Saturday, July 23, 2011

A Riddle


Firstborn: Mama, I got a good joke.
Me: Ok.
Firstborn: Mama, what's black and white and red all over?
Me: (Grinning, because I already know the answer...)That's not a joke, that's a riddle.
Firstborn: Ok. Mama, I got a good riddle.
Me: Ok.
Firstborn: What's black and white and red all over?
Me: Hmm, I don't really know...
Firstborn, in a fit of giggles: A newspaper, silly. Get it? Not the color red but read like you are reading.
Me: Hah, that's a good one.


The Play Date Cafe is having one of their famous Color Splash Challenges, to create a black and white card with a splash of red. I was also inspired by the current card over at CASE Study Challenge, created by the fabulous Dawn of Wplus9 herself.


The background panel was stamped with two images from Poinsettia Patterns in black and then with a dot from another set I added some pink with glimmer mist for a cohesive look. I'm not sure what the deal is with blogger, but you can see these details better if you click on the image and it becomes life size. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!


Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max, (Pink)
Stamps: (Poinsettia Patterns, Brothers and Sisters, Funky Foliage) Wplus9, (Communique Sentiments) PTI
Ink: (Onyx Black) Versafine
Other: (Pink Twill) May Arts, (Staple) Tim Holtz, (Glimmer Mist) Tattered Angels
Tools: (Die) Wplus9
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41 comments:

  1. LindsayJuly 23, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Sweet pink and black perfection Karen! Perfection!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    STUNNING! I seem to say that to you a lot! :)

    lisa a.

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  3. Janny's Cards CreationsJuly 23, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Lovely, Janny

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  4. BabyBokChoyJuly 23, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Surely the answer is a blog??!! LOL. I'm glad to know that I'm not as old as dirt coz I hadn't heard of that one before, lol. Cute card!! love that color combo! :)

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  5. Jen W.July 23, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    That is some perfectly lined up stamping! :) Love the pink dots and the twill behind the tag.

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  6. Jay GeeJuly 23, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Your background is so gorgeous and perfect Karen! Super card - love the twill.

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  7. Michele GrossJuly 23, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Love Love Love it!! The story and the card :) Glad you played along with us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  8. UnknownJuly 23, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Very pretty, love the stamped background and the colors!

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  9. MichelleJuly 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I'm loving this card, Karen, it's beautiful! I love the pink card base and the subtle pink dots.
    Michelle.

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  10. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)July 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Fabulous!!! My first thought was Dawn's card on CASE study, so glad you drew inspiration for her card and love the bits of ribbon and the spots of pink.

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  11. Kerry StegerJuly 24, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I love your card Karen - the beautiful background is lovely and the pop of pink on your card is stunning!!!

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  12. TraceyJuly 24, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    GORGEOUS and so pretty with the pink splash!!! Thanks so much for joining us at The Play Date Cafe :)

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  13. artfuldelightJuly 24, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    WOW, wow, WOW!!!! I love all your cards (I don't think I have ever seen one I wasn't in awe over) but this one may be my new fav!! I LOVE it!!

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  14. TheresaJuly 24, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Beautiful combination. I love pink and black. Love the simplicity of your card.

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  15. farmhouse-storyJuly 24, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    love her die and matching stamp with the cute pink ribbon peeking out, karen! very pretty card:)

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  16. LynnJuly 24, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    first things first...your card is stunning, stunning, stunning...I love the pop of pink and the gorgeous pattern!! And...I love your sweet boys joke. I've heard that one I few times myself!

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  17. JennyJuly 24, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    That's some real neat stamping Karen for the background pattern, a brilliant take on the challenge too :)
    Jenny x

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  18. BrandiJuly 24, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Too funny! I heard that riddle before and it probably sounds so much cuter coming from a little one. Oh the joys! This is so elegant with the black and white and pop of color. Great job!

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  19. yyamJuly 24, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Classic elegance! Love the color combo! Beautiful card Karen! :)

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  20. FionaJuly 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Lovely sweet splash of soft pink Karen :) Thanks for playing along at the Play Date Cafe!

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  21. TigriswillreignJuly 24, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    This is craft-tacular!! I LOVE this! The colors, your pattern... Hoping you become the newest addition to the WPlus9 DT... you know, whenever they have an opening... ;)

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  22. SueJuly 25, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    This is stunning Karen!! Loving the B & White with a pop of soft pink, very clean and crisp!
    Thanks for sharing at CASE study this week! :)

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  23. Lisa EltonJuly 25, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Very pretty...pink & black are always great together!

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  24. Heather InnusaJuly 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Aah, little boys. They do make me giggle! It's funny how amused with themselves they get! I love this card! The pick black & white is so pretty & elegant!!

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  25. Jocelyn OlsonJuly 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Hee hee (about your son's riddle). Your card is so striking and elegant. How on earth do you keep your stamping so straight?! :) Amazing card, Karen!

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  26. Amanda WinkelmanJuly 25, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Stunning and Elegant, Karen! I love it!

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  27. Alice July 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    i am in love with this one, Karen! so very pretty! love the stamped background. fabulous work as always!

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  28. Jinny NewlinJuly 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    So soft and elegant, Karen! LOVE your use of Poinsettia Patterns with Brothers & Sisters, and that soft lavender is BEAUTIFUL! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  29. MonicaBJuly 26, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Love the background. Beautiful card.

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  30. Marlena M.July 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    AWWWW, you're a good momma....I would have blown it. Gorgeous card....love that bit of ribbon treatment. ;)

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  31. Iwona Palamountain (Chupa)July 26, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    This card is outstanding!!

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  32. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Superb card! Love your take on the combined challenges, it's perfect!

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  33. Jennifer RzasaJuly 27, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Beautiful- congrats on the CASE study win!

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  34. Jaclyn MillerJuly 27, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Love this karen, that is one of my fave stamp sets and your bit of pink is perfect. Thank you so much for joining in on the color splash at The Play Date Cafe.

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  35. JulieJuly 27, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    What a stunning card!!! Just beautiful!

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  36. TheresaJuly 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I knew your card would win!! It's just fabulous. Congrats.

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  37. CristinaJuly 27, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    So stunning. As in, stuuuuhning. :) Congrats on your win!

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  38. Emily LeiphartJuly 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Cute story and gorgeous card! I really need to get Poinsettia Patterns.

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  39. TrinhJuly 30, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Congrats on your win! Your card is beautiful and the stamping is perfect!

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  40. Andrea MAugust 2, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    This is soooo BEAUTIFUL Karen! WOW!!!

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  41. Nancy SAugust 5, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I just found your blog and what a stunner this card is! can't wait to see more from you.

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