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Friday, January 30, 2015

Life's a Puzzle...STAMPlorations Bi-Weekly Sketch Challenge #26 and January Challenge~Stamps and Ink

Whoa...Arms a-flapping and legs a-churning (well...sort of) as I run pell-mell into the STAMPlorations  Bi-Weekly Sketch #26 


and January Challenge: Stamps & Inks  



before the galleries closes. Actually, my 'last minuted-ness' has spilled over into everything I've done this week, from barely getting grades into the 'new' crazy-making data system, to puttering about when I should be making dinner (although my husband's been home late every evening, so 'technically' dinner is 'on time'...like at 9:30!), to nearly burning a batch of cookies (noooo...not the cookies!).

Anyway...here's my card...a first time inking of my STAMPlorations puzzle pieces. It's a really a simple black/white with a pop of red card. The inside will read, "And I'm so glad YOU are one of the piece," and then I'll give it to our librarian, a real sweetie. She's rather artsy herself: water-colour, stained glass, photography. Hopefully, she'll like this...


Thanks so much for dropping by; your visit and comments add sparkle to my day!
Hugs...


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16 comments:

  1. Barb GhigJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    You are so creative, Carol! I love how you designed this card so much! The puzzle pieces are so fun, and I love how you stamped them...very cool!

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  2. ~amy~January 31, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Such a fun card and I love that sentiment!

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  3. CaroleJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    OOH love this and the sentiment....super card...bet she loves it! xx

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  4. Monika SkinnerJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Carol. Love the modern feel of your card with just the right amount of popping red! Great take on our sketch and even better use of the puzzle pieces! Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations. GoodLuck! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs Monika xxx

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  5. BobbyJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    This is a great card, Carol, and you even made your own background paper. Way to go!

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  6. I Card EveryoneJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Oh my - I've not seen this set! This is fantastic, c, love the black, white, red theme and the sentiment is so true!!!
    =] Michele

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  7. Susanne VargasJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    What a great card! Love the sentiments, inside and outside!

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  8. Taunya ButlerJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Well, what a wonderful card!!!! Love the red, black and white and the puzzle pieces - how very fun!! So, I have been trying to piece the puzzle together of just how long you have been a positive influence in my life!! I cannot seem to figure out when we met and started being blogging buddies!!! Anyways - there is no puzzling the fact that you have made a big difference in me and my blogging!! So, anyways - awesome card and have an awesome weekend!!!

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  9. GretaJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    What a great card, Carol! Didn't get a card done, but I really love that sketch & you used it perfectly!

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  10. DanaFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Ok, just breath!! hehe!! Lovely card!! The pop of read is perfect!! I love the puzzle pieces!! Just an awesome card!!

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  11. Anita in FranceFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    So clever, Carol ... the tumbling puzzle pieces are fabulous leading down to that wonderful sentiment ... love that pop of luscious red! Hugs, Anita :)

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  12. Barb GhigFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Hi sweetie,
    I've been trying to reach you by email and for some reason it won't go through. Could you please send it to me at miguelghigliotty7@gmail.com when you have a chance? Thanks :)

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  13. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Cute cute cute puzzle pieces stamps! Love this fun card.

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  14. Katie Ann BrooksFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    fun card and fun colors. Oh and you nailed it about life- a big puzzle!

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  15. Marlena M.February 4, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    This is such a fun card Carol! She will love it~

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  16. Monika ReeckFebruary 5, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Miss C..great Idea to use that puzzle for that sketch..I was struggle with that sketch n pass the challenge. You have a clever idea...love this card too..hugs..Monika

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