Friday, February 10, 2012

Sending Birthday Wishes

Happy Friday everyone.  I am excited to share with you today a birthday card made for my mother-in-law.  I have shared in the past that she loves the color red.  This card isn't totally red, but I managed to incorporate some red into it.  The card is also part of the latest die cut challenge over at Stuck on You Sketches.  Our theme was "You've Got Mail."  That's why the card has an envelope with balloons coming out of it.  I hope you'll stop by and see what the other wonderful designers came up with, and we'd love for you to play along!  Here is a link to the challenge.  And, here are the details of the card:

Size:  A2
Envelope:  Just Because Cards Cricut cartridge cut at 2" (page 67 of handbook).  I used Bazzill Dotted Swiss card stock for the envelope.
Label behind envelope:  Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge cut at 4" (page 41 of handbook).  I then embossed the label and added a shadow.
Balloons:  George Cricut cartridge cut at 1" (and added shadow).  I used memory thread for the strings on the balloons.
The patterned papers are Doodlebug Designs (I think) and My Mind's Eye.
The sentiment was computer generated and punched with a 1 1/4" circle, a 1 1/2" circle, and a 2" scalloped circle punch
The rhinestones are from Kaisercraft.
I also added a yellow border using a Fiskars border punch.

Thanks for your comments.  Be inspired!



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12 comments:

  1. Tanya~Studio 5380February 10, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Oh my goodness...how cute is this? I love the balloons "popping" out of the envelope. The colors and patterns you worked with are just so bright and festive, I love it!

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  2. Sandy from UkiahFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Tammy you are just so creative, this is adorable..

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  3. NanneFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Oh my word, that is such a cute card.. loving all those amazingly cheery colors, plus the little balloons popping out the envy.. Brilliant!!
    hugs
    Nanné

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  4. AdrianFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Awesome! I love this, may have to scraplift!!

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  5. Sandi ClarksonFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    This is so adorable and such a unique take on the cahllenge! Love it to pieces!

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  6. JoyFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    I Love this card !! The colors...the LO...its a great card !!
    Joy

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  7. magicwandaFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    What a cute, cute card...I really like the colors.
    Great job!
    Hugs Wanda

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Oh, I am always SOOOO in love
    with whatever you come up with!
    And this is certainly no exception
    (though I just saw the other card posted
    and am freakin' over that one as well! LOL!)
    But I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea more then
    I can tell you and really may have to borrow
    this idea! =)

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  9. OCCricutFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    You've GOT TALENT!!!

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  10. **Treefrog**February 13, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Oh so Fun! My fav color is red too and I know your MIL is going to Love it! Love the sparkle too, nice touch!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  11. FernFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Tammy, this is too cute!!!! Love the bright colors!! Hugs!!

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  12. LisaFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Oh wow, this is so beautiful!! I love the gorgeous colors and the balloons popping out of the envelope are so creative and fabulous!! Gorgeous card :)

    Lisa
    indymermaid.blogspot.com

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