Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Caught a Bug? Maybe Influenza A?

I know the flu is really going around, yuk!  My mother has it, and it is no fun.  I made a card to send to her.  She only lives five miles away, but I thought it might cheer her up to get something in her mailbox.  What could cheer someone up more than a shaker card?!  This little bug was corralled behind the shaker window by a circle of tissue boxes ready to strike!  Fortunately, Mom has a great sense of humor.




All of the stamps are from Paper Smooches Healthy Vibes.  The tissue box papers are from The Paper Studio, Khloe Lane and the background is PTI Limeade Ice.  The bug was colored with Copics YG21 and YG23.  I was going to use green sequins and beads, but then I realized that would just be gross, so I went with a cheerier pink and orange.  Some of the sequins are from Doodle Bug, and the others are Hobby Lobby's brand.

This card is joining the fun at the following challenges:

Virginia's View #12: Shaker Cards                                Paper Smooches Sparks: Anything Goes
                            

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: H is for... Health!
Simon Monday Challenge Blog

Thanks for coming over to visit today!  Stay healthy!

Kara Lynne
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30 comments:

  1. RosemaryFebruary 4, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    what a fun, clever and creative card, kara.... have a big smile on my face right now and I know your mom will too when she gets this gem!

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  2. Becca CrugerFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Well if germs could ever be cute, you've definitely proven it! That ring of paper-pieced tissue boxes is a GENIUS move. I'm sure this will perk your mom right up.

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  3. Kelly GriglioneFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Oh my gosh, how fun! In all the thousands and thousands of cards I've seen, I believe this is the first tissue box and germ shaker card I've ever seen. Love it!! What a great idea : )

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  4. HannelieFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    I can promise you, your mom will feel better after receiving this! So fun!

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  5. Lisa EltonFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    This is so super cute and your mom will get a kick out of it!

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  6. Colleen DietrichFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Oh, this is SUPER cute, Kara Lynne! What a great way to cheer up your mother. I hope she feels better soon. Laughter is good medicine, and I hope this makes her chuckle!

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  7. walchowDesignFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    This is super cute and such a great idea to make into a shaker card with all the tissue boxes, Kara Lynne! Bet your mum will feel good after receiving this and hope she will feel better soon!

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  8. DarnellFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Omagod, Kara Lynne, you get the prize for most innovative shaker card of the year with this SO clever design!! I love it and if laughter is the best medicine, your mother will be better instantly!! Enjoy your day! I hope you don't catch it!! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Cindy C.February 4, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Your card made me smile Kara!! I am sure it would cheer up you mom lots!! Love those paper pieced tissue boxes!!!

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  10. Jinny NewlinFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Too fun! I mean, the occasion isn't so much, but the card is sure to put a smile on your mom's face. Love your play on patterns here, girl!

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  11. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 4, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Oh I LOVE your shaker! The patterns and all the fun? Amazing, this is the most unique shaker that I have EVER seen! Your mom is going to love this so much and I am sure it will make her feel better.

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  12. thecraftycavalierFebruary 4, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Fab, fab, fab! So glad you're back in blogland! What a fun card - I'm sure it'll cheer your Mum up :-) It is such a happy card and I love all the funky colours and patterns. Hugs, Jayne

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  13. MariaFebruary 4, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Very cute and fun shaker card! Love all the pretty colors and patterns! I sure hope your Mom gets well very soon! And, I'm sure she'll appreciate this thoughtful bright card you made for her!:-)

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  14. DanaFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Haha! Loved your comment about the green beads!! I love this card, it is super cute and i love the little 'bug' in the middle corralled by the tissues!!

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  15. CharkFebruary 4, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    absolutely cutest card with germs I've ever seen! :)

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  16. Kirsty VittetoeFebruary 5, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    Haha, I so need this now!
    What a fun and cute card!!!

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  17. GunsanFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    This is so funny! Thanks for brightening my evening :-)

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  18. JoyceFebruary 5, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    This is so cute. I just love all those festive tissue boxes. I sure could use one of them today.

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  19. RhondaFebruary 5, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    This is adorable Kara Lynn. So appropriate for this time of the year. Lots of people not feeling so feel.

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  20. Kim HegginsFebruary 5, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Over the top adorable. I love your sweet fussy cut boxes of tissues that are holding the nasty germ at bay in the most clever shaker card I have ever seen. Just so fun.

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  21. Stephanie LanzalottoFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    I just love your shaker. What a great idea to use the colorful pieced tissue boxes to keep that bug at bay. Love your comment about the green sequin idea and that you thought better of it. The pink/red works better anyway. Very clever and fun. Your mom will love it!

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  22. alexandra s.m.February 6, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    I'm laughing out loud!
    Love your card Kara lynn!!

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  23. SamraFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Oh my gosh!!! This is super cute!!! Love your card!!!

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  24. MarybethFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Oh my GOSH!!!!!! Kara this is just the best card ever! I am sure that stamp is sold out now because of this adorable get well card! Such a unique and creative shaker card great job! Hope your mom feels better.

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  25. Wiebke KommerellFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Great idea! :-)

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  26. Virginia L.February 6, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    This is one of the MOST creative shaker cards I have seen, Kara! I love your creativity and execution!!! Thanks so much for playing Virginia’s View “Shaker Cards” Challenge! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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  27. maria f.February 7, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Ditto Virgnia! This is so darn clever and so love-filled. I bet you were smiling as you created.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    This is so stinkin' cute!!!! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! - Ashli :)

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  29. wienerhoneymoonersFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    Super fun Kara!!!! Love those little tissue boxes!!!!!!!

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  30. Monika ReeckFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Dear Kara..any thanks for your visit n lovely words for my card...now about your card..one..your mom will love n smile to see this cutenes..second..I adore your idea and all the colorfull tissue box. Third..You make me want to buy this tissue box stamp oh dear how sweet card people can make with those tissue box...live your cute card Kara..hugs from Germany.Monika

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