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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Happy Times Three


1. Happy that the heavy rain outside hasn't turned over to snow yet. Hoping that it holds out until at least mid-October. Please, Mr. Weatherman?
2. Happy that I'll get to spend time with my two sisters, my brother-and-law and my sweet baby nephew soon, very soon. Gotta be honest, hoping that the stranger anxiety that the little boy is starting to experience might be a little bit lessened (since I kind of look and sound like his mama?) and he'll let me hold him as much as he can stand.
3. Happy that the husband volunteered to take the boys so I could have some "quiet time" this morning. Quiet time equals productive time.


I pulled out my favorite background stamp at this moment, Vintage Notepad, and created a clean and simple masculine card for the Market Street Stamps Paint the Town Color Challenge (hah! that's a neat name!) I often times wonder how many masculine cards are rescued from the trash from crafty spouses, since women seem to appreciate hand-made paper goods more then men...

I love to make cards without patterned paper too, it is challenging but I usually like the end result. Making your own patterned paper is fufilling, I wish I could design a line of patterned paper off of making my own with inks and such. This card uses no patterned paper which is perfect for the Wee Memories Challenge.


Supplies:
Cardstock: (Ivory) Office Max
Stamps: (Vintage Notepad, Celebrate Cake) Market Street Stamps
Ink: (Marigold Morning, More Mustard, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip Pigment) SU
Other: (Marker) Copic
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36 comments:

  1. LynnSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Three reasons to be oh so happy and grateful! Oh...to have cuddle time with a little one! Love the color tones on your card Karen. Beautiful.

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  2. ElsSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Fun card, Karen! Love the colors!!
    Have a good time with your family!!
    Els.

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  3. LaurelSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wow, what a fun take on the colors!

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  4. ~amy~September 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Such a fab card...enjoy your crafty time!!!!

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  5. AimesSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Yay for quiet time! Super guy birthday card!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  6. Sherry EckbladSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    What a fabulous card. I simply love it.
    Now don't say that "S" word again as I am hoping it holds off until at least Christmas Eve.

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  7. Ann R.September 18, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I had to check where you live to see why you have rain and the possibility of snow thing going on! I'm here in sunny California and we're having the most beautiful fall day. Fall never lasts long enough. But ... your inside time is our treat - love your card!

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  8. LindsaySeptember 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Sooo fun Karen, and so you! Love it!

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  9. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)September 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I love that you included three happy things... reading this book about Happiness and it talks about how if you think you're happy then you are... so you're way on track. I'm sure your nephew will figure out you're not his mama, but I'm sure that twin energy will let you get some extra snuggles in. Fabulous masculine card.

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  10. BabyBokChoySeptember 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Have fun with your nephew :) and your card is terrific, love your use of your favorite background stamp!

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  11. BrandiSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    What a sweet post and great card! I am glad you got some free time today for yourself. Thanks for playing with us at wee memories!

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  12. Virginia L.September 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Love the happy about...and the happy birthday card! Truly a delight with all the yellow and repeated stamping--just fantastic for a guy ( I know for a fact that the lady in the house always appreciates a hand-made card!!)

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  13. JennySeptember 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Love your three reasons to be happy today and love your CAS card too :)
    Jenny x

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  14. Jen W.September 18, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Such warm and happy colours! Perfect for working with in a rainstorm! :) Hope the snow holds off for you.

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  15. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Just perfect!!! I really have this picture of you living in the middle of nowhere!!!

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  16. ~Tammy~September 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Great use of the colors! Happy happy joy joy for quiet productive time! I could use some of that in my house!

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  17. artfuldelightSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Fabulous card! I love your happy reason #2. That is a wonderful reason to be happy. :-)

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  18. TrinhSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Love how you used these colors! I struggle with patterned paper so I love how you make your own backgrounds. Have fun with the family!

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  19. alexandra s.m.September 18, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    simply PERFECT Karen <3

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  20. TigriswillreignSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    One of the reasons to keep masculine cards simple!! Less waste. ;)
    I love this background stamp, too, and those candles are marvelous!

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  21. JessSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Such a guy card - look at all that distressing! Fantastic!

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  22. Heather InnusaSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    THIS IS GREAT Karen!!! I love the colors - would work wonderfully for a girl or boy! Your own patterned paper would be a hit in my book - I love it!!!!

    Horray for great hubbys!! I usually craft when my daughter naps or when both kids are sleeping late @ night - but what I really love is when he takes them to the park or outside & I get worry free craft time during the day :).

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  23. ChunyuanSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Three great reasons to be happy! Love holding little ones since mine are growing up so fast. Love the color tone and vintage notepad stamp. it is on my wishlist now.

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  24. Savannah O'GwynnSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    OH MY! This is super amazing--love how you combined these images for a FABULOUS cas card!! LOVE:)

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  25. Alice September 19, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    i am always amazed by your CAS designs. it's always fresh and inspiring. i have so much to learn in coming up with CAS designs. thanks for sharing them! =) love love your take on both challenges, Karen. fabulous masculine card!

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  26. Diane JaquaySeptember 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Well none of the cards that I give my hubby end up in the trash, that's for sure! LOVE that background stamp, and the repeated sentiment, this is a top notch CAS card!

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  27. Marlena M.September 19, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Awesome card, Karen! I love that vintage color.
    What a blessing to see your sisters...I have sisters too-I know how special that bond is. Have a great visit. ;)

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  28. kasia c.September 19, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Love this! that background stamp is incredible and so is the entire background you created. I also love the triple stamped sentiment. :)

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  29. Chari MossSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Love this! Well I do love that autumn color scheme to begin with, but this card would be perfect for anyone for a birthday. I do like how you have suggested a layered cake with the sentiment. Very nice.

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  30. Emily LeiphartSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I love how you use the Vintage Notepad background! I love the sweet little candles and repeating sentiment, too. Great card!

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  31. Jocelyn OlsonSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    This is such a fabulous card! I think it could work for a man or woman (at least I'd love it!). You always have the best designs :)

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  32. Handmade Creations by StephanieSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Oh this is fabulous i love it!!!

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  33. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    AWESOME masculine card! LOVIN' that vintage notebook BG image!! And such a great list of things to be grateful for!!!

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  34. Lisa EltonSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Love this warm card and that fab notebook paper background!

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  35. lisa aranaSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    LOVE! Great use of the colors for a birthday card!

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  36. Amy KollingSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    This is such a FANTASTIC male card, that I can barely stand it! Super job with the colors and using those stamps "masculinely"!

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