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Monday, January 2, 2012

Bun


I always thought it would have been fun to don a white apron and hair net for Halloween, a few months before my first born arrived. You see, I would have been a Baker with a Bun in the Oven. Yeah, it never happened because I was too shy, but I still think it would have been the most fun of "outfits."


Lawn Fawn is having a contest to make a few cards for their CHA show and catalog and I thought it would be fun to try my hand at a few entries with the Plus One set. (Thanks Jen!) This one above is bold, bright and a bit of retro. A touch of glossy accents for the oven window completes the card.


This one is soft, sweet and my take on vintage/shabby chic. I used the little stamps from the set to create patterned paper.

Lots to do today like taking down the decorations and cleaning. The house always looks empty when that happens.
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54 comments:

  1. LaurelJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Cute!

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  2. DesiréeJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Your cards are so cute! Love the lay-out of the 2nd one! Good luck on getting in the catalog!

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  3. AimesJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Tee hee!!! I love the idea of you dressing up as a Baker with a bun in the oven! :D
    Love the fun bold nature of that first card (the use of glossy accents is fabulous!) and your second card is so soft and pretty!
    Happy New Year!
    Hugs
    Aimes
    x

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  4. LynnJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    I thought maybe you had an announcement for us :) Just Kidding. I love the visual of the baker :) Your card is so adorable. The glossy accents are fabulous! Love the softness of the second one.

    Happy New Year Karen!

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  5. Sherry EckbladJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    love the idea of the baker at halloween and I like you would of probably been too shy to do it.

    Love both cards. One of these days I will invest in one of their sets of stamps.

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  6. Marlena M.January 2, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Karen, these are awesome. I love the bun in the oven!!! Your paper in the second looks patterned-beautiful card. ;)

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  7. Heather InnusaJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Both are absolutely amazing Karen!!!! I know one of them is sure to be in that CHA booth!!! I especially love the one with the stork!

    I had to break down & order this set today - had to!! I've been wanting to pick it up for a while and just decided it was a good way to start off the new year - waiting for happy mail! Have a great day and a amazing 2012 friend!!!

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  8. Jennifer RzasaJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I love the glossy accents on your oven! Good luck with the Lawn Fawn contest

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  9. Lisa EltonJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    SO cute Karen! Love the fun happy colors in the first and the second it so soft and sweet. What a cute little stork!

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  10. WinterJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Love the cards and I thnk it would have been a great costume too! :)

    I want to invite you to join me for the 2012 Valentine's Card Drive! Here's the info- http://winterwonderlandcrafter.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day-card-drive.html

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  11. Annette AllenJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    so adorable...I love that little oven... and great stitching on the little baby girl card...they are both very cute..

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  12. Jaclyn MillerJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    How fun is that oven door! Love the glossy accent. Cute colors and adorable card.

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  13. FionaJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Hi Karen,

    Your oven card is so original, haven't seen anything like that over here. The G.A. looks so realistic on the door.
    I took all my cards and decs down yesterday and put them all back in the loft and then realised the wreath was still on the front door. Doh!

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  14. BarbJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I agree, Karen, the house does look empty when the decorations come down. I try and think of it as a fresh, new, and clean look for the beginning of the year. Love your bun in the oven card - so fun with the glossy accents! You created adorable background paper with those sweet hearts too - such a cute card! :)

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  15. CherylJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Both cards are wonderful! I love the little bun in the oven - so cute and fun! Your vintage card is so soft and beautiful.

    Happy New Year

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  16. KellyJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Baker with a bun! tee hee hee love the card. the gloss is a great touch!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    these are great Karen! i love the pp you created...the inked edges soften it so perfectly. and the bun in the oven card is adorable...love the bright, retro colors & feel :)

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  18. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 2, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    You know you could have a fake preggo belly and then the Halloween party would be really interesting... gret cards, love the bright colors in the first one and the distressed edges on the second one.

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  19. ChunyuanJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    great cards. love how you finished the front of the oven for the first card, and the soft shabby chic feel of the second.

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  20. donna mikasaJanuary 2, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Great cards, Karen! Love the story on the first one--so cute! Good luck with the contest!

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  21. BabyBokChoyJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    That bun and the reflective oven door is just way too awesome!! Cute cute cute cards!

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  22. Tenia NelsonJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    These cards are awesome!!!! Good luck dearie!!!!

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  23. Jay GeeJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Both of these are fabulous Karen - good luck :)

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  24. Handmade Creations by StephanieJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Love these so cute!!!!

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  25. LindsayJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    A-dorable Karen! I LOVE how bright and fun the first card is. The second is so so sweet!

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  26. Anita RexJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    You so should have gotten dressed up, it would have been so fun! I was due a bit after Halloween so I wore a orange top and on my massive belly taped on black eyes and a mouth to make it a jack o lanern out of my belly! Love your cards! So sweet and fun and I love the vintage one! Good luck with the contest! :>

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  27. Jen W.January 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    This is so adorable and I love the color scheme. That costume idea is brilliant and you could still use it -you'd just have to add a fake baby bump!
    Back from holiday and have had fun catching up on your posts. I especially love your comic book one and your fabulous artful delight creations!

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  28. ChristianaJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    These are both WONDERFUL, Karen! Best of luck in the contest!

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  29. TrinhJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Oh Karen, your first card is so cute! I love the colors & the addition of GA to the oven. And the 2nd one is so pretty; love how you continued the twine around the banner.

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  30. Alice January 2, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    super cute! love them! good luck with the contest! =)

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  31. Savannah O'GwynnJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    SUPER cute card--love the colors and the glossy accents! LOVE your story about your halloween outfits:)

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  32. Diane JaquayJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    hee hee, a bun in the oven, LOVE!!

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  33. MichellemJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    It is totally not too late for you to don your "Baker with a bun in the oven" outfit! Just have another baby!! Come on - it would be fun - you know you want to!!
    Your cards are adorable!

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  34. Emily KeatonJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Totally cute, Karen! Your "bun in the over" is genius. :)

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  35. JaniceJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Both great cards, very funny the bun in the oven one, & very sweet Mr Stork. You're well organised if they are for the same person! Jx

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  36. sandieJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Karen
    Found your blog through Lynn-my US cousin-I love the creative paper you have made and the sentiment strip-will be back x

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  37. farmhouse-storyJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    the baker-bun idea would be adorable, karen:) love your little stove and pretty baby card!

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  38. Chari MossJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Oh these are both adorable!!! I love the background you made with hearts and stars behind the stork.

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  39. ~Tammy~January 3, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Karen, that would have been funny!

    I love your cards and the glossy accents was the right addition to make that oven look so real! This is an out and out fun card!

    Your stitching on your baby girl card is perfect and gives it that dainty touch.

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Both of these are super fabulous!

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  41. ~amy~January 4, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Ooooohh....both of these are FAB!!! Baker with a bun in the oven...that cracked me up.

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  42. lisa aranaJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I giggled a little at the card (too cute) and then laughed at the story. A Baker with a bun in the oven, that is so awesome. Ha.

    I love the sweet vintage card too. Both are fabulous.

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  43. Lisa PetrellaJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Both of these cards are FANTASTIC, Karen!! LOVE the glossy accents on the first card and the stitching and distressing on the second one---so comfy cozy!!!!

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  44. Emily LeiphartJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    These are fabulous, Karen! I love the modern vs retro looks.

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  45. jenJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I think you should still dress up like that for Halloween!! :)
    Your creations are fabulous- love them both to bits (the glossy accents really knocks the oven one out of the park- but you know how I adore that baby girl card!)
    Good luck!!

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  46. LynnetteJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    These are both fabulous, I love how you created the "glass" appearance on the oven. Too cute!

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  47. Levana XuJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Karen this great.. the olor combo just so eye catching.

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  48. JessJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    I'm so late to the party on this one! ha!

    They are both so cute and vintage and I'm sure that Lawn Fawn are gonna love 'em!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Gorgeous cards Karen, congrats on your CHA catalog win :)

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  50. YaineaJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Congrats on your win! Your cards are always amazing, and the stork card ia wonderful I love everything on it :)

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  51. Virginia L.January 7, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Woohoo!! WAY TO GO, girl!! Congrats on your win, Karen!! So thrilled for ya!

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  52. CrisJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    congrats on your win! Your card is so elegant! Love it!

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  53. StempelgedönsJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Love your baby girl card. The colors and vintage style... It's perfect! Congrats to your win.

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  54. Jocelyn OlsonJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Huge congrats on your stork card! That is so awesome that you'll be included in the catalog. Woo hoo!!

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