Thursday, September 16, 2010

Another Birthday, Another Card

September is a busy birthday month....lots of friends and family have September birthdays. Needing some fresh inspiration for a card for my daughter-in-law Kellie, I looked through cards that I have received from my crafty and clever blogging friends. I decided to use this delightful bit of card-making genius to pattern my card after....
This lovely is from Rikke Poulsen in Denmark. To see more of her fabulous work check out her Flickr photostream HERE.  I had sent her a card as part of the Card Chain Challenge in July and she was so sweet to send me a gorgeous card in return. She also sent 2 extra of that beautiful metal butterfly.  I love how the patterned paper wraps around the whole card...it's a really unique feature. You can also check out Rikke's blog HERE  make sure to leave her some blog-love while you're there.
So I decided not only to use the card as inspiration but to CASE it (heavy on the Copy and not so much Selectively Editing). I changed up the color and paper and used a birthday sentiment (a 1997 relic from psx).

The paper is from Tim Holtz Paper Stash-Lost and Found and the Starburst Lace is stamped in Crushed Olive Distress Ink.


Psalm 139: 23-24 ~ "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life."

Blessings,
nancy

ps- I'm hoping to get back to commenting on your blogs soon....I've been really sick lately and even though I've been visiting I just haven't had the energy to comment much. Thanks for understanding!

15 comments:

  1. Soo cool Nancy, I fell so honored that you chose to use my card ;) I really loved the colores you have used, they stand out so great
    Love it...
    Have a wonderful weekend
    Hugs From Rikke

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  2. wow! gorgeous cards, Nancy! love the patterned paper you used for your card! just beautiful! hope you feel better soon! sending you big hugs! =)

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  3. Love you gorgeous card Nancy and the fabulous card you got your inspiration from, I really love the starbust stamp and you have used it to great effect. Sorry to hear you have been under the weather, hope you feel better soon.
    Hugs
    Sally.

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  4. Beautiful inspiration! Your daughter-in-law will love this. It is neat to see the paper wrapping all the way around the card!

    Sorry to hear you're under the weather....get lots of rest, my friend!

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  5. Hi Nan...how are you besides busy. Sept. is a very busy Birthday month for us too :)
    Thanks for stopping by all the time. Your daughter in law will LOVE this card..it's so elegant and the butterfly adds that little extra. Hugs to you,Kathy

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  6. Beautiful cards. Sending you prayers right now that you are feeling better. Don't worry about commenting. Focus on getting better.

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  7. Such a beautiful card for your DIL--and a great CASE, too! Love the patterned paper you used and the butterfly charm is perfect! Take good care, Nancy! Sending you hugs...

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  8. Oh my gosh, the depth and colors are so beautiful and I LOVE the butterfly, such a perfect accent to the card! Hope you feel better soon! Big hugs!

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  9. I knew something was up - so hope you are feeling better soon Nancy! You made a gorgeous case card! I love the inspiration of the starburst stamp and the gorgeous colors!
    Thinking of you!

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  10. Beautiful card!! I hope you get to feeling better soon! Sending prayers and hugs!

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  11. gorgeous card!

    i hope you feel better! LMK if you need anything! hugs to you!

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  12. So sorry you are feeling sick! Hope you are feeling better!!! :)

    Love your card (and Rikke's, too)! The colors are just so rich and lovely! HUGS!

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  13. such a pretty card and isn't it lovely to get such inspiration from friends Nancy. Sorry to hear you haven't been well, Hope you are feeling better soon. Take care my friend.

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  14. These are so gorgeous Nancy!! Love those butterflies :)

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  15. Awww these are breath taking Nancy. Thinking of you :) HUgs,Kathy

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