Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Celebrate

Hi! As promised, here is my next Magnolia-licious card! I adore the stamps in the You are So Special collection! They are Awesoooome! I've used two for my card~ #294 TILDA WITH BALLOON AND #594 BALLOON BACKGROUND. I'm sorry the balloon background does not seem to be available right now in the store. Just check with Diana~she seems to get "mail" from Sweden almost everyday! In fact she ALREADY has 8 of the new Butterfly Collection IN STOCK for shipment!

So, I used copics to color my card in the following colors:
Skin E000, E11, R30 and E00
Dress: BG10. BG11 and BG72 (I used the BG11 to get a little more green to the color so it matched the paper more closely.
Shoes E31, 34 and 25
Balloon R81, 83 85, and 89
Balloons (green) YG21 adn YG23
Hair E50, Y21 adn E25
I'm not sure about the balance of my card-I wanted a bow in the ribbon, but ran out of pink satin ribbon! The gorgeous paper is My Mind's Eye from last year's Quite Contrary collection. I have lots, but cannot wait to get my hands on the new papers! I'm a paper fiend!!

I used the wonderful FRIDAY SKETCHERS sketch for this card AND I'm so happy to be in time to enter for the week!
Please remember it's not too late to enter for the SUNDAY SENSATIONS PRIZE on Jacque's blog! It's a 25.00 gift certificate!!
Well, I guess I've said enough for this time!
I appreciate that you came by today!
Cheryl



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47 comments:

  1. RenateKreativFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Beautiful card, I love the colours.
    Hugs Renate

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  2. DenimoFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Wow!! This really woke up my tired eyes!! Just beautiful colors and your coloring, as always, perfect.

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  3. CarolineFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Stunning xx

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  4. BethFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    What a gorgeous card, Cheryl! Love your coloring, and the papers are perfect! Sooooo pretty!

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  5. ultraroyaleFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    This card is outstanding. The patterned paper and the coloring is GREAT. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a GREAT DAY!!!
    Bob L.
    www.happycardmaker.blogspot.com

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  6. Janiel/ jannyFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Hi Cheryl, LOVE the card dear!!! BEAUTIFUL COLORS and the balance is also great. I like the knot on the ribbon..
    hugs, Janiel

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  7. DeeannaFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Gorgeous card. It is so pretty.Dee

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  8. ChrisFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Oh my gosh, Cheryl, this card is stunning! I so love the colors - from the papers to the stamped image colors. They are stunning! You did such a wonderful job! Your Tilda looks lovely and her dress is shaded perfectly. I really, really love this card!

    XO,
    Chris Christensen

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    What a gorgeous birthday card! Love the colors you used and your fabulous coloring! Love the glittered balloons! Have a great day! hugs, Angela

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  10. Mascha ZimmermanFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Great great card, colors and some glitters, beautiful!
    Can I have it for my non birthday...LOL..Bye Mascha

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  11. Lisa HjulbergFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Gorgeous Cheryl! I love the sparkle... and the way you created the scene with the balloons in the background. Brilliant!

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  12. Danielle ChampagneFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Good Morning Cheryl, Delightful!I love everything about your card. This beautifl hot pink, with a touch of green, my favourite combo Tilda is wonderfully colored, Love the glitter on the balloons. The background with clouds is just perfect,and your layout so beautiful! Hugs. Danielle.

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  13. charleneFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Beautiful card cheryl ! Love everything about this beauty !

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  14. Sharon CaudleFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Cheryl, your coloring is always so gorgeous! Love the papers and I think the balance is perfect! The ribbon knot looks awesome! Gorgeous card!!!
    hugs, Sharon

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  15. LINDA W.February 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful card I love you color choices and your coloring.
    Hugs Linda

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  16. ShazzaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    this is stunning x

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  17. Nancy ParkerFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Hi Cheryl, Your card is so beautiful. Love all of it! Have a wonderful day, Nancy

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  18. DebbieFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    OMG!!! This is just drop dead gorgeous...

    Debbie

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  19. Linda CarsonFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Picture perfect! Beautiful use of the sketch!! Love it!

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  20. angelwhispersFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Just love it the colours and papers are amazing and I'm loving Tilda! Chanelle xxx

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  21. Tita AtterburyFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Your card is very beautiful I am amazed how you cut your Maggie image so perfectly. Do you use craft knife? Love the colors, love the layout and the papers are gorgeous!

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  22. ReneFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This is GORGEOUS! Oh I am so in love with this card...bright and cheerful and oh so fantastic!
    Rene :D

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  23. Janine - EllabellaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    What a stunning creations! I know I always say that, but you always have the most gorgeous cards! Your coloring is amazin!
    Janine

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  24. De RoeliesFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    what a beautyful card love the colors

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  25. CandyFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Oh Cheryl!!
    Gorgeous card!!
    I love the design and all the beautiful papers :o)
    Tilda and the balloons are coloured awesome as always!
    Just wonderful!
    Hugs, Candy

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  26. Card CrazyFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Gorgeous colors. Gorgeous card. Colors are lovely, especially the way you've colored Tilda.
    Sue S.

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  27. Leslie Anne AvilaFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Lots of glimmery goodness on this card. Loving your color palette. Really great job!
    Hugs, Leslie

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  28. Diana CrickFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Oh my gosh Cheryl she is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colour combination, so, so pretty. The balloons look textured, is it chunky glitter?
    FANTABULOUS!!
    hugs, Diana

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  29. Judy K.February 15, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Cheryl!!!! Your coloring is awesome and I love that paper!!!
    Judy K.

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  30. justme1972February 15, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I literally said, outloud - oh my gosh, that is REALLY cute!!!!! My dog gave me a funny look...lol

    LOVE the card cheryl!!!!

    justme,
    laura

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  31. TracyFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Quick! Hand me towel...I am drooling ;))
    Went to BSS today and had Sharon add Spring Fest to her calendar.

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  32. JeanFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Oh My Cheryl, I keep saying I should get the extra balloons, now I know I must get them.. You have done a work of art with your balloon girl and your extra balloons.. so gorgeous and love the layout.. you did a supurb job.. coloring and all.. Beautiful card..
    Hugs, Jean

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  33. SherriFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Your cards are always so gorgeous! This one is just spectacular! And I can identify with your paper addiction!

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  34. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Such a beautiful birthday card. This is precious! Love the colors!

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  35. Jane HFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Stunning and I love the way you did the balloons.

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  36. cabio's craft cornerFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Beautiful coloring as usual Cheryl and I love the shiny highlight of those balloons :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  37. CamiFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Hi Cheryl! Your card is stunning! Love how you used the two images and your coloring is always so beautiful...and I love the color scheme here. Fantastic!
    Hugs, Cami

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  38. cathylynnFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    WOW!! What's left to say that no one else said "Superb". I love how you colored the balloons, Tilda and the clouds. You've created real eye candy here!!!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  39. TeriFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Love, love, love this one!! The balloons are soooo cute, but Tilda is even cuter!! And of course, your coloring is divine!! I think the balance is perfect!!!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  40. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)February 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    What a pretty card, so wonderful and the colours are beautiful.
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  41. IlaFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Wow!!...over the top Gorgeous!!..love the sparkle, colors and your fantastic coloring!!!...Hugs, Ila

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  42. DeanaFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful card. I love the shimmer on the ballons. Your coloring is wonderful!

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  43. SandyFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful card - I love these balloons - how pretty and festive they are!
    Cheryl this is one well designed and gorgeous card. Everything works to perfection!!
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  44. Lisette MorrisFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I'm sitting with my mouth wide open...this is just gorgeous! I love the sparkly ballons!

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Super cute Cheryl! This collection is the sweetest I agree! Your Tilda is over the top charming and delightful with the papers you used! Adorably colored and designed!
    Pam Going Postal

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  46. debby4000February 17, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Stunning.
    luv
    Debby

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  47. EmbosserissimaFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Your cards are great! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing. All Cards are nice colors and subjects.

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