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Monday, April 25, 2016

papertrey april blog hop

Thank goodness for aerobic class instructors with sore throats! Well, not really, but because tonight's class was cancelled, I made a card for the April PTI blog hop.

May I present the inspiration photo. Right up my alley.

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 May I present my interpretation of it. My card.


Yeah, yeah. So the circles. And earthy tones. But did you catch those dotted lines in the graphic? They jumped out at me screaming Stitches and Swirls. (Whoa! Vaulted!) So I backed into my design from there. Thanks to SSS Lots of Dots, Hero Arts white pigment ink and various SSS and HA dye inks, my circles were born.

Topped them with the stitched images and a heat embossed sentiment (one of my faves) from Keep It Simple: Birthday.

Happy to hop today. Can't wait to see how others were inspired!

I'm sharing this card at Penny Black and More's Birthday challenge and at Simon Says too:
Wednesday - Make it Girlie
Monday - Show us your Metal (notice the stapled-on-sentiment-strip?)

34 comments:

  1. Cindy OApril 25, 2016 at 6:55 PM

    Oh, love it! You've got it all with the graphic circles, the pale stitch-y lines, the colors, the layered tones... Great card!

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  2. MarybethApril 25, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    Love that you saw the dotted lines and used the stitched set! Your card is gorgeous and a wonderful take on the photo! Nice job, Maria!

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  3. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)April 25, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    Awesome!!!!

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  4. Connie MacFarlaneApril 25, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    This is fabulous Maria! Love your take on the inspiration. The stacked circles and stitched flowers are perfect.

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  5. SD poojaApril 25, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Loved those dotted flowers in the bg !

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  6. SD poojaApril 25, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Loved those dotted flowers in the bg !

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  7. SusiApril 25, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    To use Stitches & Swirls was a perfect idea and resulted in a fabulous card!

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  8. Diana KApril 25, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    Wonderful card! Beautiful colours and I think a lot of us were saved by those dotted lines :)

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  9. Leigh PennerApril 25, 2016 at 8:28 PM

    Oh, I love your fabulous take on the inspiration piece!

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  10. Anita in FranceApril 25, 2016 at 10:04 PM

    What a fabulous blend of graphic and pretty, Maria ... such a brilliant take on the inspiration! Hugs, Anita :)

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  11. cotnobApril 25, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    A brilliant card, such a fabulous design - a great take on the inspiration photo.
    Pauline
    x

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  12. Judi GApril 25, 2016 at 10:44 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the contrast of the graphic circles and the flowing stitched lines!

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  13. PattiApril 25, 2016 at 10:54 PM

    Oh yeah!! the white stitched lines add the perfect touch!! This is just a great CAS card!!

    Patti

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  14. Diane JaquayApril 25, 2016 at 10:58 PM

    This is fabulous, Maria, such a creative and beautiful take on the inspiration photo!

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  15. Vikki HApril 26, 2016 at 12:03 AM

    Your simple circles are made so interesting with your clever swirling stitched stamping! Love your card!

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  16. SueApril 26, 2016 at 12:15 AM

    Love your card and the stitching. I didn't notice the stitching, just the colors! Very pretty!

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  17. Marcia HillApril 26, 2016 at 1:00 AM

    Love all your dotted lines with the Stitched and Swirled set, and those circles behind it are soooo cool looking! GREAT card Maria!! :0)

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  18. GretaApril 26, 2016 at 1:25 AM

    I'm glad the inspiration was up someone's alley--haha! You nailed the challenge with this beautiful card, Maria!

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  19. Kim HegginsApril 26, 2016 at 3:50 AM

    Amazing card...just fabulous!

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  20. Joyously NoelleApril 26, 2016 at 5:56 AM

    Great card! Lovely cascading circles!

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  21. Sharli SchaitbergerApril 26, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    Love it! You did a great job with that inspiration photo!

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  22. brendaApril 26, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    A very pretty Birthday creation and perfect for our theme, many thanks for joining in at penny Black and More challenge.

    B x

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  23. SuchiApril 26, 2016 at 11:26 AM

    Glad you could make the card- thanks to the instructor's soar throat-Lol!! I loved your card with earthy tones and circles! :)

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  24. MerviApril 26, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    Lovely card, beautifully done!
    Thank you so much for entering Penny Black and more Challenge;-))m

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  25. Marlena M.April 26, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    Fantastic movement and interest Maria!

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  26. Kathy McApril 26, 2016 at 6:00 PM

    Stitches and Swirls in white on Kraft background totally reflect that inspiration photo. Great card, Maria, and love the placement (and stapling) of your embossed sentiment.

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  27. Maarit at Violets CornerApril 26, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    Fabulous take on the inspirational photo Marie, love the soft colours.

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  28. shirley-beeApril 26, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    Wonderful take on the inspiration photo. I love how you brought the dotted lines to the fore.

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  29. GayatriApril 27, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    Unique and fabulous design. I love it. Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Make it Girlie challenge
    Gayatri xx

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  30. TracyApril 27, 2016 at 11:33 PM

    Thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge with this great entry, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  31. cheironMay 1, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    I love your interpretation of the sketch and the use of the flower stamp is just perfect! Thank you so much for playing along with us over on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog this week :)

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  32. A ShawMay 1, 2016 at 3:46 PM

    Love your interpretation. I love layering and you did a great job with it.

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  33. LauraJane:)May 1, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    Wonderful! Congrats on the PTI newsletter hightlight:)

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  34. LauraJane:)May 1, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    Wonderful! Congrats on the PTI newsletter hightlight:)

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