Thursday, February 25, 2010

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I am not a very creative person.  I am very analytical and linear in my thought processes.  I guess that's part of what makes me a successful engineer.  Not a good idea to "wing it" when you are building a bridge, LOL.  But those same qualities often lead to a loss of creative energy.  So that's why I love to blog hop.  I get so many good ideas and fantastic presentations.  And since I see so many of them, they all meld together in my mind and combine to form ideas somewhat like what I saw but not exactly the same. 

So it is with this card.  I got the idea to use the word stamps as a background from Dawn's card here.  http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/these_are_a_few_of_my_fav/2009/12/say-it-with-style-day-3.html  Fortunately for her and unfortunately for us, the image is out for publication.  However, you can see bits and pieces of how she did it on the link.  She used pinks and reds for Valentine's Day, however, I used a more generic Berry Sorbet and Sweet Blush to make a birthday card. 

I think I'll repeat this technique with blues and greens and a less "frilly" nestability for a good masculine birthday card.  Thanks Dawn for all the color, technique and inky ideas!!!!!!

And thanks to everyone for looking! 

49 comments:

  1. SO cheery and bold, love it in red!

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  2. Such a fun card!! I love all the jewels! Great job with the challenge!

    ♥Lea

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  3. I remember that card of hers and I think your is awesome!

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  4. Oh, I just love the red!! Great job.

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  5. Deb, love this! And you've a great idea to change colors for masculine... I can definitely see that working! :)

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  6. I did a card loosely based on this one too but decided not to post it for the Hop as her card is out for publication. I love your take on it, so bright and fun!

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  7. The glitz is such a great look! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I love the idea of using this set as a background! Great job!

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  9. I love the "word" on "word" concept. The bling is just the perfect addition. Great job!!

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  10. Very nice, I knew the card before I even looked.

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  11. Neat idea to use the sentiment to create the background. Very pretty.

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  12. I remember this card, and you've done a fabulous case Deb!!

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  13. Fabulous and bold card! Don't you love that font?! Can't wait to see more of your blog later.

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  14. Glad you stayed awake! Nice job on the card.

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  15. Love it Deb! I like how you turned it into a birthday card by using different colors!

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  16. You've done a really lovely job with this card. I think you're on to something with your masculine version concept. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  17. This is fabulous! LOVE the colors you used and the rhinestones you added! Great job!!! ♥♥ Kay

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  18. Very stylish card! I really like what you did with it!

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  19. Great card! The red is fabulous.

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  20. Great card - vibrant and cheerful!!

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  21. You made me laugh about the bridge ....... I guess because we have so many bridges here in NYC. Back to the card........ great card and I love the colors that you used!!!

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  22. Awesome card!! Love your color combo. I think your right - this would make a great masculine card, too :)

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  23. Fabulous job! Such a great card!

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  24. What a great idea and a great card ! Makes me all the more excited that this set is on it's way to me !!!

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  25. This is really pretty with such great colors. It would look good using the new fillable frame for the less frilly version you talked about.

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  26. Great card! I remember the card CASEd. Love your take!!

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  27. What a great card! I love the idea of using the words as background.

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  28. This is great Deb! This is just the sort of thing I need for a birthday card for my 10 year old niece.

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  29. Love it! My engineer couldn't do anywhere near as good!!

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  30. What a fun card--love the bold, bright color! Great job!

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  31. I'm a linear person too so I can totally relate to your card. I think it's bold and beautiful!

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  32. Great way to make a background. That font is so fun. And I love the color combination.

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  33. That is a cool idea for a background. I wouldn't have thought of it. And I know what you're saying about the creative process! As a technical writer sometimes it feels like my brain is rustily turning over to a completely different, little-used side when I sit down to make a card. :)

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  34. This turned out great. quit making me want this set.

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  35. Love making stamps into backgrounds! TFS. Great card.

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  36. love the way you used all those sentiments to make your background...I want to do that too!!

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  37. What a great job. I love the idea of being able to create background out of a set that you have on hand. Nice work.

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  38. Awesome card - love that background!

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