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Monday, April 16, 2012
The Man's Mall
The husband came home from a quick shopping expenditure with the boys at the local farm and fleet store (i.e. the Man's Mall). He asked, out of the blue, if I had teeny tiny clothespins. Why yes, I responded, why do you ask? He replied: Well, we saw some at Fleet Farm-they came in a bag of 200 or so-and I thought we should get you some. You know, to use with your crafty stuff. Then Chase said that wasn't a good idea because he was pretty sure you already had, like, two million of them. Geez thanks, Chase, for having my back.
This card featuring a little cheeky bird was created for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge. I was drawn to the blue and orange color combination, and took inspiration from the row of tone on tone words, with a punch of color thrown in the mix.
This is super duper cute!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and cheery! Love it!
ReplyDelete(Great story too.)
Oh, the children and their honesty - I think we need to train them better! :) Love your adorable card, Karen - fun colors!
ReplyDeleteLaughing hard at your story! Don't worry, it will give him an excuse to go back. Fantastic card! Bright and cheerful, I really love what you did with the background sentiments and colors!
ReplyDeletegreat story. Love the color combo too and the shading on the birdie. LOVE the subtle words in the background!
ReplyDeletehehe this is just too cute...great take...
ReplyDeleteyour husband is very supportive and your boy is so cute. Love the orange paper banner and sentiments stamped tone on tone. winner for me.
ReplyDeleteOh your son's comment gave me a GOOD chuckle Karen!! Sounds like something my son would say ;)
ReplyDeleteGREAT card today, fun quirky birthday bird and I love the pretty orange banner behind him! Happy Monday ;)
Very effective!
ReplyDeleteLoved your story.....so glad you already had 2 million of those clothespins :)) Love this card, Karen!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely LOVE your take on the challenge, Karen! that stamped background is too fun. fabulous card. love love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, Karen, a great take on the challenge! And that is one hilarious story. I don't believe ou have two million tiny clothes pins! I don't recall the last time you used one. LOL
ReplyDeleteLOL, well it was nice of your husband to think of you... mine would have no idea what I used :) Love your take on the challenge, great sentiment background.
ReplyDeleteLOL...brownie points for the hubby:)
ReplyDeleteDarling card..love that tweet bird!
HA! Cute story, Karen!!! I like how you call the fleet store the "Man's Mall"! And this card is such an ADORABLE take on the inspiration photo!!! Can't wait to see your first Craft's Meow set debut in just a couple of days!!! YAY!
ReplyDeleteKaren - I love this card and your story! I really like the subtle stamping - it wasn't apparent in the little thumbnail pic, but it looks awesome! Great take on the inspiration photo!
ReplyDeleteCracking up about Chase's comment! You have some work to do Karen! But I love that your hubby thought of you...love your adorable card!
ReplyDeleteAdorable birdie!
ReplyDeleteI've got to get going on some more birthday (or bird-day) cards!!!
LOL at your son!!
how sweet of your hubby :)
ReplyDeletesuper cute card :)
LOL - I can imagine my kids saying the same thing!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! fun and cute
Hehe...love your story...;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute cute cute card! Love the birdie and the fresh happy colours! :)
Super cute take on the Spark! Love the banner behind the image panel, it really makes it pop!
ReplyDeleteCute card. Fabulous Post! Don't knock the tractor supply store. I've gotten some cute cowgirl-y tees and blouses at one near my folks!
ReplyDeleteAs for kids calling it like it is...
Fun way to use the inspiration photo Karen :0)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
great card..love the art of butterflies!
ReplyDeletegreat card..love the art of butterflies!
ReplyDeleteHeehee! It's great that your boys are always thinking of your crafty needs!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so incredibly fun! Love the orange banner and cute bird!
Fun story! Love your card too, the fabulous blue and orange color combo is awesome =) Thank you so much for playing along in this SPARKS challenge!
ReplyDeleteA perfect card from the SPARK. Your colors and stamping are spot on!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't be any cuter than this card! Hugs..xoxo
ReplyDeleteLOL! Doesn't Chase know you can never have too many tiny clothespins? :)
ReplyDeleteI love this card, Karen. The colours are so fun and scream out birthday and I love the sentiments down the middle. That subtle little shadow below the bird is perfect. :)
This is just precious! The colors are perfect—Love it!
ReplyDeleteOH Karen! This is TOOOOOOOOOOO cute! Love that background stamping and that highlighted bird! SOOOOOOOO cute:) THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge;)
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