Sunday, September 11, 2011

Where Where You?


"Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day...And I remember this from when I was young...Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us...And the greatest is love..." ~ Lyrics from "Where Where You When the World Stopped Turning" by Alan Jackson

Fear. Sadness. The unknown. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing ten years ago today. I remember exactly what I felt the days to follow. And I remember the feeling I had the first time I heard the song above, as it summed up the entire experience for me. I remember. I'll never forget.

So I'm confident today will end with much better memories. Thank you to the past heroes that perished, the heroes who helped then and now, and the future heroes that will continue to make the world a safe place.



And today, I'm playing along with a number of challenge, they all helped define the design of one of my favorite cards to date!
 The Lawnscaping Challenge: Embossing Extravaganza: I pulled out just about every embossing folder I had to add texture to Lawn Fawn's Bannerific banners and PTI's clouds, as well as the background "sky."

Artful Delight's Sketch Challenge: Its always fun for me to confirm a layout sketch to a card sketch.

The Paper Variety's Blogoversary Challenge: Use Stamping.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Rose Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive) SU, (White) Office Max
Stamps: (Bannerific, Sophie's Sentiments) Lawn Fawn
Ink: (Walnut Stain Distress) Ranger, (Rose Red, So Saffron, Old Olive Pumpkin Pie Pigment) SU
Tools: (Woodgrain, Spots, Linen, Damask Embossing Plates) PTI, (Cloud Die Cut) PTI
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38 comments:

  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)September 11, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    What a great way to add a special touch to those banners!! And the embossed yellow is a great way to brighten the day... I remember what I was doing too...

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  2. BrandiSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I remember exactly what I was doing 10 years ago today and will never forget.

    This is a cute card and I love how you incorporated the layout. Fabulous!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    cute...reminds me of a plane pulling a sign through the sky...Karen Freiberg

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  4. Chari MossSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Fabulous card! I really love how you have showcased the embossing textures.

    I remember exactly where I was that day as well. Getting ready to head to campus for classes, was hard to study architecture with the events of that day.

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  5. LynnSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I too remember exactly where I was and will never forget.

    Your card is gorgeous Karen. I love your take on the sketch. Fabulous.

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  6. ChristinaSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Well said, my friend. I, too, will never forget.

    I love the way you used a sketch for a layout to make your fun and fabulous card! The embossed clouds are so cute!

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  7. mtscrapgalSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I'm on the blog hop for Lawnscaping but I had to comment on your post for today. Nice thoughts and I love Alan Jackson song too. He's a Georgia Boy, and we are proud of him for this song and his other talents.Thanks again for remembering today.

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  8. JennySeptember 11, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Thank you for your poignant post Karen. I remember exactly where I was and how those images made me feel, I cannot believe ten years have passed.
    I too, love your embossed banner and the happy clouds. Cool how you followed a scrap sketch too :)
    Jenny x

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  9. Andrea MSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Fabulous card Karen! I, too, remember exactly what I was doing and who I was with on that fateful day. So sad… what humans can be capable of. But also we see how amazing the human spirit can be - triumph out of tragedy… I will also never forget.

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  10. jenSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I will never forget...
    this is so fun- LOVE all the textures!!

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  11. ~Tammy~September 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I don't think I will ever forget where I was! It is something that has changed lives forever! Pearl Harbor of our times.

    Love love this so much! Such a happy card which is very much needed today!

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  12. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I will never forget either.
    This truly is one of my favorite cards!!! So happy and I just love all that texture. This is one to CASE for sure!

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  13. TigriswillreignSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    So cute! I love how you took a scrapbooking layout and turned it into a card!

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  14. ~amy~September 12, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    What a fun card and wonderful post!

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  15. Jen W.September 12, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Don't think I ever heard that song but I'm going to go find it. Beautiful sentiments in your post. I can't believe it was 10 years ago.
    And a beautiful card too - full of colour and, appropriately, hope!

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  16. LaurieSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Karen! I. love. this. card! Those banners are SOOO cute! And the texture? Amazing! Saving this one! :)

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  17. BabyBokChoySeptember 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    That is a sweet card and a wonderful tribute of a post!

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  18. Katie Ann BrooksSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Lovely card, and goes perfectly with your personal sentiments. I must have that cloud die! thanks for stopping by my blog too, appreciated! :)

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  19. farmhouse-storySeptember 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    adorable banner, karen! love the texture on each one!

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  20. Alice September 12, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    such a wonderful tribute. i, too, remember exactly where i was and what i was doing and will never forget. love love (no transition here. LOL!) the textures on your card. the embossing makes the clouds look fluffy! super card, Karen!

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  21. TrinhSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Perfectly spoken. I love your sweet banner card!

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  22. yyamSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I love the banner treatment...awesome textures and colors! :)

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  23. JanetcraftSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    love to see the embossed and banner with different colors!! so fun!

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  24. Isha GuptaSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Lovely card. I like your colors together and the texture. TFS

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  25. LindsaySeptember 13, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    So many fun things on this card Karen! Love the banners and the texture on those clouds, perfect!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    What a great card! I love the banners criss-crossing through the clouds and the textures are so crisp they're like patterned paper! love it!

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  27. lisa aranaSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    this is just wonderful. love the great banners and cute clouds. The embossing is just the perfect subtle touch.

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  28. kasia c.September 13, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Gorgeous Karen! I love all of the texture you put on to the banners. :)

    I too remember exactly what I was doing when i heard about it. It was felt all the way around the world.

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  29. Laurel BeardSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Oh Karen! Embossing the individual pennants on the banner! BRILLIANT! I love that idea! You card is amazing... Loving those embossed clouds, the colorful banner, the cute sentiment, the distressed edges... Even your card stock base looks like it has some texture in it! It is fabulous!!!!! :) Thanks so much for entering this into our current challenge! I love this.....

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  30. artfuldelightSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I LOVE your interpretation of the sketch! Fabulous card, thank you for playing along with Artful Delight this month!!! :-)

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  31. DanaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    No one will forget where they were that day, I think. I was sobbing with my sister because our mother was in an airplane somewhere over the US, and my sister's best friend worked in the South Tower. We lost 3 people that day, but our mother eventually came home to us (after being delayed for many days in Dallas airport)
    Your banner/flag card is beautiful.

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  32. AprilSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Just fabulous!! The banners are super cute. :) Thanks for playing along with our sketch at Artful Delight and good luck in the drawing!
    - April

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  33. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    LOVE your embossed banner!!! What a great idea!!

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  34. ChristianaSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Great embossing on those banners! Thanks so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping!

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  35. Diane JaquaySeptember 16, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Love how you embossed the flags, adds great interest to a very simple card!!

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  36. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Fabulous card and what a great interpretation of the sketch.

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  37. Abby BeardSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    This card is fabulous! And such a creative way to use the sketch :) Thanks for playing along with us at Artful Delight!

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  38. CourtSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    What a FABULOUS take on the sketch! Thank you SO much for playing along with us at Artful Delight!

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