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Saturday, 26 January 2013

90th Birthday

Good morning all.
Today's share is the card I made for my Aunties 90th birthday which she hopefully received yesterday. I was going to see her today but I think the snow will stop play! Although we don't actually have any here it's was bad last night about 10 miles from us.


I've used a Meadow Cottage Bears decoupage image. Punch from Martha Stewart; dies from Spellbinders; ribbon and button from my stash. 


Challenges entered:
Anything Goes - buttons and bows
A and T Emerald Faeries - celebrations
Die Cuttin Divas - edge punch plus ribbon
Shopping our Stash - use your oldest ribbon (I'm sure this ribbon pre-dates my cardmaking days!)
Whimsy Inspiration - fancy edges
4 Crafty Chicks - buttons
Penny's Paper Crafty - teddy bears
Crafts 4 Eternity - tic tac toe ( circle, ribbon, birthday)
Crafty Catz - cute as a button

Carol x

20 comments:

  1. Hi Carol

    A 90th birthday!! I hope I live that long!! What wonderful memories and stories your Aunt must have.

    I bet she loved your card. Such gorgeous colours and that ribbon is beautiful.

    We had mega snow last night too .. .. but thankfully it is thawing this morning!

    Have a good weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  2. Fabulous card Carol, I'm sure it will treasured too. Hugs Rita xx

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  3. This is gorgeous Carol, beautiful colours and I love the decoupage.

    I hope your Auntie has a lovely birthday.

    Jo x

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  4. This is such a gorgeous card Carol.Fab image and colours.xxx

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  5. Gorgeous card Carol. Has a real bygone days looks to it, love the bold ribbon, gorgeous around the p[age border and super cute image. We still have a fair bit of snow but it is such a beautiful day overhead. Carolxx

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  6. A really beautiful card Carol! Love these teddies and a really gorgeous vintage feel to this. We have a good amount of snow and blue skies at the moment. Have a fabulous weekend.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  7. This is gorgeous Carol. I love the image and beautiful ribbon.
    take care
    Sue xx

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  8. pięknie, po prostu pięknie...

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  9. What a gorgeous card!! Love that adorable image!
    Thanks for joining us at DCD this week!
    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

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  10. Beautiful Carol!
    Hugs Nicolet

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  11. Good evening Carol,
    A stunning card, beautiful image and great layout.
    I am sure it all be treasured

    Patricia. xx

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  12. Awwww.......Carol, This is so gorgeous and your Aunt will absolutely adore it ! xx

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  13. Beautiful bow, and love that punch for your border. Such a pretty card; glad you could share it with us at DCD this week.

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  14. This is a beautiful card Carol, I love these vintage bears and your pretty colour combination.
    Pauline
    x

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  15. Hi again...another beauty. Your Aunt will love this creation! Very artistic design. Thanks much for entering Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge this week. See you again soon!
    Manderly
    xxxooo

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  16. what a very pretty card love the colours and thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz good look in the challenge hugs sassyxxxxx

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  17. Amazing birthday card! Love it and your bow and button are just fabulous! Great inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing creation for us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

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  18. Lovely card I am sure she loved it.
    Thanks for joining us this week at C4E
    Love
    Amanda

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  19. super cute teddy card. Thanks for joining us at Whimsy Inspires! Kim x

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  20. Gorgeous card Carol. Thank you so much for joining us at Whimsy Stamps x

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Many thanks for taking the time to comment on my post. Constructive comments are always welcomed and appreciated on my creations. Carol x