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It's time for another hop from the CSS Alumni Team, and we have a terrific sketch from Melissa Cash to work with, this time around.
I ended up making two card this time. I wasn't thrilled with this one, since I just couldn't get a good enough photo. It just looks rather plain, but does look better IRL.
I liked the basic card above, but I wanted a more detailed one. Here is my second one. Do you like this one better too? I used Gina's Springtime Silhouettes stamp set for the flowers, the sentiment from Gina's Stenciled Spring set and the butterflies from Theresa's Sending Sunshine set. Wow- just realized that all three sets start with the letter "s".
I colored the flowers with Copic markers and then spritzed with rubbing alcohol, fot my watercolor effect. Love this!
Thanks for visiting! Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (May 17th), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs who will get a stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95!
Now, it's time for you to head over to JOY'S BLOG, to take in a wonder view of her talent!
Karen, I love both of them. You are so wonderfully creative! Love all the butterflies too!
ReplyDeleteKaren both are beautiful! I love the watercolor look with the copics! Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love how you have sponged the edges on the first one.
ReplyDeleteLove them both my friend! Both cards are beauties!
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful Karen! Fabulous job coloring the flowers on each card and the butterflies are the perfect finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteLove them both - love how you created a bit of watercolor effect.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just so darlin'! Love the fact that you used flowers and butterflies on both, yet were able to achieve such different looks - just lovely in every way!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous! Karen! Love how you used the same stamps on both but created very different cards. Love the butterfly on the first card --it looks like it could fly away.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful things come in little packages...these sure pack a punch..they are gorgeous. Love the second one so much.
ReplyDeleteKaren, fantastic job with this sketch, and each card is gorgeous. I love the details you used on each one - and how you made them different using the same stamps. This showcases your great talent, MF.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards.
ReplyDeletenice cards...
ReplyDeleteThe teal card is so pretty, love the lace edge.
ReplyDeleteBoth of those images are very pretty. Love the butterflies too! You used some very pretty colors. I especially love the teal.
ReplyDeletevery pretty
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards. Butterflies enhanch.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI just love these round cards. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTher's beauty in simplicity and your cards are simply beautiful!
ReplyDeletehad to smile because I'm never satisfied with the CAS look on my own cards either - I love yours!!! and the second card is so beautiful too! big fan of your work (-:
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards..love them both.
ReplyDeleteBoth card as beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful additions for the second card, but I really do like the CAS first one, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Karen! Love the seond card, the colors are so pretty together.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely Karen. Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards. Anything with flowers and butterflies grab my attention. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteSoft and feminin.. Thnx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugz, dottie
Both cards are so creative and I just love flower cards, tks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the flowers- the coloring is excellent
ReplyDeleteOOH, both cards are fabulous!! I am going to HAVE to try a circle card:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. Love them. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. Sometimes simple fits the occasion!
ReplyDeleteI love both of them but the second is my favorite. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love butterflies.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards, simple and fancier, are lovely.
ReplyDeleteBoth are lovely but the second design is top notch..so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really like both cards, but especially the first one.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are pretty, I especially like the second one.
ReplyDeleteLike them both. The first is simple, yet elegant.
ReplyDeleteI like both card but the second one is my favorite. I love the use of the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work. Love your blog heading - I too live on the lake (in NC) and love it!
ReplyDeleteSharon
You created such a beautiful effect with copics. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery special CAS card, love the butterfly and that great dry embossed background so subtle.
ReplyDeleteI love how you showed 2 ways with one stamp. TFS
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards, Karen
ReplyDeleteDon't make round cards, but you and the rest have gotten me to try one! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous cards!!
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorite cards this time.
ReplyDeleteKaren both your cards are great, as usual! Thanks for sharing, your work always inspires me!
ReplyDeleteLove the dimension on the cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! :)
ReplyDeleteI like them both, but I absolutely love the flowers on the second one.
ReplyDeleteI just love butterflies. Very pretty card. Thank you for sharing. ;0)
ReplyDeleteTraci Lord
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These are so beautiful karen! Wonderful interpretation for the sketch!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards - very simple yet perfect!
ReplyDeleteVery soft and pretty. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteColors are great on both cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love the CAS. It's my favorite style. The more detailed card is lovely too, not too much fuss.
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards. You may call the first one "plain" I call it lovely. Great colors and designs.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are very pretty. But I do like your second card the best. Mainly because I love all the details in that card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous spring floral cards Karen!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet cards! I like the Violet!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Karen, love them both. Hugs, Anne :_
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Both cards are beautiful. Great job.
ReplyDeletejoanvanleeuwen@ymail.com
The first card is really pretty and light. I love the greens on the second one!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely. It would be hard to choose a favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the delicate flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards I so love these stamps mix and match.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, copics spritzed with alcohol. Gotta give that a try. Love the card and the watercolor effect...
ReplyDeleteYou cards are just lovely. I love the little butterflies. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think they are both great. Simple is always good and the second is very pretty as well.
ReplyDeleteI like them both, but I do like the second one better. The high contrast increases the visual effect!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are very nice..the additional ring of paper is very effective...should a good idea!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Mothers Day and birthday cards.
ReplyDeleteI like your style. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are so pretty and feminine.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are very pretty but I have to say that the second one is just a bit more complex and my favorite of the two.
ReplyDeleteVery femenine and vintage looking cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, thanks for sharing them
ReplyDeleteThese cards are great. One is simple and elegant, the other just simply elegant.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great, I really liked the second
ReplyDeleteone, I'm partial to butterflies.
Lovely cards. I do like the 2nd one the best.
ReplyDeleteReally, really love the second card best! TFS!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
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Very pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of the copic markers thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! I love your cards!! They are both beautiful, and I love the colours & designs. Great job!! {Hugs}
ReplyDeleteI actually like the first one best.. simple clean and very soft
ReplyDeleteI love them both. Wish I had gotten the first one on mother's day- LOL
ReplyDeleteboth cards are nice but I like the second one best. The colors are beautiful and I really like all the little extras that you did - the scallop border, butterflies, and especially the
ReplyDelete"watercolor" flowers.
Both of these cards are quite beautiful! I love how you interpreted the sketch!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and delicate. You have used colours so well here. I love that muted look
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great Karen!!
ReplyDeletelove the soft coloring on the flowers!
ReplyDeleteBoth card are great but love all the details on the second one. Great idea spritzing with alcohol
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I love that scalloped trim!
ReplyDeleteYour Springtime Silhouettes flowers are gorgeous--especially the pink ones spritzed with alcohol. Great job cutting them out.
ReplyDeleteI like both your cards, but my favorite is the 2nd one. Love the colors and layout and the tip of using an alcohol spritz on the flowers to give it that watercolor feel. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteyour card very pretty I love the flowers and these little butterflies. LOL who wouldn't tho right?
ReplyDeleteI like them both - perhaps the first one just needed a scalloped edge in the darker tone? Still nice!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and beautiful... I'm very partial to the butterflies. Love your color combos, too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Karen! I like how the flowers are part of the frame like that. I love that font of the Stenciled set too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards, simple and elegant
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job on the sketch challenge!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
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Both cards are great, I love the CAS style of the first one.
ReplyDeletelovely, of course, and you're right the second one gets my vote, well scallops on anything makes it better doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards Karen!! I love the soft colors.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing and the 3D elements in both are perfect. Really love the way you display them too. Nice work! :)
ReplyDeleteThe first card's simplicity let's the beautiful butterfly and flowers take the stage. I love the second one, too!
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and I love butterflies! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous cards! Love that pretty flower stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove that you 3-D-ed the embelies on your cards. They are gorgeous.Thanks
ReplyDeleteI liked the scalloped one just a touch more then the mother's day one, but both were outstanding...
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