April 21, 2007

Birthday Wishes

Do you believe that this is my first card with Looks Like Spring (at least I think it is!)? I bought this set used after the hoopla over it died down last year and just never picked it up. After making the clean card (below) I knew I was in the mood for some distressing and piercing, and generally getting my fingers dirty! 2 hours later, I was relaxed and had made an enormous mess in my craft room. Oh, what a happy day!! I know this picture is a little odd, but we get very little direct sun in our home, so I used the sliver of opportunity this morning to try and take the picture in direct light. I definitely get a truer color of the card, but it is impossible to get a good angle, as I have to lean over the computer to get the card with light, but not a lot of shadows. Too much information??? I used the layout that Debbie Olson used here. She makes it look so easy.... How I made this card: I started with a piece of floral paper from the Perhaps 6 x 6 collection from Basic Grey. Pierced the flower, cut a partial circle and pierced around the circle. I rubbed some SU Certainly Celery classic ink on this circle to bring out a bit of the green. Then I ran back to the computer to study Debbie's layout again! I stamped the main flower from Looks Like Spring in Versamark onto the same floral Perhaps paper and cut it out. Punched a smaller flower using the coordinating SU LLS punch and the same paper. Other supplies used: SU Earth Elements brad; Regal Rose cardstock; Perhaps solid paper; Cranberry Crisp SU classic ink; White Memories ink: SU French Script and Cornish Heritage Farms Mulberry Backgrounds; lots of sponging of Cranberry Crisp and Certainly Celery and a bit of the white ink on the background and the flower; SU narrow white organdy ribbon; Happy Birthday is from SU's Warmest Regards; SU's Crafter's Tool Kit. What my husband said about the card: Like it, except lose the circle. What my son said about the card: I like it, except a bit too pink. Critics everywhere! LOL

21 comments:

  1. This card is B E A U T I F U L! TFS and have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. I think it's perfect the way it is. Just beautiful!!

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  3. I love your sponged background, very cool! Beautiful creation!

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  4. Love it! The monochromatic effect is very elegant.

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  5. Oh, how beautiful. Great layout and I think you have inspired me to use this set. I, like you, have sadly neglected this set! :)

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  6. Men and boys know very little.... Love the card the way it is!

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  7. Thanks for reminding me of the beautiful dogwood trees. we don't have them in southwestern Texas.

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  8. thought that was BG! great card, Joan!!

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  9. Joan, dear this is a beauty! If there's pink on it I'm all over it!! :)
    ~Angie

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  10. Very pretty! Just the right amount of pink I'd say!

    You are tagged!!! I really admire you cards and insight into various issues! Figure this is a way to get to know you a bit better! So Seven random facts/habits about you...

    http://in-my-moments.blogspot.com/2007/04/ive-been-tagged.html

    YM

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  11. LOVE it!!! Love the circle AND all the pink!!!

    You've been tagged by me, too! Can't wait to see what 7 random things you have to say about yourself... www.glittergirl.typepad.com/
    kerry

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  12. I'm seriously laughing that it took you this long to use this set. At least I used the one I got in return a little sooner :-) Anyway, this is a great card and thanks for sharing!

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  13. Well I love the circles and I love the pink. I think this card is gorgeous! A beautiful design once again Joan.

    Mary

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  14. I like the circle and the pink. What do guys know? It's beautiful! I bought Long Time Friend and Nature Prints out of that same mini catalog and haven't used either yet. I wonder what I'm waiting for?

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  15. Finally I have to ask! What is the diameter of your circle? Its so hard for me to tell from the photo! and I love this layout!

    And btw - the card is beatiful as is!

    thanks
    Patti

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  16. springy card! I'm slow so ignore it if you want, but I've tagged you too! http://thecardcastle.blogspot.com/2007/04/tag-im-it.html

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  17. Beautiful card! Love the colors and how you did the flower.

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  18. Joan, I love it! And I think your husband is wrong about the circle. Could be "cause I'm on a circel kick lately too though!

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  19. I love the card..and the circle...and the pink! Great job!

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  20. I think it's stunning!!! It has been fun catching up with your blog!!!!!

    Vicki

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