Thursday, August 11, 2011

Wheat Grass


It was later at night and pitch black outside when I decided that my card needed a "little something extra". Sneaking outside, I walked in the dark across our lot in search of some dried grass. All of a sudden a spotlight shone on me and I immediately began to panic. I was ready to explain to the policeman that it was ok-that this was my yard and I wasn't trespassing. Then I heard a tiny voice "Mama, I came out to help you look for your card things." My littlest slowly approached with a flashlight in his hand, my heart calmed and a smile spread across my face. Together, we found the perfect grass for my card.



CAS-ual Fridays Challenge has teamed up with the sketch challenge site Clean and Simple Stamping! Create a clean and simple card based on the sketch and link it up at either site! For more details on the challenge, challenge rules, prize information from Clear Dollar Stamps and fabulous samples from the Girl Fridays, please visit the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge Blog! We are welcoming a truly fabulous clean and simple designer, Angeline Young, as a guest designer this week!


I've decided that I need to start using some patterned paper that I've collected over the years. I let the design and colors of the paper dictate the direction of the embellishments... I found some "card hardware" (after dusting it off slightly) and natural dried wheat grass to complete the rustic look.

So, can't wait to see your interpretation of the sketch!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Ivory) Georgia Pacific

Patterned Paper: (Wanted) Cosmo Cricket
Ink: (Walnut Stain Distress) Ranger
Embellishments: (Silver Photo Hangers) Craft Essentials, (Natural Burlap String) May Arts, (Rub-on Sentiment from Chit Chat) SU

58 comments:

  1. Awwwwww.....such a sweet story!! Your card is perfect!!!!

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  2. Love the idea of you sneaking around w the flash light. Yeah for patterned paper, and chuckle over dusting off the hardwear.

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  3. Your boy is soooo cute! This card is spectacular! Love the bold red and grass! :)

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  4. Awesome card. Your little one is so cute. Love the grass and texture of your card.

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  5. Your card is absolutely gorgeous and that story is too cute. Congrats on using your hardware- I have a box of it I don't think I've ever broken into- I really need to get over that. :)

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  6. Just wanted to come over here and say how much I LOVE the card you made for CAS-ual Fridays today! Soo Beautiful!

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  7. Gorgeous Karen... the patterned papers and embellishments are perfect :)

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  8. awww... i am in love with this one, Karen! not only with the cute story behind the card, but also the yummy colors you used! absolutely fabulous! will have to see if i can join in on this one. =)

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  9. What a lovely story, and beautiful card! Thanks so much.

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  10. How sweet - love how your card looks!

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  11. So sweet....I can see you and your little guy holding hands looking for the grass for your card! Gorgeous papers and I love the hardware :)

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  12. absolute perfection and that CC wanted paper is one of my favorite collections.

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  13. So so sweet Karen, love your stories! I also love the colors and that fun buckle!

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  14. Karen, I always enjoy your heart-warming stories! This card is so beautiful and unique. Just lovely!

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  15. Beautiful card, Karen and a sweet story about your little one!!

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  16. Your son is so sweet, I LOVE it! Your card is amazingly beautiful, the grass is a perfect touch! :-)

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  17. seriously, hilarious, looking for card things together with your ds :) awesome story and a beautiful card!

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  18. That card is breathtaking! what an amazing colors! seems like one to hold on to, hence the sweet memory attached to it!
    :)
    els

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  19. This card is stunning!! I absolutely love those colours and the locally sourced embellishment :) your son sounds like a real cutie and it's nice that he came to help his mum - a real family effort :)

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  20. Precious, just precious! Hold that memory in your heart...what a blessing. I love the added grass...it adds so much flavor! ;)

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  21. Love, love, love this, Karen! Those colors are so perfect with each other and that no-nonsense sentiment font! Just gorgeous!

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  22. Awww. what a sweet little boy you have! Indeed you do have the perfect addition to your card! I also love the hardware!

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  23. LOL, what a funny story, Karen! Your little boy is adorable. And your card totally made my jaw drop. It's absolutely stunning and perfect in every way!

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  24. I gasped when I saw your card. It is so gorgeous! The grass is a beautiful touch, and I love to see the patterned paper! Your story is so sweet. :)

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  25. Hi Karen,
    The card is wonderful, and the story makes it absolutely precious, I could never give it away after hearing that! You are so blessed!
    Hugs!!

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  26. What a great story and fabulous card Karen!
    TFS~

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  27. Love your story Karen. Your little one sounds so cute. This card is just stunning.

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  28. Beautiful card, Karen. Gorgeous colors and a touch of nature. Perfection! And what a sweet little boy you have. How special that he wants to share in your creativity!
    I share your desire to use some of the patterned papers collecting dust at my house! I look forward to seeing your inspirations. Thanks for your kind comment on my blog!
    Suzanne

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  29. so beautiful!!! gorgeous rich colors and pp with your wheat grass. OH MY!

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  30. cute story, karen! love your colors on this and the grass is awesome!

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  31. What a lovely story to start your post off Karen, your children sound so sweet :)
    Gorgeous card with the addition of the grass makes it more special :)
    Jenny x

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  32. :) lovely story and very gorgeous card.
    I just drop by :)
    Cherubs

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  33. Love your "card things"!! This little something adds so much to this card! I like the rich look of it! BEAUTIFUL!!

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  34. love that patterned paper! and your sprig, is a very nice touch.

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  35. Sweetest story ever, now that would melt anyone's heart! You are one lucky mom! I agree that your little one helped find the perfect embellishment!

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  36. You really did find the perfect piece of grass. It's so pretty!

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  37. what a sweet story and a really lovely card.

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  38. Karen, I just love your story about your card and finding the perfect embellishment.....a priceless moment not soon forgotten! That red pattern paper is just gorgeous and I'm so glad you "dusted" it off!!!

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  39. WOW! Karen this is totally STUNNING!

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  40. That PP is gorgeous and that bit of wheatgrass is perfection!

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  41. Beautiful card Karen! Love how you used that decorative paper!

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  42. This is GORGEOUS!!! This made my jaw drop the minute I laid eyes on it! WOW! Such a sweet story too!!!

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  43. This is so elegant...I'm confused by the CAS thing lol. I like layers and embellishments on cards, so I think of CAS as single-layer, simple cards, but I'm going to have to change my approach! :)

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  44. This is sooo cute!

    Stampsnews@gmail.com

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  45. I love your card and am so pleased to have found the challenge site.

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  46. Oh my gosh!! I love this so much!!!! I'm totally inspired!!

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  47. Awwww....
    I love the colors you chose for this - that reddish color plus the blue/green is lovely.
    And the grass was the perfect touch! :D

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  48. Aww, how sweet is your boy! And that grass is the perfect finishing touch to your beautiful card.

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  49. This is absolutely stunning!! The Paper is gorgeous and that grass is the PERFECT touch. :)
    How sweet of your little one to come out and help.

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  50. What a gorgeous card! I think I would hang on to that one with the story behind it. Sweet.

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  51. OMGoodness, what a sweet story to go along with this great card. TFS!!!!
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  52. WOW!! Your card is awesome!!! Its so pretty!!

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  53. Awww, what a sweetie your son is :>) You both found the perfect grass - it is such an unexpected touch, as is that hinge!

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  54. Great story!! Love the card!! love the use of natural material!!
    Annemieke

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  55. Stunningly gorgeous! Love the old Cosmo DP - some of my all time fave. And it was brilliant to add the dried grass. Awesome!

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  56. Hi Karen! Thanks so much for the comment you left on my blog. Not only did it help validate my feelings, but it lead me to your blog! And WOW! It is like flipping through the pages of a PaperCrafts Magazine! Your simple, yet amazing style is very inspirational. I decided to leave my comment on this particular post because, although you have many beautiful cards, this was one of my favorites! I love that you incorporated real grass! Absolutely fabulous!

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