Hello and happy Thursday. Today is my oldest daughter's birthday--she turned 17 and I honestly do not know where the years have gone. I've baked and decorated cupcakes (they never outgrow cupcakes, do they?), and will be leaving soon to take her and a bunch of friends to play Laser Tag. She loves origami, so I snitched a bit of her origami paper to make this birthday card. I am linking this card up at Simon Says Monday challenge--fall in love with...paper piecing.
And, in other news, what do you think of the new look on my blog? I don't know why I waited so long to take the plunge and make a change. I bought a template from a gal on Etsy, and I can't say enough to recommend her--everything was so smooth and easy.
My last card is a CASE of this card by Donna and I used the no line watercoloring technique taught here by Tasnim. As you can obviously see, I did not get the 'no line' part right, but I had fun learning and trying this technique. I am entering this card at Virginia's View Challenge #8 and Simon Says Wednesday Challenge to use water colors.
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These are lovely :) Those lamps are just too cute and I like the clean look of the blog
ReplyDeletecute! love the 'gallery' tab!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and yum to cupcakes may they always be a part of celebrations :) Love the look of your blog it is clean and tidy. I bought mine through Etsy as well and was very happy.
ReplyDeleteJoy, your no-line water-coloring is fabulous! I love the shades and depth of the colors! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View Clean and Simple Challenge! AND thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Watercolor” Challenge!
ReplyDeleteFun cards. I especially love the second one and the color you used. Your blog looks great.
ReplyDeleteYour blog make-over looks great Joyce! Speaking of GREAT...LOVE the pretty butterflies and colors on your daughter's birthday card, my new fave from you!! Your lamps are adorable, so happy you could join us at the ColourQ! And the elephant is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday to your oldest! Love those butterflies on the first card. Such a cool design. The crisp, clean design of your blog header is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI hope your daughter had a wonderful birthday! The origami paper butterflies are darling. Gorgeous watercoloring on the last card!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look of your blog!
Love the new look blog. Those paper pieced butterflies are soooo pretty. Love the watercoloured card too.
ReplyDeleteI already told you...but, can't say it enough! LOVE your new blog style and that origami card is really cute! So smart of you to sneak some of her own papers!
ReplyDeleteJoyce a fabulous collection of cards, all of then are so unqiue. Absolutely awesome paper piecing what a labour of love! I have not even opened those stamps yet (bad me). I love your new blog design and I bet you too! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Joyce! My favourite is the last one!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the new look of your blog!
Your new blog-look is wonderful! Well chosen design. And a happy birthday to your daughter too. Time does just fly by, doesn't it?! Your card for her is a delight, and I'm sure that she adores it. Sweet colors on the origami papers. Love the pinks and blacks on your second card; it is lovely. And kudos on the no line watercolored card. Not sure if I could even begin to get that technique, lol! Have a great weekend. Bev
ReplyDeleteI love your origami look butterflies. Happy Birthday to your daughter. The sentiment with the lamps is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou already know what I think of your new look, LOVE IT! And Happy Birthday wishes too, I agree with you about the cupcakes, they never out grow them. Your cards are all just amazing, I love that last one with the watercoloring, such a stunning look and your ColourQ, simply beautiful. Thank you so much for taking time to play along with us this week at ColourQ!
ReplyDeleteFab new blog Joyce - love the lamps...they look fabulous against the black. Thanks for playing along at Colour Q!
ReplyDeleteYour new look definitely looks good on you, Joyce : )
ReplyDeleteLOVE the watercolored card with the origami elephant ... so fun!!
Gorgeous watercoloring Joyce!!!
ReplyDeleteTee hee, Joyce ... so there is a benefit to being so far behind with commenting ... I saw your new look before I got here!! It's fab! Happy birthday for Thursday to your eldest ... her origami butterfly card is so fun! Those silver and pink lamps really pop against the black background and the origami elephant ... so totally cute! Not tried that technique yet ... another to add to the list! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThey're all fabulous...
ReplyDeletethe watercolor is adorable!
Love the the new CAS blog look! :)
Stunning cards! The butterflies are so pretty. Your blog looks great! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!
ReplyDeleteYour new blog design looks fabulous! Great cards--love the paper pieced butterflies and the watercolored elephant is amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards, fab butterflies and the watercoloured elephant is fab too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Luv
Debby
Such a "light" and cheery card, Joyce, what a wonderful card! Thanks for playing with us at the colourQ.
ReplyDeleteWOW oh WOW oh WOW - what a trio of amazing cards!! Love the one with the butterflies you made for your daughter - What a treasure!!! Love the lamps one - what a little bit of brightness to maybe someone's dreary day!!! And lastly that watercolored elephant is so cool and awesomely done!!
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