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Thursday, June 4, 2015

2 Birthday Cards


Hi there.  I've got two birthday cards to share today.  First up is a card using some of my very favorite Lawn Fawn critters.  Almost all of my Lawn Fawn sets have animals in them, but I keep coming back to this adorable hippo and his birdie friend.  The patterned papers are Lawn Fawn, too.


I am entering this card at Lawnscaping #107 Calling All Critters, Addicted to CAS #64 Animal, Less is More #226 2 or 4 legs, Seize the Birthday where the toppings option is animals, Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #271 and Just Us Girls #295 Paper Piecing.







My next card is inspired by the June sketch at Happy Little Stampers and uses the colors from ColourQ #293.    I changed things up just a little bit--rather than a relaxing beach scene with a hammock, I created a festive party on a card with streamers.  My palm trees are the card borders and my setting sun is confetti starburst.  





I am also entering this at Simon Says Wednesday where the challenge this week is Make it Masculine.



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29 comments :

  1. Kim HegginsJune 4, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Oh my...both of your cards are so stinkin' cute! Love those sweet little critters and what I really love is that you made them using patterned paper, just adorable! And your festive party scene card is over the top fabulous and looks so fun in this week's ColourQ colors! Thanks so much for joining us at ColourQ!

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  2. Barb GhigJune 4, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Two fabulous cards! I love your paper piecing on the critters and your take on the HLS sketch is so fun! You have such a creative flair, Joyce ~ Love them both! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS!

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  3. AileenJune 4, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Love both these cards. I never think to paper pierce my critters till I see someone else do it. Then I forget again. That hippo is so cut. And your second card, wow really love how you have done this.

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  4. KaraJune 4, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Adorable birthday cards!!

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  5. LinJune 4, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    A great take on the sketch, Joyce, and a really festive birthday card with these colors! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Masculine challenge!

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  6. Sharyn PoleselJune 4, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Both cards are beautiful! Love the paper pieced hippo....so cute. Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls and Seize the Birthday!

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  7. Lisa EltonJune 4, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    I like the cute paper piecing on your first card Joyce!! The second is festive and full of fun. So happy you could join us at ColourQ!

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  8. KylieJune 4, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Brilliant cards, Joyce. You are SO creative - I LOVE your take on the sketch. Such wonderful vision. I LOVE your Lawn Fawn card too. I'm the same - I have a couple of sets and mostly with little animals lol. Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers and ATCAS xx

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  9. MarybethJune 4, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Oh the hippo is darling! I have this set as well and have only used it about once! Love your second card too , another set I wish I bought! Looks like a party going on.

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  10. SharronJune 4, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Both cards are fantastic, Joyce! The hippo is so adorable. Great festive design too. I'm tempted to order that set every time I see a card posted. The streamers and confetti are such fun!

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  11. Petra SwartJune 5, 2015 at 2:38 AM

    Cute, cute, cute, Joyce ...both of them!!! Your little hippo and his birdie friend are just the sweetest little things and I love the happy colours and patterns you've done them in!!! Love the cheerful balloons and the party hat on birdie's head!!!!!! Perfect choice of papers for the banner and circle and I like the orange for the sentiment banners!!!! Such a cute happy card to really make anyone's day!!!!!
    And what a great take on the HLS sketch, Joyce!!!! Love the fun party you've got going there!!!! Love the sentiment you've used - the font goes so lovely with all the rest - perfect!!!!
    The white frame really works well and pulls together everything beautifully!!!! So cute!!!!
    Have a lovely day!!!!

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  12. Sazzle DazzleJune 5, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Another stunning gallery of talent Joyce.
    Gorgeous fun colours and images and a real treat to view.
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  13. KathykJune 5, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Two really fun cards, best of luck with the challenges

    Kathyk

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  14. Kristie GouletJune 5, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    These are great, Joyce!!!

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  15. SylviaJune 5, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    What a fun birthday card, Joyce, love your use of the colors! So happy to see you at the colourQ, thanks for playing.

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  16. LollJune 5, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Two fantastic cards Joyce. Love those little critters as well ... great design with the mix of patterned papers --- so fun!! And your interpretation of the HLS Sketch is AWESOME!! Love the bright, fun colours. Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers and ATCAS. xx

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  17. Neets BJune 5, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Fabulous paper piecing, Joyce. Love the layout of your cluster of elements.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  18. ChrissieJune 6, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    I had a busy week so I'm just catching up on last week's comments!
    This is great, you nailed both 2 legs and 4 legs with this one! Super job.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  19. Vicki DutcherJune 6, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    So cute all the color cluster [and fun friends] against the white! Thanks for joining in at ATCAS and JUGS

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  20. cmJune 6, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    ACK! Your hippo is a-dor-a-ble! And so is his bird friend! Darling card. Your second: brilliant! I can't get beyond palm-trees-and-hammock so seeing your take is VERY inspiring!
    Hugs~c

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  21. JoAnnJune 7, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Cute birthday cards. Love the fun play on the sentiment on your first card and the cute images. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday.

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  22. Samantha CaseyJune 7, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    Adorable card! I love all the different pattern papers! Thanks so much for playing the Lawnscaping Challenge!
    -Samantha

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  23. Tracey McNeelyJune 8, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Such cute cards, I love the Lawnscapping set and do not use it near enough. The birthday card is so festive--I am digging those primary colours.

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  24. AnneJune 8, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Joyce what fab cards and I love the way you paper pieced and have a big pop of colour on Hippo Bird-day
    Sorry to be so late commenting, I am playing catch-up!
    Thank you very much for joining us.
    Anne
    Less is More

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  25. UnknownJune 9, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Both lovely cards! So sweet!!

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  26. Anita in FranceJune 10, 2015 at 2:16 AM

    Your paper pieced critters are so cute, Joyce ... and what a celebratory party on a card ... so fun and festive! Anita :)

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  27. Taunya ButlerJune 11, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    You SO NAILED all the sketches, colors, and challenges with these 2 fabulous cards!! Love the vibrance of color on the second one and the first one just has a whole bevy of adorable critters on it - YOU JUST AMAZED ME!!!

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  28. NancyJune 14, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Super fun cards! Love the birdie and hippo and the graphic one is super cool too! Love seeing things that are unique and fresh! Thanks for sharing your talents with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  29. Princess Judy PalmerJune 16, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    Lawn Fawn has the best critters. They are looking good in these zany patterned papers.

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