Thursday, August 18, 2011

Thank U - PPA107


Once upon a time kids riding school buses on field trips did not have video games or iPods to keep them busy. Kids actually sang loud and long all the way there and back. "100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" was the classic song that drove teachers crazy! I just can't get that song out of my head these days.  I am making 100 thank you cards for a library event and every time I finish a card I feel like singing another verse.  This is #34 so that must mean:

 "66 cards are left to make, 66 thank you cards! Another one's done! Isn't this fun?  65 thank you cards to make!" 

For the PPA Challenge I used Early Espresso, Soft Suede, River Rock, and the new Well Worn DSP.  Thank U is from Pennant Parade. I spritzed Espresso ink around and tied it all together with Baker's Twine and a seam binding bow.  Play at PPA this week and you just might win some Blog Candy :)
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27 comments:

  1. Rita WAugust 18, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    LOL You are so right! I remember singing that on the band bus as we on the way home from ball games. Too funny.

    Love the card; it has a very vintage/masculine feel to it.

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  2. LindaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love this card! The "crooked" squares make it my favorite!!

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  3. Linda FisherAugust 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    We sure did Linda - sang that song all the time! Love your card - as always a job very well done!!!

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  4. LeAnneAugust 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Linda, you are so funny! I cannot IMAGINE making 100 cards---I would need a few beers, and I don't even drink! This is such a fun sketch and you did a great job with it!

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  5. Katy McGloinAugust 18, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Linda, great job with the sketch! I LOVE the artsy positioning of the little squares! I am printing a copy for my CASE file... :-)

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  6. CookieAugust 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Yes we still sing that song...hahaha.....love the card. are those paper buttons? Have to get some color ink so I can print...

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  7. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netAugust 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Linda This card is the bomb! Love the kadie whoper (sp?) squares tied with twine... so cute. Love the color combo with the DSP and WHITE.. makes it pop too.
    PS: I LOVED when things were just simple (mostly... becuase without new technology I wouldn't know YOU and the others in blogland)... and your song is too too cute!
    Hugs.

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  8. Ann SchachAugust 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Fabulous, Linda! You did a great job with the sketch. I can't imagine tackling 100 thank you cards! Yikes! You are a saint! Enjoy your special weekend!

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  9. Regina MangumAugust 18, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What a gorgeous card, Linda! I've missed checking in with your amazing creations and I know you'll hit that 100 mark with ease! XOXO

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  10. MarisaAugust 18, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    100 cards! Oh my!! This one is lovely. Gret take on the sketch! Love the skewed panels and twine on them. Fabulously done :)

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  11. Pam~August 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Your post brought back so many memories of the long family car rides to our vacation destinations! But I have to admit, I love your 100 card song better ... you're too funny! As for your card, nothing funny about it, it's exquisite! I love how you positioned your squares and baker's twine!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Great interpretation of the sketch. I really like how you tilted the layers in each square and the different ways you used the twine. And the overall card is lovely, too!

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  13. Carrie GaskinAugust 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I adore this! Everything is just perfect. Especially those little wrapped packages (or at least that is what I see when I look at it). :-)

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  14. DawnAugust 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Love it as usual, Linda! I always laugh when I read your blog! I hope you don't have to make 100 of the exact same card or you'll be doing more than singing 100 bottles of beer on the wall! :)

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  15. AngelaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Wow! This is fabulous! I can't even imagine making 100 cards. Good luck!

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  16. Mike FunkeAugust 19, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Love the twine around the individual squares as a texture addition. Love the color scheme also!

    Mike

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  17. Patti MacLeithAugust 19, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I like your card AND your song!! Very creative, both.

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  18. Mary FishAugust 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful card and what a thoughtful thing to do for the library.

    Hugs, M

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  19. Barbara ChatzkelAugust 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Very nice card and an artful use of DSP. You are an angel to do the cards for the library. Now I have the song stuck in my head..........

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  20. GiselaAugust 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    What a way to showcase the sketch, totally love the squares. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  21. CarlaAugust 21, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Those were the days, young and carefree. I love your card! Using that DSP was fabulous. I can't wait to create something using it.

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  22. None NoneAugust 21, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Linda, this card is phenomenal. I love the color combination and the way you off set the squares and created texture using the twine and distressed the edges.

    100 thank you cards, wow - that's amazing!

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  23. Debbie HendersonAugust 22, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Wow Linda.......100 of these! I love how you turned the squares. I can just picture a production line going and now you've got me singing the beer song at 6 o'clock in the morning!

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  24. jaydeeAugust 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    OK... so you got me singing it now, too! :-)
    I LOVE this card. the buttons with the twine and the background DSP are fabulous. I love the fact that the card is gender neutral. Another fabulous Callahan creation
    Hugs
    Jaydee

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  25. MarthaAugust 22, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    You crack me up!! Well I'm sitting here with my new lap top finally catching up on everyone's blog as you suggested!! Love your card design. Perfect amount of spritzing. Mine always looks like a bunch of globs! Beautiful job!

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  26. Colleen DietrichAugust 24, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Everybody, now! '65 thank you cards to make, 65 thank you cards....' ;)

    Love the sketch this week and your take on it too!

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  27. Julie MarshallOctober 9, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Love how you used the Baker's Twine with the buttons. What a great look!

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