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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Flower Box

Here's another entry for A Blog Named Hero's challenge.  I love kraft and had forgotten that it is really lovely when stamped and colored with colored pencils.


I used 2 "shades" of kraft and these Hero Arts stamps: CG127 Flower Box, and a woodblock from 2002 that I found in a local stamp swap this spring - was thrilled to find it, as I don't think I've ever seen it, and the set appeared to be brand new!  The set is LL747 Friendship Messages; the one I chose for this card is E2289 Thank You Message.

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18 comments:

  1. Karin ÅkesdotterAugust 18, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Absolutely amazing! So romantic and so pretty and beautiful - great coloring too!
    Hugs, Karin

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  2. Mary DawnAugust 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    oh, i love this...you sure do understand pink like nobody else, Lin <3 thanks so much for playing along at A Blog Named Hero

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  3. TinaAugust 18, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Lin, your card is so beautiful. Love how you colored the image. Thanks for joining us at A Blog Named Hero.

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  4. TenSGalAugust 18, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Just perfect! I love this card....so very pretty!

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  5. Elizabeth AllanAugust 18, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Lin I love the look of kraft paper, but what really caught my eye was your creativeness to layer two different tones of the cardstock. Beautiful effect that doesn't deter from the warm pink coloring you used.

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  6. BarbAugust 18, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I love that Flower Box stamp! It looks so pretty with your wonderful coloring, Lin!

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  7. Judy1223August 18, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Lin, I was wondering how you had two different shades of kraft when I first saw the card...thanks for the tip (I love the idea of using two shades of kraft!). I have to try coloring with pencils on kraft, I haven't gone there yet. You are inspiring me every day to try new things...and to play more on kraft! I lust give this challenge a try! Thanks for always giving me a push and a creative boost, I love visiting your blog!

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  8. MarcyK924August 18, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    OH how sweet, Lin! Pink and kraft are so pretty together and you do it like no other, my friend!

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  9. LauraJane:)August 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    OOOO Lin this is very NICE:)
    PRETTY in PINK

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  10. BrendaAugust 18, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I love kraft too Lin and this is really a beautiful design!

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  11. LeniAugust 18, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Lovely card!

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  12. Pam W MerwinAugust 18, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    It is so pretty, Lin! I love the 2 shades of kraft and the pink. I love your new amazing sentiment stamp - isn't it fun finding those kind of treasures. :) I am going to have bring out this sweet stamp again

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  13. AnnAugust 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Oh gorgeous Lin! I've not tried kraft with pencils - it looks lovely - quite a different effect to markers. More arty.

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  14. Maureen MortonAugust 18, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    This is just amazing and so very YOU, Lin! I have been missing all the great things you do - so glad to be back and seeing them. This coloring on the kraft is super! Great mix - love that sentiment stamp, too. You did it again - rocked the house!

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  15. LindaAugust 19, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    what a sweet, fun card!

    Thank you so much for playing along with our challenge at A Blog Named Hero.

    Linda

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  16. Deepti StephensAugust 19, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Wow.. so beautiful..:)

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  17. Dawn TAugust 19, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Great colouring Lin. Pencils on kraft always look stunning. And how cool to use different shades of kraft.

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  18. stampingandstitchingAugust 19, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    This is so pretty, Lin! I love the way you used two shades of kraft and your colouring looks fab! I still haven't tried doing that but I must soon!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!