Wednesday, September 12, 2012

A Couple of Thank Yous!

Before I share my card today, I'd like to thank Kim Hughes and the lovely people at Paper Smooches for including my card in this month's PS Patrol!  What an honor, thank you so much!

I thought I'd have all kinds of time once the kids were back in school.  I usually volunteer quite a bit at our small Christian school, but this year I also took on the role of Chairperson for our annual silent auction.  Well, let me tell you, that is quite time consuming!  So, anyway, I started making a card a week ago or more for the embossing challenge at A Blog Named Hero, and I just sat down to finish it last night.  I missed the deadline by a mile, oh well.






First time using washi tape!  I couldn't find it online to put into InLinkz.  It's Recollections brand from Michaels.  Yeah, I'm usually the last to get on board the trendy wagon.  Glad I hopped on though, that's fun stuff!  That cute dimensional flower was a lovely gift from JJ Bolton as part of her very generous give away in July.  Thank you, JJ! 

Thankfully, this week's challenge as CAS-ual Fridays is:  Embossing!

Thanks for stopping over today!  I hope to visit your blogs to see your gorgeous creations soon!  Sorry about the delay.

38 comments:

  1. Lovely card. Your background is stunning!!! Fun washi tape too!

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  2. Beautiful background! Love the washi too. I'm certain you'll be hooked now-it's SO fun to play with. And I know you're on a craft budget & washi can be $$ but at our Target, in the office supply section, there is washi!! A pack of 4 rolls for $4.09!! 4 color combos. Check it out!

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  3. AND...congrats on the PS Patrol! I got distracted w the washi.

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  4. Such a pretty card! Thanks for having some fun with us this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  5. Missed one but got in on another...hahaha!!! Good thing to because this card rocks :) I saw your card on the PS blog too...one of my favorites of your!!!

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  6. Nice to have you back, Kara! Congratulations on the PS Patrol honor and good luck with the Silent Auction. I've done a few of those as a fundraiser and it is a ton of work ~ but lots of fun, too!

    Your card is fantastic! Thanks for always taking the time to leave me some love!!

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  7. Stunning! Kara, I love the scrummy green & sparkly flower.

    Donna x

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  8. Supa fab card! Love love love the distress lattice bg and your perfect choice of flower too!

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  9. This is beautiful! Love the glitter flower and pretty green. Its wonderful that you are volunteering.

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  10. Gorgeous embossing!! Love how refreshing this looks! And congrats on the PS Patrol! you do AWESOME work, Kara!Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  11. Hi Kara this Thank You card is fabulous! Love how the strip Washi tape contrast with the Lattice bg! Congrats on the PS Patrol, The Loads of Fun card is really fun and clever! Thanks for stopping by my blog often and leave me encouraging words. I appreciate them very much.

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  12. Congrats on your feature!!! And what a fabulous card--beautiful colors and use of the washi tape;) FAB!

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  13. Big congrats and your card is stunning! Love the inking!! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  14. Super cute Kara~ love that background. This is a beautiful card......
    Great job always...
    TFS~

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  15. Gorgeous colors! Wow - love this card! And congrats to you on the PS Patrol - so exciting! :)

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  16. This is beautiful! :> I need to use that background stamp more! My kids also go to a Christian school! :> So happy to have the opportunity and love the school!

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  17. Love that lattice stamp!!! Gorgeous background! Thanks for playing along this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  18. Delightful Kara Lynne. Love the colour you chose for your background.

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  19. i am going to order some washi tape right now.
    This card is lovely Kara Lynne. The paper is gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Chris x

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  20. Congrats on your PS patrol, Kara Lynne! Lovely background colours and love the use of washi tape together with the lattice!

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  21. Congratulations, Kara! Your card is beautiful! Love the flower with the gorgeous background!

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  22. Such brilliant inking, my dear! and the balance is perfect here. I have yet to master the washi, and I am always way behind all the trends. Maybe that is why I like vintage stuff - ha! Congrats on the PS recognition, too.

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  23. Kara, this is sheer lovliness! Pretty colors and flower!

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  24. Kara, that beautiful blue/green background makes my heart skip a beat! So pretty! And the doodlebug flower is just adorable. Nice color combo on this card! Congrats on the PS Patrol!

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  25. Wow Kara this is fabulous. Love the Jade colour. Your use of the mask is perfect, as for the washi tape... you aren't the last, I still haven't bought any :)
    Glad to have you back with us
    Eileen x

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  26. wow, your bg is absolutely amazing! such wonderful colors, love your card!
    hugs, karin

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  27. Kara this is so beautiful!!! Love the colors with the splash of yellow on the flower! Makes this whole card pop!

    Hugs,
    Elise

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  28. super pretty and congrats on the shout out!

    okay, I didn't know that there was radioactive fiestaware! seriously? I don't own any of the vintage stuff but I have a friend that does...hmmmm.

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  29. I have to come back and say you lucky cheese head to be at the game last night!

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  30. That embossed and inked background is fabulous! Love the strip of washi tape, too. I suddenly feel the need to go shopping. :)

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  31. Well congrats on your shout out! This card is phenomenal! I love the use of washi tape here. I have had it in my stash for awhile, but don't often use it till today I used three strips of it. Actually both my cards posted today uses it. I don't know what is going on with me.....

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  32. Your background is breathtaking, what a beautiful mix of colors, and I really like the spot of yellow too!

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  33. GORGEOUS card Kara Lynne, LOVE the colour variation & washi!
    Enjoy your visitors :) :) :)

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  34. Beautifully inked background--love that lattice stamp! Love your use of washi tape, too!

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  35. Such a sweet card! Love the blended ink!

    Glad to hear you're having fun with the goodies:)

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  36. Awesome card my dear! Love the coloring and embossing! Congrats on your card being shows at PS too! :)

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