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Saturday, 11 December 2010

OLW32 - ages, part 2 ...

... I've had another go at my niece's 10th birthday card.  I like the one I made earlier, but it is a bit small and subtle.  I think that when you go into double figures you need to be loud and proud about it.  So I had a bit of a think and came up with another age card for this week's OLW challenge of ages being hosted by Jennifer at Styles Ink.




Stamps:  Elusive Images - Big Flowers;  Hobby Art - Happy Birthday
Inks:  Memento - Rose Bud; Distress - Worn Lipstick, Spun Sugar
Pens:  Promarkers - various
Accessories:  Ribbon from stash

This time the card is anything but subtle!!!  It's A5 in size.  I found some number templates which I over stamped with these wonderful flowers, designed by Glenda Waterworth, and coloured the flowers with Promarkers.  I found these lovely ribbons in my ribbon box and they matched the colour of the flowers.  I added some interest to the card by inking the edges with Worn Lipstick and Spun Sugar.  Finally, using my stamp-a-ma-jig (Stampin' Up!) I positioned the birthday greeting.  Result - really pleased with this card.  I think it's suitably big and bright for a 10th birthday!

I know I went into my craft room to make Christmas cards, but this idea wouldn't budge - so I had to make it.  Christmas cards tomorrow!!!

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8 comments:

  1. Paula (PEP)11 December 2010 at 22:38

    Now that is an inventive use of those flowers - love the whole idea of this & I'm sure she'll be thrilled. I know - you just have to follow your instinct & go with it to get it out of your system.
    Paula (PEP)

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  2. Vicky Hayes11 December 2010 at 23:13

    This was a very good idea and I love the colourful numbers! You're right - ten is a special birthday and needs to be shouted about!

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  3. Mona Pendleton12 December 2010 at 02:00

    Such a pretty card Deb! So colorful and fun! Surely your niece will treasure this :)

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  4. Jackie12 December 2010 at 07:49

    Fantastic card, you could say it's really loud and proud :o)
    Jackie xx

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  5. Wishcraft12 December 2010 at 13:33

    Great card - love what you've done with the numbers :o) Lisa x

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  6. Carol12 December 2010 at 15:25

    Oh, this is a good one! A wonderful, spectacular big 'ol card spelling it all out to celebrate! Children at that age are so proud of their BIG birthdays and you've got a winner here, for sure!

    Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on my blog! It sure does motivate me to post more often, although I've got a few busy weeks coming up with travel. I plan to be back at blogging more frequently come January. Happy holidays!

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  7. Heather T14 December 2010 at 13:59

    I think it is fabulous; the colors and the images are bold and happy.

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  8. Jennifer Styles28 December 2010 at 20:50

    This one is just great too! A little louder and a little prouder!

    Great job on both cards!

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