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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Chip Off the Ol' Block


The older my boys get the more I hear from my husband's mother: "He's just a chip off the ol' block. I remember the time Brian did..." Oh dear, I have a feeling that there are many, many more stories to follow.


CAS-ual Fridays is back from a brief break during the holidays and there is a super fun challenge for this week. Create a clean and simple project featuring chipboard. And the ultimate prize is up for grabs, sponsored by Simon Says Stamp-you've got to stop by the blog to check out the details, freshen up on the rules and see some great inspiration from the Girl Fridays!

Simon Says Stamp


Supplies:
Cardstock: (Real Red) SU, (White) Office Max
Stamps: (Key to my Heart) Practicing Creativity Designs
Ink: (Basic Black Pigment) SU
Other: (Black Mist) Shimmerz, (Woodgrain Embossing Folder) Craft Concepts, (Chipboard Heart) Unknown
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45 comments:

  1. LaurelJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Love it!

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  2. Jay GeeJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Fabulous Karen, love the misting and the key :)

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  3. Anita RexJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Oh boy do I ever love what you've done with that key! :> Looks sooo real! :>

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  4. ChunyuanJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    beautiful! love the red, black and white color combo. Misting and that key are so cool.

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  5. LynnJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Lots of great stories to follow! Love this card. The touch of misting is fabulous Karen. Happy Friday!

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  6. LindsayJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    This is fabulous Karen! Love that glossy key and the misting is a great touch!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    this is beautiful. i love the misting and tone on tone woodgrain backer...that key is fab too! love it!

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  8. Marlena M.January 6, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I love the look of the key centered and the colors you chose, Karen! Very classy. ;)

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  9. WendyJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    This card looks awesome. LOVE the misting.

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  10. Katie GehringJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    This is stunning! Love that key- what a striking design!

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  11. TammyJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Super card! Love the texture!

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  12. Sherry EckbladJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    great color combo! Love the key.

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  13. ChristinaJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    So striking! The misting and woodgrain look fabulous.

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  14. jengdJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Just saw this over at CAS-ual Fridays- fun! I love the way you misted the paper- cuts the starkness of it beautifully!

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  15. RyannJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    This is awesome, Karen! I love the off-centered misting. Great contrast against the white of the cardstock.

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  16. WendyJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Really cute Karen!!!

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  17. BabyBokChoyJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Did you mist the silver cardstock? it looks so amazing!

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  18. jenJanuary 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    I LOVE this! That key is FAB- the combination is perfect!

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  19. Annette AllenJanuary 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    awesome...love the misting...love that fun key...great card.

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  20. BrandiJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Karen,
    What a fabulous key embellishment. Very nice! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season!

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  21. Savannah O'GwynnJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I just got 5 keys from Michael's yesterday--I cannot wait to use them! THIS is a fab card--love the woodgrain and that deep red!! BEAUTIFUL:)

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  22. JennyJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    I cannot believe that key is not real Karen!!! Love what you've done with it and a totally stunning card too :)
    Jenny x

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  23. Lisa EltonJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    LOVE THIS Karen!!! I have always had a fondness for those old fashioned keys! Great card ;)

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  24. farmhouse-storyJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    love that big key, karen--awesome card:)

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  25. TigriswillreignJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    This is awesome, Karen! Love the misted panel!

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  26. Glenda JJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Fabulous CAS card! Love the colours.

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  27. JessJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Absolutely fabulous! Black and red are so awesome together - and I love that huge black shiny key!

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  28. ~amy~January 7, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    LOL...gotta love those chiplets:)

    SWEET card...love that key..wow!

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  29. ~Tammy~January 7, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    This great! Love the key!

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  30. Emily LeiphartJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    This card is so cool! I love the red woodgrain and misting. Such a fabulous design.

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  31. Lisa PetrellaJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    AWESOME card! LOVE that chipboard key and the woodgrain embossing in the background!! AND HUGE CONGRATS on your win over at Lawn Fawn!!!! WOOHOOO!!! SOOOO excited for you, girl!!!

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  32. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 7, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Love the misting and the red wood grain is fabulous... off to find some chip board.

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  33. alexandra s.m.January 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    such a cool card!
    Love your sense of design Karen!

    TFS~

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  34. TrinhJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Great design, Karen! Love the misting & how real the key looks.

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  35. Alice January 8, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    so pretty! fab design as always, Karen!

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  36. Anne TussingJanuary 8, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Fantastic card!! LOVE the key:)

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  37. Donna B.January 8, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Beautiful card Karen!! Love the key and the sentiment and the spray mist!

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  38. Amy KollingJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Karen, I love your chipboard key accent and the splatter look. The wood grain was a perfect addition to the BG!!

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  39. Jen W.January 9, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Love the woodgrain and the misting together and big congrats on your win over at Lawn Fawn! :)

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  40. Heather InnusaJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Very cool - Love the key - and CONGRATS on the Lawn Fawn Catalog!!!! I was so utterly happy to see your card on their blog - you totally deserve it girlfriend - that card was amazing!

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  41. Tenia NelsonJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    LOVE!!!!

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  42. papertrails leaverJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    What a fabulous card! Stunning!

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  43. Mynn xxJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I adore this card! The black key with the beautiful red background is absolutely stunning!!! :)

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  44. lisa aranaJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Amazing design. Just love it.

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  45. Suzanne RussellJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Love this, Karen-just like most everything you do! The red background embossed in woodgrain really makes f a substantial base for the bold heavy key. Just beautiful!

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