Welcome to my blog!

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Caren

Welcome to my adventure into the blog world. I’ve been wanting to start a blog for about two years and finally ran out of excuses of why I couldn’t do it!

My first card is a Thank you card dedicated to all the wonderful blogs out there that has inspired me and helped me become a better papercrafter. This card uses a stamp set by one of my favorite stamp companies, Papertrey Ink.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you come back.

Supplies Used

Paper: Really Rust, Creamy Caramel (Stampin’ Up)

Patterned Paper: Safari Chic (Die Cuts with a View)

Stamps: Gracious Vases, Wonderful Words Additions (Papertey Ink)

Die: Wonderful Words – you (Papertrey Ink)

Ribbon: Celedon (Ribbon And Bows Oh My)

Ink: Really Rust, Close to Cocoa (Stampin’ Up), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Other: Diamond Stickles (Ranger), Cuttlebug (Provocraft)

Comments

Welcome to my blog! — 48 Comments

Tamara on July 17, 2011 at 7:41 pm said:

Congratulations! Welcome to the blogging world! I just started mine a few weeks back and it has been a good motivator to get cards done :o)

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 8:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Tamara! I added your site to my google reader. I made a goal to try and make 7 cards a week, so far I’ve met that goal the last three weeks!
  
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Cathy Weber on July 17, 2011 at 7:50 pm said:

Congrats on getting your blog up and running. I love your card today and look forward to seeing a lot more from you. Love the title for your blog!

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 8:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you Cathy. Anytime I tell someone my name, I always have to say Caren with a C!
  
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Kathy Mc on July 17, 2011 at 8:00 pm said:

Caren, Congratulations! I was just Googling free blog sites last night but didn’t make any decision. Was it easier than you thought? Love your card and blog header!

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 8:11 pm said:
  
  Kathy, thank you. I actually have my own domain and didn’t go with a free site. I use WordPress which is available via my domain provider. I wouldn’t say this way is easy, but there is a lot of information out there.
  
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Kristin R. on July 17, 2011 at 8:01 pm said:

How fun… I get to be your first comment!! I love the card! I just got Gracious Vases in the mail yesterday and it is AWESOME! 🙂 More wonderful than it looked online… love that! Love the paper you used to paper piece the vases! Really makes them pop! GREAT job!

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 8:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks Kristin, I pretty much love anything Maile does.
  
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Joan B on July 17, 2011 at 8:02 pm said:

welcome to blogging!! love your card! the vases are adorable.

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 8:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you Joan.
  
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June K. on July 17, 2011 at 8:06 pm said:

Congratulations on starting your blog. Love the designs on your Gracious Vases.

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 8:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks June.
  
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calliezant on July 17, 2011 at 8:26 pm said:

Congratulations! Well done!

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Caren on July 17, 2011 at 8:29 pm said:

Thank you Callie

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Leigh Penner on July 17, 2011 at 8:34 pm said:

Your blog looks great and I love that card! I love how you used the patterns for the vases– fabulous!

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 9:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks Leigh, I’ve been following your blog for awhile now.
  
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Mary B (tnvol) on July 17, 2011 at 8:48 pm said:

Hi Caren – saw your post on the PTI forum that you had started your blog, so I came on over. Love the card – I have the vases set and the word dies, but haven’t used them yet. I really like how the paper you used conveys such interesting texture.

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 9:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you Mary. I love the word dies!
  
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Jen Carter on July 17, 2011 at 8:53 pm said:

This is cute, cute! How fun to use that paper for the sentiment too! Welcome to blogland!! It is a lot of fun! 🙂

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 9:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jen, I recognized your name right away. Love your blog.
  
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carol aka krillsister on July 17, 2011 at 8:54 pm said:

I love your card. Love how you did the word you & the vases. Welcome to the world of blogging. This definitely motivates one to not only make cards, but create new ideas too.

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you Carol, I just hopped over to check out your blog. Looks great!
  
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Becky Carafa on July 17, 2011 at 8:58 pm said:

This is so cute! Love the “you” cut from pp. Gracious Vases is on my list for the 23rd. On congrats on starting your blog!

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks Becky. I’ll probably change my list a 100 times between now and the 23rd!
  
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Jen Adcock on July 17, 2011 at 9:50 pm said:

Brava! Congrats on creating your blog. I suspect there will be many great times and fab creations had here. Lovely card too by the way. Can’t wait to see more.

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- Caren on July 17, 2011 at 9:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jen!
  
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Cindy Holshouser on July 17, 2011 at 10:30 pm said:

Well welcome to blog land. It is very fun. It take a little getting used but once you do it’s great. Your card is adorable. And I love the name of your blog – very catchy – and the pink and green color combination is soothing!

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 7:44 am said:
  
  Thanks Cindy!
  
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Jill G. on July 17, 2011 at 10:39 pm said:

Very cool, Caren! I love your card *and* your blog design! Welcome to the blogging world!

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 7:44 am said:
  
  Thank you Jill
  
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Meredith on July 17, 2011 at 11:37 pm said:

Welcome to the blogging addiction!!

Your card is awesome!! 🙂

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 7:46 am said:
  
  Thanks Meredith and I think you are right, it will become another addiction!
  
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Deanna on July 18, 2011 at 12:30 am said:

Welcome to the world of blogging. You’re going to have so much fun. Your card it great. I just ordered that set and can’t wait to get it.

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 7:46 am said:
  
  Thanks Deanna, you will love this set.
  
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Joy Taylor on July 18, 2011 at 4:48 am said:

Welcome to the blogging world Caren, you will love blogging…you have created a sweet blog and to boot a sweet card…hugs!

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 7:46 am said:
  
  Thank you Joy
  
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Sue Ann Hallinger on July 18, 2011 at 5:12 am said:

Beautiful card and congrats on the new blog ….. I cannot wait to see all the wonderful creations you post!!!

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 7:47 am said:
  
  Thanks Sue, I’ve followed your blog for awhile now.
  
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Stephanie Mino on July 18, 2011 at 5:37 am said:

Caren……….Welcome to blogging!!! You’ll be as addicted to this and getting comments as you are making cards! Your card is just lovely! I love the way you used the 2 stamp sets to create it. Stamping on patterned paper is one of my favorites and your picks for the jars was wonderful! Happy Blogging to you!

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 7:47 am said:
  
  Thanks Stephanie!
  
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GinaE. on July 18, 2011 at 11:13 am said:

Caren, a wonderful card! I love the paper-pieced vases and how you cut “you” out of some of the same patterned paper! Love it!

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 12:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you Gina, love the beachy theme on your blog!
  
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Debbie Gaydos on July 18, 2011 at 1:50 pm said:

Welcome to blog-land! And the card is so cute, I love the paper-pieced vases. Very sweet!

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 5:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you Debbie, I’m sorry to hear about your friend.
  
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Kris Kilkenny on July 18, 2011 at 5:11 pm said:

Yay! Beautiful card – I love the stitched “you” and the sparkly gold flower centers! Your blog title is very catchy too. Great idea. I can’t wait to share more ideas.

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- Caren on July 18, 2011 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks Kris, I hope to meet in person some day!
  
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cards by cara on July 18, 2011 at 11:09 pm said:

Wonderful first post! Really great job! I really like the wonderful words dies – they are fabulous, aren’t they? You can check out my use of them for last week’s edger pocket challenge. I love having a blog and know you will too! Happy blogging!

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- Caren on July 19, 2011 at 7:14 am said:
  
  Thanks Cara, I checked out your blog, looks great!
  
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