Wednesday, October 17, 2012

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

I made this card as my Design Team project this week at Word Art Wednesday, but wanted to first and foremost, give credit to the talented Ingrid Danvers who inspired me greatly.  She made a similar card quite some time ago, and I had tucked it in my October Afternoon file.  For some reason, I thought it went well with this week's scripture and decided to use it.  I enjoy the combination of patterned papers in this sweet October Afternoon line, and just adore all their embellishments.  I used the free word art file from Word Art Wednesday this week, and printed it on an October Afternoon sticker.  Thank you, Ingrid, for your inspiration.  I hope you will all stop by and play along in our challenge this week.

I'm entering thid following challenges:

http://www.twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com/2012/10/7-your-favourite.html - Twist of Faith Cards - Challenge #7 - Your Favorite (My favorite of all cards to make are scripture cards, and second in line would be using October Afternoon  So, when I get to do both, is a double favorite).

http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2012/10/week-136-rustic-elegance.html - The Shabby Tearoom - Challenge #136- Rustic Elegance - My rustic elements are the vintage button and jute, and the elegant touches are the roses.

http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2012/10/bows-or-ribbons.html - Crafty Sentiments - Bows and Ribbons - Are you kidding?   I don't think I know how to make a card without a bow or ribbon.

http://www.craftymesschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/19th-challenge-anything-goes.html - Crafty Mess Challenge Blog - Challenge #19 - Anything Goes

http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/2012/10/october-challenge-40.html - Through The Craft Room Door Magazine's Blog - Challenge #40 - Anything Goes - And, I'd LOVE to be a Guest Designer

http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-57-anything-goes.html - Bearly Mine Challenges - Challenge #57 - Anything Goes

http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/2012/10/187-buttons-bows-crafty-sentiments.html - Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Challenge #187 - Buttons and Bows/Crafty Sentiments

DID YOU KNOW that the current challenge over at Word Art Wednesday has TWO great prizes this week including a GORGEOUS necklace from the Etsy shop of one of our participants?  Check it out - you won't be disappointed.  Everyone is welcome to play along, and may enter up to frive (5) times per week.

Before I go, I wanted to mention that there was apparently a little "funny business" going on with the voting I asked you to do for me. I did win the contest (because God honors our honesty, and I played fair), and I'm SO grateful to all those who voted for me.  Now it's someone else's turn to need some help.  My bloggy friend Tracey Sabella (this month's Guest Designer at Word Art Wednesday needs our help gathering votes for a contest she's entered at May Arts.  If you can go to May Arts site here and vote for Tracey Sabella (at the bottom of the page/leave comment), it would be greatly appreciated.  http://www.mayarts.com/blog/ink-it-craft-challenge-entries-and-a-giveaway/ - She is a great gal, and would really appreciate your votes (if you feel she deserves it- I think she did an AWESOME job).  It also also enters you to win an amazing prize. You're all the best.  Thanks for stopping by, and please know I'm always willing to help YOU, too - just let me know.

I've rambled excessively, so I will let you all get back to your lives now.  Thank you for being such tremendous blessings in my life.

My Cup Runneth Over,
Karen

25 comments:

  1. Such a lovely card, and so perfect for this verse in this weeks lovely Word art!! Congratulations on your win, and thanks for the shout out for me at May Arts!! It is so appreciated!! I hope you have a lovely week! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  2. Just love your work and this is beautiful
    Thank you for joining in with us in the Craftymess 'Anything Goes' challenge,
    Ax

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  3. Congratulations on winning the contest! You made a soft & pretty card!

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  4. This is gorgeous I love the layout and the colours are beautiful. Love the flower. Caroline xxx

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  5. Oh wow, what a beautiful card!!! I just love your style of card making. So happy and joyous. And I see you have a new blog look (?) Love it!!!

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  6. So glad to hear that you won Karen - Godf truly honoured you.
    Love your card :-)
    Blessings
    Maxine
    p.a. I can't blog at the moment due to computer issues :-( Hopefully after this weekend..........

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  7. A gorgeous card, Karen. I really like the pop of red in the flower and the stitching and bow. Sue x

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  8. As always, beautiful card, lovely layers, and great use of the Word Art! I love your style!

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  9. This is beautiful, Karen!! I love the soft mix of colors and papers! That is a wonderful verse, and I hope to have time to make something with it this week!

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  10. Such a pretty card with lovely embellishments! Thanks Karen, for sharing with us at The Shabby Tea Room!!

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  11. Karen, this card is SO pretty!! I love those OA papers and what a pretty green rouched bow! Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing this with us in the Tea Room :)

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  12. Gorgeous card Karen, love the papers and lovely sentiment, love the gorgeous rouched ribbon too.

    Thanks for joining in with us at Crafty Sentiments Designs..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  13. What a GORGEOUS card -- LOVE it and especially like that fabulous ribbon!!! Voted for Tracey too -- couldn't resist since BOTH my DD and DSD are recently engaged -- thank God my DH only had 2 DDs -- LOL!!!

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  14. wow this is gorjuss, love the colours you have used as well, thank you for playing with us at Craftymess challenge Blog

    Hugs
    Judie xx

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  15. super jolie, magnifique combo lumineux et féminin, biz

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  16. i love the way your card design. Blessings!

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  17. Beautiful card! I love the words! Thanks for sharing at Twist of Faith

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  18. ooo this is beautiful!! thanks for joining us at BMC this time
    hugs
    laney

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  19. Karen, this is such a lovely card and a beautiful verse (well, aren't they all? I know it is always hard to pick just one when we hear and read such promises). Anyway, I do so like the wonderful card. Thank you for entering this week's challenge at Twist of Faith. Blessings.

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  20. Your card is just so lovely. Your scripture, color combo, everything is just put together so nicely. That ribbon you used goes perfectly. Thank you so much for joining us at Twist Of Faith Card Challenges!

    Laura C.

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  21. Hi Karen... Another awesomely inspired and beautiful creation! Thanks for sharing with us at Twist of Faith Cards!
    hugs and blessings,
    Pauline

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  22. What a lovely card! The colors are beautiful and the button and bow and a nice touch!
    Congratulations on your win at Twist of Faith Cards!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Pam

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  23. Beautiful card Karen!!! I love the colors and I love that you used a different kind of trim for your bow! Nicely designed!! I hope you have a great week!

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  24. Beautiful card, Karen. I love this verse and all of your gorgeous bright and cheerful colours and embellishments. Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Kx

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  25. Such a lovely card. Thanks for joining Dutch Dare last week. We have a new challenge this week.

    http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/2012/10/188-ribbons-lace-dis-digis.html

    We would love to have you join!

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