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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Happy Birthday to Darnell



HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DARNELL

Yes, I know I am yelling, but I wanted to make sure Darnell could hear me!  Today is sweet Darnell's birthday.  I am pretty sure everyone knows Darnell, but if not, rush over here and be prepare to be amused, astounded, and refreshed.  Darnell is one of the funniest and warmest women I have encountered in blog land, and I am so pleased to be able to call her friend.  Always an encouraging word, always warm and welcoming on her blog--she is just such a treasure.

I was running low on mojo when I needed to make Darnell's birthday card, so I cased the fabulous Laura Bassen to come up with this birthday card for Darnell.  Color selection is courtesy of ColourQ #248.    

Bev was kind enough to invite me to the fabulous on line birthday party she is holding over on her blog Happy Dance.  Pop on over and check out the festivities.  Ardyth is hosting the linky party on here on her blog--the party will be going on for quite a while, so there is plenty of time for you to link up a card for Darnell, too.






I have one more card to share today, and it uses the sketch at this week's CAS(E) this Sketch #82.  I recently got Cat's Meow mini set, and could not wait to paper piece a little scene using Echo Park Hello Summer papers.








I am also entering both cards at Virginia's View Challenge #5 Die Cut and Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: W is for White--both of my cards have ample white space.


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32 comments :

  1. LynnJuly 2, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Two fabulous cards Joyce. I'm sure Darnell is going to thoroughly appreciate her birthday wishes and beautiful card.

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  2. MelissaJuly 2, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    I agree with Lynn, these are two fantastic cards and I just might have to CASE your CASE. :)
    That striped feline is just the cutest, btw! It made smile!!!

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  3. Princess Judy PalmerJuly 2, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    OH MY GOSH?! IT'S DARNELL'S BIRTHDAY??!! Of course we have to make a big deal and a lot of racket about that!!!! Fun birthday card! Being a crazed cat lady I like the other card A LOT. Who makes that set? It's soooo cute.

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  4. Lisa EltonJuly 2, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Super duper cards Joyce, Darnell will appreciate her birthday card!!

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  5. MarybethJuly 2, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Yes , both cards are fabulous! Love the CQ colors and the cat card is too cute!

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  6. Kristie GouletJuly 2, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Two great cards, Joyce! Darnell is going to love hers and your sweet birthday wishes.

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  7. PattiJuly 2, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    As always your cards are wonderful! I love your birthday card for Darnell! what a simple yet powerful!! card :) and your paper pieced cat and mouse card is simply too too cute!!

    Patti

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  8. Sara MacJuly 2, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    What a fantastic birthday card Joyce!! I really love everything about it. Your cat and mouse card is adorable too.

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  9. Kim HegginsJuly 2, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Both of your cards are fabulous Joyce...so fun and just too cute! I love what you did for Darnell's birthday card and in those colors, amazing. Now I am not a cat person at all but your sweet cat card is so darn cute, almost makes me wish I had ordered that set too. Maybe I can play with it at your house next month!

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  10. Tracey McNeelyJuly 2, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    Joyce I love your card for Darnell and your paper pieced Cat's meow card! Darnell is going to love your card!

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  11. SharronJuly 2, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Fabulous patriotic design for Darnell's card--love it! And your kitty is so adorable--love the stripes!

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  12. Jacquie SouthasJuly 2, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Love the way you used the CQC colors on Darnell's card and how sweet is that little paper pieced cat!

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  13. SylviaJuly 2, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    Love your birthday card for Darnell, Joyce! Thanks for playing with us at the colourQ this week.

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  14. Sharon UnderwoodJuly 3, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Love both of your cards! The birthday card for Darnell is fantastic, and I love the cat in the second one!

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  15. LeAnneJuly 3, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    Both are wonderful...love the CQC colors on the first, but I have to admit that the kitty is toooooooo cute!

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  16. KaraJuly 3, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    great cards! love that fun striped kitty!:)

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  17. Taunya ButlerJuly 3, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Your cards are both so perfect for the challenges you are putting them in!! The colors in the first one match so Perfectly!! And the second one with your paper piecing is SOOO adorable!! Thanks for being awesome!!!

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  18. Nancy Penir July 3, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Great bd card for a fun lady! Love the colors and can't believe you're ever short on mojo! Sweet kitty and patterns on the CAS card!

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  19. Happy DanceJuly 3, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Wow! Darnell will be thrilled to see your birthday card...it's just fantastic! Sooo glad you were able to join in the party too! She's just worth it, isn't she?! Your little kitty card is also very sweet and very fun. Bev

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  20. Leigh PennerJuly 4, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    Fabulous cards, Joyce! I love the first one -- so perfect!
    And that kitty is just so cute the way you paper-pieced him! Sage is having breakfast near me at the table and I just said to her: "Hey, you need to use the cat stamp!" since I bought it for her. :)

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  21. BobbyJuly 4, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Love your card for Darnell, and the cat card is just too cute.

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  22. Virginia L.July 4, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Your two cards are so awesome, Joyce! I really like the composition for your first card. The die sits at a perfect spot on the colorful stamped lines! Thanks so much for playing Virginia's View Challenge!

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  23. Joan BJuly 4, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    both cards rock Joyce!! that cat is so cute.

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  24. donna mikasaJuly 4, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    Oh, your paper pieced kitty is too cute! Wonderful take on the sketch!

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  25. Anita in FranceJuly 5, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    LOVE your card for Darnell, Joyce ... the lined colour blocks are simply brilliant! Cute kitty ... sweet paper piecing! Anita :)

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  26. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJuly 5, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Fabulous card, love the bold graphic design on the first and the colour palette and the adorable cat on the second. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says stamp Monday Challenge. Tracy x

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  27. DarnellJuly 5, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    I HEARD you!! I was away at all kinds of parties between my birthday and the 4th of July and STILL I could hear you over all that party friviolity!! Thank you so much and please accept my apologies for not getting over here sooner, or even being here at all for the last week or so. Next week I'm away with a girlfriend, but after THAT I hope to get back to a normal routine!

    Thank you, seriously, for making me such a fabulous CASE of such a fabulous card and linking it up to the surprise party!! The colors are so festive and there is so much movement with that set! As for your paper-pieced kitty cat ~ 'dorable!!

    I hope you had a wonderful 4th and are having a great weekend!! Thanks again, Joyce! Mwah! Darnell

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  28. OH BabsJuly 6, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    I like your bd card for Darnell and would case it. What is the stamp set? Have a good weekend.

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  29. Sherrie M.July 6, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Such a cute and fab cat! and I'm not a fan of cats generally speaking. Love that your speech bubble is patterned paper too. Nice touch.

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  30. Nora NollJuly 8, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    What adorable cards!! I love the first card for Darnell. The background is awesome!! The second one with that cat-too cute. Love the different papers you use.

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  31. sentsueJuly 9, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    I love the birthday card. I am a big fan of white space. Great card!

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  32. Kim HegginsJuly 15, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Congrats Joyce on your ColourQ HM! This is a fabulous card.

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