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!

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35 comments:

  1. Marisa6 January 2012 at 22:33

    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!

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  2. canadian_liner6 January 2012 at 22:34

    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.

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  3. carol (krillsister)7 January 2012 at 00:13

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

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  4. Wendy7 January 2012 at 00:37

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

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  5. Paper and Ribbons7 January 2012 at 00:47

    This is stunning, so clean and pretty!

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  6. Sabrina7 January 2012 at 01:05

    Beautiful!! The receiver is lucky to get this.

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  7. Kerry Steger7 January 2012 at 02:59

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

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  8. Deb7 January 2012 at 04:20

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

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  9. Rachel Izakowicz7 January 2012 at 08:31

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

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  10. Maureen Merritt7 January 2012 at 11:54

    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!

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  11. Aimes7 January 2012 at 12:40

    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

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  12. Elise C.7 January 2012 at 17:09

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

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  13. Terri7 January 2012 at 18:44

    Great card!

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  14. Jess7 January 2012 at 21:10

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

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  15. Sara Mac7 January 2012 at 21:21

    Love everything about this card Debby!!!

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  16. Vicki Dutcher7 January 2012 at 21:22

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

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  17. ChristineCreations8 January 2012 at 01:47

    MMMM classy! Love the glittery numbers!

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  18. Donna B.8 January 2012 at 23:55

    Beautiful card Debby!

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  19. Unknown9 January 2012 at 00:42

    love this take on the trigger, so elegant!

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  20. AdoraBella10 January 2012 at 11:08

    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

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  21. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor11 January 2012 at 14:07

    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! :)

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  22. Jen Cuthbertson11 January 2012 at 16:31

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

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  23. Unknown17 January 2012 at 17:24

    Gorgeous! Congrats on the Tuesday Trigger win!

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  24. Alicia17 January 2012 at 17:37

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

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  25. Wendy Coffman17 January 2012 at 18:40

    Oh so pretty!

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  26. cheiron17 January 2012 at 20:20

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

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  27. Aixa M.18 January 2012 at 02:13

    Very nice and elegant card!

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  28. MicheyMoo18 January 2012 at 03:40

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

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  29. Teresa Zuehls18 January 2012 at 07:37

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

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  30. Colleen Dietrich18 January 2012 at 13:51

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

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  31. Rae22 January 2012 at 17:18

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

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  32. Unknown23 January 2012 at 02:18

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

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  33. Cathy A23 January 2012 at 19:03

    Gorgeous card congrats on your TT win

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  34. Anne30 January 2012 at 01:26

    Simply Stunning! Love this card! Congrats on the win

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  35. talha10 May 2012 at 13:16

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

    Plastic Card Holders
    Plastic Card
    Scratch Cards Printing

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