Friday, April 3, 2009

An Unwanted 'Houseguest' vs. Craft Time


Unfortunately, I've gotten hit at the very end of this cold and flu season with the third bug in a row. Hopefully though, the third times the charm and when this bug vacates, I can stay healthy for awhile!! Fortunately, this not so welcome houseguest of a virus is starting to pack its bags in preparation for what I'm hoping is a timely departure and I was able to craft a simple little card!

I somewhat recently bought myself a Scor-Pal for my birthday, but have not used it for anything other than scoring cards to fold. While I bought it to make pretty boxes, my "houseguest" just was not going to give in and say, "Adios!" or "Au revoir!" quite yet, so I settled for trying something new (to me) and using it to make some decorative scoring marks. The effect is subtle, but I like it. For me though, the best part about this card, is simply having the energy to make it! YAY!!!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Plum Pudding, Raspberry Fizz, Stampers Select White - PTI
Ink: Raspberry Fizz - PTI
Stamps: Life - PTI
Bling: Bling it On - Lisa Bearnson
Other: Spica Glitter Pens (pink & purple) - Copic (inside of card)

13 comments:

  1. Sorry you have been sick so much! I have been pretty healthy this year (knock on wood) but last year I was sick for 3 months and was in the hospital 3 times because of bronchitis, mono, strep, etc. So I know your pain!

    This is such a great CAS card. I like your two scored lines and the row of embellishments.

    I have been scanning through your other cards and I really like your style. I will be bookmarking your blog and checking back again.

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  2. Hey Karen, sorry to hear you've been under the weather. Hope your uninvited guest takes a hike soon.

    I love your card, and great job with the scorpal. I've actually been thinking of getting one myself.

    Mickey

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  3. What a lovely card! Love the bling dots and scored lines!

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  4. Hope you're on the mend now...being sick is no fun!
    I love your card and how you used the scoring as a decorative touch--I'm hoping to get a Scorpal in the near future.

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  5. yay you! Scor pal for your birthday. I have been talking myself out of that for a while. I hope I get to see yours in person soon :) I love your card and admire your ability to let your white space BE...I have a hard time with that and this is great inspiration! Can't wait to see what else you come up with using your scor pal and the Life set.

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  6. What a great card! I like the clean lines and bright colors. The Scor-Pal looks cool, thanks for sharing.

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  7. Nice card Karen. I am glad to hear you are feeling better.

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  8. i LOVE this Karen!
    i have a score pal too. and i cant believe i waited so long to get it.
    thanks for your comments on my blog
    my order is D.O.N.E!
    it came along quite well. I doubt i do anything like that again atleast for a a while.

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  9. I just love this card!! I don't know that i have seen such a beautifully simple card before! So elegant! Feel better.

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  10. You are the queen of elegant card-making! Beautiful!

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  11. Love the scored lines on your card. It is simple and beautiful. Nice work. Hope you are feeling much better by now.

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  12. Thank you so much for your comments on my blog! They are so sweet! I´ve just talked to the insurence guy, and they are prepearing to rip out my floor.... Great stuff!!!!! NOT

    I must say your cards are like a breath of fresh air. I´ve got nothing against Magnolia and such...but sometimes less is more!!!

    I also love the butterflies you punched out. I´ve got a box full of stuff I´ve cut out of magazines. I haven´t used any of it yet, but some day I will!!!

    Siri

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  13. A wonderfully elegant card Karen.
    So sorry to hear you've been poorly, and I hope you are feeling better soon,
    Love Sarita xx

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