Friday, April 25, 2014

CASology - Garden #92, Colourq #238 and Papertrey Ink - April Blog Hop


Hello...it seems like it has been forever since I have made a card and written a blog post. This week we are off for Easter Break and have been trying to get caught up with a few other projects, cleaning and lunch out with friends and spending time with family. Last Saturday was Record Store Day, we were up at 5:30 and in San Francisco and in line by 7:00 (we were about 12th in line so not bad at all) and now the wait begins,4 long hours but once inside Amoeba on Haight Street and limited edition release vinyl in hand, it was all worth it to see the smile on Ashleigh's face.


Monday was a fabulous day...meeting up with Darnell and Harriet for lunch at the outlet mall in Livermore, so many fabulous stores. We ate lunch in their little food court and then back to shopping...once Darnell and Harriet saw the Ghirardelli store it was pretty much over, they were both in chocolate heaven. And here is a photo, can you guess who bought the most??? Now had we been in M&M world the story would be different, that is about the only chocolate I eat (give me candy corn or jelly beans). Once finished there we went to Talbots and what a hoot, these two ladies were trying to figure out how had the bigger boobs, and yes I did say boobs. At one point I was sure both Darnell and Harriet were going to lift their shirts! They are so funny. 


And now on my cards...I have 2 to share with you. Both are for CASology (this week's cue card is Garden) and Papertrey Ink's Blog Hop - Embroidered Inspiration and 1 for this week's ColourQ #238 challenge.  I did not have any "stitching stamps" so I found some embroidered items on Pinterest for inspiration. Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your week!




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Ingredients
May Hope
Solid Card Stock: PTI - White
Stamps: PTI - Reason to Smile and With Sympathy
Ink: PTI - Kraft and SU Rich Razzleberry and Pear Pizzazz
Pearls: Kaiser
May You
Solid Card Stock: PTI - White and Winter Wisteria
Stamps: PTI - With Sympathy
Ink: PTI Fine Linen, Simply Chartreuse and Winter Wisteria and SU - Warmed Brown Sugar


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34 comments :

  1. LindaApril 25, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Kim, these are so amazing. I swear you just get better and better if that is possible. Love this picture of the 3 of you.

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  2. ~amy~April 25, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Such pretty cards!

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  3. MarybethApril 25, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Kim these cards are all winners, wow they are stunning! I saw Darnell's post the other day. I love that you all get together so often. How fun!

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  4. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsApril 25, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Beautiful cards! Looks like a fun shopping trip! Carri~Abusybee
    Skittles!

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  5. Leigh PennerApril 25, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    Sounds like a super fun time with friends!
    And both of your cards are beautiful, Kim!

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  6. InkyfingersApril 25, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    These are beautiful Kim and will make wonderful sympathy cards. The colours are so soft and pretty. Glad you enjoyed your lunch out, but I'm not sure I'd have the stamina for record store day!
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  7. Mary Pat SiehlApril 25, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    what awesome cards
    love the purple

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  8. DarnellApril 25, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Your cards are so serene and lovely, Kim! It sounds like you have enjoyed the rest of your break! Too funny that you ratted us out about our boobie contest! (Harriet, we know what we have to do next time!!) Hugs, Darnell

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  9. MarthaApril 25, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Kim, both cards are simply beautiful!

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  10. Jacquie SouthasApril 25, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    It looks like Darnell didn't leave any chocolate for you :) Pretty cards - love the serenity of the second one!

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  11. PattiApril 25, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Oh how blessed you are to have the hysterical Darnell as your friend! Sounds like you had a wonderful time : )

    Your cards are both lovely!!

    Patti

    BLOG CANDY! at my blog : ) For a chance to win simply stop by and leave a comment on my latest post! Hope to see you there : )

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  12. June KApril 25, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Really pretty cards, Kim. And your story of your Livermore outting is a hoot! Sounds like a lot of fun.

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  13. Sherrie M.April 25, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Great cards Kim! I may CASE these since I need sympathy cards right away! Nicely done with the split panel card.

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  14. LeAnneApril 25, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    I am so jealous that you got to meet Darnell AND Harriet....you must have had a blast! Your card is so sweet....I love the little touch of yellow in the pearls! Gorgeous! Thanks for playing with the CQC this week!

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  15. AlannaApril 25, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Sounds like you had an awesome day out with friends. Both your cards are beautiful. I love the split panels on the first one.

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  16. JoyceApril 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Your cards are just beautiful, both of them. They are sure to bring comfort to the recipients. And, my, what a day you had with Darnell and Harriet. What a hoot you all are. I wish I could have been there at the chocolate store, for sure.

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  17. Betty WrightApril 25, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Beautifully done, Kim! Love the elegant simplicity!

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  18. craftmatesApril 25, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Both beautiful cards. Love how clean and crisp they look!

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  19. SadieApril 25, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Love the simple elegance on both of your cards! Colors are great and sentiments just fit so perfectly to the look of the cards.

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  20. Jen MitchellApril 25, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    These are so pretty! The flowers are so elegant! Thanks for joining us at colourQ!

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  21. Lisa EltonApril 25, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    Those blooms are so pretty with the sunny yellow pearls Kim! Love the wispy little greens on your second card. Thanks so much for joining us at the ColourQ

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  22. Happy DanceApril 25, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful and so serene. Two really gorgeous cards, Kim! Sounds like you've had a great week, and especially getting to go out with the "boob ladies." That just cracks me up! Funny though, my sisters and I were just discussing boobs...must be the season, lol! Have a great weekend. Bev

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  23. PiecesbyEmilyApril 25, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    Lol you are funny. Your cards are pretty!

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  24. suzARTeApril 25, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Such a lovely card :)

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  25. Tracey McNeelyApril 25, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Kim your cards are so beautiful and serene! Love the design of the fist card and plan on CASEing that one.

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  26. Anita in FranceApril 26, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    Serene, gentle and so lovely, Kim ... these are both beautiful! Sounds as though you had a wonderful week ... meeting up with the chocoholics looks especially fun ... great photo! Anita :)

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  27. Kim SApril 26, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    What a fabulous day! Fabulous cards!! Gorgeous images on all of that lovely white. But you have given me a mental image of boob comparisons that I'm hoping I can shake.

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  28. ClaireApril 26, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Looks like you had a great day Kim! And what beautiful cards - simply wonderful. Thanks for playing along at Colour Q!

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  29. wienerhoneymoonersApril 26, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Kim, what a fun time -so great to get together with crafty friends, I did that today !!! It was great!

    Thanks so much for joining us at CASology we love seeing your work here -- and we are lucky that you keep coming to play, we LOVE it so!!!

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  30. Kelly GriglioneApril 27, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Oooh, I love how you have the two separate panels! Really pretty card, Kim. I totally missed out on Record Store Day last Saturday. Now the Green Day CD I want is going for $50 on eBay, darn it!

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  31. UnknownApril 27, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    These are both stunning! I really love the colors and the fun pearls in the first one :)

    Best crafty wishes!
    Amber
    Staying Crafty

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  32. JoyceApril 28, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Hey there, me again--I realized I forgot to add--thanks for playing along at CASology this week.

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  33. cmApril 28, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Kim - I fell behind in commenting, but here I am, laughing myself silly over the 'bigger boobs' competition between Darnell and Harriet! Meeting up with crafty friends should be an 'essential food group' in my opinion! Sounds like you had a riot! I'm with you on the chocolate, although that bag of treats Darnell has is tempting! Your cards: OMGorgeous! The flowers sporting their gold pearls are stunning, and your second card, with the butterfly...swoooooonnnnn! Your cards make me joyously joyous! Love them all!! Hugs~c

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  34. GretaApril 29, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    Wowzer, Kim! Your cards are always fabulous, including these!

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