Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Inky Birthday Challenge


July seems to be a very popular month for birthdays (or so it seems to me). In my own family, July has been full when it comes to celebrations -- and they all seemed to have been clustered into a one week span. My sweet mother-in-law just celebrated her 88th birthday on the 22nd. My Daddy's birthday was the 21st, and my sister's was the 20th (although both now celebrate heavenly birthdays). Ah, and there are more, but I won't bore you with family history (smile). This week at Inky Impressions, our theme is birthdays. We would like to see a birthday card made by you -- whether celebrating a first birthday or a 101st, everyone loves getting a special card on their special day!

This week we are sponsored by the fabulous


Who are offering one lucky winner a ribbon bundle in gorgeous shades of pink


Isn't little Lili cute with her fist full of balloons, and her party hat? I've printed her off to Cryogen card this time. I thought the bit of sparkle in the Cryogen paper added to the festive, party feel. I've colored Lili with my Copics, of course, and then cut her into an oval shape, bringing the balloons out of the oval by hand cutting around them. 

As I oft do, I've started with a white card base. I then put a layer of green card on top and then the designer paper is from My Mind's Eye "Hootenanny" pad. The background circle is cut from green card using Joy Craft die 6003/1004 (gotten from Dutch Paper Crafts). I used a piece of pink card from which I punched the two corner pieces and also the mat for the circle sentiment. I printed the sentiment off from the computer (digi stamp) and then colored the three little flowers with my pink Copic and added tiny pearl beads to their centers. I added a larger pearl to each of the two pink corners.

I hope I've inspired you in some small way and that you will join us this week in our birthday card challenge. Click over to the Inky Impressions challenge blog for full details and to see the inspiration cards created by the other DT members.

Challenges Entered:
Addicted to Stamps and More - Photo Inspiration
Divas By Design - Anything Goes
Ladybugs Crafts - Birthdays
Papertake Weekly - Die-ing for a Die
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Avenue 613 Create - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Birthday



14 comments:

  1. This is super! Hope you will stop by and link up at Craftin Desert Divas “Birthday” Linky Party.

    Tara
    Craftin Desert Diva's

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  2. A gorgeous birthday card!! Anyone would have to have a happy day receiving this colourful card,

    hugs Vicky xx

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  3. Adorable card!!Love the colors! E

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  4. This is so sweet! Love this little girl. She looks like she's ready to join the fun! Beautiful bow!

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  5. such cute candle paper and love the big bow. Thanks for joining us at ATSM.

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  6. What a darling card! Such a cute little girl bearing birthday wishes. Thanks for sharing it with TTCRD.

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  7. What a fun fun card! Love it!

    Thanks for joining us at Sister Act Card challenge this week

    Angeline DT

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  8. What a sweet little image! Love the fun colors and great layers, very cute! Thanks for joining our linky party over at Craftin Desert Divas!

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  9. Love that background paper and your adorable image. Thank you so much for joining us at Craftin Desert Divas “Birthday “ Linky Party.

    Tara
    Craftin Desert Diva's

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  10. Another cute and colorful card..i like how you extended the balloons out side of the cut..i like that uniqueness!

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  11. I love her rosy little cheeks and colourful outfit. The background paper looks wonderful next to the green frame and pretty corners. Thanks for joining our Happy Birthday challenge at Craft Your Passion this week. I hope we see you again soon.

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  12. Gorgeous fun colourful card.
    Thanks for playing with the Divas and PTW this week.
    Good luck.
    Debs xx

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  13. Lovely card Jenee. Fab take on the challenge theme this week. Thank you for playing along with the ATS&M Challenge.
    Florence x

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