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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

It's Punny


Puns are funny. I admit that I like them. They can make a 90 year old man laugh and a two year old boy laugh at the same time. Yep, I like funny puns.



The deadline for Lawnscaping Challenge is almost up and I wanted to share this card. I created my own patterned paper with the acorn from Lawn Fawn's Critters in the Burbs, like the acorns were falling. I added the shading too, to try to replicate some of the beautiful patterned paper out there and it just meant for a frame to highlight something. The something being the squirrel from Critters. It has been mirrored, a technique popping up in blogland these days. Fun, fun! To complete the card I added a sentiment from Paper Smooches Falling for You set and a heart from Lawn Fawn's Sophie's Sentiments.






(...Oh, one more thing. If you are so inclined to check out the tutorial I have over at the May Arts blog on this post, I would really appreciate it! Thank you if you've already taken the quick minute!...)
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35 comments:

  1. Laurel BeardApril 13, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Oh Karen. I love this. Love the pops of red, the cute sentiment which goes perfectly with the squirrel and acorn.... I am so glad you played with us again!!! Now off to check out your post on the May Arts blog! :)

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  2. KellyApril 13, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    too cute! I haven't tried the mirror image technique. Very CUTE!! Love that big ol' heart!

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  3. ~amy~April 13, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    stinkin' CUTE Karen!

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  4. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This is just gorgeously cute.. I love the building of the mountain of nuts.. to support nutty for you :D

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  5. BrandiApril 13, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    This is very cute girl!

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  6. Natalie ElphinstoneApril 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Gorgeous! I love this!! Your stamping is just brilliant, the shading is perfect and the colour scheme is divine! Oh, and I'm loving the punny sentiment too :-)

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  7. SarahApril 13, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I'm a sucker for puns too. But there's nothing punny about your acorns. They're just plain adorable. Love the way you've made them look like they're piling up.

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  8. LindsayApril 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Tee hee! Love puns! This is too cute Karen! Love your BG paper and those critters make me smile!

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  9. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)April 13, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Love the idea of multi-generational giggles... what fun! Great job with the new Smooches set. Great job on the patterned paper, love the shading.

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  10. AimesApril 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    It's punny, it's cute and I ♥ it! :)
    Congrats on the DT news too btw! No surprises that you're on that team though ;D
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  11. Virginia L.April 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Love your make-your -own background, Karen! So sweet and nutty :)

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  12. JanelleApril 13, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Love this card, Karen. The flower is gorgeous and the composition is simple, yet detailed (with the pleated ribbon, twine, etc.). Beautiful! I'll have to check out that tutorial now. :)

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  13. Courtney KApril 13, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    love that background and how all the acorns are settling at the bottom.

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  14. KryssiApril 13, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    that is so super duper cute!

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  15. JennyApril 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Great light-hearted card. i love Lawn Fawn stamps need to get hold of some.
    Jenny x

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  16. LynnApril 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I love how you made the background for this card...acorns farther apart at the top and punched up at the bottom. Fabulous design!

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  17. Alice April 13, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    awwww... too cute!! love love the acorn filled background! fabulous card, Karen!

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  18. Amanda WinkelmanApril 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Karen, this card is super cute! Love that 'pop' that the red paper gives to it!

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  19. CherylApril 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    So cute and punny! I love the nutty BG paper.

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  20. yyamApril 13, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    So cute! Love the pops of red! I love a good pun! ;)

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  21. farmhouse-storyApril 13, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    LOVE the acorn bkgd, girl! i'm trying not to buy more stamps, but, the paper smooches are so tempting:)

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  22. LynnetteApril 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Wow, I am behind on my blog visiting. You've been busy girl. Love all the cards you've posted recently. I'll definitely visit the May Arts to comment on your tutorial. The flower is gorgeous. And your Lawnscaping card is so FUN, or should I say PUN?! Hehee! Sending you hugs

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  23. Chari MossApril 13, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Such a cute card! I like the paper smooches sentiment with the lawn fawn squirrels, it works so well! And the acorn paper is just fabulous! I love it!

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  24. Jocelyn OlsonApril 13, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Super cute! I LOVE the falling nuts in the background!! I love a good pun, too ;)

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  25. TigriswillreignApril 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    So cute! I do love how the acorns seem to collect on the bottom. ;)

    Great tutorial as well! I will have to try!

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  26. BabyBokChoyApril 13, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I LOVE punny stuff :) awesome!!

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  27. jenApril 13, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I LOOOOVE the way the acorns are all jumbled at the bottom- such a fun pile- and puns ARE fun!! :D

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  28. ChristianaApril 14, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    This is fabulous, Karen! I love the random way you stamped the acorns. It gives the card such a cute and quirky look which is what gives it personality.

    Your Mum tutorial is fabulous, too! Thanks so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping!

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  29. Jen W.April 14, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    I like the puns too. :) Love how the acorns are piling up at the bottom of the card and the mirroring is great! Must try that...

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  30. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comApril 14, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    So cute! You created such fun PP!

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  31. MarieApril 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This is so cute! Love the squirrels and the sentiment =) TFS!

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  32. ~Tammy~April 15, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    This is so punny! Just adorable Karen! Love your own pp!

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  33. ValerieApril 16, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I admire anyone who can master the pun! Love the squirrels and your patterned acorn paper!
    Good luck at May Arts Karen!!

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  34. Emily LeiphartApril 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    How cute!! I love how you put more acorns at the bottom of the card. Perfect.

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  35. shawnteApril 17, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    this card is adorable! and i love puns too :)

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