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Friday, December 2, 2011

Wish Big Birthday

I imagine you've all been looking at Christmas cards almost non-stop lately.  How 'bout something different?
I need a birthday card for someone special this month, and I chose the sketch from Mojo Monday to help me out.  I picked the square version.


The papers I used are from DCWV's Lemon Flower stack.  It's happy to be taken off the shelf!


The sentiment panels were made from Floral Doily Motif, circle and Beaded Circle dies (Spellbinders).  The stamp is Verve's Birthday Phrases.  I stamped the word "wish" first, then "big" underneath.


Amidst all these holiday cards, it's nice to see a butterfly - even if it's a paper one:


There is some shimmer to a few of the flowers on this paper.  This photo does not quite do it justice, as we all know how hard it is to photograph shiny things.


I'm off to do some Christmas shopping, online.  That's my FAVORITE way to shop.  I get to shop in my comfy clothes, with no crowds to battle.  Ahhhh....

Colleen

Stamps:  Birthday Phrases - Verve
Paper:  white - PTI; Basic Gray - SU; patterned - Lemon Flower - DCWV
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko
Punch:  Dotted Scallop - EK Success; Monarch Butterfly - Martha Stewart
Other:  Big Shot; Floral Doily Motif, circle and Beaded Circle dies - Spellbinders; daisy lace - Walmart; pearls; gray velvet ribbon - SU? can't remember
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23 comments:

  1. ~Tammy~December 2, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Oh, I love love these papers and one of my favorite color combos right now is to pair yellow and gray together. I think it's pinterest inspired! Have fun shopping!

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  2. PaulineDecember 2, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    How gorgeous Colleen! Love the butterflies and the colour combo is just so pretty!

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  3. Savannah O'GwynnDecember 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I was just thinking about buying this paper the other day--LOVE that grey ribbon and those beautiful butterflies--LOVE your lace too. LOVE everything about this:) THINKING of you:) LOVE YA!

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  4. LeAnneDecember 2, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Lovely, Colleen....a breath of fresh air!

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  5. AdoraBellaDecember 2, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    oh, this is lovely! I love the fresh DP and the color combo. And this circle frame is amazing! It's a really Beautiful card!

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  6. MarisaDecember 2, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Fabulous take on the mojo sketch, Colleen!! Love the paper and the colour combo. Lovely toch with the lace and fabulously layered sentiment panel.

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  7. Andrea EwenDecember 2, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Love this Colleen! The colors are so bright and cheery...and I agree we could all use a bit of cheeriness this time of year! Fabulous butterfly, medallion, paper punching, lace...oh, just everything I'm in love with! Awesome job on this one, I love it!

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  8. PatriceDecember 2, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    beautiful color choices!

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  9. Mynn xxDecember 2, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Oh my gosh, I just purchased this paper on Black Friday!!! Now I need to CASE this--it's too amazing not to! :) Found you via Mojo Monday. :)

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  10. Lisa EltonDecember 3, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    What a pretty card Colleen! I've always loved this colors combo!!!

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  11. Linda CallahanDecember 3, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    So soft and gorgeous! Beautiful paper - beautiful colors!

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  12. Jinny NewlinDecember 3, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Ooooo! Colleen, this color combo is one for the record books! Yummy! And I love all that sparkle!

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  13. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Oh yes.. You are so right.. It is so nice to see these lovely colors. Bright and cheerful.. This is a beautiful card..

    Hugs, Linda

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  14. MariaDecember 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Love the glitter and bright colors of this card, Colleen! Lovely dies, trim, and butterfly, too! Take care...hugs!!:-))

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  15. Carol HurlockDecember 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    This is so pretty. I love love love this paper and see it in my future. The little lace accent is very sweet. I haven't been in the stores either-done most on line myself. Hope you had fun shopping.

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  16. BenziDecember 4, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful card and the pretty is gorgeous.

    I'm doing a lot of online shopping this Christmas, too. I do admit, though, I love the crowds at Christmas.

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  17. Leslie MillerDecember 5, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    I just bought this full-size tablet of Lemon Flower paper. It's soooooo gorgeous! Beautiful card. Love seeing the paper in use!

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  18. BonnieDecember 5, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    What beautiful colors Colleen! I know the recipient will be delighted!

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  19. ShirleyDecember 6, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Lovely and such a wonderful feel of Spring too! Love your layered Wish Big and the gorgeous butter fly too!

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  20. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uDecember 6, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    What a happy card! I love the cheery colors and the layered die cuts too! Love the sparkles too!

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  21. Annette AllenDecember 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I so love yellow and grey together...This card is just so cute...

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  22. RubyDecember 9, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    LOVE this Colleen and congrats on your news re: PC!!! Way to go girl! I LOVE that grey die cut shape, mmmm, GORGEOUS! I need one of those lol

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  23. Emily KeatonDecember 9, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    YUMMY!! Oh, those colors are just the breath of sunshine I need now that the days are so short. This is terrific, Colleen. Totally lovely!

    Oh, and I am *totally* with you on the online shopping. :)

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