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Hello Friends, Welcome to World Card Making Day! Do you remember that two weeks ago I got my dates mixed up and made this card to celebrate? I really wanted to make a themed card like I did with this one for 2010 but, with the upcoming move that didn’t happen.

I thought I would share the cards in the final phase then I decided to add more stuff!! (sorry for the bad photo) In this post you will see the new and improved card on the left AND IF YOU LEAVE A COMMENT YOU CAN WIN SSS OCTOBER’S CARD KIT…DETAILS HERE. 
Would you have left the cards more clean & simple?? I just couldn’t bring myself to leave them as is. Would  love to hear your opinion. 
This embossing folder from Spellbinders is reversible and their embossing folders give you such a nice and deep impression unlike many other companies. Is it bad to want every embossing folder that Spellbinders has?  

I wanted to point out the leaves in this photo… I added glossy accents to only parts of the leaf….it’s a neat look and another way to get more dimension.

In this photo I want to share that I added white dots in the flowers centers and proceeded to add a blop of glossly accents on top. The flowers were colored with Copic markers and I added some white gel pen accents on the petals.
Thanks for taking the time to stop my blog and celebrate with me for World Card Making Day. Leave me a comment to win this beautiful stamp from Penny Black. 

I will randomly select a winner next weekend. I hope you will consider to join my “following” or “register” if you don’t already. Thanks again and have a happy weekend. Hugs, Kathy

P.S. Be sure to stop by Penny Black for lots of prizes and contests today that I think you won’t want to miss 🙂

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  6. jengd says

    I like the “more stuff.” The blue flower really adds to the card. And the “sporadic” glossy accents is a great look.

  13. Hussena says

    Your cards are always so very beautiful!! really love them!! and would love to win the lovely stamp…Thanks for the Chance 🙂

  14. Connie says

    I made a sympathy card today for a friend whose sister passed away last week…. thanks for the chance to win, love the Penny Black stamp.

  16. Ms Scrapmess says

    Your cards are wonderful, I would not change a thing!!! (And don’t feel bad for “needing” all these wonderful products that spellbinders and more provide us with=D)

  20. Nicky Chamallow says

    J’aime beaucoup la nouvelle version de la carte avec le glossy. J’ai commandé les nouvelles matrices de gaufrage et j’ai hâte de les recevoir. La carte est tout simplement magnifique, elle me plait mieux que celle de l’an passé. J’aime aussi beaucoup les tampons Penny Black, et je tente ma chance. Amitiés de France

  25. Kelly says

    beautiful. Love the gloss and white dot on the flowers. It does add a bit of “umph” esp when the recipient holds it in their hands.

  28. Paula (PEP) says

    You definitely added to both – the use of the flower centres to embellish in the first instance added real unification & variety at the same time. In the second your additional flowers in a complementary colour make the whole card just “sing & there’s added balance in that bottom right flower.
    Brilliant seeing the two versions & how you added elements to alter the simpler look to absolute “WOW.”
    Take care midst the moving – thinking of you.
    Paula (PEP)

  29. Jayne says

    I’m a kind of clean and simple cardmaker, myself, but I like it both ways. I especially like how you used the glossy accents. Thanks for giving us a chance to win something. That’s always fun.

  30. Brenda says

    These cards are all fantastic. The first card is so very vibrant and inviting with all that color. The others are cleaner and simpler but are also beautiful.

  31. joy says

    Hi, Kathy! I’ve never seen a card of yours I didn’t like and these are no exception. The way you accented the leaves and those flower centers are such a nice touch. Happy World Cardmaking Day!

  32. winjes says

    Kathy, your cards are always gorgeous!!! I can’t wait to try adding glossy accents to select parts of an image. Thanks for sharing your idea.

  33. Cheri Reed says

    Both cards are lovely, like all your cards are. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing and for the chance at a generous giveaway. Happy Cardmaking Day.

  34. Alyce says

    Love the card. I like the extras but I think maybe I would have had them the same color as the original color. I’m a purple person but I think it would have looked better with something in the same color family. Thanks for the chance to win the set. I love Penny Black!

  36. Kris says

    I have a question about the lettering on your cards. Is that lettering stickers, or are those letters you made with some dimensional paint, etc? If you made them, what did you use?

  37. Wendy G. says

    What a lovely start to World Card Making Day! I love your second card the best. The extra flowers peeking around corners are adorable!

  41. Tracey says

    GORGEOUS as per ALWAYS!!! I personally like the added flowers, especially when they are so beautifully coloured and detailed like yours 🙂

  43. ThePurplePlace says

    Hi Kathy,

    You are always giving away such fabulous goodies! This set is adorable and I would be thrilled to have a chance to win it and color up these images with my Copics too!

    Thank you for you generosity!!

    Lisa

  44. Carissa says

    Such gorgeous cards. I love the dimension that you get from the embossing and the glossy accents.

    Thanks for a great chance to win too!
    Hugs, Carissa

  46. calamity jane says

    IMHO, the “more” cards just have a “pop” to them that the first ones don’t. As always, I love how you bring life to your projects! I wish I had more embossing folders & dies (esp. Spellbinders)…someday maybe. Thanks for sharing & hope you enjoy your day!!!

  47. Cornelia says

    Great cards, I like both of them, but my favorite is the Love u card. I really like your coloring and how you cut the blue flower in halves and the way you positioned it. Happy card Making day!!!!

  48. Theresa says

    Another beauty Kathy!! That new Penny Black stamp looks so beautiful! I’d love to see it stamped and colored!! Hint, Hint!! ;D

  53. Message Keeper says

    Your coloring is always inspiring! I just love it! I subscribed to your blog via e-mail already and I have a folder in my inbox named “The Daily Marker”! I shared this giveaway as well on my blog sidebar.

  56. oakleafdesign says

    Great cards…love your coloring! This is a tough one…I love the look of the more stuff cards…but I always worry about mailing cards with lots of embellies.

  62. Denise Bryant says

    Gorgeous cards! I love the coloring! I like them a bit fancy rather than CAS, as it adds so much interest with all the special details you add.
    I love the embossing folder you used also so Ill have to check them out! No, not wrong to want them all!
    I am already a follower. Don’t want to miss any of your posts!
    DeniseB

  63. Swr4him says

    I hope it is not wrong to want all the Spellbinders embossing folders because I “heart” them. Great cards and I love the stamp you are giving away!

  68. Renee says

    Both cards are lovely…but I like the “more” one best! I have trouble doing the “more” thing…I feel like a little girl playing with my Mom’s makeup when I try adding more “stuff” to my cards! LOL
    Hugs, Renee

  69. Angel says

    Both are beautiful. My favorite would be the one with “more stuff”. Love al the colors you chose.
    You know, it was nice to hear you ask the question,
    “Is it bad to want every embossing folder that Spellbinders has? A question I have asked myself every time i pick up a new one. I am a follower that is inspired by all your cards. Thanks

  75. Dawn says

    saw this yesterday but didn’t get time to comment till now. Kathy, I just love all your hints and tips and how you do things. Thanks too for the chance to win.

  82. Moosisk says

    I like both versions of your card. I think that it really depends on the recipient and the occasion as to whether or not to add more versus less. Thanks for the inspiration AND chance to win some great stamps. 😀

  83. Penny says

    I really like the addition of the blue flowers on the “love” card. The flowers make it pop!! I follow your blog on Google Reader. Thanks for the chance to win!

  89. Pat says

    I thought these cards were lovely…but I just saw the final one and that one is–wow! I guess it just goes to show that sometimes you can improve a card…but I guess it’s hard to know when to leave it alone, too, right?

    Oh–and you’re not alone on the embossing folder addiction… 🙂

  95. Margaret says

    Both cards are just beautiful. It is so hard to pick the better of the two. Your work is always fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win. And, yes, I’m already a follower.

  99. Marsha says

    Wow, I love your cards. I have trouble with CAS. I like the embellishments. Your cards are perfect – not too fuss, not too plain. Thanks for the chance to win a wonderful prixe.

  108. Judy1223 says

    Your cards are always works of art, Kathy, but I think what I like most on both of these cards are the dry-embossed backgrounds to which you added your signature little white dots! You always know how to “finish” a card…to perfection! Happy WCMD to one of the best card makers out there!

  114. paulettesprettypapercrafts says

    Hi Kathy! I’m amazed at the things you do with your stamps. Isn’t it fun to see Kristina’s art in the form of stamps. I loved it when she was doing MACM and love watching her videos. It is so interesting how you view the stamp images, like the way you used the flower whole and the way you trimmed it to omit some of the petals and even carved out the inner part of some of the petals! Brilliant. I always feel like your cards are complete, even when you don’t. They always feel balanced and wonderful to me. I guess I get caught up in all of the details. LOL Thanks for a chance to win some PB goodies. Happy World Card Making day!

  117. Cathy A says

    Please don’t enter me in the pennyblack stamp give away, but I wanted to let you know that I love this card, the flowers look fabulous against the Kraft background.

  121. Mary-Anne V says

    Always love your cards every time I visit. This time I must say the flowers look gorgeous against the kraft. I like your newer version vs. the CAS one… more vibrant and love the placement of the flowers.

  127. Laura says

    Just checking in to see what you’re up to today….always impressed at your beautiful work.
    Got some to do of my own today….see yea later
    Laura

  132. Katie says

    Really beautiful cards! I love the kraft with the bright colors of the flowers. And love the white dots with that embossing folder. Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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