Saturday, April 17, 2010

Celebrate!

Today is my friend Kelley's birthday. Kelley is both my in real life friend as well as one of my blog friends (I'm sure most of you know that). I usually kind of clam up when I'm making cards for other card makers, but this one just kind of flowed. It all started with the ribbon... lovely. Speaking of that ribbon, I've figured out how to make it, but I need to work on making it as easy as possible before I do a tutorial! Do you all want to learn even if it's not an easy embellishment? Also this ribbon below is not the ribbon I made, the below ribbon is from Dear Lizzy. Gorgeous, eh (says the girl from Tennessee)?

Patterned Paper: Dear Lizzy Golden Gleam  (American Crafts)
Fabric Paper: Dear Lizzy Firefly Festival (American Crafts)
Ribbon: Dear Lizzy Lovely Ribbon (American Crafts)
Stamps: Dear Lizzy Warble (American Crafts); For the Love of Dots (Practicing Creativity)
Cardstock: Pure Lux White (Gina K)
Ink: Onyx Black (VersaFine)

And oh goodness, did I use pink AGAIN! Apparently my use of pink is a good thing. My sweet cousin got to come to my card making class last weekend, and her quote was, "I'm so glad you're starting to use pink." Of course that's because she has too little girls. All this to say I've decided I do like pink, just not a lot of it.

For Kelley's card I wanted to break out a special envelope. The Paper Source has these awesome pointed flap envelopes. They are huge. I wanted to decorate the outside for this card just to add a little something extra!




Hopefully she'll like them.

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Have you make your card for the current EBTKS challenge? There is a seriously awesome prize up from grabs (it's been in my office for a month just tempting me)!
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44 comments:

  1. StampinCathyApril 17, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Happy Birthday to your friend Kelly! The card is beautiful and so is the envelope. I want to know how to make this awesome ribbon flowers. I hope you will show us.

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  2. Kelley EubanksApril 17, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    I think she will love it! :) And you for making her such a gorgeous card and thinking of her on her birthday! :) Thank you! :)

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  3. MichelleApril 17, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    I love that canvas paper - don't use it near enough as I should considering it's $2.50 a sheet!! And the stitching is the perfect touch to go with the canvas. I would watch the tutorial - but if it ain't easy, I won't do it - LOL But I do like checking things out like that...generates ideas ;)

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  4. MerryApril 17, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    Stunning cards and I am sure your friend will love them. I can't wait for the tutorial on the ribbon flowers they are so beautiful.

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  5. wendypApril 17, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    I'm sure she is going to love this!!! Its stunning!

    wait, you made that those ribbon flowers?!?! (thud) they're gorgeous! I can't wait to see the video and learn how!

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  6. Julie CampbellApril 17, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    OOoh! I wish it was my birthday! ;) LOVE it! And.... YES! I want a tutorial in a bad way! I think you'll be the hit of blogland with it! :)

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  7. CarlyApril 17, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    This totally rocks! Can you say "GORGEOUS"!!! And I can't wait until the ribbon tutorial! (((hugs)))

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  8. Julie KellerApril 17, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I'd love to know how to make that ribbon - even if it isn't that easy!!

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  9. Savannah O'GwynnApril 17, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    She will LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Please do share a tutorial! I would love to see how you made that ribbon/flower combo:) TFS!

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  10. itsallrosiApril 17, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    she'll love it!

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  11. DawnApril 17, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Of course she's going to love this!!

    And oh yes, please do show us. I save those tedious projects for when I am really stressed and need some serious unwinding. ;)

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  12. Diane JaquayApril 17, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful card and envelope, and YES, I'd love to learn how to make that fabulous ribbon embellie :)

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  13. Ayana PosadasApril 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    Wow, i'm sure she's going to loveee this card. It's super cute!
    And I think it's so great that you girls are best friends in real-life. I love my girlfriends, BUT unfortunately most of them are not even remotely into crafts and stamping. LoL. That's why I love the "blogging world" so much, since I get to meet others who share the same hobby.
    Btw, LOVE the ribbon!
    You should definitely do a video on that technique! :)

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  14. JoApril 17, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Pretty card. I liked the way you stitched right at the edge of the paper I'll have to try that soon. By the way did you get my email?

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  15. DanaApril 17, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    GOEGEOUS! Happy BD to Kelly with this fabby card. And yes, I totally want to learn...saw these ribbon roses on Julie Campbell's blog the otehr day and fell in love! Love the envelope too...very clever.

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  16. CrystalApril 17, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Card and envie are great. Did I see you in PaperCrafts this month???? YAY!!!!!!

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  17. Laura.KApril 17, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Gorgeous card. I love that ribbon, so please do a tutorial.

    That envelope is nice too.

    I love that pink cloud.

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  18. AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    gorgeous card. I love the strip of beautiful fabulous roses.. buttons on your polka dots.. wonderful..

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  19. Bonita RoseApril 17, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Looks like the flowers are fr the dear lizzy line, not sure??? I love love your card and envie.. omg COurtney.. love it!!! I'm getting three packs of that ribbon on Monday.. I cannot wait to start using them.. oh so pretty..I'd love a tutorial! Your card is FABULOUS!

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  20. Alice April 17, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    awww... that ribbon is so pretty! gorgeous card! and you are such a sweet friend! =)

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  21. KarenApril 17, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I'd imagine Kelley will Love it!!! That is one fabby card & envie set....even meant for someone else, it is making me smile right now. :> And yes, I'd love to see a tutorial for that fantastic use of that gorgeous ribbon!!! :> Happy Birthday, Kelley! :>

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  22. Laural-LeeApril 17, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    How could she not adore it Courtney?? That ribbon treatment is fantastic. I don't know if I'd take my time to make it but it would be a lovely thing to put in my data bank of crafty things to try.

    Love all the dots. Is that fabric paper? And I think it's wonderful that you took the time to decorate the envelope too.

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  23. Anita RexApril 17, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Oh! Now I knew what I wanted to say, eh? Loved hearing you say it, I often have to go back and delete it when I type it! :> Love your blog Courtney!

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  24. Anita RexApril 17, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    What a lovely card for the lovely Kelley! When I saw the ribbon I realized I knew how to make it too! BTW I will post soon the flower pin I made for my daugther's jacket, I learnt the yo-yo from you but did something different. Hopefully soon I want to take a pic of her in the jacket. Hope your having a great week!

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  25. Lea L.April 17, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    I love this card Courtney! The colors are fabulous! The splash of pink is just perfect!

    ♥♥♥Lea

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  26. Sammye JoApril 17, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    FaB- (Says the girl from Kentucky :)

    xoxo-sj

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  27. Karen B.April 17, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Simply stunning, and I think that she will adore it. I would love to see a video tutorial, if you are willing to put one out. Just listening to you is so much fun, it brings back a lot of memories from my high school when I was in the south (not that I'm that old, but they are still memories...)

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  28. jenApril 18, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    I'm sure she'll love this- it's so pretty! And you do seem to be getting comfy with pink! :)
    I'll be looking forward to the tutorial- but not sure it won't be beyond my skills!! Ha!

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  29. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comApril 18, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    Great card and envelope! I just love the envelope :>)

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  30. KarinApril 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Awesome card...I love your use of ribbons. Show us how please :) I haven't had the chance to drop by last week, so just catching up on your older posts. I love your "whimsical" card too. Great work!

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  31. Randee EApril 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Wow this is gorgeous!! In love with that ribbon and would love to see your tutorial :0)

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  32. AimesApril 18, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Me, me, ME! I wanna see a tutorial! I'm willing to try even if it's not easy! It's gotta be worth the effort for that final effect - simply amazing!
    Oooh lucky Kelley - bet she loves it! Pink again, Courtney?! You're gonna be a girly, girl before we know it! LOL!
    Aimes
    x

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  33. Cindy LeeApril 18, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    *THUD* Did you hear it?? I just fell off my chair...literally...lol:) This is so GORGEOUS, Courtney!! I hope my LSS will carry this beautful ribbon!

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  34. AnnApril 18, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    FANtastic creation, Courtney!

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  35. JanelleApril 18, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Lucky Kelley to have such a pretty card made for her. Great colors, Courtney. And lovely ribbon -- if you do a tutorial, I'll watch it. :)

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  36. Gina LindsayApril 18, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous ribbon! I would love to know how you made it. I am sure your friends will love this card.

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  37. ~amy~April 18, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Yipes! Sooooo fabbie!

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  38. WinterApril 18, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    So pretty! I have some of that ribbon, but haven't been able to use it yet! I know Kelley loved it! :)

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  39. DeannaApril 19, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Amazing gf!

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  40. Jen CarterApril 19, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    That's so cute! Love those roses and the buttons!

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  41. ~kelly marie~April 21, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful! I would love a tutorial! :)

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  42. KayApril 22, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Fabulous! I would love to see a tutorial on how to make flowers similar to the ones your card. Pretty please! ;o) ♥♥ Kay

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  43. KittyApril 25, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Really lovely cards. Such creativity!

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  44. havingfunwithpaperApril 29, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Oh yeah...She is going to love this! I have some of that ribbon in my sewing box!! Now I can use it!!!

    Love, love, love the results of this card!

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