Okay, can I just say that to say I struggled with this challenge is the understatement of the entire year of 2010, and 2009, and 2008, and 2007, and so on. HOLY CANOLLI I am FREAKIN EXHAUSTED!!! I have been working on this ONE CARD since the challenge came up EARLY......and it has evolved, from ugly, to uglier, to BUTT UGLY, and now, finally, to I am happy with it almost, either that or I am just so tired I don't CARE ANYMORE. For laughs, I am going to link this to one of the monsters I created before this one. YOu will all know that I am not exaggerating it was the ugliest card i have ever MADE!!!! HERE is the picture I took, hoping it would be one of those cards that looked better in the pic then it did in real life, but alas, I could not decide which way it looked uglier. Here is the one I am speaking of. Sorry guys, I TRIED to link it but remember, I am also computer and technology challenged,,,,,so I cannot show you my monster card you will just have to take my word for it. ;)
Thank Goodness I did not give up because that would have been one UGLY addition to my gallery. Here is why I was so BENT ON MAKING A CARD TONITE. Vicki, Mary, and Joanne, as well as Betty are DEAR SCS friends, and I SO wanted to play in the color challenge for which they are designers.... but fell asleep early last night...so decided and contemplated all day long combining these challenges. I have come to the conclusion that though I love blushing bride and I love baja breeze, for me, I am nevah, evah, evah, evah try to combine them again. I cannot make something pretty with them. Although in the past I think I have, - it's just tonite - nothing worked for me. Look at that linked card(NOT!! I AM SO LAME) and tell me it's not ugly. LOL......it is SO UGLY. Bwahahahaha.....anyway- this one is not so shabby. Hope you like it, and Mary, Vicky, Joanne and Betty, I love you guys!! This one's dedicated to you guys!! I worked hard to play in the challenge that you four ROCKED!!!! The end of my long and sad story. Bwahhahahahahaaa..
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 GMT Views: 4054
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Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 5:33 PM
Karen......when I got home from vacation and checked out the dirty pile I was so disappointed to see that you were not selected......the powers that be must open their eyes to your talent.......and by the way.....I agree with the others who are thinkin'.....could Karen possibly make an 'ugly' card????
fabulous as always...don't be so hard on yourself...you ROCK
Registered: January 19, 2009 Location: iowa Posts: 37114
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 5:54 PM
Oh my gosh Karen you poor little thing~I have found that if I struggle with a card for very long~Just let it go! lol I really need to see the butt ugly card! lol I don't think your capable of doing an ugly card! Love this pretty card~the colors are lovely! TFS
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37040
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 6:51 PM
i am rofl at your comments karen-now I understand why you didnt post a card on Monday night-you may have struggled but your card is really pretty-thanks for dedicating your card to me
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 59965
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 7:16 PM
Another beauty from the desk of Karen Barber! I'm sure you cannot make a butt ugly card if you tried! I love this and your story made me laugh! You're too funny.
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Registered: June 21, 2006 Location: Still getting giddy over paper and ink in Colorful Colorado! Posts: 14180
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 7:34 PM
Everything you make is jaw-dropping gorgeous, what are you talking about?? I can see how the colors would be challenging though! This is a beauty as well, good for you for sticking with it!
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34498
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 7:58 PM
ha, ha...we were channeling the same inner frustration! I so get what you are saying, Karen. But sistah, this does work and in a big way. The black just draws all the rest together. And when you've got a stunning bow like that, who could really need anything more. And I am awarding you bonus credit points for stickin' it out there. How's that????
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Registered: December 2, 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia (minutes from Virginia Beach) Posts: 4522
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 @ 8:53 PM
I think every color and every card is beautiful framed in black...you, Karen, could not make an ugly card...this is beautiful!!...it's late, but I hope you get some sleep tonight!!
------------------------------ ...Lisa...
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I just will not believe that you could ever create an ugly card - nope, not ever. Love this!!! The colors, distressing, and your flower - wow!!! A real beauty!!!!
Registered: January 11, 2010 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 7227
Thu, Oct 28, 2010 @ 7:36 PM
I don't think this picture does this card justice...it's so beautiful! Love that you kept going with it cause this was well worth it!~
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