Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop


Hello Friends!
I"m excited that I got the chance to play along with the Papertrey Ink Blog hop this month! I always want to, and try, but it seems like I end up waiting until the last minute and then don't have enough time to get something done.




This month they had this beautiful inspiration photo to get you started. I took many things from this photo. I used the colors, the quatrefoil pattern and the blended look too!



I first cut out the Quatrefoil cutting plate then used it as a stencil to sponged a little distress ink on a watercolor paper panel. I started with Picked Raspberry at the bottom,  Shaded Lilac in the middle, and Peacock Feathers at the top. The bird, the flowers, and the leafy branch were cut out using the Songbird dies from some paper that I had previously sponged with those same colors and spritzed with water.  The leaves I glued down flat to my watercolor panel, the birds and flowers I used foam tape. I added Doodlebug Sprinkles to the center of the flowers and scattered a couple of random ones around. I mounted the whole watercolor panel to an A2 card base.

Papertrey Ink Supplies used:
Songbirds stamp set 
Songbird dies
Quatrefoil cutting plate
Bitty Button Stacks dies

Thank you so much for stoping by today! I hope you enjoy the hop!

Hugs,

Kay :)




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64 comments:

  1. Kay DFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    This is absolutely stunning- I love those colors!

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  2. MeghanFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    That bird steals the show! Such a pretty card!

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  3. SarahFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Love your card Kay, the ink blending is beautiful well done.x

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  4. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Kay!!

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  5. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Kay this is absolutely my new favourite card of yours ever! You are inspiring me to make one identical to it--gorgeous and soft and lovely. You must have a very soft touch with your sponging! xoxo

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  6. Brandi RFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Oh this is simply stunning! Love the colors.....and that subtle background is FAB!!!! ♥

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  7. Nancy Penir February 25, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Oh Kay, LOVE! Soft and sweet. A subtle beauty! That bird... gonna try to come close to that look of lilac loveliness!

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  8. Leigh PennerFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Oh, this is beautiful, Kay! I love it!

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  9. LindaFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Such a soft pretty background and the branch and bird are so perfect.

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  10. DarnellFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    I think you get the award for the most gasps being emitted throughout Blogland today, Kay!! This is truly a breathtaking masterpiece that I can't stop staring at. I'm pinning this beauty!! Hugs, Darnell

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  11. LeeFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Wow! This is really beautiful...love it!

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  12. YukiFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Oh my, your card is absolutely gorgeous!! I love your rendition of the inspiration photo!

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  13. Wanda G (stampcat)February 25, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Okay, wait one second while I pick myself up off the floor... Okay, I'm back. WOW! This is soooo pretty and soft and lovely. Wow!!! You are so talented and you inspire me. XO

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  14. TonyaFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Stunning!!!!!!

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  15. MariaFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Oh, wow! Absolutely gorgeous, Kay! So soft and pretty in color. It's a perfect birthday card! One of my all time favs...love it!!!:-)

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the colors and the faded background. You should put these in your store to sell!

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  17. Heather NorthFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Your card is gorgeous!

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  18. JoyceFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I like how all your colors are so subtle, especially your lightly sponged background.

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  19. Heather NorthFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Your card is gorgeous!

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  20. Pam SparksFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    pretty coloring and designing Kay! You did it!

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  21. TracyFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    now this is a bit of gorgeous - the faint background and the watercolored bird. its reallly beautiful

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  22. Kristie GouletFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Oh my, Kay! This is absolutely beautiful! I LOVE it!!!

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  23. Kara LynneFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Wow! I absolutely LOVE this card! The subtle background and your inky scene are so delightful!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Wow, this is stunning, i love the subtle color in the background and the colors in the image is just beautiful!!

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  25. hippymom83February 25, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful! :)

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  26. AnnheidelFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    This is so pretty! The lightly sponged background is wonderful and I love how it fades out.

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  27. CammieFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Love the subtle background and the repetition of the blended colors on the focal point. Beautiful!!

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  28. Chriss BlagraveFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    LOVE the subtle background, the richly coloured leaves and birdie, the whole scene that you created and the flower centers too! Lovely!

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  29. KristiiFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    So incredibly gorgeous and perfect in every way! I couldn't possibly love it more! You totally rocked the challenge!

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  30. Seraphinas PhantasieFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    REally really wonderful ! Fantastic work.
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  31. Betty SueFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    This card is beautiful!! I love all your work!!!!

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  32. Barb GhigFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous card, Kay! I love the color combo and your water coloring is just beautiful! Your stenciled background is so soft and lovely, too! Sending crafty hugs to you xoxo

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  33. PiecesbyEmilyFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    This is so beautiful, Kay! Love the subtle background.

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  34. Lisa EltonFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Oh my stars...beautiful, absolutely beautiful!!!

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  35. SusieFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    This jaw-dropping stunning. Gorgeous work. I'm going to follow your blog.

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  36. Diana KFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Wow, just wow! Love.

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  37. Rema DeLeeuwFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Beautifully done Kay!

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  38. LauraJane:)February 25, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    This just makes me Happy!! Love the Songbird:)

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  39. Sue McRaeFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Beautiful! Love how you used the colours!

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  40. LynneFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Wonderful techinques, beautiful card.

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  41. Connie GFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful. the soft subtle colors on the quatrefoil background are just perfect for the little scene. Just love it!!!

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  42. Lizzie T a/k/a WifeladyFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    This is an amazing and beautiful card! Great job!

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  43. Hand Crafted Just For EweFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    This card is stunning! This has always been my favorite colour combination .

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  44. richardbreaksFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    Oh wow, those purples and pinks are amazing.

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Stunning Kay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  46. LynnFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Seriously Kay! I love, love, love coming by your blog. Your card is incredible!

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  47. Megan CarrollFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    I love how soft and pretty this is! I am also glad I just ordered Songbirds!!

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  48. Larissa HeskettFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!! Kay, This is SUPER BEAUTIFUL!! =) I LOVE the AMAZING Design and your take on the Challenge!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  49. JeanneFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Oh my goodness gracious, Kay!! This is one of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen. It is absolutely stunning. Your color choices are perfect and the blending is spectacular. It is soft and subtle and glorious. Thank you so very much for sharing your talents with us and for always, always inspiring.

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  50. Cindy LovellFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Oh WOW!!!!!!! Kay,i love this card!! Oh my...everything about it...just perfect!!
    HUGS

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  51. Marcia HillFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Absolutely beautiful and perfect...love, love, LOVE this card! :0)

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  52. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    All your projects are so bright, happy and eye catching. Absolutely gorgeous!! Love it:)

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  53. KaraFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    beautiful Kay!

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  54. Kathryn AFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! Perfection....

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  55. KylieFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Love this card, plus purple is my favourite colour...

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  56. KathyFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    Oh, my, this is such a beautiful card, and with those adorable Songbirds water colored, too. Inspiring!

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  57. Cindy BeachFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Another beauty, Kay! LOVE the details and sponging. The beautiful soft colors say spring to me!
    Hugs to you -

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  58. Kristine BoydstunFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    I love this card! Such gorgeous colors!

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  59. Joyously NoelleFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Wow! Your card is amazing. Such a lovely soft bacground and colorful shapes!

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  60. 3 Happy CraftersFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Super sweet card that's perfectly executed. Great job!

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  61. Lynn PutMarch 1, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous! The watercolored die cuts with your soft background look incredible.

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  63. CapescrapperMarch 2, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    This is stunning, love everything from the techniques to the colors. Well done!

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  64. cmMarch 3, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    I'm echoing the 'brilliant' others before me, in praising and applauding and swooning (yes, swooning) over the stunning beauty of this card! From the stenciling to the images, to the colours...perfection! Work. of. Art! Love this!
    Hugs~c

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Thank you so much for leaving me a comment! I read and appreciate each and every one so much! Hugs :)

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