Tuesday, February 21, 2012

"Thinking of You" By Laurel Beard!

Hello bloggers! It is not looking so pretty outside here in Ohio today! I'm hoping you all have better weather- but if it's similar weather I'm sending thoughts of warm drinks and comfy blankets to you!

Now- let me share with you a stunning card from Laurel Beard! Laurel's excitement for this industry is so contagious, and I encourage you to check out her blog for plenty of inspiration projects and tips!

 Laurel explains she created this card as a "thinking of you" card, and that "thinking of you" is such a good theme to make for those times you just feel like making some cards. When there's no specific purpose- a "thinking of you" card can be created for fun and used later for many different occasions!

On the butterfly, Laurel heat embossed it and used a waterbrush and Distress Inks to color it in. For some extra super-shine, she used Perfect Pearls pigment powder on top!

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52 comments:

  1. PamFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Great card! I love the colors! Off to check out her blog...

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  2. Annette AllenFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Laurels card is so beautiful..

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  3. NishaFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Beautiful card, TFS!

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  4. Amy MartinFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    You did a wonderful job on this card. Bringing out those beautiful colors and I love the Butterfly.

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  5. DeirdreFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Love everything that Laurel creates. Would love to try the gelatos - thanks for the chance to win goodies.

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  6. SuvenkorentoFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    What a sweet card! I love the script background. Thanks for blog candies, I would love to try gelatos :)

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  7. BunnyfreakFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Stunning. Love the colors.

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  8. СтоклиFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    What a great combination of background and colorful butterfly!

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  9. TashaFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I love this card and the techniques used to get the colors and shine effect. :)

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  10. Carol MaitozaFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    That card is simply stunning!

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  11. FrancineBFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Beautiful card. There is just something about blue butterflies that are so eye catching.

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  12. Denacline88February 21, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    I love you card...it is just lovely...thanks for sharing with us.

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  13. Maryann LaursenFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    WOUW this card is sooo beautiful, and I just love the colors on it too. really gorgeous work here, thanks soo much for the great inspiration.

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  14. KatieFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Wow, I have not seen this Hero Arts background before. Wonderful card, love the colors and the butterfly! Thanks for sharing!

    Katie B.

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  15. Emily KeatonFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Laurel's card is stunning!!

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  16. CarolFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    What a gorgeous card Laurel! I adore the colour combination. I'm sure that whomever receives the card will feel very special that you thought of them.

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  17. Elaine AFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I love this card. It is just so cheerful and I think the recipient will agree.

    Elaine Allen

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  18. Terri (blindstamper)February 21, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    The colors on her card are fabulous!

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  19. Rae AnnFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I love the look of that card. What a great and easy idea for countless cards.
    Rae Ann O.
    http://joyinart.blogspot.com

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  20. LorraineFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    stunning work love it xx

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  21. KelleyFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful card, Laurel. I love the color choice. Now heading to her blog...

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  22. SusanFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Awesome card Laurel! I love the colors you used! I often make my cards generic too, so I can use them for several different occasions, as needed!

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  23. HannekeFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    What a wonderful card! Love that the color of the butterfly and base card are similar and then the background is black and white. Great tip on the idea of thinking of you cards. I sometimes feel like making a card but then don't have a purpose for it so when you have the idea of thinkiong of you the card can be used for lots of occasions (get wel cards, thank you cards etc.). Thanks for the tip! Hugs, Hanneke

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  24. TriciaFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Laurel's card is just lovely!

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  25. Isha GuptaFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Gorgeous card by Laurel. TFS

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  26. Mom CherylFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    The butterfly is beautiful and the card is great. Thanks for the chance!

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  27. TonaFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Such a pretty card!

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  28. cheironFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Just beautiful. Love the shimmery butterfly.

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  29. Emily HFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    I just love the colors used on this card!

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  30. Maureen ChandlerFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    What a lovely card - the colors are wonderful. Thanks so much Laurel!!

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  31. Glennis FFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    What a beautiful card - the colours are gorgeous

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  32. CarolineFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Oh such a cute card!

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  33. LindseyFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Gorgeous! Love that background paper, too.

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  34. Renee VFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    This is truly a stunning card!! Love the shading with distress inks and the butterfly is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!

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  35. Carol McFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Beautiful card, I love the colors.

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  36. pcmFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    gorgeous card!

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  37. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Beautiful colors on the card! I'm heading over to see what else she has to show us. Gelatos are new to me, so it would be fun to have some to play with. Thanks for letting us play along.

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  38. KailashFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Stunning card, love the colors and the stamp used, amazing... Thanks for sharing and chance to win!

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  39. Karen MFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    Gorgeous card Laurel! I love the colours of the butterfly x x

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  40. MargreetFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Gorgeous card with that beautiful butterfly!
    xxx Margreet

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  41. Dawn TFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    what a beautiful card.

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  42. AsilisA MaMFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    I love how the coloures play
    will try to do it, thank you

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  43. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    That is so pretty and I love the colours. Maddy x

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  44. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Besutiful crad. with lovely blue colors.

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  45. Alyce Kit and ClowderFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Laurel this is so gorgeous!! Love your colouring and the chance to win! :)

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  46. MarieFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Such a great card by Laurel! TFS =)

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  47. mewTilmanFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Laurel's card is beyond beautiful. Simple but gorgeous.

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  48. Jeanette M.February 22, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Laurel's card is gorgeous! I love that background stamp and the blues.

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  49. Sanity, Politics & Public ServiceFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Very Pretty

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  50. Sue DFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Very pretty card. I like how she colored the butterfly.

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  51. CarolFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    I am a blog follower. This card is so beautiful, love the blues.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  52. custom suitsFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    This cards background look so beautiful.Butterflies look so simple and colorful.I really like this cards.

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