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Monday, May 19, 2014

Happy Monday- Happy Birthday

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Hello Friends,

Another Monday, and life is good our temps are back in the normal high 60's low 70's. I have to say those 100 degree days really are tough to take.  Most people in our area do not have air conditioning, because we normally have a sea breeze going and the few days, if any in the year the temps are very comfortable.  Hopefully that was it for this year.

I have tons of birthdays in the family in May, so you will be seeing a lot of birthday cards this month.

Here is one I made this morning. Watercolor backgrounds seem to be real popular right now. For this card I used PTI Classic Kraft, terracotta tile and CTMH Lagoon. The water color paper I used is 90# Strathmore.  I really prefer 300# WC paper, but for cards the weight of the 90# is best for my needs. The button is from my ETSY store and the twine is from my stash. Card stock is recollections and PTI stamp set is PTI "beautiful Blooms".


Do these colors really say Happy Birthday?  Are you going to give the water color background a try?

Challenges:
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/challenge-19.html
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=1450



Have a blessed day, Diana


20 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous card, Diana!! Love it!! Have a great day.
    Gerda

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  2. I love the colors you used. They really standout against the watercolor background. I am going to try that technique.

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  3. Very beautiful !!! I love the watercolor !!
    Hugs,
    Mayra

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  4. So pretty! Looks like that terracotta color matches my terra skittles perfect! Carri~Abusybee
    Skittles!

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  5. Wow - this is gorgeous! So pretty!

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  6. I just have to say that this card is AWESOME! Love it! Fabulous colors and layout!

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  7. Gorgeous! LOVING the colors and the leaves!!!!

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  8. The colors are beautiful! Love the sentiment in different colors!

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  9. I'm glad out temps are done down because OMG! I couldn't stand those 100 degree days:) Your card is beautiful my friend1 Have a great week.
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  10. Fabulous card - love the watercolours! TFS

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  11. This is gorgeous, Diana!! The watercolor looks amazing!! I love the beautiful colors - they do say birthday!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  12. So pretty Diana. Lovely watercolor effect you achieved! Pretty button too!

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  13. Wow, so pretty Diana! the watercolor is fabulous-just love the colors!! Super pretty birthday card!
    Glad it's cooled down to a more enjoyable temperature for you guys!
    Have a great day!
    Sherrie K

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  14. This is Great! The technique turned out so well here- I love it!

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  15. Diana, my sweet friend, I have missed you dearly. Things have been stressful and busy here, but I think of you often and flutter by more than you know. This card is gorgeous and will be treasured! The watercolor background is as stunning as your lovely heart! :o) Gorgeous work, my dear friend!

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  16. WOW! I love that you shared this BEAUTIFUL card with us!!
    Have a wonderful day my friend,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  17. Beautiful card! Love the colours and gorgeous flowers. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!

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