Saturday, August 6, 2011

A Strawberry Birthday Card

Today, I took my mom shopping, and then worked in my classroom at  school.  I cannot believe I will officially be back there Monday.  Summer vacation is not long enough.  I found out a friend of our family is in critical care and may possibly have TB.  I cannot imagine how he may have gotten that.  He is elderly and works out of his home as a day trader.   I came home to a flood in two rooms. So I turned around and went back to my parents house.  Jack and Magnolia are staying there until all is back to normal here.  Ruby is with me.  And we are back home. What a mess!

So I had to do something to get my mind off all that is going on around here.  I made this sweet birthday card for a sweet friend.
The base of the card I embossed with the Cuttlebug
I used the Cricut cartridges Preserves and Elegant Edges for the cuts. The papers I chose for the card are from DCWV and Colorbok.  They were inked with a Tim Holtz tea dyed ink pad.  I added a little dot of glitter glue to the center of each flower. The ribbon on the card is a pale sheer gold.  But it appears brown in the photo.  It is one of my favorite ribbons.  And the "Happy Birthday" sentiment is from a Scrappy Mom's Stamp set.  After I had finished the card, I decided the strawberries needed a little foam tape.  I think that really helped to make them pop.  I am quite pleased with the results.

Challenges
Cricut Cardz Challenge   "Tutti-Fruitti"  use fruit
The Shabby Tearoom   "Mix and Match"  use three different patterned papers
My Craft Spot   "You Make Me Smile"  Let someone know you are thinking about them
Die Cuttin Divas  Garden... Fruit or Vegetable

17 comments:

  1. Charlotte, what an adorable card. ~Shen

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  2. Pretty card and papers! :)Amy

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  3. Absolutely precious little berries ... thanks so much for joining us this week in the Tea Room :)

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  4. This is so, so pretty! The soft colours and fabulous swirls are such a gorgeous combination!
    Thanks so much for playing along at My Craft Spot!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  5. Oh my! Charlotte, I am so sorry about your friend and your rooms flooding!!! I just hate this happened to you just before having to return to school! Vacations really are always too short.

    Your card, though, is as beautiful as I expected it to be.

    Hugs, my dear!

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  6. What a pretty card. Your strawberries a really cute. My prayers go out to your friend. I'm sure the card will bring a smile to her face.

    Kellie

    kardsbykellie.blogspot.com

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  7. So very pretty!! Thanks for joining us this week at My Craft Spot.

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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  8. I hope your week improves !!Your card is beautiful !! I love all the different papers you used for the berries !! Thanks for playing along with us this week at My Craft Spot !
    Joy

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  9. Oh Charlotte, I'm sorry to read about your troubles. I hope your crafting therapy was relaxing! I'm sure your friend will love this beautiful card! It is soooo sweet! Sure to bring a smile! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!
    Amber

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  10. This is such a sweet berry card. I love all the details. Well done. Thanks for playing along with us at CCC.

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  11. Hello dear Charlotte. So sorry to hear about all of your unfortunate happenings. It is amazing how you managed to create such beauty in the midst of it all. God bless you & help you get back to normal quickly.
    Crafty best wishes,
    Sonia

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  12. Gorgeous! Thanks for playing with us at CCC!

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  13. Hi Charlotte,PRETTY super looking card!I LOVE your strawberries,So yummy!I am so sorry about your friend.

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  14. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend and your flooded rooms, Charlotte. I hope things are better today. Your card is absolutely stunning! I love the cuts you used and the strawberries are so yummy-looking! Gorgeous, gorgeous card - I love it :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  15. I don't know what's more adorable, your three babies or the card <3 you have inspired me to explore my Preserves cartridge. Hope all is well now, and things are back to your normality <3

    Stephanie
    http://sdksscraptuary.blogspot.com

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