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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Two'fer

I remember the days when my youngest baby's grins were toothless, and my oldest and I would wait and wait for his "toofers" to come in, as he called them. Long enough time ago, now he's a bit sassy and him and his mouth full of pearly whites says things like: I "arm" going to do it myself and "we gonna go water "sishin".

But I digress with those fond memories.... Today I have two cards to show you for two challenges, thus a "two-fer".


This first card is a CASE of this card by Kelly Marie for the new Lawnscaping Challenge! I kept the layout and even the patterned paper the same, but switched out the sentiment and image. The phone has a wire cord and enamel buttons. Thanks to this challenge, I learned a lot of tips from Kelly's video that she posted about the CASEd card.


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This next card is a CASE from Carly's at Paper in Bloom for the latest Waltzingmouse Stamps Release Party Contest. I really liked how Carly incorporated a fabric medium so I tried my hand at some cut canvas that I distressed with ink. I was also inspired by the layering of the stamped rose that some members did for Claire's Birthday Blog Hop, so I included that technique to my card as well.


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Supplies Used: Thinking of You
Cardstock: (So Saffron, Buckaroo Blue) SU, (Vintage Cream) PTI
Patterned Paper: (Thrift Shop Collection) October Afternoon
Stamps: (Just My Type, Sophie's Sentiments) Lawn Fawn
Ink: (Onyx Black) Versafine, (Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger, (Taken with Teal Pigment) SU
Other: (Black Enamel Accents) Ranger, (Yellow Marker) Copic, (Black Wire) Making Memories


Supplies Used: Birthday Wishes
Cardstock: (Vintage Cream) PTI, (Naturals Ivory) SU
Patterned Paper: (Wanted Collection) Cosmo Cricket
Stamps: (Roses in Bloom, Teeny Trees) Waltzingmouse Stamps
Ink: (Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen Distress) Ranger, (Taken with Teal Pigment) SU
Embellishments: (Designer Chipboard Button) SRF, (Handmade Dictionary Button), (Canvas) Maya Road, (Natural Burlap String) May Arts
Other: (Yellow Marker) Copic
Tools: (Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilties) Spellbinders, (Tag Punch) McGill
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40 comments:

  1. FionaJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Great detail on the phone card and the background paper compliments it perfectly.

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  2. RyannJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Wow! Love the phone card - it pairs up great with that patterned paper!

    Your flower card is lovely and I love your "button".

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  3. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 30, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Great coloring on the phone... (I've got a card with that image to post later today-- and I like yours better!). And look, patterned paper... grin!

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  4. LindsayJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    These are super fun Karen! I love that telephone and the flower on the second one!

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  5. BJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Stunning card! The phone card is so fun with the OA paper and the Rose is so lovely on the second card and love the touch of canvas!

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  6. LynnJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Karen, Love the coloring on the first phone..have to say...I have a fear of coloring! The second one...wow...that canvas looks great and I love the background paper!

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  7. Jen W.January 30, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Love them both but the first is my fave. The image is so cute (just got this one myself!), the wire cord and enamel buttons are awesome, the colouring is great - it pretty much rocks any way you look at it. :)

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  8. Sherry EckbladJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Wowza! I love both cards but that second one is calling my name. Absolutely gorgeous.

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  9. Laurel BeardJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Wow, what gorgeous cards. BOTH OF THEM! I love the first card. The cuteness. The phone, the bling on the rotary dial, the patterned paper, your coloring.... So cute. AND I love the canvas on your second card! The vintage look of it really adds to the card.... These cards both rock, as I knew they would! Thank you so much for playing along with the Lawnscaping Challenge this week! You are AWESOME!

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  10. Jay GeeJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Both of these cards are amazing Karen. The colouring and patterned papers used are gorgeous.

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  11. jenJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I love your twofer! :)
    Both of these are so great- I LOVE the pp you used with the phone (and the enamel & wire accents)- so cool! And that second card is just breathtaking- that flower is amazing!

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  12. Leigh Ann BairdJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Gosh, I love them both! I do have a soft spot for that phone though...

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  13. yyamJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    These are lovely! Love the dimension you've added! :)

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  14. ~amy~January 30, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Both of your cards are wonderful Karen...the Lawn Fawn one is soooo FUN!!!! Your case of Carly is great...I JUST noticed how she does tend to incorporate Fabrics...sooo coolio and I love what you've done...your coloring is fantastic...it's wonderful teamed up with the Wanted Collection!

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  15. Deborah FringsJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Both cards are super. I like the phone on the first card. But the rose on the second card is just gorgeous!!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Both are gorgeous, the second one is my fav!

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  17. MelissaJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Gorgeous cards! I love your coloring on the rose!

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  18. ChristianaJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are both so great! I love the wire and the enamel on the first, and the colors you used on the phone.

    And that flower is gorgeous on the second! Love that color!

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  19. Diane JaquayJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Both of these are awesome, Karen!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    They are both, just so very gorgeous.. I love the soft colours and details on them. :D

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  21. MichelleJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    So many lovely details, I love the layered flower and the typewriter font button! Lovely card:-)

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  22. alexandra s.m.January 31, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    they're both so so beautiful Karen!!
    TFS.

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  23. Ayana PosadasJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    GORGEOUS!!! I love both card! The text background on the first one goes so perfectly with the little typewriter and the twine and the flower on the second one are sooo pretty!
    I can always count on your blog for some fun inspiration!

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  24. CarlyJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Wow I love both cards Karen!!! You have such a great sense of design! Beautifully done!! Hugs, Carly

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  25. Emily LeiphartJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    These are both wonderful, Karen! I love the little telephone cord on the first and the canvas on the second. Fabulous work!

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  26. KellyJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    They are both wonderful cards. the telephone is probably one of my favorites of yours. Love the wire, the buttons and the color scheme. Just adorable!

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  27. TigriswillreignJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    That first one is so cute and the second, so pretty! Those crafty fingers are doing overtime! ;)

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  28. vance and alyJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I love the flower on this card. I wish I had the ability or energy to make something so beautiful.

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  29. Lisa PetrellaJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Both of these cards are FABULOUS, Karen! I especially LOVE your coloring of the phone and those awesome enamel buttons! And I love the way you layered the texty circle, the canvas, the flower and the button in the second card!!! Gives it such a homespun feel!!!

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  30. PaulineJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Two fab cards, but my favourite is the second card, I love that rose image, and your colouring is superb.

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  31. MariJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    LOVE that flower card! Such a lovely combo. Plus your 'button' with text is so fun & perfect for the card!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Wonderful article. Many thanks for discussing

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  33. Jen AdcockJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Both cards are fantastic, but, let me tell you, your rose card is to die for. So, so, so beautiful. I love every aspect of it from your color choices, paper, fabric, layering...just everything. I might have to CASE your divine CASE. Perfection!

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  34. Alice January 31, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    the wired core is such a wonderful touch and your coloring on the rose is amazing, Karen! love the vintage/distressed look on both. beautiful beautiful cards, girl!

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  35. LynnetteJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Karen, you've outdone yourself AGAIN. These are just fabulous, you are an amazing talent girl!

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  36. ~Tammy~January 31, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Karen, both are just outstanding and fabulous! You make some incredible cards! Thanks for sharing with us all!

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  37. farmhouse-storyFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    your phone is SO cute! love the wire cord! and love the use of canvas on the pretty flower card! you simply amaze me:)

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  38. ValerieFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    That phone with the little wire and enamel buttons is so sweet. And that touch of frayed canvas add such a great texture to your flower card. Beautiful Karen!

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  39. RubyFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Gorgeous cards. I LOVE your little phone especially though, your canvas on your floral one is fab too!

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  40. Jinny NewlinFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    This is just beautiful, Karen! LOVE your color combo! You do amazing things with flowers, girl!

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