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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Dreams and Birthday Bash Inspiration Blog Hop

 Hello! Today I have a card made with images from the new stamp set, designed by Tami Mayberry, called Dreams. The beautiful images in this set coordinate with Spellbinders dies. I also used the brand new Pure Luxury card stock color, Just Peachy, from Gina K Designs.

You can see more inspiration using Dreams, and another new set, Birthday Bash, by following the links below...


 I started by cutting a piece of Pure Luxury White card stock, using rectangle Nestabilities and sponged with Memento Cantaloupe ink.

Sponged Memento Tangelo ink. 

Sponged Memento Rose Bud ink. Rose Bud and Tangelo sponged together make a great peach color to match the new Just Peachy card stock. 

I stamped the rectangle frame and sentiment using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. 

Stamped the dragonflies with Memento Tangelo ink. 

 I created larger background layer using Ivory card stock, sponged with Memento Tangelo and Rose Bud.

I stamped the flourish, from Border Bling, using Memento Tangelo. 

I layered with Pure Luxury Chocolate Brown and used the new Just Peachy for my card base.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope your day is wonderful!
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84 comments:

  1. MelanieMay 31, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    ooooo, that bling flourish looks FANTASTIC around the rectangle mat, love it! great tutorial!

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  2. Cat TidwellMay 31, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Love how you have used Mel's set with this T!! Awesome!

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  3. Patti JMay 31, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Beautiful card, Theresa...really like the way you added that little flourish! Thanks for sharing...

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  4. Betty BentonMay 31, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Stunning sponging as always -- love your colors!

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  5. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful card...love the color choices and the sponging, WOW!!
    Debbie D.

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  6. Rita KeggMay 31, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    love your card ... thanks for sharing!

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  7. Vicki DutcherMay 31, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Beautiful glowing card!!

    How are you - haven't heard from you in a while!

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  8. DebMay 31, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Absolutely stunning! I love these soft colors against the dark!

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  9. StephanieMay 31, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the colors!

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  10. Barbara ColbertMay 31, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful...and great tutorial also!

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  11. ShellyMay 31, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Great card! Love the colors! TFS!

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  12. Teri CMay 31, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    So soft and pretty. I'll have to try this one!

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  13. JoanMay 31, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial- what a plus! Your sponging really made your design stand out-beautiful!

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  14. SandyMay 31, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Love the card, the colors, and your sponging,

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  15. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Wonderful card Theresa, you always choose such great colors, love the card!!

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  16. Dottie WatsonMay 31, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I absolutely love your shading. I will have to experiment with this technique. Your card is beautiful and "uplifting". thnx for sharing.
    Hugz, Dottie

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  17. Nana DonnaMay 31, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful card. I love visiting your blog you always give such great instructions and are very inspiring
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  18. ScrapacatMay 31, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Super job! I love the colors you paired on the image. Peach is such a natural to use with chocolate. The whole thing is a work of art!
    ♥ky

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  19. JoniMay 31, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I have been afraid to try sponging but your tutorial has set me free. Will try this later today.

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  20. Auntie EmMay 31, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Love the black silhouettes on the soft background colours. So pretty!
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  21. The Vannoy FamilyMay 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Such beautiful cards - Thanks so much for sharing Theresa! Love Gina K's blog hops - so inspirational! Have a great day!

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  22. Joyce ThurstonMay 31, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    love the colors! very cool

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  23. Giovana May 31, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is beautiful Theresa !!

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  24. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful card, Theresa. I love the colors and how you used the stamps.

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  25. Get ConnectedMay 31, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    love the new sets.

    wonderful tutorial

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  26. Jaclynn MarieMay 31, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I very, very, very much like this card!! Thanks for taking us through the steps!

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  27. KellyWMay 31, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful!!...thanks for sharing!!

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  28. SanMay 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I'm looking forward to trying your technique. The DREAMS card you made is so nice looking.

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  29. SueMay 31, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful cards

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  30. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love all your cards. Great talent in shading those colors

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  31. Christine MacneilMay 31, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Gorgeous card, Theresa! I like how the border bling accent helps make the Dreams stamp layer pop!

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  32. RietteMay 31, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Your shading is just mind-blowing!! Would've loved classes :-)

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  33. BonnieMay 31, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful sponging effect! Love it!

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  34. BarbaraMay 31, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Very pretty card Theresa and thank you for the sponging tutorial. What a gorgeous effect it has on the card.

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  35. ArleneMay 31, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Love your card and thank you for the tutorial. As usual your cards are always beautiful and I love all your stamp sets.

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  36. CarolMay 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Such a wonderful card! Thanks for sharing.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. Sue DMay 31, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful shading--really highlights the image.

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  38. YvonneMay 31, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Love the colors on this card. Love the sponging.

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  39. Nana GriffinMay 31, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! love those colors.

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  40. Diane NMay 31, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Theresa this card is just delicious!

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  41. Crafty Math ChickMay 31, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Your cards are always so luminous Theresa - simply breath-taking! Thanks for another fab tutorial! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

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  42. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Theresa you are The QUEEN of Sponging! I know you show me how to do it every card......BUT it loses something in the translation. :)

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  43. Barbara HaleMay 31, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Your card is great - I just love your blended backgrounds!

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  44. Pam YoungMay 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Great card with great colors and shading!!

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  45. JillMay 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    What a stunning card--

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  46. Designs By SkyMay 31, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    As always - beautiful card. Thanks for sharing and all the wonderful tutorials

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  47. --MarcyMay 31, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Wow - you took dreams to a whole new level! What a envoking card - I didn't see the Birthday bash card - -

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  48. Verna AngerhoferMay 31, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I am always amazed at what lovely work you do with each and every stamp set and this time was no exception. This is such a beautiful card and the color choices you used are fantastic. I am always inspired by your artwork.

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  49. Karen (TLgirl353)May 31, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Knock it out of the ballpark card, Theresa!!! Lovely!

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  50. GayleMay 31, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Theresa, Beautiful card, warm colors and makes me want to Dream!

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  51. redstamper7May 31, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    You have so much talent! Thank you for the step-by-step as I always think I have it figured out, but you know how that goes. LOL. Stunning card!

    Becky T

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  52. jazy1mMay 31, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Love your card. Thanks for sharing. Love the tutorial.

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  53. SusanMay 31, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Your card makes me think of early sunrise or sunset -- the colours are stunning and I just love this new stamp set -- the images are so lovely.

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  54. Kay SMay 31, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Such a beautiful card, Theresa. Love the little bits of bling you added around the frame.

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  55. KaryMay 31, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Hi Theresa! This card is really lovely - the colours are so beautiful!! Thanks for the tutorial too. I am always so amazed at how you sponge the colours ;)Have a great day!!

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  56. MarshaMay 31, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Always in awe of your cards. Love the piecing on this one, besides these beautiful hues.

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  57. RobinMay 31, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Thank you for your wonderful tutorial. I love the subtle coloring you used in your first card.

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  58. TinaMay 31, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Ohhh those colors are amazing and I LOVE that you added the black!! So so beautiful!!! Really like Melanie's Bling Borders added to it as well!!!

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  59. Michelle SingleMay 31, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    When I grow up (in stamper years), I want to sponge like you. O-M-G your work is stunning!!!

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  60. LorraineMay 31, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Gorgeous! Stunning! Love it!

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  61. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Theresa, your cards are always an inspiration to me....I really appreciate your tutorials on how to add the color to bring out the focal image. Your card today is just lovely. I love that new peach card stock.

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  62. richardbreaksMay 31, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I never cease to be amazed, Theresa!

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  63. TeresaMay 31, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Oh I love your dream cards...the colors are beautiful together. Thanks for the tutorial. Hugs, Teresa E

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  64. Sue VanDeVusseMay 31, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Gorgeous! I love your sponging/shading giving this so much depth and beauty.

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  65. Cynthia BaldwinMay 31, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks for the details on how you inked this. I'm not sure I could achieve the same effect - yours is beautiful!

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  66. JennieMay 31, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Stunning Theresa!! Love how you did this and must CASE at some point in life :o)

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  67. Debbie RogersMay 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    The colors of a sunset...what a perfect card to make you want to Dream!

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  68. GoldaMay 31, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Really pretty card. Your inking is amazing!

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  69. vlyratMay 31, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Wow~ spectacular color!

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  70. RavengirlMay 31, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Love this! The bling around the frame is very cool!

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  71. KellyMay 31, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Another great card Theresa! Thanks for taking the time to create the tutorials!

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  72. BrendaMay 31, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

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  73. Melody (lacyquilter)May 31, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Oh, this card is fabulous.

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  74. Patti aka NW LadyMay 31, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    It is always so amazing to see people use the same stamps and come up with such different results. Love the warm earthy colors you used, your end result is just stunning! Patti

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  75. LageneMay 31, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the bling stamp on BG Thanks for the tutorial!

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  76. Kris in AlaskaJune 1, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Wonderful step by step! I love it! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  77. Luv 2 CreateJune 1, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Your cards are fabulous and I always look forward to the tutorials. Thanks.
    Marcie

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  78. crotnemJune 1, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

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  79. Lee June 1, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Oh gosh.....stunning of course! I am LOVING that design with the scoring!!

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  80. CarolinaJune 2, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    THUD - beautiful as can be! Love the row of piercing at the bottom and your signature sponging is just perfection!!!

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  81. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Love how you created your own background papers by using memento inks! I need to do that more often. My own are so BLAH...

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  82. thekolbesJune 2, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Gorgeous
    Trish
    krazykcrafters at msn dot com

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  83. miatagalJune 2, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Beautiful card Theresa; The colours you have used are amazing. I might just have to buy this set! Thank you for all of your tutorials.

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  84. Andrew PowellJune 2, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Wow wow WOW! I really love them both, but that metal flower just mesmerizes me! LOVE that!

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