Wednesday, August 29, 2012

You're Loads of Fun!

My parents both lived in Rhinelander, WI when they started dating and they would meet at a laundromat called the Rhinelaunder.  My brother and I thought that was a lame place to hang out on a date, but the name was clever!  If Dad was still on this Earth today, I would give him this to give to my Mom.





This card is entered in the Paper Smooches SPARKS Picture Perfect Challenge
And here's the inspiration picture:
I loved working with patterns that I thought reflected the colors and pattern of the couch.  Some of them were older scraps, but I put the newer ones on the InLinkz.  The card is long and narrow (4"x8 1/2") to match the length and height of the couch.  The repetition of squares are represented by the repetition of the squarish washing machines.

Speaking of repetition...
This card is also entered in the Moxi Fab World: Card Design Handbook Week:  The Repetition Challenge

Thanks so much for coming over!  I hope you're having loads of fun, whatever you're up to today.
Kara Lynne

45 comments:

  1. Oh girl that card is just too stinkin cute!!!! The patterned paper piecing part is perfect! (say that a few times fast, lol!)
    And what a nice story about your folks, tfs.

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  2. Super cute Kara, love all those paper piece squares....
    Perfect take on the sketch too...
    TFS - enjoy your lovely evening!

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  3. Oh... love, love, love this (I have that set too). What a great use of patterned paper. And, as always, thanks for the love over on my blog :)

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  4. So is it crazy that I actually know where Rhinelander is and have been there a time or two (or more?)? Your card is so fun, the elongated shape really allows for such creativity.

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  5. This is simply adorable and just too cute! Love all the patterns you used, what a great way to use up scraps!

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  6. This is wonderful Kara! I love the vibrant colours and the white space. Just so sweet!

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  7. Aww. Adorable card! What a sweet daughter you are, Kara!

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  8. This is totally cool, Kara! Love the repetition of the machines in different pp!

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  9. LOVED the story as much as I love this ADORABLE card, Kara!

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  10. okay, now how sweet is this? love the story too:)

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  11. What an amazing card!!! I so love this! And what a cute story about your parents, too!

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  12. Aww, sorry your dad is not here to give this adorable card to your mom. This is such a perfect card to go with your parents story. I love this card and the fun way you stamped it. It's a winner in my book !

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  13. Oh my goodness this is just sooooo cute! I love the thought of washing machines and laundry on a card:) This card just makes me smile!! You did such an awesome job mixing and matching your PS stamps (isn't that the best?)!

    Love the back story on the card too! Sorry your dad is not here to give this card to your mom, but it's so nice that you made it with that memory in mind:) Hugs!

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  14. Love this card - so much fun!! I just love the Paper Smooches stamps =)
    Wonderful story too!!

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  15. Such a sweet card, Kara Lynne! I never gave this set a second look because I wanted nothing to do with housework....but this card is a true delight with all the cute patterns, and so is your dear story. It is so sweet to know that your Dad is still in your heart.

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  16. Kara Lynne this is so cute!!! Love the repitition of those adorable washing machines and how it fits with the couch in the inspiration photo! I love the story you shared and how I wish your Dad was still here to give it to your Mom. It is so hard to miss those we love so much!

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  17. Kara Lynne - this is such a cute card and a cute take on that inspiration photo. I love all the different patterns together on the long, skinny card. It's just perfect! Love the laundromat story too. So sweet! Thank you so much for playing along with the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge! (Thanks for the bloggy love too!)

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  18. What a lovely story, Kara! Your card is so cute! Love it!

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  19. Clever! Love the sweet story behind the card. I have such a hard time creating a card from a photo inspiration cue, you're take is perfect!

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  20. This card is soooo super adorable and I think it's another winner!!! Love the story too...makes the card even more adorable :)

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  21. Just too cute...love those sweet washers. Just adorable.

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  22. How fun is this card! LOVE the length of it! That long row of washers is great!

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  23. Did I mention I am glad you are back on the scene? I love this little laundry card...I especially like the story behind it.

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  24. How FUN and colorful! So happy to see your lovely work here again! Love your take on the repetition and thanks for sharing your story behind the card!

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  25. Kara, this is so cute! Love the cheerful & sweet design. Great job, girly! :)

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  26. Now that is an interesting couch! Love your card and story about where your mom and dad would meet! : )

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  27. Hahaha, what a funny card, Kara! I wish my washing machine could look like one of these beauties! Love your laundry basket and detergent on top. Now, if this was like my laundry room, you would also need to add sweaty socks, grass-stained baseball pants, and mildewy swim trunks. Well, maybe those are better left off the card ... unless it's a scary Halloween one : )

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  28. what a fun card, Kara! love the colorful washing machines and the lovely story behind it, too. fabulous work as always! hope you have a wonderful weekend! =)

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  29. Adorable card, Kara Lynne! Those washing machines are paper pieced cuteness! And such a sweet love story, too. ;)

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  30. Oh my, I love this card it's so cute and funny! The patterned pieced washing machines are awesome!!!

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  31. Super card Kara Lynne well done , its gorgeous.
    Thank you so much for your super comments on my blog . Have a super weekend
    Big Hugs Elaine

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  32. I love the sentiment and the happy, bright washing machines! I want that plaid washing machine for my laundry room! So cute!

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  33. the kind of card that makes you smile, definitely a winning card.

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  34. Sorry using my phone and it's not fun to use for commenting. Apparently I hit enter and published before I was done commenting!!!! Anyway, I really really adore the sweet little card. I love your take on the challenge! Super cool approach!

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  35. My oh my!!! I love this adorable card, Kara! The papers are so fun and I love the repetition of the washing machines!!!!! So cute!!!

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  36. This is such an adorable fun card Kara Lynne. Love it. Trish x

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  37. Ohhhh! What a cute to boot card is this? So fitting for your Dad's memory. He would have bee proud. keeleyxx

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  38. SOOOOO Cute! LOVE those little smiles on the washing machines!! FUN design! THANKS for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge!!!

    ps...love the sentiment! It's perfect for your parents (and your dad's memory!). <3

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  39. This is completely adorable Kara Lynne! I'm sure your Dad would of loved it :)

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  40. LOVE, LOVE all your pp washing machines Kara Lynne - now if they made machines like that I wouldn't mind so much hanging out in the Laundromat LOL!

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  41. This is just too cute! Love those papers!

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  42. Oh, my gracious! I don't know how I missed this, but it is ever so cute, cute, CUTE! And your papers just add all the more to the whimsy appeal! Absolutely precious!

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  43. GREAT card! Will you please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com? I'd like to ask you a quick question :)
    Kim

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  44. Hey Kara Lynne! Thanks for linking this up to the Repetition Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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