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Monday, July 18, 2011

Graffiti


It was the first time since the last wedding that all of us were together and had time to do a photo shoot. After donning black, white or gray with blue jeans we stalked the city and found the perfect place-an alley way with an exposed brick wall building. Overall the photos turned out great, but the experience of being together again was even better.


I'm excited to be guest designing for The Lawnscaping Challenge once again! The crew has challenged us to create a scene with stamps! I pulled out some brick patterned paper and then added a fussy cut and colored puppy and flower from Critters in the Burbs. To complete the look and add a sentiment, I used Sophie's Sentiments to make some graffiti on the wall.


There is a fabulous prize up for grabs, stop by The Lawnscaping Challenge to check out the details and see more fun scenes.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max
Patterned Paper: (Brick) My Little Shoebox
Stamps: (Critters in the Burbs, Sophie's Sentiments) LawnFawn
Ink: (Tuxedo Black) Momento
Other: (Markers) Copic, (Silver Pearl) Mark Richards
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37 comments:

  1. Jay GeeJuly 18, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    That brick paper is awesome Karen! Love you graffiti and you card design :)

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  2. LindsayJuly 18, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Haa! This made me smile Karen! I love the brick look and the graffiti on the wall! This card is awesome!

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  3. LynnJuly 18, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Simply adorable!

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  4. Jen W.July 18, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Love that brick paper and the graffiti on the wall! And the little flower is a sweet touch. :)

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  5. farmhouse-storyJuly 18, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    the best senior pic my son had was against a brick wall--this card reminds me of it, karen:) such a sweet grafitti card!

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  6. ~amy~July 18, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Such a FUN card...so you guys did get family pics taken? ooooohhhh....I feel a scrapbooking moment:) Have a super week Karen!

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  7. ChristinaJuly 18, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    So cute and clever! Love this, Karen!

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  8. farmhouse-storyJuly 18, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    forgot to congratulate you on the guest spot-congrats:)

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  9. Courtney KJuly 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    this is the cutest card ever Karen!! the brick wall with graffiti is too clever!!

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  10. Jaclyn MillerJuly 18, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What a cute idea!

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  11. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)July 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Fun scene, now I want to see the family photo. Reaf for guest dt spot.

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  12. JennyJuly 18, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Wow you've created a CAS scene card...who'd have thought it possible :)
    Such a fun card too :)
    Jenny x

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  13. BabyBokChoyJuly 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    That is some seriously cute graffiti and what a scene :)

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  14. ChristianaJuly 18, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Such a sweet little scene, Karen! So happy to have you with us again for this Lawnscaping Challenge!

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  15. RyannJuly 18, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This is a great little scene - love it!

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  16. CherylJuly 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Wonderful card! I love the brick BG.

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  17. Heather InnusaJuly 18, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    ACK! Karen, how absolutely cute!!!! Very clever, as usual!

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  18. artfuldelightJuly 18, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Karen, another awesome and creative card!! :-) You are amazing.

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  19. yyamJuly 18, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Such a fun card! Love the brick wall and the cute doggy! :)

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  20. Amanda WinkelmanJuly 18, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Karen, once again, your talent blows me away; this is too cute. What a great idea to make 'graffiti'......your card for Waltzing Mouse was super fab too! Oh, and I will get in touch with you about that laundry stamp!!!

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  21. Savannah O'GwynnJuly 18, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    OH GOOODNESS--this is amazing! I love the graffiti!

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  22. Alice July 19, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    i love the brick wall and the graffiti idea. so fun! super card, Karen!

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  23. Leigh Ann BairdJuly 19, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Love this!

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  24. Laurel BeardJuly 19, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Karen, ACK! So stinkin' cute! I LOVE THAT BRICK BACKGROUND against the adorable dog, perfectly colored might I add... Wowzers! Just love this. Perfect birthday card! Thank you sooooo much for guesting with us again!

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  25. TigriswillreignJuly 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I really loved this over a the Lawnscaping blog! So original!!

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  26. Virginia L.July 19, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Congrats on the Lawnscaping guest design!! You have me drooling over these stamps ( I'm still waiting for the shipment!!). Hope it arrives soon! Adore this card so much!

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  27. Jocelyn OlsonJuly 19, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Congrats on the guest DT! So cute--love the doggie. I thought the bricks were stamped over and over--LOL! Glad to know it's patterned paper because I would have felt completely inferior. :)

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  28. ~Tammy~July 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    A-dorable! That backing paper is perfect to create this oh so cute scene! :-)

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  29. kasia c.July 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! That "graffiti" is perfect and the little pup is so super cute. :)

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  30. TrinhJuly 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Congrats, Karen! Your card is so cute; I love the brick wall background.

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  31. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comJuly 20, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Tooo cute - what a fun idea :>) Congrats on being a guest designer.

    BTW - congrats on being Moxie Fab too :>) Loved your card!

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  32. Chari MossJuly 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Love this! Graffiti... what an excellent, excellent idea! So simple! But the finishing touch has to be the one flower, that just makes the card...really! Love that brick paper.

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  33. KellyJuly 22, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    OK, my favorite card of yours ever! SO clever with the brick background and the adorable puppy... oh my....

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  34. Amy KollingJuly 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Acccckkk Karen!! This is adorable.....I love the graffiti look!!! How INCREDIBLY creative!!!

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  35. MelindaJuly 26, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    It's the perfect scene & it makes me smile! Fabulous card.

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  36. Lisa PetrellaJuly 27, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    That puppy image melts my heart! And I LOVE the brick wall and graffiti too---so clever! Can we see some of the photos you referenced in your story??? They sound super cool!!!

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  37. Emily LeiphartJuly 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Super cute, Karen!

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