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10.18.2011

Karen's Super-Amazing Birthday Blog Hop Party Extravaganza!

Good morning, and welcome to the party! Today we are celebrating a very special occasion- the birthday of the on and only Karen! Karen is the sweetest when it comes to commenting on the blogs of others, organizing fun things for her crafty friends (like her carbon copied posts), and of course she is an amazingly talented card maker! I first started following her last year when she made Gallery Idol- and I was instantly hooked. I only wish I had "discovered" her sooner :)

Now, onto the festivities. You may have gotten here via (the also fabulous) Aimes- if not you can start the hop from the beginning. If you get lost, here's a list of those of us partying today:

Of course I had to bring a card for Karen to the party. I was actually inspired by this awesome card she made a few weeks ago. I'm loving the nice big circle cutout with the image inside. Here's what I made:

(Color combo taken from the PDCC103)

I also wanted to bring something for us to snack on, so I made pumpkin bread!
(haha, they look radioactive on that bright green plate!)

I hope you have fun partying with us today, and make sure to leave an extra sweet birthday message for Karen. I also think Erin deserves a super big thanks for organizing the party!

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26 comments:

  1. Jen W.October 18, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love that grid paper, the red floss and that fabulous butterfly image. And, radioactive or not, that pumpkin bread looks super yummy!

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  2. ~amy~October 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Such a FUN card...love the pop of twine...do share the pumpkin bread recipe!!!! It looks delish!

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  3. farmhouse-storyOctober 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    oh, i love pumpkin bread, jennifer! and what a sweet card:)

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  4. DanaOctober 18, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I LOVE pumpkin bread, and your photo looks delicious (even with that day-glow green plate!). The card really is fresh and fun. I like the touch of bright red twine...makes it pop!

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  5. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    fabulous card!!!! love the pumpkin bread, too:)

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  6. LindsayOctober 18, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    What a fabulous card Jen! LOVE that big circle too! Oh, and please pass me a slice of the radioactive bread! They look delicious!

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  7. ChristinaOctober 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Amazing CAS card! The pop of red is perfect, and I always love the look of a "window" on a card.
    I think I read somewhere that radioactive pumpkin bread has zero calories, so I think it's safe to indulge. *wink* Besides, it looks absolutely delicious!

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  8. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Fabulous card, I liked Karen's card before and this is a great CASE of it, and I love that you left the butterfly b&w because it really makes the floss stand out (and of course you'd use floss!). Pumpkin bread, my favorite!!! Thank you for joining us in this fun birthday celebration.

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  9. Heather InnusaOctober 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Awesome card - I loved Karen's too - great one to CASE ;). The graph paper add so much fun!

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  10. Laurel BeardOctober 18, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Your card is perfection! Love the pop of red! PUMPKIN BREAD! Yum!

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  11. Michele GrossOctober 18, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Lovely card! And I just adore pumpkin bread-YUM!!

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  12. Kelley EubanksOctober 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Oh... I love your card!! And your pumpkin break looks good enough to eat! :)

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  13. Virginia L.October 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Jen! Your gorgeous card is so clean and crisp--just what Karen would like! Your birthday post will definitely make Karen feel special!

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  14. jenOctober 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I LOVE this card! What a great CASE! and your pumpkin bread looks heavenly- a fave treat, for sure!!! :D

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  15. ChunyuanOctober 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    fantastic card and yumming cake.

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  16. AimesOctober 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This card seriously makes my heart skip a beat! I love it's clean simplicity, the graphic design paper and the bold red twine - ♥ ♥ ♥
    Y'know I've never tried pumpkin bread...it looks scrummy! Maybe I'll reserve my pumpkin scoopings from Halloween this year and try making some! Thanks for the inspiration, girlie!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  17. JennyOctober 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Terrific card Jennifer...love the aperture :) Never tried pumpkin bread, it does look quite bright on the plate!
    Jenny x

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  18. samantha's cardsOctober 18, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    lovely card, and send me some pumpkin bread

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  19. Karen B.October 18, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I'm so glad that I followed your blog during YOUR Gallery Idol journey. You are amazingly talented! I love this card, with that pop of color with the floss. Wow, what a perfect finishing touch for a card. Thank you so much for your sweet words and for joining today on this hop to make MY day extra special.

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  20. Jinny NewlinOctober 18, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    This is just beautiful, Jen! LOVE that grid paper and your little, buttefly window is sure to break a smile! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  21. Savannah O'GwynnOctober 18, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    BEAUTIFUL card--LOVE the graphic design! LOVE the floss as a hint of red:) Happy birthday to Karen!!

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  22. Savannah O'GwynnOctober 19, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    ps...I forgot to say THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the PDCC!

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  23. yyamOctober 19, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    What a beautiful card! Love the butterfly and the clean graphic lines! :)

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  24. RubyOctober 19, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    What a pretty card! I never think to use so much white with the challenge colours, I LOVE the way you've done that, GORGEOUS!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun with us over at the Play Date Cafe this week!

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  25. CristinaOctober 19, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Yum, radioactive pumpkin bread. :) The card you made is fabulous - love the grid. That's another Karen thing to me. xoxo!

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  26. Lisa PetrellaOctober 19, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    AWESOME card!!! LOVE the grid paper, the layout, and the POP of the red twine!!! And your pumpkin bread looks YUMMY---even if it is radioactive (HA!)---I'll take my chances *wink*!!!

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