A Happy Birthday Card

 

 

Hi, there, and happy Monday!  I didn’t get any stamping done this weekend, but I do have a cheerful card to share which I made recently for a friend’s birthday.  She likes gingham and flowers and happy cards, so I hoped this would bring some sunshine to her cold winter days.  Since her birthday was near Valentine’s Day I liked the idea of the cute little dangling heart, too.

 

 

I used a Bugaboo image called Flower Can and colored with Copic markers.   Layered die cuts over pieced together designer paper scraps with a frayed gingham bow complete the picture.   I embossed the center yellow layer and colored the edges of the others with a BG10 (or BG11?) marker.

 

I felt like taking a little stamping break after making all those Valentines, and it actually felt good to get up in the morning and think about other things when ordinarily it’s my favorite time to stamp.  I finished a book I was reading, went for a rainy day outing with the dogs, did some gardening.  I have found that the more I stamp the quicker and easier the cards come together and I don’t want to lose that momentum, so I’ll be back at it this week.  In the meantime I’ll drop in with some things I’ve made and haven’t shared yet.  See you soon!  Have a lovely day!

 

Stamps:  Bugaboo Flower Can digital image  Paper:  Neenah white, pale yellow Bazzill textured, My Mind’s Eye Howdy Doody designer paper  Ink:  Printer, Copic markers for coloring  Accessories:  Ribbon, button, linen thread, Cuttlebug Floral Fantasy embossing folder, Spellbinders Lacy Squares and Blossoms Nestabilities, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Comments

[Maggie S]

Bugaboo has some of the cutest images and this is no different. Very cute and you have turned it into a fabulous card. The colors and dp you chose are perfect as well as the bow (love the frayed edges)and the embossed panel. Enjoy your down time. We need that every so often. Happy day!

[bonnie weiss]

Well if this card doesn't make your friend feel happy and special, then nothing will. It's so sweet and makes me dream of Spring ... and then I read that you have been outside doing some gardening ... so not fair!!!

[Heather Jensen]

So sweet, Leslie! Love the country charm. I bet she loved her card. :)

[Pauline]

Fabulous Leslie. Love how you took such a simple image, and made it your own. Love all the elements on this card, and the frayed gingham ribbon brings this all together. It's sure to bring sunshine to your friend. This card makes me smile. Looking forward to seeing what you have to share next. Enjoy your day.

[Linda E]

This is rich a happy card! I am sure your friend will love it! The multiple strips of pattern paper and the embossed layer add so much interest to your beautifully colored image!

[Francie in Montreal]

Oh Yes! As a city girl, anything country has a great appeal. And your card says "country" to me. Love the gingham paper, charming frayed bow and wooden planks. This will knock the socks off your friend. Nicely done.

[Conniecrafter]

So sweet, gorgeous coloring, love how you tied in the embossed background and the water pot with the button and ribbon, perfect papers for the background, LOVE it!

[CherylQuilts]

Oh, Leslie, this is beautiful! I just love this precious image and your coloring! I love how you've wonderfully shaded it! And the papers, dies and ribbon with button and twine all work together so beautifully! Thanks for sharing another beauty today! Hugs!

[Evelyn Spikes]

It is definitely time for a light-hearted, happy card such as this! I'm always so envious of beautiful Copic coloring, too. The frayed ribbon is the perfect touch for this darling card.

[yogi]

cute image. love the little dangling heart. Have a great day

[Jan Marie Caruso]

This is too darn cute. I am so glad to have you back in our blog world.
Jan Marie
Flourishes

[Tammy Hair]

Very pretty and I really like the image, I'm sure your friend will too! Gardening? We have about a foot and a half of snow, no gardening here!

[Sherri Dean]

I can say without a doubt, that this card made me feel absolutely giddy with happiness & very much loved! It's such a beautiful, bright, cheerful card & everything I love! Your cards are always little works of art & I it!

[Leigh]

Gorgeous. So cute and the image does lend itself to gingham and happy bright colours. The panel of wood grain paper really sets the design off well.

[Lynette]

Gorgeous!

[Holly AKA KopyKat]

So cute! Love this.

[Diane H]

Beautiful card...love the adorable image and the gingham paper used...I have always loved gingham!!! Thanks to you, I have been stamping and coloring again, however, I need to purchase a few more Copics!! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!!

[Stacy Morgan]

Cute little flower vase and I like the simplicity!

[Gail]

You have a real talent for taking the simplest image and turning it into something so special. I have yet to figure out you use so many can put together so many papers and accessories onto one little card. Love how you let the bow go with a ragged edge. I usually use a lighter to keep it from fraying (DANGER)!

[Susie Lessard]

I've always been in love with your color combo's and this card is no exception! I love the whimsical and delightful image. And the frayed ribbon edge is a very complimentary look. I imagine I might find a sweet watering can on your deck (smiling) full of posies. Thank you for a dose of springtime - I need it - desperately! (laughing).

Hugs, Susie ~