Tuesday, October 9, 2012

"The Cone"


It never fails, I usually end up feeling sorry for those puppies and kitties that have to endure "the cone". I want to not chuckle when they walk and randomly hit "the cone" against something and back up only to do it again a few seconds later. I want to resist the urge to unsnap the fasteners and just let them run free. But alas, I know they serve a purpose, and they serve it well, I'm just glad that we humans don't have to endure "the cone."
Skipping Stones Design has another retro sketch up for their challenge this week. You can check out all the details for the challenge along with prize information and sensational design team samples on the Skipping Stones Blog.

I was inspired by the bold vs. soft colors of the Runway Inspired Challenge picture, I realize this is an unconventional image and sentiment to use for it though, but I somehow think the colors ended up being perfect, especially the cone and the yellow collar. The dog and sentiment came from Skipping Stones Design's Dogs Vol. 1 set.

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40 comments:

  1. Jen W.October 9, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Yup, the cone is one of those things you know you shouldn't laugh at but you just can't help it! Atti won't even try to walk when he has one on - he just freezes and stares at the wall!

    Love how you used the image here - such simple perfection!

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  2. Jay GeeOctober 9, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    LOL! Love the colours and your fun card Karen :)

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  3. BrandiOctober 9, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    What can I say? This is soooo funny! Love this!

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  4. LynnOctober 9, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Hilarious..the "cones" crack me up too! Love your card...adorable!

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  5. ~amy~October 9, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    chuckling...love this card.

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  6. Sherry EckbladOctober 9, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    what a great card and the sentiment is just perfect.

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  7. KellyOctober 9, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    great take on the challenge and how you incorporated those colors. the CONE!!!!! ack! it is very hard not to laugh at pups in the CONE!

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  8. BrendaOctober 9, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Thanks for the laugh and the fun card! Love your take on the challenges.

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  9. BarbOctober 9, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks for the giggle this morning, Karen - such a fun card! And I agree. . . . .sooo glad we humans don't have to wear cones! (heehee!)

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  10. ScrappychickOctober 9, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I crack up every time I see this stamp! Love the card!

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  11. BabyBokChoyOctober 9, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    ROTFL, what a sentiment and image!! too too funny.

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  12. jengdOctober 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    OMG- WAY too funny! Love the image, sentiment and what you did with them. The string/button treatment is unique and great with it.

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  13. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsOctober 9, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    This is my favorite image from that set! Have used it a bunch of times!
    The coloring is perfect!

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  14. JingleOctober 9, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Very cute!

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  15. Katie GehringOctober 9, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Karen, I just love this card! Great colors! I totally agree that part of me feels so bad for the poor doggie or kitty, but they do just look so funny!

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  16. UnknownOctober 9, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Karen this is brilliant. I love that you linked it up to the fashionista challenge. The dress is the perfect cone shape! Such a funny sentiment...if there were human cones I'd be doomed. I'm notorious for poking at booboos :S

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  17. AimesOctober 9, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Fab take on the sketch and a very funny one too!
    Hugs!
    x

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  18. LynndaOctober 9, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    so cute and too funny!.... hugs..xoxo

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  19. Alice October 9, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    awww... adorable card and really like the colors and design. lovely card, Karen!

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  20. yyamOctober 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Hehe....I so remember how sad my dogs were when they had to endure the Elizabethan collar...the worst thing is the drool that accumulates there....eeek! lol

    I love the colours on your card Karen! And the fun sentiment! :)

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  21. ChristinaOctober 9, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Ha! I love this image and sentiment. It reminds me of my days working in the vet's office. My basset hound once had to wear a cone and she refused to move while it was on. I finally had to take it off because she was so pathetic. :)
    I'm loving the unique shape of the white label and the way you've wrapped the twine. Fantastic colors, too!

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  22. alexandra s.m.October 9, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    This sis beyond cute Karen!
    Love your card and great design ;-)
    TFS~

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  23. Annette AllenOctober 9, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    oh my i love love love this...such a fun card...

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  24. RoseOctober 9, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    super cute :)

    lol loved the "cone of shame" in UP

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  25. MSOctober 9, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Ahhh, the cone of shame! It is pathetic when they have to wear those!

    Love that sketch too, probably because it has a tag on it :)

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  26. Glenda JOctober 9, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    So cute Karen! Love the bright colours.

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  27. ~Tammy~October 10, 2012 at 5:42 AM

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  28. ~Tammy~October 10, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Absolutely fun and funny!

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  29. SaraOctober 10, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I love the colors and humor in this card! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment on my cards. It made my day! :)

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  30. ChunyuanOctober 10, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    so cute and funny.

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  31. DortesjsOctober 10, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    love this card!

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  32. Jennifer RzasaOctober 10, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    A great take on the challenge, Karen! It's funny and cute :) Thanks for joining us on the Runway!

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  33. TrinhOctober 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    lol Fun & cute! Lovin' the color combo and the twine/button treatment.

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  34. gobeagirlOctober 10, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Karen, I just have to tell you that when I read your card I just loved it and started to laugh. It is just adorable and the sentiment just made my day. Thanks for becoming a follower on my blog. I am trying to make more time to get back into my groove and start posting more regularly again. Have a wonderful day tomorrow. Hugs, Lisa G

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  35. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 10, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    seriously the best sentiment!!!

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  36. lostinpaperOctober 11, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    Hilarious! Totally fab take on the challenges!

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  37. Courtney KOctober 11, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    omg - too funny!!

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  38. ellen s.October 14, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    that is TOO CUTE! LOL!

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  39. ChristianaOctober 14, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Hahahahahaha! I love this!

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  40. Lisa EltonOctober 15, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Wasn't there a kids movie that called it the cone of shame!! I think it was UP...not sure funny non the less! Yep our son is grown and married but we still watch those movies!!

    Fun card Karen,gave me a giggle!!

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