Monday, April 27, 2009

KWerner Color Challenge #50

Hey Everyone! I am so excited about this challenge!! Kristina has done such a good job on these challenges, and all the work she puts into it is amazing!! She deserves an award, maybe the Hardest Working Blogger Award!!! :) Thank You for all the hard work Kristina, I get so much inspiration from these challenges! Actually one of the reasons that I started my blog was to participate in these challenges, thanks for helping me step out and do it Kristina! The challenge this week has prizes to win, I must say that even if she didn't give anything away, just being picked in the top 10 is amazing!! :) We can only post one card for the challenge , which makes me feel a lot of pressure! Did anyone else feel that way? Anyway I needed a card for a family from church, they haven't been to church in awhile, they foster and adopt children and some have medical issues, so they are a very busy family! I just wanted them to know we love them and that they are in our prayers!

I found this owl stamp a couple weeks ago at Michael's $1 bin, I really fell in love with it. I wanted him to sit on a limb, but it didn't have a stamp like that, so I hand cut one. Of course I had to do some distressing and stitching! :) I also used my new Papertrey Ink - Mixed messages stamp set. I can't believe that I didn't use very much ribbon on this card, I LOVE ribbon! I went to town yesterday and bought some new crafty stuff, I used some of the buttons that I bought today, it was from the Bag-O-Buttons ( They are so cute)! If you notice the big button on the bottom of the card has wood grain on it, I thought it would be perfect for this card! I also wanted some wood grain on the branch, so I hand drew it on, and water colored the yellow eyes. Okay enough rambling, here's the card, hope you like it! Good Luck everybody on the challenge! :)


Making Memories patterned paper, brown, turquoise,yellow, white, and red CS, ColorBox chalk ink- dark brown & SU!- yellow ink, PaperTrey Ink- Mixed messages stamp, owl stamp- Studio G $ bin at Michael's, hand drawn branch, flower ribbon- $ bin Michael's, red gingham ribbon, distressing, stitching, buttons from Bag-O-Buttons- Paper Studio, SU!- blender pen, hand drawn wood grain on branch

Have a Blessed Day!

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41 comments:

  1. A Moment 2 RememberApril 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Such a cute card. I love the owl!!!!! Great job.

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  2. KaraApril 28, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Great card. I love the tattered edges:)
    Kara

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  3. Christina SmithApril 28, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Thank you so much for your encouraging words! You are so sweet! I really needed that today! Thank you! Oh, I love this card! It's adorable!

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  4. Helen F.April 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    How cute is this owl? Love your entry, great card!

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  5. MelanieApril 28, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I am loving your card Winter ... the little owl is cute and great job with the limb, you did a fabulous job!

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  6. Courtney BakerApril 28, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Cute stuff girl. Love the stitching and grunged edges.

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  7. SylviaApril 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Winter, This card is really cute. My computer has had the migraine today I think. I was #173 earlier today, then my link just disappeared! Go figure. I am back up now!

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  8. Maureen PApril 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Love the distressed edges and stitching...great use of the colours :)

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  9. Shan ReidApril 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    So cute... definitely one of my favorites on the long list!

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  10. madcapfrenzyApril 28, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    I love that Owl Stamp! It is one of my favs (in my stamp collection) Too cute!

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  11. Traveling MamaApril 29, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    I adore your card and I'm sure Kristina will too! I cannot believe you found that stamp in the $1 bin! We totally need a Michael's here in Morocco! LOL!

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  12. Sarah-Jane KaléApril 29, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    Gorgeous card Winter. Just beautiful.

    Sarah

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  13. dianeApril 29, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Oh I just love that stamp and your card Winter I always look forward to seeing what you will do

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  14. LynnetteApril 29, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    This is an adorable card. I'm sure your friends will love it. I love the woodgrain, very nice touch!!

    BTW, I also started my blog primarily for challenge participation. Glad to know I'm not the only one.

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  15. SharonApril 29, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Wow this card is Fantabulous (my made up word LOL!) Absolutely love this card. You'll win for sure! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  16. Katie Ann BrooksApril 29, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    OOOOOHHHH, your's is cute too! I love the way the colors are displayed and pop out. What a cute image too. Very well done!

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  17. Two Happy StampersApril 29, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Very cute, Winter. I'm sure the family will appreciate your thoughtfulness and this great card! =D

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  18. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    How adorable!! Great details on this. I love how the little owl if off centered "out on a limb". So cute!! Great job using those colors!!

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  19. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Thank you so much for the comment! Wow, this is a huge compliment, thank you!! Well I hope she likes it, too - I'm so excited to see! Hee, the way the owl looks! Very cool :) Many Greetings from Germany!

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  20. claudia shadlerApril 29, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    So cute with the owl on the branch! I really like the yellow flower ribbon..and the buttons give it a nice touch! Thanks for the kind comment!

    take it easy,
    Clouds :D

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  21. ~kelly marie~April 29, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    I love this card!! You did an amazing job with the challenge! That owl is the cutest!

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  22. Create FabulousApril 29, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    oh i love how you used the flowers from ribbon and i'm very excited to use my new owl stamp from michael's - love your card and how you made your own tree branch. you're so creative!!

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  23. Ashley GiffenApril 29, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Such a cute, cute card! Great use of all those colors!

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  24. KristinaApril 29, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Such a cute card! I love that little owl, and those button accents are fabulous!

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  25. DeannaApril 29, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    So so cute... lovin the wood grain! Gorgeous!

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  26. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Oohhh, I do love owls!!! He is very cute and such a great card!

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  27. TanjaApril 29, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    This is so wonderful! I would love to be able to improvise and make a branch like you did. Someone would be so lucky to get your card!

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  28. ErikaApril 29, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    I love the owl! Very cute!

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  29. Kim JApril 29, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Awesome job, Winter! I love the stitching and the distressed edges. So glad you entered! :)

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  30. LoriApril 29, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Hey Winter! Your card is sooo cute. You did a great job with the color challenge! Thanks for the nice comments and for the award! That was sooo sweet. It really made my day!!

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  31. DanaApril 30, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    Hee, that owl is so very cute!! Love how you your branch turned out and I will try that myself - I've also bought a tiny owl stamp but have no matching branch... LOL Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  32. ClareApril 30, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    This card has so much going on, I love it! A definate contender I would say C x

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  33. ~Lori RoopApril 30, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Winter, that owl is too cute winter! I love the button. It looks like wood!

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  34. SavitriApril 30, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Just too too adorable!!! I LOVE this card of yours and oh, that little owl. I'm glad I have this dude cause if not I'd be drooling! :) You did such a fab job! Top 10 for sure!!!

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  35. TakishaApril 30, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    I love the owl! I can never get my studio g stamps to stamp that well - good job!
    You did a great job on this challenge
    Kisha

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  36. UnknownMay 1, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    I love it! Especially the wood grain button! Nice touch!

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  37. JulieMay 2, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Thanks for your comment on my blog. I have to mention that my maiden name is Sims. Are we somehow related? We should email and find out.
    Your card is too cute!

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  38. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    hey Winter! I love your little owl and what about that awesome Mother's Day Card!!!! hugs~Donna

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  39. sideoats + scribblesMay 2, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    OH this is super duper CUTE!!!! Love that owl! :)

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  40. CeeCeeMay 2, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    I really love your card too! This contest made me discover your blog and I love it. I'll come back regularly.
    Thanks for your kind comments on my blog.

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  41. AmyMay 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    I am seriously impressed with your hand-drawn wood grain. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations! (And many thanks for your comment on my card!)

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Thanks for your comments! :)