Sunday, 14 August 2011

Hot summer birthday card


I am really getting into the summer groove and am enjoying using my favourite stamps and lovely bright colours.
I would say these are my favourites (at the moment of cause). Bright pinks and turquoise colours are everywhere. In papers, trims and lots of embellishments. I could not resist them and set about making a birthday card with these lovely colours and a cute Penny Black stamp. The flowers, butterflies and scrolls  were die cut and the bird was stamped. The flower centres are pearly brads which are my most favourite brads at the moment. I raised nearly all my elements with foam pads and it has made my card so tactile. After a water spillage on my first backing paper and stamped image and messing about with it for a while, I am happy with the end result.
Here is a list of all the challenges I have entered.
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/ anything goes
http://paperminutes.blogspot.com/ use turquoise, dark pink and lime
http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.com/ photo insp.turquoise,  pink, lime and white
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ Birthday
http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/ Birthday
http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/ Birthday
http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ Birthday
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/  Birthday
http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/  Birthday
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/ summertime
http://scrappekammeret.blogspot.com/ summertime photo insp.
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/ hot colours
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/ hot colours.
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ is touchy feely
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/ butterfly
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ make or alter flowers
http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ favourite stamp
http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/ use a bird
http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/ open challenge
http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/ anything goes
http://rainbowladyschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ use a stamp
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/ use at least 3 of your fav. embellishments.
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/ linky-anything goes

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30 comments:

  1. Nikbee14 August 2011 at 20:08

    A really pretty card. I love the colours and the flowers are wonderful.
    Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft.
    Nikki x

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  2. TLC DESIGNS, LLC14 August 2011 at 20:29

    Wow Shirly, you knocked those rolled roses right out of the park! Great centers too, love the whole card color design and all! Thanks for joining us at Diva's By Design for our birthdays challenge and be sure to come back next time!
    Hugs
    Tammy Louise

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  3. Kath Stewart14 August 2011 at 20:32

    such a sweet card shirley...love all the textures....thanks for joining in the fun this week at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx

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  4. Sheri Gilson14 August 2011 at 20:57

    Super cute!! Love the sweet image and color combo!! Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Pink Elephant!!

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  5. XxJULESxX14 August 2011 at 21:04

    Hi Shirley wow gorgeous card!

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  6. Sheryl14 August 2011 at 23:07

    Hi Shirley! This is such a SWEET CARD! I love the colors you chose to use and your flowers are beautiful! Thank you for joining us at Freshly Brewed Challenges!
    Hugs, Sheryl

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  7. Julie14 August 2011 at 23:33

    What a gorgeous card,Thankyou for sharing it with LCI,I can see why it's a favourite of yours and those flowers are stunning! Thanks for sharing,Julie.x

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  8. Heike15 August 2011 at 07:21

    Hey,

    it´s really a summerpostcard. I love it! The summer doesn´t come to germany this year ;(

    Hugs, Heike

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  9. KraftyKoolKat15 August 2011 at 13:01

    This has turned out really gorgeous Shirley. Sorry you had trouble with the first version. It was lovely to spend the day with you yesterday.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  10. Jen15 August 2011 at 13:42

    Great hot colours for summer. Super. Thanks for sharing with us at Rainbow Lady’s this week
    Jen x

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  11. Sazzle15 August 2011 at 15:30

    I really love this colour combo too Shirley and I think those flowers are great too :-)

    Thanks for sharing your card with us over at Fussy and Fancy for our "usea lot" challengethis fortnight and good luck.

    xx Happy crafting and glittery hugs xx

    Sazzle

    http://sazzlecraft.blogspot.com/

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  12. Caroline Rawcliffe15 August 2011 at 16:01

    Great card, Shirley.Thank you for joining us at Rainbow Lady.

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  13. Beverley15 August 2011 at 20:22

    Gorgeous card, love the colours. Thanks for joining us at Creative Craft Challenge.
    Bev x

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  14. Rainbow Lady16 August 2011 at 10:25

    Very pretty and summery card... pity not summerlike here today....thanks for stamping with me this week Love Cynthia x

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  15. Gaynor Greaves16 August 2011 at 12:20

    Gorgeous, thanks for sharing with us at Craft your days away and good luck, Gaynor DT :)

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  16. sparklygirl-Tina16 August 2011 at 16:47

    Hi Shirl

    Aahhh ha - the finished card looks gorgeous - well done for finishing it off even after the spillage incident!! The little birdie is a cute touch! ;o) and I love all those colours together.

    Hugs

    Tina
    X

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  17. Anonymous16 August 2011 at 19:10

    Love your summery card, and love those little flowers too! Thanks for popping over to my blog,, and Great to did your card via make it Monday, hugs Samantha :0)

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  18. Linda Anderson17 August 2011 at 03:42

    Oh my, this is a totally adorable card!!! Super sweet image, wonderful flowers, and that flowery trim!! Stunning colors too! Thanks for joining us at the Freshly Brewed "Hot" Monthly Challenge.

    Linda

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  19. CREATIVE KHADIJA17 August 2011 at 07:34

    super, super super cute card..i really enjoy your colorful blog..very nice!!
    keep sharing lovely stuff :)

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  20. Lady Anne17 August 2011 at 10:28

    I have loved looking round your blog, I came over after you left a lovely comment on my blog, bless you for caring.
    I love all your cards and you are a very talented lady...
    Love ~ Lady Anne xx

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  21. Debs M17 August 2011 at 19:08

    fab colour combo and a gorgeous card! saw it on mim x

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  22. Chrissy17 August 2011 at 19:40

    such a cute card, love the image and lovely soft colouring.

    Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

    Luv CHRISSYxx

    Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.

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  23. Anna18 August 2011 at 02:54

    Sweet card! Way to do so many challenges! Thanks for joining us at Flutter By Wed.

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  24. debby400019 August 2011 at 11:34

    Oh this is so cute, wonderful details and sweet PB image.
    luv
    Debby

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  25. Amanda19 August 2011 at 17:51

    A pretty card and lovely colours.

    Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Days Away.

    Amanda

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  26. Anette20 August 2011 at 10:14

    A beautiful card you've made!
    Thanks for joining us at Scrappekammeret.
    Hugs :)

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  27. Anita21 August 2011 at 05:37

    This is so cute. Love the flowers and bird too. Thanks for joining the LCI challenge.

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  28. Steph21 August 2011 at 10:32

    Love the colour combo you've used. Cute image! Thanks for joining us at Anything Goes, hope to see you again soon! x

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  29. Ellibelle22 August 2011 at 05:13

    What a cutie!! Love that image and those flower borders are fabulous and go so well with the image!

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  30. Jenni24 August 2011 at 20:59

    Love it! Thanks so much for joining in with the challenge at Crafty Calendar this month.
    Jenni x

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