Saturday, March 5, 2011

Let Them Eat Cake...



Hello friends! It's Saturday and our weather although very cool has finally turned sunny again. It has taken me an entire week to get this card done. Life has so changed with three kiddos to care for. Perhaps the fact that I switched my colors and design part way through the process didn't help matters either. Ever do that?

I have so many images I want to get inked up, but my crafting time is so limited. Hopefully as we get into a routine things will settle for me and I'll find more time.

I always need birthday cards, and after a trip to my local LSS where I snatched up this delightful paper from Fancy Pants Designs entitled Cake Time I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.

So here is my card...



A closer look at my coloring of Tilda...




A side view...



Here is the small flower arrangement I made using my new Rose Leaf die from Magnolia...



I wanted not to cover every area of this pretty paper so I left the top panel blank. The notation panel has the Vintage lace die around the panel, but I can never get the corners to match up properly so I stapled some the the ribbon to each corner.



Card recipe:
Copics Used -
Skin - E0000,000,02,11; R20,22
Hair - E13, 15 19,18
Dress - G40,82,85; C00,01,03
Cake - E55,35,25, Sakura White Gel pen
Candles - BG00, Stickles
Shoes - R22,46,59; Stickles
Ribbon - stash
DP - Fancy Pants Designs
CS - Generic Beige, SU Pumpkin Pie and Always Artichoke
Flowers - Stash
Glimmer Mist - Pearl and Iridescent Gold
Little sparkly thingies - a gift from Paola in S.A.

I so appreciate your visits to my blog and from the wonderful encouragement you leave for me.
Hugs,
Barb

44 comments:

  1. Wow very cute card I love it!!!!!

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  2. Oh Barb, she is adorable and that chocolate cake looks yummy enough to eat. I love this stamp, in fact I just had her delivered to me yesterday and am working on a card with her right now. Hopefully it will look as cute as yours.

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  3. I LOVE this card, Barb!! The papers and colors are gorgeous! I don't know what colors you started out with, but I sure do love what you ended up using. And that green checked ribbon is perfect along with your gorgeous coloring! I love it! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend with the kids! :)
    hugs, Sharon

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  4. Barb your card is just adorable, I am so glad you have found some time to play...I can imagine how difficult that must be right now...not sure I could do what you are doing at this point in my life. Your eye for detail and color is always perfecto.
    Hugs

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  5. Hey Barb - what a beautiful card you have created. Doesn't that cake look absolutely scrumptious! And we both know how much we love food!!! The inside is every bit as pretty as the outside - love those green gingham bows!!!!!!!!
    Love,
    sandy

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  6. Hi Barb, your card is cute, cute, cute! Love the colors you used and as always your coloring is wonderful!!!
    Judy K.

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  7. Your birthday Tilda is darling! Who wouldn't love to eat cake first on their birthday. The dp is colorful and festive for the occassion. Your coloring matches so beautifully. My favorite is the red sparkly shoes. My daughter had a pair when she was a toddler. Brings back great memories.

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  8. Adorable! I especially love the ruby slippers.

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  9. Oh Gee Barb this card is too precious. Wow the colors are wonderful and the inside is a great as the outside. Love the checkered ribbon along with this Precious Tilda with a B-Day cake. I had my 3 Grandsons overnight and I'm worn out. I don't know how you do it all watching kids & making cards. Let alone housework & Cookin. I have to pat you on the back and say Well Done!! Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  10. Beautiful card Barb! You found the perfect papers to go with this sweet image! Love how the stitching looks on this card! Wonderful!! hugs, Angela

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  11. You put a lot of work in that one and it came out fantastic.

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  12. Oh Barb! What an absolutely delightful card! Tilda looks gorgeous and I love love LOVE the sparkly red shoes. Then of course your PERFECT card layout with all the layers, perfect paper choices and embellies! I'll have to send you the date of my birthday - it's OK you have months up your sleeve! hehee
    Good to hear the weather is beginning to fine up. :) Hugs sweetie xxoo

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  13. Such beautiful coloring Barb! Love that shade of green! Super card!

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  14. Barb....I don't know how you have
    time to make a card anymore.. the
    children must keep you hopping.
    You know that I love your cards
    they are always beautiful.
    hugs Linda

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  15. Very pretty, I love it. I like your papers you have used.
    Hugs Renate

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  16. Taking care of the kids has not stopped your creativity any! What a cute card!!! Love the glitzy ruby slippers! The gingham ribbon and bows are just perfect along with the paper and layout! Tilda is colored beautifully too! All fantastic work Barb!!! And yes, I completely change things over and over. So I understand!

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  17. This is gorgeous Barb! I can see why you liked that paper..super cute!! Loving your sweet Tilda too and her sparkly shoes are to die for!!! Great job all round as always. You blow me away with your card insides as well as the outside.
    hugs Leonie

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  18. Hi Barb, I've just been doing a catch-up on your blog! It looks like life has got a whole lot busier again for you with those gorgeous kids...I bet you're loving every minute of it though! I'm glad you can still find some time to make gorgeous cards though, and this one is no exception! It's stunning!

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  19. Oh GREAT paper for a birthday card :o)
    Tilda is just beautiful!! I could just EAT her chocolate cake LOL
    Hugs, Candy

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  20. Such a beatiful card! I love the way you have decorated the inside aswell, it looks very nice!!!
    Hugs Lillemor

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  21. You are putting the few minutes you have to extraordinary use...adorable card and the paper...oooh delicious!!
    Love the layout,
    hugs, Diana

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  22. I love the combination of colors you have used Barb. You did such a lovely job of coloring Tilda. Love the gingham ribbon. I think it always look so fresh.
    Great DP.
    You must be one busy lady with the little ones to take care of. They are adorable.
    hugs Maz

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  23. Wow Barb. That's wonderfull. I love it.

    Hugs Monique

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  24. It's gorgeous! Love the DP's
    Hugs
    Cordine

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  25. I love how fun this card is. I like how the gray blends with the joyful colors of the b-day cakes. Your Tilda with the OZ shoes is so perfect with it all. Very very pretty.

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  26. Amiga,

    Seus trabalhos são divinos. Essa menininha me encanta, estou louca para passar ela para uma caixa de madeira. será que consigo?
    Virei sua seguidora e fa tambem.

    beijos no coração

    WWW.ateliersuriel.blogspot.com
    WWW.hospitalespiritualdomundo.blogspot.com

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  27. Amiga,

    Seus trabalhos são divinos. Essa menininha me encanta, estou louca para passar ela para uma caixa de madeira. será que consigo?
    Virei sua seguidora e fa tambem.

    beijos no coração

    WWW.ateliersuriel.blogspot.com
    WWW.hospitalespiritualdomundo.blogspot.com

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  28. Gorgeous card Barb, I just love her 'ruby' shoes, reminds me of Wizard of Oz...hang on let me look for Toto..:)
    Love it!
    hugs

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  29. Very cute BD card, Barb! The DP is just perfect and I love the gingham ribbon and bow!
    Hugs, Cami

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  30. This is SO Pretty!!!!! I love your colors and you're right, that paper is wonderful! Fantastic! Hope you and the kiddos can enjoy warmer temps...we drove through SNOW today on our way home (thank goodness it stayed in Iowa! HA!)!
    Rene :D

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  31. Hi Barb...another cutie patootie!! Your coloring is gorgeous...as always! Love the DPs...and the gingham ribbons are just perfect!! Looks like the kids are keeping you busy!! Have fun...they're little for such a short time! :-)
    Hugs. Pat Frank

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  32. Hello Barb,you have not lost your touch! This card is sooo cute. Love Tilda, she is so nicely colored. Your paper is quite beautiful, love it, and the flowers are just perfect. You color combo is gorgeous. love this green and orange together.
    Hugs. D.

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  33. Barb! This is absolutely adorable!! I love that paper and it looks perfect with how you colored Tilda! Love it! Life gets busy with the little ones, but you will get into a routine soon enough! Just enjoy them, which I know you already do!!!
    Hugs,
    teri

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  34. Barb your coloring is gorgeous and this card is a perfect birthday card. And CUTE little red shoes!!!!

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  35. Oh how cute Barb! What nice colours together and the paper and ribbon is fab!

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  36. Hi, Barb! You are really a champion getting a card done with three kidos around! I only have one and God knows how difficult it is to squeeze some time for a card:)
    I just love your coloring.It is always perfection; then I love this green orange color combo which is one of my favourite too and teh beautiful papers.
    All in all, just a perfect birthday card!
    Hugs to you and have a great week!
    Iulia

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  37. This is just so pretty, Barb! I've seen that stamp before but never noticed her adorable dress! I like that it's a two piecer! Your coloration of the dress is wonderful, too! It's a perfect card in every way! I love it!

    XO,
    Chris Christensen

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  38. This card is gorgeous, Barb! Oh my goodness, you really did find the perfect paper for this Tilda!!!!
    Such a magnificent creation!

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  39. Beautiful card. I love the coloring.

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  40. Sorry for the late visit Barb, I've been trying to catch up with my emails like a whole week, lol.
    Hey, I just noticed I am using the same image and same color for Tilda's dress on my card. Great hearts think the same :o)
    I love your touch of orange and that DP is awesome :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  41. Barb,

    Thanks for the dose of love! You're the "bestest". This card is too! Your Tilda is perfect and the greens go so well with the chocolate and that paper is special. You are always so clever making it look beautiful. And NOW after seeing this, I need to get that rose die and that border! Great job!
    Sorry Bill is still mending. I understand completely as I am still mending too. And our gray days are not helping my spirits right now! And we are supposed to get snow and sleet the next few days!
    : ) Guess I need to make some more bright and cheery cards!

    Love and blessings always,

    Martha

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  42. Hi Barb!
    I'm finally coming up for air and wanted to see what you've been up to. I just love your card! The orange is so fresh and Springy. I have this little cutey and haven't inked her up yet. I think you've lit a fire under me to do so very soon. I hope you're having a ton of fun with the kiddies!
    Angie

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  43. Barb, another fabulous card. Oh you always find the perfect DP to match the image and the occasion. Loving the way you colour this Tilda. I'm tempted to call her Dorothy for her glittery red shoes...LOL.
    I know what you mean about having so many images you wanted to colour but have not time...This is yet another Tilda that I haven't coloured...sigh. I have no excuse of children running around me though, just life in general...LOL. Take care.

    Hugs,
    Norma

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  44. Just charming Barb! Love this Tilda, so cute and adorably colored! Lovin' her with that gingham ribbon too!
    Pam Going Postal

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