Friday, February 10, 2012

CSS Inspiration Blog Hop

Welcome to the February Stamp TV CSS blog hop! If you arrived here from Linda's wonderful blog, you are on the right path, but if you didn't and would like to start at the beginning, you can hop back over to Stamp TV for the full list of participants.

Our hop today is an inspiration hop based on this fabulous photo that Karen selected for us.

Cool isn't it? It made me think of seaside villages in France or Italy, and I was inspired by the colors and rectangular shapes of the buildings and windows. So, here is my card.

A CAS card but I really like the way it turned out. I used the Gina K set called Botanicals for the flowers and colored them with markers to give it a bit of a watercolor look. The sentiment is from the Stamp TV kit called Enjoy the Sunshine. All the paper, ink and ribbon are from SU -- Apricot Appeal, Kiwi Kiss, Ballet Blue, and Groovy Guava.

Thanks for stopping by and as you hop along be sure you leave a comment on each blog post. Gina K has generously given a big grab bag of stamps for one lucky person. A comment will be randomly chosen from all the comments.

Now hop along to see what Karen has in store for you.
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101 comments:

  1. MiesjeFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Oh Kay, this is such a cute card. Love your take on the sketch.

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  2. Theresa MomberFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    How beautiful, Kay! Love the sketch and the beautiful colors you used from the photo.

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  3. Payne Holler CardsFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    love the lighter colors and your choice of stamps! beautiful card ...

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  4. Karen (TLgirl353)February 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Oh Kay- this is such a pretty card, and I love your interpretation of the art work. Fabulous!

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  5. Vicki DutcherFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Very pretty card!!

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  6. redwasher1February 10, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Kay, this is gorgeous!!! Love the layout and colors!!

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  7. Betty BentonFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    The colors and shapes of your card are a wonderful interpretaion of the photo -- love those flowers.

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  8. MelissaFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Great card Kay! I love that stamp set and you have inpired me to pull it out and use it again.

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  9. BenwahFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Lovely and delicate card. The colors are so soft.

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  10. joyFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Wow! Beautiful soft colors and I love the stamps you used!

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  11. OlgaFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    It's very sweet!Pastels colors

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  12. Angelica SchmidtFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful card! So elegant love the flowers!

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  13. joyfulstamperFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Simple but Elegant take and a great card for spring. Nice work!

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  14. bridget22868February 11, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    What I like about your card is its simple yet elegant and is a nice card I would be proud to send out. Good job!

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  15. BabylonlynnFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    So many beautiful takes from one inspiration!!

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  16. Nana GriffinFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    What a cute idea! Love the colors you chose.

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  17. Chana MalkahFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Great Take on the photo! Love it!

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  18. Joyce T.February 11, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    love this design layout.

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  19. crotnemFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Love the simplicity of this card!

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  20. Vickie KertzFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Love the soft colors. Great idea.

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  21. elizabethFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Beautiful soft colors. Lovely.

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  22. FrancineBFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the soft, watercolored look of it.

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  23. Ann MFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I really like the vertical pieces and the ribbon anchored sentiment.

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Perfect coloring, and I love love the watercolor look. It's a beautiful card.

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  25. Amy PhelpsFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    You did a great job capturing the colors in the original. I just love the CAS to your card. Well Done. Amy Phelps

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  26. janice mossFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Love the colors and the simplicity of your card.

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  27. Tami B.February 11, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I love this! The colors are beautiful. You did a great job on it.

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  28. Cheryl S.February 11, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Creative interpretation of the gorgeous picture - the layout really focuses on these great botanical stamps.

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  29. PriscillaFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Cute card. Love the colors, the simplicity and your take on the photo. TFS

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  30. miatagalFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Kay,

    Such an inspirational card, so beautiful.Great colours. Simple, but really effective; I like this type of card. Thanks for sharing

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  31. ddladyFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Kay, your colors are great and the card is simple and so soft looking!

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  32. Pam DFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Nice stampin' and layering, TFS!
    pdela-torre@wavecable.com

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  33. BrendaFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Kay this is a lovely CAS card!! Great take on the inspiration!

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  34. Judy InukaiFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Great card. I love the colors and the CAS look.

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  35. Verna AngerhoferFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    This is such a very pretty card. I love clean and simple ones as they are quick and still full of rich artistry.

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  36. Wendy ThompsonFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    The card is so simple but looks terrific. I do like the way you used the colours

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  37. Shar WFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Simple, but ohhh so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  38. MyAuntKathFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Now for CAS, THIS is what I'm talkin' about. Love the colors and everything. Kathie

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  39. DottieFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I love these stamps. The colors you chose are really very nice. They are quick little cards that I would be proud to send out.

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  40. meemee48February 11, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    My kind of card. Love how you subtlely picked up the colors of the inspiration picture.

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  41. bbsox55February 11, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Yes!! Love it!

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  42. jean w.February 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the pastels!

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  43. MamaFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Very interesting take for the card!

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  44. PeanutFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    love the way the colors blend but yet pop :)

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  45. --MarcyFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Nice take on the inspiration! Love the soft colors

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  46. SharonFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Pretty card.

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  47. NanetteFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I like the nice soft colors!

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  48. luvhymnsFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Beautiful flowers to accent the soft colors in the photo.

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  49. TrinaMFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Love the soft colors that you have used on the flowers - very elegant.

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  50. ktfabianFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Very pretty. I love how you picked up on the lines of the buildings and the beautiful hazy colors in the picture.

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  51. MeemsFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Now that's my kind of card...love it!

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  52. A Soul's HeartbeatFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Wonderful use of white space in your card!
    Patti
    www.asoulsheartbeat.blogspot.com

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  53. DeeFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Lovely muted look of your card. Using the three colors are so attractive, and love the sentiment.

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  54. mama razziFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I like how you not only chose to carry over the colors, but the design shapes as well. Good job!

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  55. KellyFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    I like your take on the inspiration. I like the softer colors. I keep thinking I need to get that stamp set! :)

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  56. PatriciaFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Just like receiving a bouquet! This is a beautiful card. The design is outstanding. Great job!

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  57. RobinFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    What a great take on the photo!

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  58. An'Jenic G.February 11, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Great card. I love how you mated each flower. Beautiful Job!

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  59. Anne FaircloughFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    How pretty....you picked up the colours perfectly from the photo...love your layout as well.
    Anne

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  60. Pam~February 11, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    beautiful color palate! love the design that you used on this beauty!

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  61. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Like the way your colors link to the photo. Nice job.

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  62. stampqueenFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Great card!!!! Love the sweet and simple look!!!

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  63. Ms QadirahFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Your color palette is beautiful and I love the cards.. simple, clean and elegant.

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  64. Kris in AlaskaFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    CAS cards are my favorite! Lovely job!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  65. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    The colors are perfect for Spring! And the stamping are great for Easter!

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  66. Jean MFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    very nice and soft look

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  67. DianeFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Very pretty and they do look just like watercolors!!

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  68. patmFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Love the card, great colors and different look.

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  69. Pat GaskoFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Pretty and delicate watercolor look. Cool design.

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  70. Sandra Mac MillinFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Like you card and use of the colors and shapes of the picture.

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  71. LageneFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    This is so soft & beautiful!

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  72. A Margery CardFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Very elegant card - love the colors and your take of the inspiration piece.

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  73. SoniaFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I love this card. The colors, the stamps you used. So simple, so elegant. Love it- spring hurry!

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  74. jazy1mFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Love your cards. The colors you used were awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  75. zehraFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    So sweet and elegant, love the colors.

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  76. Jaclynn MarieFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Very cute! Love the floral interpretation!

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  77. scrappinmommomFebruary 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    What a beautiful, clean and thoughtful card. Love it.

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  78. JanFebruary 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    I like the pretty soft colors and design on your card.

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  79. gobarb26February 12, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Really clever use of the colors and shapes! Very nice...

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  80. CarolFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Pretty card, love the colors you chose.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  81. CheriFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Great card and design idea for this inspiration, Kay. Love those flower stamps.

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  82. LenaFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Great colours and great sketch. Lovely card!
    Lena

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  83. GayleFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Great sketch and beautiful colors.

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  84. MicheleFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    stunning card. beautiful pallet

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  85. JenniferFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    What a pretty card! Really captures the essence of the picture!
    Hugs,
    Jennifer

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  86. NJMullinsFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    fun card! color, shape and whimsy!

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  87. RedGemFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    wonderful card, love the colors! Tks for sharing.

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  88. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Kay I just love your cards!! and that beautiful pic of your hydrangeas!!

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  89. Betty NevilleFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    This is beautiful Kay! The colors are lovely! Great take on the inspiration!

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  90. Rosy NewlunFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Hi, Kay,
    I adore this CAS, gorgeously made based on the challenge ideas. Love the rectangles and colors! TFS!!!

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  91. ChristineFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Gorgeous CAS card - love it.
    Christine x

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  92. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    FABULOUS panels, they're great, love the colors!

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  93. foxyFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Beautiful card, love the watercolour effect.

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  94. Crafty Math ChickFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    What a lovely take on the challenge Kay! I love the soft colors and Gina's pretty Botanicals set.

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  95. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    So soft and pretty!

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  96. SharriFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Your card is sooo pretty Kay! I love that you pulled the softer colors from the photo and the design is great!

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  97. Dottie WatsonFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Love your card. so soft in color, so elegant yet so simple. Thnx for sharing. Hugz, Dottie

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  98. ArleneFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Love the colors and how you used the shapes from the painting!

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  99. jodyleblancFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I love the Pastel colors and they gorgeous flowers! nice job! ;)

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  100. Nancy NAugust 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    You use color beautifuly. Love all your cards.

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  101. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Beautiful cards. Hopefully I will be able to make nice cards, when I can afford more tools and materials. Kind regards. Julia

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