Saturday, October 2, 2010

Stampotique Vintage Challenge


I told you I'd be back with a card. Too bad it almost took me all day. This is actually my 3rd attempt at the Stampotique "Vintage" challenge at the Stampotique Designer's blog. I know, I know, more "retro" than "vintage" but attempts 1 and 2 didn't pan out so I decided to go with my original idea.
Meet Karin by my FAVE Daniel Torrente. Tell me she doesn't look like a (deranged) Domestic Goddess. The papers just happen to be Graphic 45 Domestic Goddess. She's got a tiny metal knife in her hand by Darice and the red metal adhesive hearts by Colorbok. Oh, and I forgot to mention earlier that her dress is paper pieced using Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen paper. (Draw the details? I wish!)
The sentiment (borrowed from AnneTaintor) is computer generated except for my handy dandy Alpha Beads. I hope everyone is enjoying World Card Making Day.
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25 comments:

  1. Creepy GlowbuggOctober 2, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Karin is one of my favs too! Such an evil grin she has! LOVE the sentiment and the use of the beads. Quite clever.

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  2. flowerdiscoOctober 2, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    we have a dark side, uh? lol/... love the sentiment, it made me laugh so hard.

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  3. UnknownOctober 2, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    I love this card, I can so related to her more than I can Martha Stewart. I love Graphic 45 Papers.

    Happy World Card Making Day!

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  4. Audrey FrelxOctober 2, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Donna, I love the card but the sentiment has me in hysterics!!! I'm laughing so tears are rolling down my face!!!

    Btw, how can I get in any trouble when the DH has had his watch dogs on top of me this weekend?!!! LOL! I couldn't have even tried!!!

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  5. Loopylou.October 2, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    donna this is just such a great card!!!! the sentement just made me giggle and i love the image! hugs Lou xxxx

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  6. Kendra-Sue and JamieOctober 3, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    I love this card. One question, how did you make the design on her dress? If you say you freehand drew that, I'm going to need to hang it all up right now.

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  7. SandyOctober 3, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Oh wow Donna what a fun card.
    Absolutely awesome. Love Karin.

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  8. SueOctober 3, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    This is fab Donna, I love Karin too, simply because she is insane but manages to hide it well lol. The sentiment is perfect - and who hasn't been there :o) x

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  9. WillyOctober 3, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    What a funny and beautiful card, Donna. Great use of Karin. Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

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  10. KazOctober 3, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Love this card and it is vintage in my book. Karin is one of my faves too because of her grin!
    Thanks for joining us at Stampotique x

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  11. AnonymousOctober 3, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    hello hello!
    you remember us talking about our blessings? well I got a call yesterday that my friends husband died so I am going to his funeral today.
    so glad I don't take my life for granted!
    ok so sorry to start my comment that way..
    I love the card..what a neat mix of items on it! and the sentiment (or is that resentment?) turned out cool too!

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  12. SandiOctober 3, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Donna, love this "everything but the kitchen sink" card, just adorable, hugs

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  13. AnonymousOctober 3, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    What a riot! That's me, EVERY day! Cooking is one of my least favorite things to do. The pp on her dress really add to her 50's look. Love that Graphic 45 paper. I think I may actually have that somewhere...

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  14. KathleneOctober 3, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Awesome card! So much eye candy--and I love the Anne Tainter image you've included. Great work.

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  15. Basement StamperOctober 3, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Love her paper pieced dress, it looks fantastic!

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  16. "Um Buggin"October 3, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    D, you are soooo badd!! I was trying to picture this card in my head when we were talking, and you told me she had a knife..hehe, it turned out way cute(er) than I could ever imagined. Her dress is so cute, never would have thought that it was paper pieced. Love the entire concept my friend!

    Hugz, xx

    ~L~

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  17. MarleneOctober 4, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Oh - this is TOO funny!!! What a creepy little thing she is!

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  18. KellyOctober 4, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    This is too funny...I first read the sentiment than looked at the image...Ya just can't help but laugh! Great card!

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  19. AtticelfOctober 4, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    ha! Love it!

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  20. SmitaOctober 4, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Love your alpha beads dearie :-) Gorgeous card, yet again...

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  21. Valerie H. MarshallOctober 5, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Well done!! Totally hilarious sentiment - and it goes perfect with Karin's demented grin! LOL! Thank you so much for joining our Stampotique challenge - you rocked it!
    Val :)

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  22. ButtercupOctober 5, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Donna! This is HILARIOUS!!! I love the contrast of the images and the sentiment! Just marvelous Darling, absolutely Marvelous! BRAVO! :) xo

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  23. ValOctober 6, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Fab card.
    Valxx

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  24. KarenOctober 11, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I love everything about this! The Anne Taintor sentiment is perfect for this retro/vintage Domestic Goddess. This is a fantastic card on so many levels.

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  25. SueOctober 13, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Don't you just love demented Karin?? She fits so many situations and she was used to perfection here!

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Thanks for making my day!