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40 and fabulous

lime doodle: 40 and fabulous

6 January 2012

40 and fabulous

I love making cards for challenges, but just recently, probably along with the rest of the world during this busy season, I haven't had much time. However, one of my New Year's resolutions is to try and fit in just a smidgen of time every now and then to indulge myself. Soooo, while needing to make a 40th birthday card, I've managed to combine a couple of challenges with a CASE of Maile Belles I've been meaning to try and came up with this card.

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Supplies: Stamps - Papertrey Ink big birthday wishes, modern wood mats; Inks - Versafine onyx black, Versacolor seashell; Card - Papertrey Ink soft stone; Dies - Papertrey Ink mat stack 5, double ended banners; Embossing Folder - Papertrey Ink; Stampin' Up rhinestones

Last year I loved the sketches by Lucy Abrams and despite having a new born baby (many congrats on Lily's arrival!) Lucy has found time to put together a new set of sketches this year. This card is for sketch 1.


The second challenge I used was another favourite of mine - Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger. Here's the inspiration photo.


I think the number theme was obviously an inspiration but I also thought the quilting around the numbers reminded me of the wood grain in Papertrey Ink's modern wood mats. Here's a closer look.


Phew, that's me for today. Have a great weekend!

35 Comments:

At 6 January 2012 at 22:33 , Blogger Marisa said...

Change the 4 to a 5 and you can send this to me for my birthday in a few weeks LOL! Love the card, the soft colours and what a wonderful take on teh trigger!

 
At 6 January 2012 at 22:34 , Blogger canadian_liner said...

Simply beautiful! Did you stamp your "fabulous" twice? What a nice solution to letters that are too long for the esthetic width of the banner you want to print them on. Thanks for that tip.

 
At 7 January 2012 at 00:13 , Blogger carol (krillsister) said...

Great job with the case. Love the numbers you used & the stars. Such a nice feminine card.

 
At 7 January 2012 at 00:37 , Blogger Wendy said...

Fab! card, love your subtle take on the Tuesday Trigger challenge.

 
At 7 January 2012 at 00:47 , Blogger Paper and Ribbons said...

This is stunning, so clean and pretty!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 01:05 , Blogger Sabrina said...

Beautiful!! The receiver is lucky to get this.

 
At 7 January 2012 at 02:59 , Blogger Kerry Steger said...

This is gorgeous Debby! I love all the light colours on this card and all the finishing touches!! I am envious of the recipient!!!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 04:20 , Blogger Deb said...

This is absolutely stunning!!!! Love it!!!!!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 08:31 , Blogger Rachel Izakowicz said...

This is stunning - you inspired me to buy the wood mats set & I can't wait to ink it up after seeing this card!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 11:54 , Blogger Maureen Merritt said...

Oh, I love this! I'm going to use this as inspiration while making my Mom a 60th birthday card!!! I love all of the shiny details!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 12:40 , Blogger Aimes said...

LOVE!
Y'know I made a card a little similar to this for a 30th birthday (not posted it on the blogeroo yet - not had time!) and it's got me thinking that I must have subconsciously CASED Maile...thanks for the link to her card!
Hugs!
Aimes
x

 
At 7 January 2012 at 17:09 , Blogger Elise C. said...

Gorgeous card! The colors and sparkles make it so cute! Thanks for sharing!!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 18:44 , Blogger Terri said...

Great card!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 21:10 , Blogger Jess said...

You are fabulous! That quilt is so stinking cute too!! Great card!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 21:21 , Blogger Sara Mac said...

Love everything about this card Debby!!!

 
At 7 January 2012 at 21:22 , Blogger Vicki Dutcher said...

Love the 40 in glitter perfect with the sentiment! Another totally "fabulous" card!! :)

 
At 8 January 2012 at 01:47 , Blogger ChristineCreations said...

MMMM classy! Love the glittery numbers!

 
At 8 January 2012 at 23:55 , Blogger Donna B. said...

Beautiful card Debby!

 
At 9 January 2012 at 00:42 , Blogger Unknown said...

love this take on the trigger, so elegant!

 
At 10 January 2012 at 11:08 , Blogger AdoraBella said...

WOW, this is great. I love the pale beautiful colors and these cute jems. I wish someone send me card like this for my birthday - it's wonderful.
Hugs
- Maria

 
At 11 January 2012 at 14:07 , Blogger Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Debby! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

 
At 11 January 2012 at 16:31 , Blogger Jen Cuthbertson said...

This is gorgeous, Debby! I love the simple color palette and your design is super! Great, unique take on the trigger!!

 
At 17 January 2012 at 17:24 , Blogger Unknown said...

Gorgeous! Congrats on the Tuesday Trigger win!

 
At 17 January 2012 at 17:37 , Blogger Alicia said...

Oh congrats to you! I love this card, in fact while browsing the entries I pegged yours as a total winner. Totally deserving!

 
At 17 January 2012 at 18:40 , Blogger Wendy Coffman said...

Oh so pretty!

 
At 17 January 2012 at 20:20 , Blogger cheiron said...

Wonderful! My favorite of all the Trigger entries. Congrats.

 
At 18 January 2012 at 02:13 , Blogger Aixa M. said...

Very nice and elegant card!

 
At 18 January 2012 at 03:40 , Blogger MicheyMoo said...

SImply stunning card!! You've CASE's Maile fabulously and I love your fresh take on the Trigger. Great job!!

 
At 18 January 2012 at 07:37 , Blogger Teresa Zuehls said...

Congrats on being a TT winner! Your card is beautiful and a great take on the TT.

 
At 18 January 2012 at 13:51 , Blogger Colleen Dietrich said...

Debby, this is soft and gorgeous...no wonder you were picked at Moxie Fab World for this card!

 
At 22 January 2012 at 17:18 , Blogger Rae said...

Your challenge card is oh so fabulous! I see why you hit the trigger. Congrats!

 
At 23 January 2012 at 02:18 , Blogger Unknown said...

Wow - I love this card! Super stylin'! Congrats on TT, so well deserved.

 
At 23 January 2012 at 19:03 , Blogger Cathy A said...

Gorgeous card congrats on your TT win

 
At 30 January 2012 at 01:26 , Blogger Anne said...

Simply Stunning! Love this card! Congrats on the win

 
At 10 May 2012 at 13:16 , Blogger talha said...

Its inspiring,I will try it with some different shades.

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