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July 25, 2012

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - July

Time for another Blog Hop at Papertrey. A beautiful photo and colour inspiration this month.  I played with Lovely Layers to create a background on the focal panel.  It is a little out of the box for me, but this set is so fun to work with.




All Supplies are from Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted:

Cardstock: Harvest Gold, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, White
Stamps: Lovely Layers, Half and Half
Ink:  Harvest Gold, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Melon Berry
Dies: Limitless Layers Ovals
Other:   foam dots


54 comments :

  1. KaraJuly 25, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    very cool!! so unique!

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  2. MaureenJuly 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    oh, great way of creating your background! LOVE that sentiment :)

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  3. Leigh PennerJuly 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Very pretty! I love how the half and half sentiment fits so perfectly on the oval--- I'll have to remember that!

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  4. PatQ's CardsJuly 25, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Tracey, You always make the greatest card--this one is no exception. Really cute!

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  5. Lisa EltonJuly 25, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Your pretty card makes me think of autumn Tracey! Your background is wonderful ;)

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  6. Rebecca DeeproseJuly 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Very different, creative and (oops, got to borrow a word from Kara)~ cool!!!

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  7. ReneeJuly 25, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful!!
    Love that stamped background...
    so creative...
    and you highlighted the colors fabulously!! :)
    That sentiment is perfect!! :)

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  8. KarenJuly 25, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    love the vibrance of your card stunning!

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  9. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    What a great way to use Lovely Layers! Such a beautiful background.

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  10. JoyceJuly 25, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    This is so gorgeous. I love how you have stamped the lovely layers as a background stamp. Your sentiment looks great as an oval. Why have I never thought of that?

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  11. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Very cool, Tracey. ;-) That Lovely Layers set is one that I'm kicking myself for not purchasing - I keep seeing it out here in Blogland and everyone is doing fabulous things with it. I'd better add it to my list. Great job on your card! ;-)

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  12. DarnellJuly 25, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful and clever CAS take on the inspiration, Tracey!!

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  13. ArdythJuly 25, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Wow! Fantastic colours and I love how you made your background!

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  14. TerriJuly 25, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Very nice. Great use of the lovely layers set.

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  15. InkyfingersJuly 25, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I love how you made this background a real feature on your card Tracey and the oval sentiment panel really sets it off. Congrats on the Colour Q DT post. Well done!!!

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  16. BirgitJuly 25, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Your card is beautiful! Love the boldness of the colors. I can't wait to get the lovely layers set.

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  17. DanaJuly 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Love the background!!! Very nice!!

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  18. BanuJuly 25, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Beautiful card. I loved how you have used this stamp set. Really nice.

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  19. craftmatesJuly 25, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the patterns you made for the background. - Irma

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  20. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Oh... right. That's the stamp set I forgot to add my in SAF order =_=" Seems like a great stamp for backgrounds too!

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  21. Helen F.July 25, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Wonderful card, Tracey! Love the beautiful sentiment highlighted.

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  22. CassieJuly 25, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful card, Tracey! I love your stamped background :)

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  23. MelissaJuly 25, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Wow, Tracey! This is beautiful! Wonderful sentiment!

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  24. Mary Pat SiehlJuly 25, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    this is awesome tracey!!

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  25. DebJuly 25, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Tracey, beautiful card and design! Love it!

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  26. A Crafty PersonJuly 25, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Lovely card!

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  27. Jacquie SouthasJuly 25, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Great card - love the oval sentiment panel (and the sentiment)!

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  28. carol (krillsister)July 25, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Awesome card. Love the background you created with the lovely layer stamp set.

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  29. karen hJuly 25, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Very cool - I love the background you stamped!

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  30. GeriJuly 25, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Love the bolder colors...they make for a striking card!!

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  31. ErinJuly 25, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the Lovely Layers stamp sets... one of my favs!

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  32. MichelleJuly 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I love what you created with that stamp set! It is so beautiful!

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  33. Chrissy LarsonJuly 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I love the graphic background you got with these stamps. Such a neat card!

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  34. Crafty KateJuly 25, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Very pretty! Great card!

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  35. KarenJuly 25, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Wonderful card! I would have never thought to use those stamps to create a background!

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  36. Kelly GriglioneJuly 25, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Lovely Layers is one of my newest favorites! Great to see what you did with it. So versatile. Turned out well!

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  37. MindyJuly 25, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Your background is beautiful and the sentiment that you have used finishes off the card perfectly. Amazing!

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  38. Kim HegginsJuly 25, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Tracey, what a beautiful card and love the background you stamped. The colors look so nice with a your sweet sentiment, perfect card!

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  39. Scrappin4kim(Jennifer)July 25, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Looks like this was lots of fun. I love to play with my stamps like this!

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  40. Monika/BuzsyJuly 25, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    So pretty Tracey. Love the rich colors and the lovely layers images.

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  41. KristiiJuly 25, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    What a fun card! Love the Lovely Layers background!!! Fabulous!

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  42. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I love you used Lovely Layers for your background. Isn't it an incredible set?

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  43. LynnJuly 25, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous...you are making me feel like I need this set!! You've made so many beautiful cards with it.

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  44. TeresaJuly 25, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Love your background! Great card.

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  45. StephHJuly 25, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    I love this set too, and you did it justice in using the colors of summer! Beautiful card!

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  46. cards by caraJuly 25, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Beatiful use of the Lovely Layers stamp!

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  47. victoria hJuly 26, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    I love that sentiment and your background is very creative.

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  48. Fuzzy SlippersJuly 26, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Love that sentiment!

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  49. Stampin in the suburbsJuly 26, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Wow - those colors are really nice. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment. Oh and I saw your post today. Your son is so handsome and athletic looking. You stay proud of him momma....

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  50. nancyJuly 26, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Lovely Layers is such a versatile set. The way you worked the colors makes the images look like fall leaves. Great card.

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  51. Jill NorwoodJuly 27, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Love your background! Such a soft and pretty card!

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  52. JeanJuly 27, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I love the stamped background (I am definitely getting lovely layers next month). The sentiment goes perfectly with the oval dies. Once again a very lovely card!

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  53. Karen C.July 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    I love the way you've used the Lovely Layers set to create the background with the various inspiration colours. Beautiful!!

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  54. DeannaJuly 27, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    So pretty!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by! I love to read each and every comment!