Thursday, June 9, 2011

Ode to Mother's Crock-pot


It's wrapped in avocado green ceramic. Swirls of dark brown decorate the edge. Countless dips and roasts have cooked in its rust porcelain interior. It's my mother's wedding gift crock-pot and it's still going strong. (I think I've been through two in just ten years...)


We have a fun challenge for you at CAS-ual Fridays! Reminisce in your childhood and come play some Tic-Tac-Toe with us! Use any line across, down or diagonal to choose the elements for your absolutely fabulous clean and simple design that I know you are going to create. We have a fabulous sponsor and CAS-ual Fridays Temp (aka: guest designer), Tami Mayberry, so please stop by the CAS-ual Fridays Blog for challenge rules, prize details and super inspiration from the Girl Fridays.

Yes, a crock-pot was the inspiration for this card! I was going through pictures of my last vacation and spotted the counter top full of goodies at my sister's house. There, sitting rather squat but proud, and full of yummy baked beans, was my mother's crock-pot. I noticed that a felt sticker from my stash matched the design on the crock pot. I adhered the sticker to woodgrain paneling (hah!) and wrapped the piece with some twine.
**Today I am also featured over at Noor's blog for Fascinating Fridays! What an honor to be recognized by my peers in this fabulous industry! Thanks Noor, and Tammy, for featuring me in your interview today.**

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Marigold Morning, Really Rust, Old Olive) SU
Ink: (Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger
Stamps: (Funky Flowers) WPlus9
Embellishments: (Felt Sticker) Queen & Co., (Twine)
Tools: (Woodgrain Embossing Folder) PTI

31 comments:

  1. Beautiful ode 2 ur Mom's crock pot and beautiful card

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  2. Love the woodgrain, what a fabulous ode to the crockpot.

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  3. Ooooohhhh, Karen! I love this card! I think it has to be my all time favorite card you have made! The colors, the embossing, and that felt sticker! If perfection came in the form of a card...this would be it!

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  4. Lol! Lovin' the inspiration :>) I agree, the older stuff lasts 4evah!

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  5. Yep they sure dont make things like they used too Karen but wonderful that the crockpot gave you inspiration for this card.
    Love the colours and the woodgrain embossing :)
    Jenny x

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  6. I am bad bad bad as my crock pot is only used for parties for appetizers! I think all of our mum's have the same crockpot!!! Love your card.

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  7. shazam...I'm loving that marigold morning...gorgeous...great crockpot story and P.S. I love my crockpot!

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  8. ode to the crockpot... you crack me up, Karen! I know that shade of "green" very well as my parents house had a refrigerator that color... oiy... Great card!!

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  9. How fun is this KAren! I love that little felt piece and the colors, so cool! Way to go on your recognitions, you're just popping up all over the place you talented girl!

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  10. great feature, karen! great crockpot writing and i'm loving your card! have a good weekend:)

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  11. Way cool Karen! I love it & the story. Ps I've had about 2 crockpots in the past 5 yrs... don't make em like they used to. Going to check out your feature now ;). Congrats!

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  12. I love your inspirations! This is great! I need to use mine way more than I do, but right now I have no idea where the heck it is. Awesome interview! :-)

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  13. FABULOUS! Love your inspiration story! That felt sticker with the pops of color looks awesome against the woodgrain background!! Congrats on being featured on Noor's blog!!!! You are a rock star, girl!!!!

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  14. I can almost see that crock pot! :) What great inspiration!!! Congrats on your feature!!!

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  15. Super cool! Love the colour combo and textures. Have a fantastic weekend, Karen!

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  16. Wonderful! Love the retro color combo and the wonderful texture :)

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  17. Oh my gosh! I think I inherited the same crock pot! I LOVE this card, the colours, the texture, everything. :)

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  18. i think you just convinced me that i NEED that woodgrain impression plate!! love the texture. super card, Karen! congrats on being featured, too! =)

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  19. Wow! Love the crock pot flashback. :) Wonder where my mom's got to...
    That felt sticker is awesome and I love that bold yellow. Congrats on another interview - you're on your way to crafty superstardom! :)

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  20. Love how you were inspired by the crockpot! And congrats on the feature! Great interview and wonderful to learn more about you. Tried leaving a comment on Noor's blog but Blogger wouldn't let me.

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  21. Lovely card! My mom had a crock-pot like that too! Thanks for the memories:)

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  22. Love love that woodgrain base! This card is gorgeous!

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  23. Such a cool card, I love the embossing!
    hugs
    Laura

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  24. Now I have heard it ALL! A crock pot memorie! Whatever it takes to create such a FAB card! LOVE the touch of avocado! LOVE the woodgrain background! GREAT card, Karen!

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  25. See, now your swirly looks like a swirly. ;) I love the way your woodgrain ends for the sentiment.

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  26. Before I read this post I was totally thinking cool retro 60-70s look! HA! I LOVE this.

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  27. This design and elements are unique and I love it paired with that wood grain texture, totally fab CAS card :)

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  28. Karen, one of these days I just want to get inside your head. I love that you take inspiration from stuff in your environment. I'm pretty sure my mom had a crockpot like your moms - there's was a LOT of avocado green in our house! LOL Your CAS design instincts continue to blow me away - I can see that you put so much thought into the placement of every single element. Genius!

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