SURPRISE!!!
Here we all are, wishing a very happy birthday to our dear bloggy friend, Tracey.
How about some cake?
Now, what do you think of this cake, Tracey? Don't you think that all this candy would really boost your creativity?
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How about this cake? Super cute, right? And I know that you love the whole Nautical Trend, seeing as you are all Moxie Fab and trendy, too.
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This cake would look awesome as a card, don't you think? In fact, I may just make a card inspired by this beautiful cake.
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Now, this is the cake that I would want. Aren't those owls just darling?
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Well, enough of the cake. How about a toast to the birthday girl. Tracey, I don't think there is a single blog out there that you do not visit regularly to leave a bit of love and some encouraging words. It seems like everywhere I go, you have been there first. You are such a kind soul, and a creative and fabulous card maker. I am blessed and honored to be your friend. I hope you have a wonderful birthday filled with all of your favourite things (that's Canadian for favorite).
Here is my birthday card that is on its way to you right now (a nice way of saying that my card will be a bit late...)
As I was preparing to organize a little bloggy birthday celebration, it quickly became apparent that Tracey's birthday needed a bigger format than a blog hop could handle. So.....we are having a huge LINKY PARTY. Come one, come all. All friends of Tracey are invited. Please link your birthday card for Tracey. I will keep the linky open for a week, so please spread the word. The more, the merrier.
[Caveat: this is the first time I am hosting with inlinkz, and I am not 100% sure it is going to work perfectly...so if the link up does not work, please leave me a link to your blog post in the comments, and I will work out the kinks when I wake up on Sunday, and then link you up.]
Thank you so much for doing this for our sweet Kim and for being the perfect party hostess, Miss Joyce!! I'm pretty loaded up with Halloween chocolate, but I'm not going to turn down a bite of these beautiful cakes!! Hugs, Darnell
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ReplyDeleteThanks for being party-planner-extraordinaire again, Joyce! :-)
ReplyDeleteJoyce, Thank you, thank you, thank you for organizing us to celebrate Tracey's birthday. I'm sure she'll be so appreciative! I love your card...so fun all the stamp layering is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely party Joyce - and so very nice of you to host for Tracey! I'm feeling a little sick from trying all of the wonderful treats here (!) but it's t least I can do to help Tracey celebrate!! LOL!!! Thanks so much for inviting me to the party!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being such a great hostess, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card Joyce. I love the large focal image and it's perfect for a crafty friend. I really also like the borders to either side.
ReplyDeleteThanks for organizing the linky party. Looks like it's working perfectly.
Love your FUN card!! Thanks for putting this on....Tracey will sooooooooo LURVE it!! You Rock!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me Joyce? Completely overwhelmed my friend. Thank you for this honour, it is so appreciated! The card is so gorgeous and what a wonderful CASE of that cake. Can't choose one so I think I could eat a piece of each one...to start! This was incredibly kind of you to do this for me. {yes there is a lump in my throat}! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Look at all those cakes! Even the cakes give me card inspiration! You did such a good job organizing this hop, I can not believe how many people are participating! Tracey will be crying her eyes out after she sees this...and in a good way! Your card is just perfect for Tracey...she loves to use those subway style stamps! I also love the two different borders around it, that package stamp is really good and one I don't recognize and I thought I knew them all! Thank you so much for organizing this and your "linky" thing worked perfectly!
ReplyDeletePretty birthday card, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, would it be bad of me to have cake for breakfast? It's definitely on my brain, now...thanks!!! What a great post for such a great lady's birthday. I can't wait to see all the fabulous cards linked up! Happy Birthday, Tracey!
ReplyDeleteYou throw a great party Joyce! Love your card - everything from the embossing to the borders, the great sentiment & balloons!
ReplyDeleteJoyce my dear you are THE party planner extraordinaire!! Thanks so much for inviting me to the party early when things were in the planning stages. Tracey is a lucky lady to have you as a friend ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is so thoughtful of you to do this Linky Party for Tracey. I've been a little behind in my card making but I'll be sure and get one done just for her. And I, too, love the owl cake.
ReplyDeleteYou threw an awesome birthday party! Are you a party planner in real life? Those cakes ALL look yummy and your card is so happy and fun. Love all the layering and details.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, what an amazing friend your are to organize this fabulous party - with cakes and gifts! - for sweet, inspiring, delightful Tracey! Thanks for the invitation to join in the celebration! My card for Tracey needs a couple of finishing touches and up it will go!
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Joyce your card is perfect for Tracey and those cakes, WOW!!! Love the first one. Thanks for including me in this fun linky party for Tracey!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteYour card is amazing Joyce and so so perfect for Tracey! Thank you again for putting this altogether so we would all be able to play along, it was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Joyce for organizing this!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to celebrate Tracey's birthday! Thank you so much for the invite and all the wonderful inspiration! LOVE your card, too!
ReplyDeleteJoyce...your card is fantastic and this party was a lot of fun...the cakes were definitely yummy to look at! What a sweet friend to do this for Tracey and thank you so much for including me!
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for organizing this linky party. You are a very kind friend and I know Tracey will be thrilled. I love your card - so apt for Tracey and the cakes are wonderful!
wow- lots of fabulous cards for Tracey. Joyce your card sentiment is perfect for a cardmaker. happy birthday Tracey.
ReplyDeleteOh my, those cakes, Joyce ... yummmmmmy! Oh, and your card for Tracey ... well, equally yummmmmmy! What an amazing party host you are .. hope to link a card up during the week! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce - so sweet of you to organize this linky party! Love your card - I am sure you made Tracey very happy!
ReplyDeleteWow, Joyce, what a fabulous party! Those cakes look so yummy. Did you count the calories in the first one!! Love your fun card--perfect for a party! Thanks for always being the best party planner ever!!
ReplyDeleteSo very tardy, but the wishes are just as sincere. Thanks for organizing this party for Tracey, Joyce! I really hope to catch up on blogging soon : )
ReplyDeleteLove how your loops mimic the presents on the other side of your panel ... great design!!
Brilliant cake ideas and designing is just out of the world. Hunting for a party venue for baptism party of my niece. Want to give her a warm welcome and inviting all guests through handmade cute invitations will be the best idea. Luncheon would be in open space. Other snacks, cup cakes and drinks will be served by catering staff.
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