tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5466682043670419782024-02-07T03:15:59.420-08:00Purely InspiredInspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-16938169271147435072017-07-24T22:37:00.002-07:002017-07-24T22:37:36.143-07:00Nordstrom Anniversary Sale... Teachers Gotta Shop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey, Everyone! I had a ball shopping for the best teacher looks for Back to School at Nordstrom during their Anniversary Sale! The sale continues through August 6th, so you better get going! But first... take a look at my video and get your shopping list ready! Just press play!<br />
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My Nordstrom Shopping List:<br />
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">(Lysse) High Waist Seamed Leggings - 5351624</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Halogen) V-Neck Tunic Tee - 5308663</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Hunter) Original Waterproof Rubber Penny Loafer - 5310781_1</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Kendra Scott) Rae Long Filigree Pendant Necklace - 1039619</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Treasure & Bond) Brass/Glass Set of 11 Bangles - 5374766</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Caslon) Knit Blazer - 5304296</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Outfit #2</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Lush) Surplice Cold Shoulder Blouse - 5307685</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Leith) High Waist Crop Wide Leg Pants - 5314481</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Tory Burch) Bryce Sandal - 5355336</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Outfit #3</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Vince Camuto) Tipped Bell Sleeve Top - 5363148</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Halogen) Corbin Genuine Calf Hair Slide Loafer - 5351744</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Outfit #4</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Ca</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">slon) Camden Sneaker - 5353439</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Blondo) Ida Waterproof Bootie - 5360580</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">(Caslon) Knit Blazer - 5304296</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Vince Camuto) Ponte Ankle Pants - 508153</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Outfit #5</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(B.P.) Ruffle Cold Shoulder Top - 5317041</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">(Vince Camuto) Skinny Ponte Pants - 592611</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(B.P.) Beige Cardigan - 5317062</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Kut from the Kloth) Donna Skinny Jean - 5357472</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(7 For All Mankind) Raw Hem Ankle Skinny Jean - 5369620</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Blondo) Liam Waterproof Bootie - 5358523</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Outfit #6</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Caslon) Frayed Hem Skinny Ankle Jean - 5299408</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(B.P.) Cold Shoulder Tunic Sweater - Info Unavailable</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Outfit #7</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Lush) Cross Front Blouse - 5291480 *Clearance Item</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Wit & Wisdom) Ab-Solution Split Release Hem Jeans - 5345553</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Outfit #8</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Free People) Split Back Turtleneck - 5235545</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Caslon) Slim Utility Pant - 5308141</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Sam Edelman) Prentice Convertible Ankle Boot - 5359318</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Outfit #9</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Kut from the Kloth) Diana Stretch Skinny Jeans - 5356090</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(B.P.) Plaid Cotton Blend Shirt - 5317042</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Leith) Easy Circle Cardigan - 5306492</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(BlankNYC) Suede Moto Jacket - 5347692</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Hudson) Colette Step Hem Skinny Jean - 5361832</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Trouve) Fringe Moto Leather Jacket - 5314266</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Halogen) Flare Sleeve Sweater - 5329763</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Madewell) Paint Stripe Transport Leather Tote - 5355221</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Zella) Pace Tank - 5237272</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(Zella) Live In High Waist Leggings - 5137575</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">(Asics) Gel-Nimbus 19 Running Shoe - 5237976</span></div>
Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-76589138417572043892014-03-08T00:01:00.000-08:002014-03-08T00:01:22.708-08:00I Got It! I Got It! Welcome, Cricut Explore!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It finally arrived… about a week ago! I have been doing my best to find time to explore my new Cricut Explore! I must say that it is way above the rest of all electronic die cutting machines, and it is soooo easy to use! Just watch my youtube video and see for yourself! Enjoy!Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-63641888724473654822014-03-07T23:57:00.001-08:002014-03-07T23:57:30.997-08:00Birthday Cards for Men<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're looking for ideas for a birthday card for a man or a teenage boy, check this video out!Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-21973616016591456812014-02-16T19:47:00.000-08:002014-02-16T19:47:27.144-08:00A Real Sweet Quickie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I really had fun putting this card together using sweet pieces I found in my craft room. I played without rules or restrictions and just enjoyed the process! Sometimes you've just got to let go and create! You can find out what I used by watching my video posted below!<br />
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It's the day after Valentine's, and I'm just posting this sweet, lovely card for you to see! Please watch my video below, and you will find out everything I used to create this card. However, I'll tell you now that I featured products by Creative Time for Me… exceptional tools for an exceptional card! :)<br />
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Hope you had the sweetest Valentine's Day!<br />
Smooches!!! <span style="font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; font-size: 20px;">❤</span><br />
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<br />Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-39452316777427797862014-02-09T18:56:00.003-08:002014-02-09T18:56:51.141-08:00A "Heart-y" Sketch Challenge…MOJO Monday 331<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here it is! Yet another entry for a sketch challenge… entered at the very last minute! This time it's actually a contest… wish me luck! See below for the ingredients… I'm doing this quickly so that I'm able to link it to the website.<div>
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Recollections 6x6 Valentine paper pad</div>
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Frames and tags were cut using Creative Time dies</div>
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DCWV White Board Stack</div>
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Various EK Success heart punches</div>
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Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-64507439185577204812014-01-19T18:20:00.002-08:002014-01-20T22:21:34.770-08:00"How Have You Bean?" - My MondayMojo Challenge/Entry & A Video!!!<br />
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Before I tell you about my entry for MojoMonday, I'd like to thank all of you for taking the time to view <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0MGtRdhUkc">my craft room video on youtube</a>.</span></b> It has been so encouraging to get so many views and positive feedback. I plan on doing more… including a video of how I created this card for this challenge… <strike>so check back a little later and I should have this posted!</strike> <span style="color: red;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The video has posted!! See the bottom of this post!</span></span><br />
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Now on to the challenge…Here's the sketch…<br />
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and here are my ingredients….</div>
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I featured a stamp set by Avocado Arts called "Perfect Blend" and a "note paper" die by Papertrey Ink. My base card paper is also by Papertrey Ink, but the rest of the paper is by DCWV, including adhesive cork…which I forgot to include in the photo! I embossed the cork using a coffee bean pattern embossing folder by Sizzix… as a coffee lover, I think I'm in love with it! I colored my coffee cup, by the way, with Copic markers R81 and R83.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy New Year!!!! It's time for new beginnings, fresh changes, and lots of positivity and creativity!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That being said, I have finally posted a tour of my craft room! Take a look! Hopefully you'll get some great ideas for your own. Let me know if you have any questions about some of my storage solutions. Enjoy and be blessed!</span><br />
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<br />Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-53377076444747434712012-05-01T22:49:00.000-07:002012-08-01T17:43:37.195-07:00Got Teacher Gift?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnVZryenT3xU0LkF2Axj1Lzh49pU5XSKNUsKaqNhSP0xDFJtfKPH34HpZYcYrsEiTB2EhHWdzX_yf4EERANy4vtxrw8s5jt31DSHu-xvcUlLEyu4GKlUSq-VI8S0H_FWH7HCVzOe8Gy6c/s1600/IMG_3325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="239" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnVZryenT3xU0LkF2Axj1Lzh49pU5XSKNUsKaqNhSP0xDFJtfKPH34HpZYcYrsEiTB2EhHWdzX_yf4EERANy4vtxrw8s5jt31DSHu-xvcUlLEyu4GKlUSq-VI8S0H_FWH7HCVzOe8Gy6c/s320/IMG_3325.JPG" /></a></div><br />
I have to thank Emma Aguilar (www.creativetimeforme.com) for this inspiration! She makes the best stamps and dies. I heat embossed the sentiment (from "My Teacher Rocks") and made my cuts using the Cricut cartridge called "Recess". Included in this sweet gift are Hershey's Nuggets wrapped in an Avery address sticker. I stamped it with Papertrey Ink's "Limitless Labels". The cute little pencil stamp is also from Emma's stamp set, "All Around Everything Accessories". <br />
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I made this card today (for the challenge mentioned below) by using some of the supplies I just picked up at Joann. I found this beautiful and inspiring paper ensemble by GCD...Melody Ross' "Soulfood." The name really fits the very encouraging quotes that she's printed on some very lovely designs and drawings. I didn't even need to stamp any sentiments...for once!<br />
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In addition to Papertrey Ink cardstock and a cuttlebug embossing folder, below is a photo of the supplies I used...<br />
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Here's the sketch I used to create the card...<br />
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Now, back to my message...<br />
When you get tired and feel like giving up...keep going...you're almost there! The reward of accomplishing your goals is huge...and it inspires others to do the same!<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
♥Karen <br />
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<br />Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-58761791431327586542012-04-07T15:37:00.000-07:002012-04-07T15:37:52.598-07:00For My Peeps!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9h_Jit1xrstu0KrHNxrwiQOu5yeh4ZfEFS4e9G9f2Sz_IHfW_eRnOo6cwKCibXTIjsBjgEqKuH0IbFjYqA1R2cCvtHQr1HR8aLiPYXGd8p0ua_gGm7xJhxWPnvnvhndTRfLKItQ_JjhsB/s1600/IMG_3154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9h_Jit1xrstu0KrHNxrwiQOu5yeh4ZfEFS4e9G9f2Sz_IHfW_eRnOo6cwKCibXTIjsBjgEqKuH0IbFjYqA1R2cCvtHQr1HR8aLiPYXGd8p0ua_gGm7xJhxWPnvnvhndTRfLKItQ_JjhsB/s200/IMG_3154.jpg" /></a></div><br />
With Easter being tomorrow, I think many of us have just gone "chickie" crazy! Lol! But how can you resist when there are so many cute chick cuts on Cricut cartridges! I used "Simply Charmed" Cricut cartridge and Close to My Heart Stamps (eggs & sentiment) to create this adorable card. Of course I colored the eggs using Copic markers... love them! The pastel paper comes from We R Memory Keepers. I also used googly eyes, ribbon and Stickles. Oh! I almost forgot! I used a grass punch by Fiskars. It actually came apart while I was punching...fortunately, I was able to put it back together again & it works perfectly!<br />
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Happy Easter Y'all!<br />
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KarenInspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-38153763052656229512012-04-07T15:35:00.000-07:002012-04-07T15:35:58.158-07:00Freshly Made...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFM8w0gmwLvIU4Jae3loiwV91n8PWqWyCqr60Ykx557l3ODxhyphenhyphenS6c5-vRH1OxVAWDOtnIyWzHHMCj-Y4XKs5mvEcWBCsy1WaxcfGjPobCdy7_tgcpEcoi6zZz2MFaSVjVVYsSZAH_cXWxW/s1600/IMG_3157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFM8w0gmwLvIU4Jae3loiwV91n8PWqWyCqr60Ykx557l3ODxhyphenhyphenS6c5-vRH1OxVAWDOtnIyWzHHMCj-Y4XKs5mvEcWBCsy1WaxcfGjPobCdy7_tgcpEcoi6zZz2MFaSVjVVYsSZAH_cXWxW/s200/IMG_3157.jpg" /></a></div>Here's my entry for my very first "Freshly Made Sketches" challenge! Yes, Spring Break has allowed me the time to acutally create and enter challenges...so glad!!! Here's the template I followed...<br />
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As you can see, I have rotated the sketch to complete mine.<br />
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Cricut cartridge "Simply Charmed" - Chick cut<br />
papertrey ink card stock<br />
cuttlebug embossing folders<br />
Martha Steward Doily punch<br />
Creative Time for Me - sentiment<br />
Stickles<br />
Googly eyes<br />
ribbon <br />
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Happy Spring!<br />
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♥KarenInspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-36949611336430274332012-04-07T14:45:00.001-07:002012-04-07T23:49:46.580-07:00Hugs for Someone Special<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmiW6JiRCMsW3tR06a9HNXrn1Rdamff_C2p-AEgWAUuYRuWL-AtNpArSgJvIcJV00svvfvWIMnGfrkQ_sTp7Xtmhu91OxclL_b79DmwsbxxZvm5b7HghjZKdIuH-7v2l6BCNVNOnPklQO/s1600/IMG_3150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmiW6JiRCMsW3tR06a9HNXrn1Rdamff_C2p-AEgWAUuYRuWL-AtNpArSgJvIcJV00svvfvWIMnGfrkQ_sTp7Xtmhu91OxclL_b79DmwsbxxZvm5b7HghjZKdIuH-7v2l6BCNVNOnPklQO/s200/IMG_3150.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Yesterday, I just happened to find this challenge...had to do it!<br />
Here's the sketch that I had to follow...<br />
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Well...because I need to very quickly post this before the deadline, I very briefly note the recipe below:<br />
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Papertrey ink card stock<br />
cuttlebug embossing folder - swiss dots<br />
We R Memory Keepers patterned paper & cutouts<br />
My Pink Stamper stamps/sentiments<br />
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I love this very masculine card...(think I'll surprise my husband with this!)<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
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Hugs!<br />
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Karen<br />
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PS...for more info on the challenge, go here... <br />
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<br />Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-10856635139551591872012-03-04T19:49:00.000-08:002012-03-04T19:56:42.532-08:00Happy Birthday Card...and a Challenge!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvyjBVxvLjBcB5yKFfiaNj-k0JebH0Zezh_pRxqLvPe8EtLHXW2Cu794Y2W5WfRQmEQcra1_vivF58RMiYl6R9q8Z4SoB62xtFKaOMl5hP9b8cr3ozuhhWJfcnm_SXj3CEvhlA93TGpa3/s1600/Happy+Birthday+-+Card+230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="192" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvyjBVxvLjBcB5yKFfiaNj-k0JebH0Zezh_pRxqLvPe8EtLHXW2Cu794Y2W5WfRQmEQcra1_vivF58RMiYl6R9q8Z4SoB62xtFKaOMl5hP9b8cr3ozuhhWJfcnm_SXj3CEvhlA93TGpa3/s200/Happy+Birthday+-+Card+230.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Monday Mojo presented their latest sketch challenge, Challenge #230, but for me, the real challenge was to get it done before the deadline... did my best! The other challenge was to get a good photo with good lighting... couldn't do it! But I tried! Anyway...here it is...a "Happy Birthday" card for my next friend that celebrates! This was a Cricut-free card. But I did manage to get a cut from my Slice (the present) and sprinkled it with Stickles. The solid color paper & sentiment are from papertreyink (Handwritten Notes)...and my (dry, black) ink was from Stampin' Up! The cool modern cube cut in lavender is from a new ekSuccess punch I recently got. I added some dollar store satin ribbon and attached random bling (by who knows!) to tiny flower cuts by Recollections. The pattern paper is by DCWV - Tres Chic.<br />
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<br />Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-79040435443812498512012-01-08T19:27:00.000-08:002012-01-08T19:27:58.414-08:00I Believe In You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifB7JPlm8wFEWwVHyyZRGPXQvOxSgrggGVcdNkidXrZ0L-nHMqMJ6KFbbMM6jLyV9wsQS8K6T3EBVWP5F56KvhSP8m2Ix6vYbnNKkdh4ld6UOKyTlGykbyXyigatJAwwU5oj7xU5urzWfs/s1600/IMG_2780.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="158" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifB7JPlm8wFEWwVHyyZRGPXQvOxSgrggGVcdNkidXrZ0L-nHMqMJ6KFbbMM6jLyV9wsQS8K6T3EBVWP5F56KvhSP8m2Ix6vYbnNKkdh4ld6UOKyTlGykbyXyigatJAwwU5oj7xU5urzWfs/s200/IMG_2780.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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Well, I tried!! I decided at 6:15 PM that I would enter the Monday Mojo contest... couldn't get it done and loaded in time. However, in record time...maybe 20 minutes...I created this card using the paper by Jenni Bowlin - "Classic Red/Black." I got the paper pack from joann.com recently and decided to put it to use before I forgot about it! I used a steel die - stitched oval - by My Creative Time, and stamped a sentiment by My Pink Stamper...I chose it because it fit the cut! I may not have made it in time for the contest, but I may just make someone's day when I hand it to someone at work tomorrow morning! Just in time for a random act of kindness!<br />
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Peace, Love, and Happy Crafting!<br />
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♥Karen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifB7JPlm8wFEWwVHyyZRGPXQvOxSgrggGVcdNkidXrZ0L-nHMqMJ6KFbbMM6jLyV9wsQS8K6T3EBVWP5F56KvhSP8m2Ix6vYbnNKkdh4ld6UOKyTlGykbyXyigatJAwwU5oj7xU5urzWfs/s1600/IMG_2780.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="158" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifB7JPlm8wFEWwVHyyZRGPXQvOxSgrggGVcdNkidXrZ0L-nHMqMJ6KFbbMM6jLyV9wsQS8K6T3EBVWP5F56KvhSP8m2Ix6vYbnNKkdh4ld6UOKyTlGykbyXyigatJAwwU5oj7xU5urzWfs/s200/IMG_2780.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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<br />Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-59972000521959636762011-12-30T19:56:00.000-08:002011-12-30T20:03:29.404-08:00Happy Winter!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8WPANUaat7Cuz9mDPj1uXLugv99pwe62hbGRppC4683Y4oyNTURvSDykfSj7foGZsc3NAnZiGBF14Mabdw-C1QKUR4JfaDiEERwgB_JcBpLu-KCgdPF0iDDdGaCZVsDnZNc4JhyeqRMu/s1600/IMG_2653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8WPANUaat7Cuz9mDPj1uXLugv99pwe62hbGRppC4683Y4oyNTURvSDykfSj7foGZsc3NAnZiGBF14Mabdw-C1QKUR4JfaDiEERwgB_JcBpLu-KCgdPF0iDDdGaCZVsDnZNc4JhyeqRMu/s200/IMG_2653.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Isn't he cool? I cut this snowman from an older Sizzlit and the labels from Emma's My Creative Time. I used paper from DCWV and kraft paper from Papertrey Ink. Paper was embossed using the Cuttlebug and frosted using Stickles. The sentiment comes from My Pink Stamper's "Winter Punnies." The Hershey's Nuggets were covered with address labels stamped with images from Papertrey Ink. So simple! (I can't believe I didn't use my Cricut!)<br />
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Happy winter! Stay warm!!<br />
♥Karen<br />Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-86978927030501549282011-12-25T22:25:00.000-08:002011-12-25T22:30:26.742-08:00Merry Christmas!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhenDcb20b4hi3H9Nm3nfIdmgYG5xtd1_QE3pAy03pb3dLFMQ7oFeLcI8rvOrPFukhyTqCpfHGz6EpAD4bZX0CSS-z3CPMPOoVqc-w8HYg9zW3plKjjT_Osb8jt3cmksHIy6TmmD3KXE-jH/s1600/IMG_2614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhenDcb20b4hi3H9Nm3nfIdmgYG5xtd1_QE3pAy03pb3dLFMQ7oFeLcI8rvOrPFukhyTqCpfHGz6EpAD4bZX0CSS-z3CPMPOoVqc-w8HYg9zW3plKjjT_Osb8jt3cmksHIy6TmmD3KXE-jH/s200/IMG_2614.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope all of you had a wonderful and blessed day sharing with your loved ones...I certainly did! We woke up to presents under the tree and breakfast cooked by my amazing husband. Our children were thrilled to open their gifts! Time quickly flew by, and it was time to go to church. After church, we had to head home so that I could quickly make the little treat bags that you see above. Dinner was going to be served at Mom and Dad's, and I wanted to make sure that I could bring something I created (since I don't cook - LOL!) to share with everyone.<br />
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To make these little goodies, I used my Imagine and printed designs from "Mr. Frosty" on address labels. I covered Hershey's Nuggets and then packaged two of them in a 3x5 cello bag. The toppers where cut (4x2) from paper by Reflections and folded in half. Using a Marvy punch, I punched out tags from kraft paper and inked the edges with "festive berries" by Tim Holtz. My favorite part was using a stamp from the "Christmas Love" stamp set by Close to My Heart. I used "seed packet" ink by Jenni Bowlin.<br />
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I hope your Christmas was filled with much love!!<br />
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Peace and Blessings,<br />
♥KarenInspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-86713163809791187322011-11-27T17:44:00.001-08:002011-11-27T18:13:23.650-08:00Happy Weekend After Thanksgiving!!Yes, yes... I know I should have posted this days ago, but I've been busy...you know, Black Friday and all. Well, haven't you?! Nevertheless, I wanted you to see what I created for our Thanksgiving tables...our annual 80+ family member gathering on Thanksgiving Day! Yes, I said over 80 people! So I dared to make one for each...here they are...
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Even though it was a lot of work, it really was a pleasure to make these! I used various Autumn paper packs by DCWV and SEI. I featured cuts from Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge (tags, acorns, and tickets), and I used coordinating stamps by Close to My Heart. I embossed some of the cuts with my cuttlebug, using swirls (tags) and swiss dots (acorns). All edges where distressed with Ranger's Walnut Stain ink, and everything was adhered to kraft paper by Papertrey Ink. Oh, and the cute little "blingy" leaves are stickers by Jolee's boutique. Finally, I used Tim Holtz's Tiny Attacher to staple 1/4" ribbon. I thought they were super cute. My family loved them...they really think I'm quite creative...but that's easy to do when you have so many great products to work with!
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
♥KarenInspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-89981830784233148382011-09-17T12:17:00.000-07:002011-09-17T12:26:21.714-07:00Summer's Over, But...I just had to post this one! I created this card back in July!! I used a stamp by Cat's Meow and used paper from "Funhouse" collection pack by GCD. For the cut in the center, I added texture by using a Tim Holtz Alterations folder called "Rays." So... did you go to the fair? Hope you had a great summer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-62768015058844203722011-09-07T23:51:00.000-07:002011-09-07T23:53:49.092-07:00I'm going to quickly post my entry for the 100th JUGS challenge! Beneath my card creation is the sketch that I had to follow and a picture of my main ingredients! Enjoy!
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This is how I love to start my day... with a cup of coffee! This card was inspired by the sentiment and frame by Waltzing Mouse - Frame It. This cute little coffee cup stamp came from a Fiskars (I think!) stamp set, and I colored it using Copic markers. Here's a shocker...I didn't use my Cricut! However, I did use my Cuttlebug and simply ran a pink square through it before stamping and inking the edges. The design cardstock is from Colorbok - Flea Market. I added a simple cut of ribbon before laying down my pink square. The final touch was to add bling to the cup. Here it is... a perfect cup of coffee!<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
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Karen♥Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-63595844780207782942011-07-24T17:59:00.000-07:002011-07-25T10:36:30.534-07:00Sometimes We Just Have to...Be still...<br />
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Now on to the card creation... The printed paper comes from DCWV - the All About Girls stack. I cut the chair from the Sentimentals Cricut cartridge and used my Big Shot to emboss the cushions. I added ribbon, pearls, and a stick pin. The stamp comes from Stampendous - Inspired Verse. For the flourish, I used a stamp from Waltzing Mouse - You're Lovely.<br />
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I must confess that after I submitted this card for a challenge, I decided that I should fix it up a bit and add a flower to the ribbon, a mat behind the verse, and use Ranger's Distress ink (tea dye) around all of the edges. Above is the original version, and below is the updated version. <br />
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Now I'm thinking of some other things I could do differently, but I'm going to leave it as is and move on to the next challenge! Have a great day and be blessed!<br />
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Karen♥Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-31681061131223217682011-07-05T00:17:00.000-07:002011-07-05T00:19:44.492-07:00There's HopeWhen all else fails... there's still hope. You just have to believe and hold on! I just felt like saying that before I continued on with my challenge entry...Hope you don't mind! :)<br />
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So... Just us girls (JUGS) had a sketch challenge. I love sketch challenges! I feel like my brain doesn't have to work as hard! Anyway... I'm always inspired by butterflies (thus my name) so I thought I'd use a butterfly cut from my Cricut Sentimentals cartridge and a floral cut from Damask. The cute little tag and stamp at the bottom come from Stampin'Up! The pretty paper at the bottom is "hello luscious" - BasicGrey. I added pearls, ribbon and ink....and of course, Hope! Have a great day!<br />
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Peace, love & happy crafting! ♥Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-62299208115868790442011-07-04T23:56:00.000-07:002011-07-04T23:59:01.338-07:00Happy Independence Day!First I must express my thanks to all of the men and women who have served our country. We are the land of the free because many have fought to make and keep it our reality. We will not forget. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcV0xx6KGfy48VSGfoEnaFqEGZh8ou4QHccyJkCaitdEtdVLm6WuAqpTQRRzGXLKBMntRta-U6k8uqUmXeulwOAN3isS4VHM0coYs3gCDgMyILySSPrhUnenXrvgIIY5zM69P2qj-El7K/s1600/IMG_1992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="302" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcV0xx6KGfy48VSGfoEnaFqEGZh8ou4QHccyJkCaitdEtdVLm6WuAqpTQRRzGXLKBMntRta-U6k8uqUmXeulwOAN3isS4VHM0coYs3gCDgMyILySSPrhUnenXrvgIIY5zM69P2qj-El7K/s320/IMG_1992.JPG" /></a></div>Now on to the Cricut Circle Weekly Challenge! This is my first time entering and I'm just excited that I got it done! We were asked to show our patriotic pride and use 2 Cricut cuts. I used the liberty bell and "Let Freedom Ring" cuts from the Stand and Salute cartridge. I used Stampendous fireworks stamps and embossed the images. I added ribbon that I picked up at Walmart years ago and inked the edges - torn and straight - with Ranger's Distress ink. Of course, after I finished, I thought of other things to do & also wondered "why did I do that to the card?" (I'm talking about the rhinestones!) I just figured I wouldn't do it over... I'm submitting just as it is. Hope you can see the beauty in it! <br />
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Hope you had a great 4th of July however you celebrated. God bless you and God bless America!<br />
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Peace, love & happy crafting!<br />
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Karen♥Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546668204367041978.post-58163479071982384852011-06-30T20:54:00.000-07:002011-06-30T20:54:58.219-07:00Celebrate Freedom!I created this card for Just Us Girls - JUGS. Hope I can get this in right on time! I used K&Company - Americana paper and cuts from the Cricut cartridge Stand and Salute. I simply inked all the sides with Ranger's Distress ink in tea dye and adhered everything. Maybe a little too quick of a card... but at least I did something today! Lol!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPR804SK561CVQ_ooJ5ZiQlPKuC5_ozCpTX8lV8K1CKgtCMkowTaYBFUqdFwV9CFbiCE0G49ckWOXQYKkTWtrszsduXPASwpwXgMgoxOLJ8LFO9ncdURQqSSoGNR35kN-A9At-fvJ52H7/s1600/IMG_1975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="239" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPR804SK561CVQ_ooJ5ZiQlPKuC5_ozCpTX8lV8K1CKgtCMkowTaYBFUqdFwV9CFbiCE0G49ckWOXQYKkTWtrszsduXPASwpwXgMgoxOLJ8LFO9ncdURQqSSoGNR35kN-A9At-fvJ52H7/s320/IMG_1975.JPG" /></a></div>Inspired Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01149082733117302204noreply@blogger.com0