I had some great news the other day. My Mario card (found here) was honoured as a Super Sundae at Birthday Sundaes! I was so excited, but not as excited as my Luke, who was the card's recipient. :)
And speaking of Birthdays, my Abigail will celebrate her 9th Birhday on Thursday. NINE! When did that happen? It seems like only yesterday I brought her home from the hospital. I remember looking at this beautiful little miracle, and wondering what in the world I was supposed to do with her. It was one of the happiest, scariest, most wonderful moments of my life - becoming a mommy for the first time. There really is nothing better. :)
So, in honour of my Abigail's big day, I created a card that celebrates some of the wonderful things I love about her.
Abi loves animals (she has plans to become a vet one day), especially dogs. She is fascinated by all the different jobs dogs can do, and when we're out for a walk, she has to stop and say hello to EVERY dog we pass. :) Abigail is also my little gardener. Every spring we head to the greenhouse and she selects a variety of flowers to plan in her little plot in the backyard. It's always very colourful, because Abi loves bright colours. She really is my little ray of sunshine, and she can always make me smile. :)
Card Recipe
6 X 6 Easel Card
Image: Your Next Stamp: Ellie Loves Walking her Dog, coloured with Copics
Spellbinders Nestibilities: Labels Twenty-Three
Sentiment: MPS Sweetest Cupcakes
Flowered Paper: Me & My Big Ideas
Pink Paper: Recollections
Green Paper: DCWV
Flowers with faces: PKS Cottage Cutz Potted Flower
Ribbon: Michaels
Grass: Martha Stewart Punch
I'm sharing this card with four challenges: My Craft Spot (make an easel card), Cardz TV (do what you do best), Frosted Designs (use die cuts), and Delightful Challenges (BINGO - I used patterned paper, die cuts, & flowers).
Thanks so much for looking and have a wonderful weekend! :)
I love this card! Abigail is going to flip over this one! The elements you chose are just adorable. Congrats on making the Top Sundaes:) Love the new blog look too :)
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Your card is so cute and well made.
ReplyDeletethank you for shring your style.
Congratulations on making the Top Sundaes, Nita!! So deserved - that card is fabulous! And so is this one!! What an absolutely beautiful card you made for Abigail! That image is so adorable and you colored it perfectly! I love how you incorporated her favorite things into this!! So awesome! I hope she has a very happy 9th birthday!!
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indymermaid.blogspot.com
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your style with us at Cardz TV Stamps
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ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. I love the card and I love your new blog design. I'm gonna try to change mine tomorrow to one that I saw on the site. So say a prayer for me, I'm completely computer illiterate.
Sherry
Love the new blog and love the card so adorable. I love the way you colored her hair. I still need to master shadowing :}
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Kate
adorable!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love your paper choices and your coloring is divine! Thanks for joining the CardzTv challenge
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot.
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candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com
She is adorable!! Love those smiling flowers!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWell look at you, Ms. Fancy Pants! :o) Not only do you get much-deserved recognition, but your Copic skills are just gorgeous! But before that, I must say that I am in love with the inspiration and love that went into this card. You put so much of your sweet little girl into this and it tugs at my sappy heartstrings. She is dearly loved (by me, too!) and this card is such a blessing. The papers are gorgeous, the flowers are beautifully sweet, and that image is perfect.
ReplyDeleteDo you see how amazing your coloring has become so quickly? I hope you realize it. :o) The image looks fabulous and I LOVE the shape of it. :o) And I love the bright green ribbon. My gosh... this is a fantastic easel card, my friend. (Psychic link warning: You will giggle when you see the digi in my next post. Ha! I love us.)
Hugs and blessings! :o)
OH! How do I always forget something?! Your blog looks GORGEOUS! You know my love of Christmas... my heart did an instant Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy! :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! The image is adorable and beautifully colored. Thanks for sharing with us at Frosted Designs and Happy Birthday to Abigail!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card! Love the card you made for Abigail! Also, love the new blog layout - it's getting me into the holiday spirit!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making Birthday Sundaes top 5! Your Super Mario card was brilliant! S:o)
oh, this card is wonderful: it's so nice! great job!
ReplyDeleteEli Frosted Designs