Happy Birthday, Kerry.....

My friend, Kerry, turned 40 on Wednesday (not sure she'll be to thrilled I've broadcast this to everyone,he,he), even though we live in the same village and our husband's knew each other,our paths had never crossed until just over two years ago. I got chatting to Kerry in a local craft shop and we hit it off straight away, we have so much in common and it's so nice to have someone live so close and have so many of the same interests.
Last time I saw Kerry's Mom she asked if I'd make her a card for Kerry's special birthday, of course I said yes. Kerry calls her Mom her 'Artistic Director' so I wanted it to be perfect, we decided on the colours hot pink and black as that is Kerry's colour theme for her 'Hat Party' tonight.Here's my finished card.

Val was thrilled with the card as was Kerry, *phew*, I always worry when I'm making for someone else that they are going to like it.
I'm off to decide what hat I'm going to wear for tonight, it's going to be a fun night and I will share some photo's with you next week. Have a great weekend, what ever you're up to.

xxxxDebxxxx

Easy as 1-2-3................

I think I've found my mojo !!!!! When I got back from Cornwall I saw this week's challenge over at City Crafter Challenge Blog and had lots of idea's buzzing through my head of what I could do,which for the last few weeks I've struggled to come up with anything. Also I had a parcel waiting for me with some new products from the new SU catalogue 2011/2012 which is available from 1st October,to say I'm excited about the new products is an understatement.I know I say it every year but I think it's the best to date,with lots of scrummy goodies.
So now with my creative juices flowing,back to this week's challenge,my lovely blog friend Linda is hosting this week and has gone with  Easy as 1-2-3 so you need to use:

1 ribbon

2 or more words

3 or more butterflies

Here's my card using the new SU Flirtatious papers which includes the laser cut doily: 

 Supply List: all products are Stampin'Up !

Papers:  Flirtatious, Subtles Paper Stack

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess)

Punches: 1 3/8 circle,Scallop Circle

Card Stock : Melon Mambo,Pretty in Pink

Other: Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon,Pretty in Pink ink,Beautiful Wings embosslit die.

Check out what the designers have created this week over at CCCB for some great inspiration and this week's Guest Designer is my fellow team member Lynnda from Scrapbookers Anonymous.

Thank for taking the time to look,until next time......hugs.

xxxxDebxxxx

Butterfly Birthday Wishes...........

This week's colours over at CR84FN are so pretty and check out the wonderful quote on the inspiration board,I just love this colour challenge blog.

I also used this week's sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches.

Here's my card:

All products are from Stampin'Up,the envelope is cut out using the Sizzix Scallop Envelope die,I distressed the edges with Crumb Cake ink and stamped it with the ornate scroll and a Happy Birthday. I die cut the butterflies using Beautiful Wings Embosslit with Pretty in Pink cardstock. CR84FN are going biweekly over the summer so we get TWO weeks to get our entries in maybe even a couple.

Supplies Used

Papers- SU Newsprint,Subtles Designer Patterned Paper Stack
Dies- Sizzix Scalloped Envelope,Beautiful Wings Embosslits
Stamps- SU Strength & Hope,SU Something to Celebrate
Other- Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon