Tuesday, April 23, 2013

A Colorful Birthday Hop



 

The Ink Squad over at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps is having a blog hop in honor of Michele's Birthday. What a wonderful leader and designer to have. Michele, I hope your day is amazing!

As the badge says, we are having a colorful birthday with for Michele, so each of the seven girls of the Ink Squad were assigned a letter in the word BIRTHDAY and have created a card with that letter. I'm the first stop on the hop today, so I've got "b" and decided to go with blues and browns (fabric paper from DCWV). I added a banner with the sentiment stamped from Bold Wishes, a newly released set from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps (designed by Michele herself!) and topped it off with a big juicy bow made out of May Arts Silk Ribbon (I first started following Michele when she showed off her "juicy" bows!) and topped it off with some May Arts Burlap String too.

Here's the hop order...

Karen (B)
Dana (I)
Laurie (R)
Lynn (T)
Michelle (H)
Piali (D)
Virginia (A)
Kelly  (Y)

I hear the Girl Fridays from the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge Blog are hosting a hop in Michele's honor as well, so there is tons more inspiration to be had.
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35 comments:

  1. LynnApril 23, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    The fabric paper combined with the beautiful ribbon and twine is amazing!

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  2. Angie TiemanApril 23, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    THis is gorgeous, Karen! Love the big flags and bow!

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  3. DeeptiApril 23, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Stunning card :) and the blue n browny chose made a perfect B-eautiful card :)

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  4. TaheerahApril 23, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    So cool of you guys to organise this for Michele! Love your placement of elements and I am swooning at that big bow!!

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  5. Jen W.April 23, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Gorgeous papers and I love that big scrummy ribbon!

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  6. DanaApril 23, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Oooh, such a nice mix of patternes and colors. and that gorgeous bow? WOW! You rock for organizing this hop Karen, thank you:)

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  7. ~amy~April 23, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    awesome combo...lovely card!

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  8. Sherry EckbladApril 23, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Oh I love everything about this card. The patterns, the colors and that big beautiful bow!

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  9. stampingbowdApril 23, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the gorgeous patterns on the DP!

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  10. CarynApril 23, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Love the gorgeous big bow - what a lovely idea too to all share cards in Michelles honour!

    Hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  11. Michele GrossApril 23, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I adore that big juicy bow!!! Fabulous card and a truly fabulous way to start my birthday :) Thank you!!

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  12. Kelly GriglioneApril 23, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    So smart of you to use Blue AND Brown! What a great combo, one I wouldn't ordinarily reach for. Beautiful card, Karen. Thanks again so much for organizing this for Michele, and for designing our hop button!

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  13. BarbApril 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Oh, my goodness, Karen! This card is stunning! Gorgeous work!

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  14. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Very pretty card. The colors combine so well. Love the bow and the burlap string.
    Happy birthday Michele.

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  15. PialiApril 23, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Fabulous!! Love the gorgeous bow!!

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  16. Michelle WoernerApril 23, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    gorgeous card!! I love blue and brown and that is my all time favorite ribbon from MA!

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  17. Virginia L.April 23, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    I really really like how you used the sentiment with this clever design, Karen! The ribbon and banners are such beautiful touches! Thank you so much for organizing this hop.You.are.awesome!

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  18. TrinhApril 23, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful design! I love that "juicy" bow and a great combination of patterns for the banners.

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  19. Lisa EltonApril 23, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Karen this is glorious, love it to bits!!

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  20. donna mikasaApril 23, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Beautiful color combo--so rich and elegant!

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  21. DebApril 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Love that "juicy" bow, Karen! Gorgeous card!

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  22. Annette AllenApril 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    beautiful...love that big bow..

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  23. LaurieApril 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Karen this is gorgeous! I love that beautiful bow! Thank you so much for organizing this fun hop!

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  24. BabyBokChoyApril 23, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Gorgeous bow and wonderful card!

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  25. Tracey McNeelyApril 23, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Love this card you created for Michelle, the colours are fabulous!

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  26. joyApril 23, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    This is one fabulous birthday card, Karen!!! I love it.

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  27. RoseApril 23, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    gasp!!! this is so beautiful :)

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  28. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    What an elegant birthday card. Beautiful!

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  29. LynndaApril 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    BEautiful card !.... hugs...x

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  30. BrandiApril 24, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous patterns!

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  31. yyamApril 24, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    This is beautiful. Love the mix of patterns. And that bow!

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  32. BrendaApril 25, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    First, I love the double bow! Fantastic idea and the fabric with the ribbon is delightful.

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  33. lostinpaperApril 26, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    That bow is FABulous Karen!

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  34. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    i love this color combo. and the twine-wrapped juicy bow!

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  35. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comMay 2, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    OOoooooo, what a combo! The colors, and patterns - fabulous!

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