9 May 2011

Proud of you


I used the colours of this weeks CR84FN challenge to make a little encouragement card for my daughter. She's at the age where she notices and worries about the differences between herself and her friend's. I just want to let her know to be confident in herself and that those differences are just fine. What a boring world it would be if we were all the same!



I'm never sure you get the true effect of glitter on screen, but believe me this card is extra sparkly in real life. Each of the turtles has cute glittery spots, but I used pink glitter on just one little turtle. I wanted the difference to be there but not too different if you know what I mean! I didn't want her to think I was saying she is a different species or anything! Just proud that she is the beautiful individual that she is.



And as I'm giving this to my daughter as soon as she gets back from school, then I'm going to pop this card in the "make-it and mail-it challenge" by Lisa Spangler - which encourages us to use the cards we make. It might not be going in the mail as such but is being delivered and with a hug too. Oh and an add on was to dress up the envelope, so I added one little turtle and some masking tape - must do this more often as it looks soooo cute!


Debby


Supplies :
Stamps - PTI tiny treats birthday, tiny tags
Inks - Memento tuxedo black
Card - PTI rustic white, raspberry fizz
Dies - Spellbinders labels 4
Copics - T1
Glitter
Button
Twine
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25 comments:

  1. Jen W.9 May 2011 at 10:30

    So sweet! That turtle image is adorable. What a lovely card for your daughter.

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  2. Elena9 May 2011 at 10:40

    very cute! hope it puts a big smile on your little gir's face :)

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  3. Mona Pendleton9 May 2011 at 10:54

    So cute Debby! I am sure your daughter will treasure this! Thanks for joining along with CR84FN :)

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  4. Keva9 May 2011 at 11:47

    Debby, this is am adorable card. Love the little turtles and the idea behind it. I have to say, though, that I laughed out line at your line about "not a different species". Ahh, that was funny. That's exactly something my daughter would think. Have a great day!

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  5. Wendy ten Hove9 May 2011 at 12:29

    This is soooo cute, Debby! I love this tiny image and it's just perfect the way you used it!!! Love, love, love it!!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  6. Debbie Gaydos9 May 2011 at 12:59

    Oh my gosh, that is soooooo cute! I really need to use those tiny treats images more, I love them but I never think of fun ways to incorporate them, like this! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. Lindsay9 May 2011 at 14:22

    Oh how cute Debbie! What an adorable CAS card! Love the matching invie!

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  8. Deborah Frings9 May 2011 at 14:34

    Debby - this is so cute. Love the little turtles and the sweet sparkle - your daughter will love it! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN this week!

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  9. Marisa9 May 2011 at 17:09

    This is fabulous. Love the fact you made it for your daughter to encourage her to be who she is - well done mum :)

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  10. sideoats + scribbles9 May 2011 at 17:16

    GAH! This is just so cute! The turtles! The glitter! And the tape? LOVE!

    Thanks so much for playing along in the Make-It and Mail-It challenge! HUGS! :)

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  11. Sue Lelli 9 May 2011 at 19:04

    Debby, Good for YOU to celebrate the differences with your daughter! It is just so HARD to explain but your card says it ALL! LOVE the glitter and the turtles and the polka dot strip on the envie! FAB story, FAB card! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  12. Craftyangel9 May 2011 at 19:24

    gorgeous, simply sweet turtle. colour combo fab too

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  13. Margriet Tournier9 May 2011 at 22:08

    This card is sooooo cute!

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  14. Otter Hill Designs10 May 2011 at 00:02

    So sweet - love it!

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  15. Unknown10 May 2011 at 01:33

    Sweet card, Debby! Love the turtles and glitter! Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!

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  16. jimlynn10 May 2011 at 03:39

    CAS and simply WONDERFUL!!! Love this.
    Lynn

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  17. judy10 May 2011 at 04:15

    Adorable card! I love your CAS style!

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  18. Jen Adcock10 May 2011 at 09:18

    Slow and steady absolutely wins the race. So adorable. This is truly a hug with a fold in the middle.

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  19. Ann10 May 2011 at 10:07

    LOVE it - such a simple card but SO effective! Great to see the decorated envelope too - I love to do this myself and the addition of tape is inspired!

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  20. Ginny10 May 2011 at 17:29

    very, very cute! Also love how you decorated the envelope. Great job!

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  21. Andrea M11 May 2011 at 01:59

    Debby! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card!!! WOW! It's CAS and absolutely PERFECT!!! I love the shimmery shell on the turtles! What a brilliant way to tell your daughter it's ok to be herself! I ADORE this card!!! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!!

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  22. Monica K.11 May 2011 at 20:15

    So cute!! I had to go back and look at the Tiny Treats Birthday set. I never noticed the turtle before, but I really love it! This card would also be really cute with some of the other animals too. :)

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  23. DF12 May 2011 at 02:13

    This is soo sweet! Love your idea!

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  24. Amy Kolling12 May 2011 at 05:14

    A cute card and an adorable matching envie? You are so talented Debby....and always amaze me with your creations! Did you say that is decorative masking tape?

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  25. Wanda Cullen16 May 2011 at 04:41

    This is such a WOW CAS card! I just love the simplicity yet big statement that the images make! Too cute!

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