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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Somebody Said


A Tidbit from Somebody Said...

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby...somebody doesn't know that once you're a mother, normal is history. Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother...somebody never helped a fourth grader with his math. Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery...somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten. Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her...somebody isn't a mother. ~Author Unknown

I had made this first card with the Paper Variety Challenge, Let's Get Messy! in mind, but have somehow forgot to link it up until now! I love the look that spray mists give and the inconsistencies of it, you never know what you are going to end up with which in my mind, is wonderful!

 

 

TiffanyDoodles is all about Flower Power for the Challenge that starts today! What an opportune time to use some fabulous digital images and create a few Mother's Day cards! Find all the details, plus some really great design team samples here!

The first card features a newly released image from TiffanyDoodles, Flowering Almond and spray mists. The second card features the Daphne Flower image and glitter glue.


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34 comments:

  1. shawnteMay 7, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    i love that somebody said! and your mother's day card is beautiful

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  2. ~amy~May 7, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Love the tidbit and your cards are gorgeous!!!

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  3. Jen W.May 7, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Love that quote, Karen, and the different effects on this card are beautiful!

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  4. LynnMay 7, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I love your quote. It really is hard too to put into words how much we love our children. I think about my love for them all the time.

    Beautiful cards and wishing you a wonderful mother's day with lots of spoiling!

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  5. KellyMay 7, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful quote and gorgeous flowers!

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  6. Pam W.May 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    "Somebody Said"....truer words were never written. Your cards are lovely. I love the spritz on the first one. Adds great texture to the design.

    Happy Mother's Day!

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)May 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I love the spray mist on the first one and glitter glue never looked so elegant! Great use of SRM stickers.

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  8. BrandiMay 7, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    What a wonderful quote! Your cards are just beautiful!

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  9. ChristinaMay 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful work, as always! I especially love the spray of ink on the first one. Thanks for sharing such a great quote!

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  10. farmhouse-storyMay 7, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    LOVE, love the quote, karen! i'm going to try misting a card--you get such different looks from simply misting--it amazes me! have a great moms day!

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  11. LindsayMay 7, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    These are gorgeous Karen! Love love love them!

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  12. JennyMay 7, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful cards, love the shape of the first one too .
    Jenny x

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  13. SudhaMay 7, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Wow pretty creations n lovely thought.

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  14. artfuldelightMay 7, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    OH MY I LOVE your cards! I love even more your "somebody said" story. It is SO true. My daughter is 14 and I still get teary eyed when she does certain things. I also still get teary eyed when my lil man walks down the hall with his speech therapist twice a week. When my 3 lil ones start school I am going to need a whole case of kleenex because I am going to be a basket case. LOL! For the most part I forgot the labor part of each of my kids but I certainly don't forget their "firsts". First walk, first words, etc. I hope you have a fabulous Mother's Day!!! :-)

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  15. jenMay 7, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    ohhh. somebody said... *sigh*
    beautiful cards- you create such masterpieces with those elements...!

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  16. CherylMay 7, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Karen, I love the quote you used. Beautiful.


    Your cards are fabulous. Beautiful work!

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  17. yyamMay 7, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Simple and elegant. Just your style.
    Happy Mother's Day!

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  18. JingleMay 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Very pretty!

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  19. PatriceMay 7, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    that purple is so rich!

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  20. alexandra s.m.May 7, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I absolutely adore your cards!!!
    TFS~

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  21. Diane JaquayMay 7, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Both of these are so beautiful, I particularly love the first card, love the colors on that one! The Somebody Said that you shared brought a tear to my eye, my babies are growing up too quickly :(

    Happy Mother's Day!

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  22. Jocelyn OlsonMay 7, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Love the quote--what a great Mother's Day tribute! Both of these cards are stunning in such different ways. The spray mist in the first card is perfect (and that's hard to do with spray misting!). The colors on the second card are so vibrant. It almost looks like sugar on the petals (okay, maybe I'm hungry).

    Have a wonderful Mother's Day, Karen!

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  23. ~Tammy~May 7, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Happy Mother's Day! Love these so much, and you are almost making me brave to try the spray mist! It's on the list for when I move! Your second card is so bold and beautiful!

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  24. Cynthia SchelzigMay 8, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Wonderful cards and Happy Mom´s Day to you !!!!!

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  25. ElsMay 8, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Happy Mother's Day to you too, Karen!! Love your cards! And the 'Somebody Said' writing. So true!!
    I Still love to follow your blog! I stop by on a daily base, often don't have time to comment though. But I'm still a fan :)

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  26. Alice May 9, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    very pretty striking colors. beautiful cards!

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  27. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Such gorgeous cards Karen.. love everything about it.. just lovely the colours and techniques.. love your tidbit too :D

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  28. Sharon in ArizonaMay 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Karen - Both cards are absolutely beautiful!!! I am not familiar with spray mists so will hunt for those at my crafting stores. Do you spray before stamping the image? I've just subscribed to your newsletter so look forward to more of your beautiful creations. Thanks and hugs to you, Sharon :o)

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  29. Michelle ClarkMay 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love these cards! Absolutely beautiful!

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  30. Michelle ClarkMay 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love these cards! Absolutely beautiful!

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  31. patti westMay 10, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Every word of that "Somebody said" rings so true!!! Love your cards! Thanks for sharing w/us at the Paper Variety! :)

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  32. Abby BeardMay 10, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    LOVE these cards! Your stamping is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Variety! :)

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  33. Styles in PaperMay 12, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Wow, very different. Cute cards Karen.

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  34. Sandy AngMay 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Fabulous ! especially love your Mother card. you have such a wonderful style

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