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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Jelly Bracelets

The search for the birthday gift did not start off well. I have two little boys and am too old to remember what it was like to be turning 10 myself. I searched the store and finally found a fun beach towel-blue with green and white polka dots. I then noticed a girl about her age looking at some jelly bracelets...so I quickly grabbed some of those in green and blue (sheesh, I had those when I was little!). After thinking some more, I found some coordinating nail polish in green and blue too and then some headbands. Whoosh, I think I did ok--she seem pleased with the results!

After seeing Winter's post regarding a coordinating baby gift set, I was inspired to create a matching card for my gift too. I started with the blue card base cut a tad smaller than an A2 size, added the hand drawn circle element and strip of patterned paper. The sentiment is a sticker backed on white cardstock with a piece of black twill attached underneath. Easy!

Please come and join me at CAS-tastic Wednesday Challenge - Touch of Green! I'd love to see your creations with just the pop of green-make me envy you! This week's sponsor is Squigglefly! Check out the below links for some more fantastic creations:
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19 comments:

  1. JoMay 26, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    Oh my I LOVE that you hand drew that circle!

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  2. TammyMay 26, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Fun card! What a great birthday present package too ;)

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  3. Bonita RoseMay 26, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    Beautiful bold and bright card.. I love how u used the SRM Stickers as the sentiment.. it's perfect! Quick and easy card!

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  4. Sharli SchaitbergerMay 26, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    I'm sure the gift was a huge hit! The colors are very fun and the items you named are sure to please a 10 year old girl!! Your card is so happy! I love the circles and that the paper travels off the edge - - - excellent!

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  5. alexandra s.m.May 26, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Your card screams SUMMER!
    Love it!
    TFS!

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  6. AgataMay 26, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Perfect touch of green! Love your card!

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  7. Isabelle P.May 26, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful colors that smack!

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  8. Deb NeermanMay 26, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Gorgeous, Karen! LOVE the turquoise with the green and the pops of black ... so striking!

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  9. Leigh Ann BairdMay 26, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Very pretty and bold card! I have such a hard time buying gifts for kids unless they are the same age and gender as my own. I do not remember being 10! LOL

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  10. MayleeMay 26, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Love the turquoise and green combo Karen!

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  11. Cindy HaffnerMay 26, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Very PRETTY!!

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  12. Heather RogersMay 26, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    So cute! Love the green and blue together. :)

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  13. Alice May 26, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    wow! i absolutely LOVE this design, Karen! so modern and beautiful! fabulous card!!

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  14. jenMay 26, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    This is great- the color combo is terrific, and I'm guessing she'll LOVE the whole ensemble! :)

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  15. LynnetteMay 26, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Love this, the layout, the colors. It all works!

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  16. TyggereyeMay 27, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    I love coordinating gifts! What a fun idea! The card is great. I love SRM stickers.

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  17. ~amy~May 27, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    LOVE this Karen...the colors are absolutely delish!!!! Sounds like you made thee perfect choices for birthday gifties:)

    Sooo thrilled to see that my card was picked up for CAS-tastic last week:)

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  18. Ayana PosadasMay 27, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Love the vibrant colors on this card!
    So much fun to look at! :)

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  19. Monika ReeckMay 28, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Dear Karen love that green Paper...I have one with blue and purple color but the same Motiv...lovely and simply design of your card...I am joining already CAS-tastic Wednesday Challenge :) and thanks for leaving me some love :)

    would you mind to join our Blog Hop, we have a blog hop this week on DDSB here is a link from my Blog if maybe you like to see our Blog Hop..

    http://creativewithmonika.blogspot.com/2010/05/fist-blog-hop-on-digi-doodle-shops-best.html

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