Therefore, this card will be joining in on the fun over there. 

This card is made from products by Gina K.  They gave me a generous gift certificate to their store during the Fall Coffee Lover's Bloghop.  The Winter Coffee Lover's Bloghop is in full swing right now, so check that out.  Since this is a fall themed card, I'm going to leave it out, but I'm hoping to join with another card before it ends.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Gina K Coffee
Paper:  Gina K Grateful Heart
Ink:  Memento Bamboo, Distress Ink Ground Espresso
Copics:  E 07,23,51, R89, G20,21, YG91,93,95
Other:  Sakura White Gelly Roll pen, Stampendous Pearlustre Jade embossing powder

Thank you to these generous ladies once again!  Thank YOU, too, for stopping by for a visit.  I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Kara Lynne 

25 comments:

  1. Wow all of these are just amazing! Love the rich colors. Are you expecting a lot of snow this weekend? We are! Ugh!

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  2. Those are beautiful! I especially like the center one - the colors and design are fabulous.

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  3. Oohh Kara
    first card tooo cuuuteee and love the sketch and the coloring and the YOU Die cutting is coooll
    the second one so feminin love the dots DIES there too
    May I ask the coffee card for me
    I can SWAP my card with you I will send my coffee card Kara
    this is soo adorable love all the green and wood grain? dont ask me it is my fav element to make manly card hehe, great post my friend and thanks for the visit
    hugs
    Monika

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  4. Fab collection of cards!! Just love the first one with the dog image...so cute!!!

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  5. WOW!!! All the cards are sooooo gorgeous!!! Such great and intriguing designs! Love them all !
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  6. That pup is so darn cute, what a fun card! Card #2 is ever so pretty and that dotted swirl is fabulous! The coffee themed card is wonderful. It's so warm and inviting!!

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  7. Wow! Wow! Wow! Three amazingly great cards -- that pup is too adorable, your tea card is amazing and I just LOVE that flower and swoopy dotty wonder!

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  8. What a fantastic post Kara (and I'm not just saying that because I have the cutest ever puppy card happily in my very own possession, I'm the one who's feeling thankful)! The die cut swirl coming out of the flower bouquet is genius, what a collection of inspiration and so beautifully created!

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  9. Oh my goodness I am loving all these wonderful cards!!!! And that puppy image is ADORABLE!!!!

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  10. Kara these are outstanding!! I hope you don't mind that I pinned them ... I love SSS goods and you have used them to perfection ... Your designs and your talent are amazing!

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  11. Stunning makes Kara! I love the look on that puppy dog's face and the clever negative die cut design of the first! The second one with the frame and that 'swoosh' cut-out and those gorgeously coloured flowers, is so eye-catching and the third is very rich but rustic looking at the same time! Have a lovely day my friend! Thank you for popping by my blog again today, hopefully I will be less hectic after the new year! Hazel xx

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  12. what an amazing set of cards, kara!! your coloring is absolutely perfect on all of them!!!

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  13. How fabulous, Kara! Isn't our community in Blogland just the best?! You have done the gifters proud with these makes showcasing their goodies! That doggie card STOLE my heart!! Happy Holiday hugs! Darnell

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  14. Three FABULOUS cards Kara Lynne! I absolutely LOVE the hound dog in your first card! You colored him perfectly and his expression just totally makes me smile!! Your floral card is stunning and I love the way you blended all the petals...perfection! And your expresso card is just lovely too with all its warmth and beautiful coloring...love it! So happy to see that you're finding some time to "play"! Hope you and your family have a very merry and blessed Christmas!!

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  15. Adorable, sweet and pretty, love them all Kara!

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  16. I was scrolling through your designs and just marveling at the sheer perfection of each element's placement on all your cards. Your eye for design is incomparable!

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  17. Lots of wonderful cards!! I love the little dog, so cute!!

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  18. What a terrific trio, Kara Lynne ... an adorable pup ... gorgeous blooms with that stunning bubbly swoosh ... and a cool, retro coffee set ... each so fabulous! Hugs Anita :)

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  19. Kara this post is FAB! So good to see you again and I am in awe of your talent. These cards are brilliant! I love themall!

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  20. Oh Kara, these cards are so fabulous! The look on that dogs face is so darling. I've never seen such a sweet set. The second card is so stunning and your third card is sweet as well. What a wonderful visit to your blog today! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  21. FREAT card Kara! Love the way you did the cut out in the corner to show off the cutie little guy! The second is very pretty with the flowers! The third is wonderful with the lovely stripes and rich colors, really shows off the pretty coffe set! Have a FABULOUS Merry Christmas :)

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  22. Kara, all of these are stunners!! The first is my favourite because, of course, it has a dog on it. Therese always rocks those stamps and now you are too. Love the layout, the fun paper and the gorgeous coloring. Your coloring on the second card is so pretty and it's another really cool layout. (I'm impatiently waiting for those flower stamps to arrive in my mailbox!) Finally I LOVE the rich colours on your last card - so striking. Thanks for sharing this trio of beauties!

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  23. Hello dear Kara,
    Gorgeous cards and your coloring is absolutely topnotch, as always!
    Great design on all of them as well.
    Wishing you a merry Christmas!

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  24. Such a gorgeous assortment of different styles, Kara. Fantastic work. X

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  25. Wow, Kara. Your use of color is fabulous in all of these. And I'm going to remember that use of the SSS "you" die on the first card. Genius.

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