Sunday, October 2, 2011

Banners and Beauty

It's Sunday, and that means it's a busy day.  In an effort to get to church on time, I've combined two different cards in this one blog post.  I sure hope that's OK, because I'm really excited about both of these challenges.

First, this little October Afternoon card for a "Banners/Flags" challenge at Crafty Sentiments.  I had so much fun making this card.  I just love the banners.  You can read about, and enter, the challenge by clicking here:

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2011/09/bannersflags-challenge-and-new-release.html - Banners/Flags and Guest Design Team Entry

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/happy-world-card-making-day-october.html - Anything Goes

Next:
This second card is being entered in the following challenges:

http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/2011/09/sketch-121-with-meljens-designs.html - Challenge #121  - I Love This Sketch
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/week-123-5-flowers.html - Flowers
http://simplycreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2011/09/53-challenge-older-than-6-mos.html - #53 Older Than 6 Months

These two cards are very different, but I had such fun with both of them.  These are awesome challenge blogs with fun challenges and awesome entries.  Take a moment to check it out, and enter something for yourself.  The more, the merrier.  Right?

Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone.  I'm so glad you stopped by.

Blessings,

Karen
Posted by at 9:57 AM

24 comments:

  1. Becky B.October 2, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh, my! Those little fabric tags are just adorable! Also, I love the pink polka-dot flower on the second card...it's the perfect touch!

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  2. Patti P.October 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Karen, I love your shabby chic card for us at SSW. Love all of the dots and the dotted flower is gorgeous. Love the banner card, too!! Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday, loved seeing your work.
    Patti SSW/DT

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  3. brendaOctober 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Two great cards Karen.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts Challenge this week and good luck.

    B x

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  4. mulberry stationOctober 2, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    What a perfectly adorable card! I love it. I really love your fun flower and fabric tags in the first card. Thanks for joining us.
    Nancy SSW-DT

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  5. MarjoOctober 2, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Sweet card, love the design! thanks for playing with us at Simply Create.

    xoxo Marjo

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  6. FleurOctober 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Beautiful cards, Thank you so much for entering our challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  7. KathieOctober 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Karen this is such a pretty card, I do love your design papers and your pretty rose embellishments. Great job and thanks so much for sharing your card with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and good luck.
    Hugs
    Kathie SSW-DT

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  8. TeenaBugg38October 2, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Karen both of these cards are super sweet!! I really love thhe4 whole baner trend and this card is just darling...the other has a kinda shabby chic feel to me and is also stunning!! Hope you are having a wonderful day!

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  9. marionOctober 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Really love the second card, such lovely sweet colours, I like the above card due to its nice flags on it. Hugs, Marion

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  10. Crafty LoopsOctober 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful cards Karen, the big flower on your second card is stunning. Lee x

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  11. Annette AllenOctober 2, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    your cards are awesome... Did you make that Happy card for me....
    LOL...Happy Sunday..

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  12. Patty O'MalleyOctober 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    What sweet cards! Love the banner!

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  13. SprytebyrdOctober 2, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Hi Karen! Thanks for the wonderful comment on my blog! Your card is lovely! I love the banner and great stitching!! I'm a follower of yours! Thanks for checking out my blog!
    Dee

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  14. Sharon BaselOctober 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Karen these are two spectacular cards! I love the vintage feel of the second card and all the wonderful sparkle you added in a shabby chic sort of way. The polka-dot flower is fabulous and I love that touch of ric rac ribbon too. Thanks for sharing this beautiful card with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!

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  15. Linda AndersonOctober 3, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Two beautiful cards Karen!!! Love all your wonderful touches to each one, so perfect. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

    Linda

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  16. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    such beautiful cards.

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  17. Annette AllenOctober 3, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Ok, lets see if I can explain. I had to have my husband the computer expert help me. First go to random.org and enter your number range, than click generate. That gives you the magic number.. Than I copied the number generator and saved it as a jpeg and then just attached it into my new posting. I hope this helps.. Good luck...

    I hope you are having a fantastic Monday...

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  18. GenevieveOctober 3, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful cards with wonderful detail. Thanks so much for joining us this week @ Sweet Sketch Wednesday :)

    Genevieve DT

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  19. Arlana 11426October 3, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    What a adorably sweet cards. Love tags in the first card and the polka dot flower in the second. Have a sweet day!!! Arlana @SSW

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  20. JeannieOctober 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Your creation with our sketch this week is fabulous and I love the colors and the big beautiful flower! Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

    Peace & Luv,
    Jeannie

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  21. Michelle's Blog and CardsOctober 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Karen,
    I love the simplicity of your card using just the sentiment for the focal point. The papers, embellishment and scattering of glitter is lovely. Thank you for sharing with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Michelle SSW DT

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  22. DawnOctober 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Awesome cards! I love the polka dot flower... Beautiful!!!!!

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  23. MummyladeOctober 5, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    What a brilliant project Karen! Thank you so much for entering it in my flower challenge at Allsorts this week and good luck!

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  24. Banners PortlandOctober 24, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    These are such beautiful banners! I would love to come home one day and have one arranged something for me:-)

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