Happy Birthday Miss Darnell...I am sure you all know who this special lady is and it you do not, you have been living under a rock. Here is the link to her amazing and creative blog. I am lucky enough to live only 30 minutes from Darnell and have the pleasure of meeting her for breakfast or lunch, it is always a fabulous treat! I know I am a bit late to the party but could not let her special day pass without sharing her birthday card and yummy looking cake too!
I used some NBUS in honor of Darnell, my Altnew Painted Flowers arrived today and they are so much fun to play with! It did take a few tries and trust me there are card stock pieces in my recycle bin to prove it.
Spent some time cutting out a few more thing, a plaid flannel blouse for my daughter, a Cat in Hat blouse for me to wear during Dr Seuss Week in March and then the fabric on top is a fun surprise for one lucky blog reader (chosen at random). More info on that next week once I finish sewing.
Enjoy your weekend and Happy 4th of July to all my friends in the States!
Enjoy your weekend and Happy 4th of July to all my friends in the States!
Beautiful card for Darnell, and cake too! I so wish that I lived within driving distance to you gals...
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BEAUTIFUL! Love this in yellow! Need that set!
ReplyDeletePS - Love that you will have a Cat in the Hat blouse for Dr Suess week! Working with kids must be great fun!
ReplyDeleteYour timing is perfect, Kim! I was just sitting here dying for a mid-afternoon some'n-some'n sweet and here you are with the prettiest and most delicious-looking cake!! Upiy vstf od hothroud!! (Oh, sorry, it's not easy to type with my mouth full!!) Your card is gorgeous! Don't you just love those stamps?! You didn't take very long to get the hang of it!! Thank you, my friend, for the card, the dedicated post, and your sweet words of love!! I'll see you in a couple of weeks!! Happy 4th!! (More awesome fabric!!) Love and hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLove this card for Darnell, and it looks like she does too, of course. I think I have that stamp set somewhere under a pile in my craft room so I can CASE you. Love the simplicity of your color scheme, and how you knew just exactly where to place every little black line.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card for the fabulous Darnell!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card for Darnell. I would have to say that is the prettiest colour I have seen so far for these flowers. Dont know what ink you used but it really is beautiful. Must be nice to be able catch up now and then.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for Darnell Kim. I have had that set for a year and it is still NBUS for me. :( Love that you can sew--amazing!
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are so gorgeous in black and yellows! What a lovely card for Darnell, and please save me a piece of that cake! I'm looking forward to seeing your sewing creations!
ReplyDeleteYour layered flowers are gorgeous Kim. Love the soft yellow in contrast with the black outlines. So pretty and I'm sure Darnell will love this card. At HLS, the CAS challenge this months is stamping, and we'd love for you to enter your card there. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card for Darnell! I can't decide whether or not to buy those flowers as I'm afraid I won't be able to figure out how to do the stamping. Looks like you're having fun sewing again! Enjoy the holiday, Kim!
ReplyDeleteGosh,love your fantastic coloring,it looks amazing! Another way of coloring flowers,I´m really flashed these yellow colors together are so beautiful and special! Thank you for this gorgeous inspiration,
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What a pretty card Kim! That stamp set is one of my favourites! Lovely fresh colours too . . . in fact, another favourite . . . pretty, yellow flowers, what's not to love! Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers! Hazel xx
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing this Altnew set, and so glad you got it and then created this gorgeous card for our sweet Darnell! Amazing flowers and in the perfect yellow colors. Sweet tribute, and when can we all come over for cake?! Hope you have the perfect holiday weekend. Miss you like crazy! Go Cubs, Go Giants! Bev
ReplyDeleteLoving this Altnew set. Did you find it easy to stamp? I used the Vintage roses with Misti, but had a bit of bother with the single leaves being placed nicely. Even though with the Misti, they looked fine, but then when I saw the results, could have been better. Next time I will use the double leaf & stem. Yours looks just great, and I love the bright colors. A wonderful card for Our Miss Darnell, and how fortunately blessed you are, to be able to enjoy her sweet & humorous personality often. I know you both have such fun at these outings. Your new sewing projects look very interesting too. Loving the bright bold fabric choices. Happy 4th, and safe weekend too. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteI have this set and have only used it once!! I LOVE your pretty card with that gorgeous yellow!! So sweet of you to make a card for Darnell!! I want to come over for cake too!! And I am SO ENVIOUS of your sewing abilities. I used to sew doll clothes when I was in High School and my grandmother used to sell them for me. I would NEVER attempt to make something for myself though.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your card--the flowers are gorgeous! What a wonderful birthday treat for Darnell! Hope you have a fabulous weekend---happy 4th!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card for a great lady! Thank you for playing alone with Happy Little Stampers!
ReplyDeleteA Dr. Seuss shirt....ya think thhe kidlets will love that? Oh yeah! Would love to see pics of the finished blouses.
ReplyDeleteAdore the beautiful card that you made for Darnell. Soft and pretty, clean & simple, and just as lovely as her flower gardens in her yard :)
Absolutely adore your cheery and fun card. It will definitely add some sunshine to anyone's day and wow that cake is just pure yummy gorgeousness.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend.
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Beautiful flowers for a beautiful lady, Kim! Love all that yellow! Thanks for sharing with us at HLSCAS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card for Darnell. I hadn't realised you lived so close to each other, how fabulous is that!! So jealous, would be wonderful to have some crafty friends living close by. The fireworks look incredible and sounds like your weekend is brilliant. Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend!!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful, Kim ... what gorgeous blooms, so lovely in that yummy yellow ... and so perfect for our fabulous friend! Delicious fabrics ... looking forward to seeing those blouses modelled when they're done! Hugs & bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove your new stamp and your coloring technique is perfect with its design. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThe cake you've served us for Darnell's birthday looks delicious, but it's that stunning card that has set my heart racing! Absolutely gorgeous! I have the Vintage Roses set...still practicing to get them right! Your fabric showcases for the blouse, the Cat in the Hat hat (promise you'll model it for us when you're done!) and the 'mystery' make...once again, bedazzled by how multi-talented you are!
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Oh my! How fun that you and Darnell live so close! Love the sweet card you made for her! And more sewing!!! I cannot wait to see the finished projects!
ReplyDeleteDid you make that cake???? It looks so yummy - so does your card, by the way - such pretty flowers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card, love that set of stamps .... and that cake looks so yummy too!! Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers. Linda xx
ReplyDeleteI am SO FAR behind on my visiting and commenting on my friend's blogs - so sorry!! Between preparing for the Retreat and actually having it and being there I have fallen behind - I will be VALIANTLY trying to catch up so look for a few comments from me right in a row!! This card for Darnell is so beautiful and I LOVE the color!! It has a lovely simplicity to it that really makes the bloom stand out!! Love the way you have done the banner as well!! So cleverly done!!! Hope you are well and happy and having a fun Summer!!!
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