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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Say, Karen...


"Say Karen, can you make me..." The gal from work started out a bit frantic, she was in quite a hurry and it was hard to distinguish her words. I heard "Valentine's Day card...not too girly...no frills..need to give it to...send it in the mail...tomorrow" She left for the meeting and I didn't get a chance to see her for the rest of day.

So yesterday I presented this Valentine's Day card and she said it was perfect. Good thing I can still hear a bit. Good thing I have one valentine's day stamp in my stash. Good thing that clean and simple is the way I roll. I used the color inspiration from Off the Wall Craftiness as a base for the card.




Last night someone that I have never met in person but I know through blog land did something so nice and sweet for me, something that I will never forget. Thank you, friend. The friendships I've gained in world of crafting, separate from the daily grind of normal life, will be one I never forget. Ever.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max
Stamps: (Happy Days) Inkadinkadoo
Ink: (Pretty in Pink Pigment) SU, (Lipstick Red Chalk) Colorbox
Embellishments: (Epoxy Hearts) Cloud 9
Tools: (Corner Round Punch) SU
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29 comments:

  1. KellyFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    very clean and pretty. Love the chalked/inked edge!

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  2. Leigh Ann BairdFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I love that sentiment! With a sentiment like that, the card really needs nothing else to be fabulous! Your story reminds me a bit of the time my nephew told me he needed 48 cookies for school the next day. My sister and I used to live together and I'm the baker in the family, so he asked me for the cookies. It was dark outside and near his bedtime when he told me and I had to rush to the grocery store and bake a bunch of cookies--he wanted me to make them, not buy them. I didn't become a Mom myself for many years after that so I suppose that was some Mom training. LOL

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  3. Sherry EckbladFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Such a beautiful yet CAS card. Absolutely love it and I am sure your co-worker is thrilled with it.
    It is nice to receive a surprise from a friend even the kind we never see but ofter speak to.

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  4. Michele GrossFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Hey there my friend :) This is fab! I'm sure your co-worker is just thrilled!! Have a wonderfully awesome day!! :D

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  5. ~amy~February 9, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    absolutely perfect valentine's day card!!!

    Isn't the bloggie community thee best?!!! Everybody is thee sweetest and so supportive...I'm so happy for ya:)

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  6. ChristinaFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Perfectly perfect in every way, Karen! I'm sure your coworker was thrilled. Love the soft sponging around the edges.

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 9, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    oh I like the epoxy hearts!

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  8. kasia c.February 9, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful! So simple and sweet. I have no doubt you deserved that wonderfully sweet gesture. It's so great to know that kind people are still out there. :)

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Just lovely Karen.. sometimes love is just soft, simple and quiet like this. I love it :)

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  10. Lisa PetrellaFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    This card is so hip and fun! LOVE the style of that sentiment---so perfect for your awesome CAS card!

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  11. jenFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    This is a fab take on those colors & no surprise your coworker loved it! :D And you deserve every nice & sweet thing that comes your way... and then some!

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  12. Diane JaquayFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    CAS perfection!!!!

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  13. artfuldelightFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Fabulous card, love the clean and simple look!

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  14. FionaFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    FABULOUS CARD KAREN AND WHAT A FAB STAMP.

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  15. ~Tammy~February 9, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    This looks to be the perfect card to me per the request! I am so delighted you linked up this request for the OTWC challenge this week! Isn't is wonderful the friendships that have been made through this wonderful world of blogging!!! It's truly a blessing! :-)

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  16. Virginia L.February 9, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    What a SWEETIE you are to make such a beautiful card with such a short/brief notice! No wonder this other blog friend will do something so special for you! It doesn't surprise me at all...the crafting blogs are full of good people like you :)

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  17. farmhouse-storyFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    this is the sweetest card, karen! it amazes me every day, just how many kind souls are bloggers:)

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  18. LynnFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Karen, so thankful in blog land did something very nice for you...and great card...in the Karen style I adore!

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  19. yyamFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    This is really pretty! Love the only Valentine's Day stamp you have! I think I may have one too! ;)

    I've been a recipient of blogland kindness too...so good for you! :)

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  20. RyannFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Cute cute cute!! I love the simplicity of it and yet it's complicated.

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  21. Alice February 9, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    simply cute! love the distressed edges. so sweet and love the simplicity of it!

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  22. DanaFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Not only did you make a fabulous card Karen, but you did it in a moment's notice too. You amaze me. And you can be MY co-worker anytime! Sometimes online friends can make the best support system. So glad you have some in place!

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  23. Jaclyn MillerFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Just love how you let the sentiment work for itself. Thanks for playing along at OTWC.

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  24. BabyBokChoyFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    such a clean and classic design!

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  25. Emily LeiphartFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Funny story and such a lovely card that resulted! I love how the sentiment takes centre stage.

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  26. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    What a card and to think it all started the way it did :>) I am not at all surprised that someone would do something sweet for you :>)

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  27. ValerieFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    For your one & only Valentine's Day stamp you picked a pretty great one. Love this CAS card!

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  28. CherylFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Clean, simple and gorgeous!

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  29. BrandiFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Wow the red is striking against the background!

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